''Muddy Waters'' is the third

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Redman, released December 10, 1996, on

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. The album debuted at number 12 on the US ''Billboard'' 200. The album was also certified

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(RIAA) for exceeding shipments of 500,000 copies.

Critical reception

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, 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." 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.

Commercial performance

''Muddy Waters'' debuted at number 12 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 and number one on the US

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chart, becoming his second number one on the chart. On February 12, 1997, the album was certified

by the

(RIAA) for sales of over 500,000 copies. As of October 2009, the album has 767,000 copies in the United States.

Track listing

Personnel

Adapted from

. * Erick Sermon – executive producer – vocals * Dave Greenberg – mixing * Troy Hightower – mixing * Method Man – performer * Redman – producer * Rockwilder - producer * Redman – vocals * Method Man – vocals * Napalm – vocals * Rockwilder – vocals

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

External links

* {{Authority control 1996 albums Albums produced by Erick Sermon Albums produced by Rockwilder Def Jam Recordings albums Redman (rapper) albums