# Whateva Man

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1997 single by Redman featuring Erick Sermon

"Whateva Man" Single by Redman featuring Erick Sermon from the album Muddy Waters Released January 28, 1997 (1997-01-28) Recorded 1996 Studio Mirror Image Recordings (Dix Hills, NY) Genre East Coast hip hop alternative hip hop Length 3:08 Label Def Jam Songwriters Reggie Noble Erick Sermon Producer Erick Sermon Redman singles chronology "It's Like That (My Big Brother)" (1996) "Whateva Man" (1997) "Pick It Up" (1997) Music video "Whateva Man" on YouTube

"**Whateva Man**" is the second single released for Redman's third album, *[Muddy Waters](/source/Muddy_Waters_(album))*. It is a mellow track produced by and featuring [Erick Sermon](/source/Erick_Sermon), although he is not in the video. [Method Man](/source/Method_Man) and [Keith Murray](/source/Keith_Murray_(rapper)) appear in the video, although they are not on the song. It reached number 42 on the [*Billboard* Hot 100](/source/Billboard_Hot_100) making it the most popular single from *Muddy Waters*. It was included in the 1997 version of *[The Source Presents: Hip Hop Hits](/source/The_Source_Presents%3A_Hip_Hop_Hits)*. A remixed version can be found on [Too Short](/source/Too_Short)'s *[Nationwide: Independence Day](/source/Nationwide%3A_Independence_Day)* compilation. Pete Rock also contributed a remix for possible inclusion on the single; however, it was relegated to exclusive radio play. The video is a parody of the film *[The Blues Brothers](/source/The_Blues_Brothers_(film))*.

## Single track list

### A-Side

1. Whateva Man (radio edit)

1. Whateva Man (LP version)

1. Whateva Man ([TV track](/source/TV_track))

### B-Side

1. Smoke Buddah (LP version)

1. Whateva Man (instrumental)

1. Whateva Man (a cappella)

## Charts

Weekly charts Chart (1997) Peak position US Billboard Hot 100[1] 42 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[2] 18 US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[3] 3 Year-end charts Chart (1997) Position US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[4] 95

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-sc_Billboardhot100_Redman_1-0)** "[Redman Chart History (Hot 100)](https://www.billboard.com/artist/Redman/chart-history/HSI)". *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved May 15, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-sc_Billboardrandbhiphop_Redman_2-0)** "[Redman Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)](https://www.billboard.com/artist/Redman/chart-history/BSI)". *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved May 15, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-sc_Billboardrapsongs_Redman_3-0)** "[Redman Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)](https://www.billboard.com/artist/Redman/chart-history/RAP)". *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved May 15, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 1997"](http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/1997/hot-r-and-and-b-hip-hop-songs). *Billboard*. Retrieved May 15, 2020.

- [Whateva Man](https://www.allmusic.com/song/mt0035379435) at [AllMusic](/source/AllMusic_(identifier)). Retrieved 22:08, 7 November 2015 (UTC).

v t e Redman Discography Studio albums Whut? Thee Album Dare Iz a Darkside Muddy Waters Doc's da Name 2000 Malpractice Red Gone Wild: Thee Album Reggie Mudface Muddy Waters Too Collaboration albums El Niño (with Def Squad) Blackout! (with Method Man) Blackout! 2 (with Method Man) Singles "Blow Your Mind" "Time 4 Sum Aksion" "Tonight's da Night" "Rockafella" "Can't Wait" "Funkorama" "It's Like That (My Big Brother)" "Whateva Man" "Pick It Up" "Full Cooperation" "I'll Bee Dat!" "Da Goodness" "Let's Get Dirty (I Can't Get in da Club)" "Smash Sumthin'" "Put It Down" Featured artist "Head Banger" "The Points" "4, 3, 2, 1" "Made It Back" "How Deep Is Your Love" "Symphony 2000" "Left & Right" "Oooh." "Rollin' (Urban Assault Vehicle)" "React" "Dirrty" "Yeah Yeah U Know It" Related articles Def Squad Hit Squad Method Man & Redman Wu-Tang Clan Method & Red Rockwilder

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