Danger Mouse’s soulful boom-bap production is elegant and hard-hitting at the same time, and Black Thought effortlessly proves for the hundredth time he is one of the best to ever do it – his flow, his delivery, his vernacular: even in his fourth decade in the game as a recording artist there are few (if any) rappers who come close to the level of skill he has been consistently displaying.Īt 38 minutes, Cheat Codes is a concise affair, and the momentum doesn’t falter for a single second. The long-awaited Cheat Codes is a Hip Hop masterclass, delivering on its promise to the fullest. So this is what happens when one of the most skilled producers in the music biz joins forces with one of the most talented emcees of all time. Danger Mouse & Black Thought - Cheat Codes Recording Industry Association of America.1.
^ a b "RIAA – Gold & Platinum – January 04, 2011 : – Redman".^ a b "allmusic ((( Muddy Waters > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums )))".Erick Sermon – executive producer – vocals."Da Ill Out" (featuring Keith Murray and Jamal) "It's Like That (My Big Brother)" (featuring K-Solo) As of October 2009, the album has 767,000 copies in the United States. On February 12, 1997, the album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over 500,000 copies.
Muddy Waters debuted at number 12 on the US Billboard 200 and number one on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, becoming his second number one on the chart. Redman has stated that he had planned on releasing a sequel to the album entitled Muddy Waters 2, considering it is his most classic work.
Steve Huey of AllMusic, though critical of the album's numerous interludes, stated that "lyrically, Redman is as strong as ever," and of the overall work, remarked that " Muddy Waters solidifies Redman's growing reputation as one of the most consistent rappers of the '90s." Critical reception Professional ratings Review scores The album was also certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for exceeding shipments of 500,000 copies.
The album debuted at number 12 on the US Billboard 200. Muddy Waters is the third studio album from American rapper Redman, released December 10, 1996, on Def Jam Recordings.