Personnel includes: Redman, Method Man, Busta Rhymes, Erick Sermon, Keith Murray, Dave Hollister (rap vocals).

Producers: Reggie Noble, Erick Sermon, Rockwilder, Roni Size.

Engineers include: Troy Hightower, Mark Berto, Tom Chianti.

Recorded at Mirror Image Studios West & Sountrack Studios, New York, New York; Mirror Image Studios East, Dix Hills, New York; The Enterprise Recording Studios, Los Angeles, California.

True to his mischievous, somewhat outrageous rep, Redman made sure that DOC'S THE NAME was a non-stop party throughout. Not too heavy on serious subject matter, the album is filled with skits, from the mystery of "Who Took The Satellite Van?" to the very politically incorrect "Million Chickenhead March," the tone is manic and the fun is endless. As enjoyable as the skits are, this album is about beats 'n' rhymes, as only Redman can deliver them, along with such inspired musical touches as the funky bassline of "I Don't Kare." Continuing on the party motif, plenty of friends drop by to lend their skills to the effort--"Da Goodness" features the maniacal Busta Rhymes, wild as ever, and labelmate Method Man checks in for "Well All Rite Cha," a dynamic, no-holds-barred team effort.

What the critics say...

Rolling Stone (2/4/99, p.63) - "...Nine years and four solo albums into the game, the most blunted member of the Def Squad is as exuberant, theatrical and on point as ever..."
Mixmag (1/99, p.113) - 3 out of 5 - "...deep, throw-your-hands-in-the-air hip hop of unparalleled wit and intensity....classic funk-driven hip hop..."
Muzik (2/99, p.85) - 4 stars (out of 5) - "...The funk is so dirty, Redman so utterly, charmingly, funnily unpleasant, that you're going to love it..."
Vibe (2/99, p.138) - "...Mr. Noble has possessed an incorrigible jones for da funk....the new album treats us to requisite cameos from Def Squad coconspirators Erick Sermon and Keith Murray..."
The Source (2/00, p.95) - Included in The Source's "Top 10 Albums of the Year [1999]."
The Source (3/99, p.210) - "...he still keeps tape decks rewinding....Redman deserves that ever-elusive platinum plaque..."
Rap Pages (3/99, p.141) - 4 (out of 5) - "...Like most other hardcore rappers, he's unapologetic, profane, rude, confrontational, and smugly self-assured....[T]hese catchy, funk-drenched soundscapes draw attention..."