"Put it Down" is the first single from Redman's sixth album, ''
Red Gone Wild
''Red Gone Wild: Thee Album'' is the sixth studio album by rapper Redman. It was released on March 27, 2007 via his own label Gilla House Records in conjunction with Def Jam Recordings.
Background
The album was delayed numerous times by Def Ja ...
''. Producer
Timbaland
Timothy Zachery Mosley (born March 10, 1972), known professionally as Timbaland, is an American record producer, rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. He has received widespread acclaim for his innovative production work and distinc ...
produced and created the upbeat track used in "Put it Down". This song is unlike the traditional Redman song, in which the beat is slow and funky. "Put it Down" differs because it is completely different, being upbeat, and bass-pounding. The video features Timbaland. "Put it Down" also features additional vocals by
DJ Kool
John W. Bowman Jr. (born March 20, 1958), better known by his stage name DJ Kool, is an American DJ and rapper who produced several popular rap singles in the late 1980s.
Career
Raised in Washington, D.C., his influence from years of working th ...
.
The song was written by
Redman and
Timbaland
Timothy Zachery Mosley (born March 10, 1972), known professionally as Timbaland, is an American record producer, rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. He has received widespread acclaim for his innovative production work and distinc ...
The video premiered on March 29, 2007 on
Yahoo
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music.
Single track list
A-Side
# Put It Down (Dirty)
# Put It Down (Clean)
B-Side
# Gimme One (Clean)
# Gimme One (Dirty)
Chart positions
References
2006 songs
2007 singles
Redman (rapper) songs
Song recordings produced by Timbaland
Def Jam Recordings singles
Songs written by Redman (rapper)
Songs written by Timbaland
Music videos directed by Dale Resteghini
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