now to the downfalls. redman is one of the best emcee's of all time. but why does he have all these rappers featured on his album? no one can flow at redman's level. some of the guests are good like those on real n****z and bricks 2. but what the heck is missy elliott doin on here? another downfall are the skits. they're funny the first time, but you'll be forced to skip throught them all of your listens after the first. redman has dropped another dope album but hopefully next time he will provide more rappin and less actin.


return of the gangsta monkey is welcomed   May 22, 2001
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

this record can be expressed with one word - AMAZING. i am really feeling redman's latest effort and i'm glad that we got the solo return of the self-proclaimed "gangsta monkey". spitting hotter flows then ever he shines on every track and truly represents for the hip hop community and his top notch record lable def jam. i always was a redman fan, but this album truly cemented my fan following for him because he is hard to match.

pros- every track is bangin, especially the first single "lets get dirty". this is a club banger that will have every buddy jumpin jumpin. and the good times don't stop there, you will be equally impressed by "lick a shot", "wyka drop", "da bullsh*t", "enjoy da ride" (with long-time collaborater method man) "jump", "muh-f**ka" and a shockingly good guest appearence by missy on the funk influenced "dat b***h" a definite must repeat anthem. he samples dmx's "where my dogs at?" on "doggz" which is an amazing grimmy joint. his lyrics are always on point, and his humor shines through on every track especially the amazing hilarious "judge juniqua skit" that had me on the floor laughing.

cons- not to many! besides the numerous skits, this record is to hot to be drawn back by any problems.

in the end nobody will be unsatisfied with the amazing effort and extreme raw talent that redman has and boasts on his newest album. weither solo, with the def squad or with method man, he always delights a wide audience and keeps his fans CRAVING more. not only is he extremely addictive, but so is this bangin album.


Redman Delivers Again... For the most part   July 9, 2001
Groovemasta (Washington, DC USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

While this is definetly a banger by any standards, compared to past Redman albums it falls a bit short. The album starts of strong with Reggie Noble in classic form dropping punchline after punchline in his one of a kind flow on "Diggy Doc", and slides right into "Lick a Shot" and the club banger "Let's Get Dirty". Redman's alter-ego "Superman Lover" returns and adds another memorable episode to the collection, and the posse cut, "Real Niggas" will have you reaching for the rewind button thanks mainly to strong verses from Red and Treach and another hot track by E double. However unlike past Redman albums, Malpractice is marred by inconsistencies. There are far too many skits that run too long, breaking up the album's flow. And even though heads have wanted to hear Red work with other producers for awhile now, when he strays away from Erick Sermon and Rocwiler here, the beats tend to be mediocre at best. Plus, some of Reggie's lyrics feel rushed. Don't get me wrong, I'd still put him among the top 5 MCs on the planet right now, but the lyrics here are consistantly clever, some lack the intricacy and complexity of Red's performances on Muddy Waters and Blackout for example. But those are relatively minor complaints. This is still one of my favorite rap albums so far this year. If it weren't for the abundance of unfunny skits, I'd give it a four.


Best Album Ever!   June 1, 2001
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

This album is by far Reggie's best effort to date. It contains everything you expect from Funk Doc(the hilarious rhymes, tight beats, skits, and the infamous radio stations) and more. It is one of those album you cannot only bump in your car, but sit at home by youself and laugh out loud. The strongest tracks are probably Smash Sumthin', Enjoy Da Ride, and Whut I'ma Do Now, although every song is pretty much amazing. Just like Doc's Da Name 2000, listening to this CD is like listening to an actual radio station, this time properly called WKYA - kicking yo A** radio. Everything combines just right to form one hell of a good album. Can't wait to see Red on tour. Peace!