Redman sits down with Ambrosia For Heads for his FIRST exclusive interview about the decade-long journey behind Muddy Waters Too. This intimate conversation showcases the life-changing decisions, creative evolution, and personal growth that shaped the long-awaited sequel to his classic album.

What to Expect: Redman shares why he quit bud and became celibate for 2.5 years How he overcame fears about his relevance to create his best work The evolution of Muddy Waters Too from its early 2010s version to now His reflections on Hip-Hop’s timelessness and artistry Who he would include in his 9 Hip-Hop Avengers

Timestamps:

0:00 Open 

0:43 Stankin’ intro 

2:04 Redman discusses the hurdles he overcame to make Muddy Waters Too 

5:43 The skills he’s learned to succeed as an independent artist 

8:07 Learning to shoot and edit his own videos 

9:48 What he learned from the ’90s about building and engaging 

10:23 Why he did his J@q Boi Be@tz Freestyle series 

13:33 Why people want Redman to win 

17:13 What Jersey Hip-Hop means to him today

18:13 How Redman transformed himself physically 

22:07 The three words he believes are key to self-healing 

23:03 Why he has dramatically cut back on smoking herb 

25:57 How to stick to your goals and make lasting change 

29:47 Why he quit bud and became celibate for 2.5 years 

36:43 The power of being vulnerable, accountable, and transparent 

42:43 Why Hip-Hop has no age limit 

47:13 How he made Muddy Waters Too sound contemporary with ’90s sensibilities 

50:13 Why he made a completely new version of Muddy Waters Too from what he had in the early 2010s 

54:33 How his production style differs from Erick Sermon’s 

59:33 On making “Jersey” as a club record 

1:03:23 Redman names his 9 Hip-Hop Avengers 

1:07:43 The 5 comedians who have influenced his style of humor 

1:09:43 How Redman and Bill Murray are alike 

1:14:33 Why Redman is an a$$hole 

1:17:43 Redman gives an incredible shout-out to the team who helped him make Muddy Waters Too

1:23:58 How he overcame his fear that he might no longer be relevant 

1:27:43 His advice to young artists about building a team 

1:29:43 Outro

Key Highlights: Redman’s evolution as an independent artist How he stayed true to his roots while evolving his sound His advice to the next generation of Hip-Hop creators 📢 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more exclusive content about the best in Hip-Hop. Join the AFH community and stay tuned for what’s next!