Top tracks — play these first
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Bobyahed2dis Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Journey Throo da Darkside — This track encapsulates the album's overarching theme of navigating through personal struggles with a haunting yet catchy hook that draws listeners into Redman's surreal world.
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A Million and 1 Buddah Spots — The song features clever wordplay and a funky beat, representing Redman's knack for blending humor with serious topics, making it a standout track on the album.
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Can’t Wait — With its introspective lyrics and smooth production, this track highlights Redman's lyrical depth and ability to convey vulnerability amidst playful bravado.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends funk and hip-hop with innovative production, making it distinct yet cohesive in its surreal narrative style.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of funk samples layered with heavy bass lines, creating a groove that underpins most tracks.
- Several tracks incorporate skits and interludes that contribute to a narrative arc, enhancing the surreal atmosphere of the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing variations
- surreal, introspective moments
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Innovative sound and critical acclaim mark this as a high point in Redman's catalog.
- Career context
- By the time 'Dare Iz a Darkside' was released in 1994, Redman had already established himself as a formidable presence in hip-hop with his debut album 'Whut? Thee Album' in 1992. This sophomore project marked his artistic evolution, showcasing a more experimental sound and deeper lyrical content as he sought to redefine his place within the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Method Man· A Tribe Called Quest· Ol' Dirty Bastard
Tracklist
- 1 Dr. Trevis 1:37
- 2 Bobyahed2dis Start here 3:23
- 3 Journey Throo da Darkside 2:25
- 4 Da Journee 2:12
- 5 A Million and 1 Buddah Spots 3:23
- 6 Noorotic 3:32
- 7 Boodah Session 0:31
- 8 Cosmic Slop 2:55
- 9 Rockafella (R.I.P.) 0:24
- 10 Rockafella 4:43
- 11 Green Island 5:41
- 12 Basically 2:02
- 13 Can’t Wait 4:12
- 14 Winicumuhround 4:27
- 15 Wuditlooklike 4:08
- 16 Slide and Rock On 3:54
- 17 Sooperman Luva II 4:49
- 18 We Run N.Y. 4:13
- 19 Dr. Trevis (Signs Off) 1:39
- 20 Tonight’s da Nite (remix) 3:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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