"Funkorama" is a song by American rapper Redman. It was released on December 19, 1995 via

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as the first single from '' The Erick Sermon Compilation Album Insomnia''. Written and produced by Redman, it samples "Midnight" by

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and "Stick 'Em" by

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. The single peaked at number 81 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in the United States.

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starring Redman also featured cameos from

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, Q-Tip and other fellow rappers.

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* {{Authority control 1995 singles Redman (rapper) songs Song recordings produced by Erick Sermon Interscope Records singles Black-and-white music videos 1995 songs Songs written by Ali Shaheed Muhammad Songs written by Phife Dawg Songs written by Q-Tip (musician) Songs written by Redman (rapper)