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Released | September 22, 1992 | |||
Recorded | 1991–1992 | |||
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Length | 51:42 | |||
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Whut? Thee Album is the debut studio album by American rapper Redman. It was released on September 22, 1992,[2] by Def Jam Recordings, Rush Associated Labels and Chaos Recordings, a dimension of Columbia Records. Taking place at Ian London Studios, North Shore Soundworks, and Power Play Studios, the recording sessions began in 1991 and continued into 1992. The album was produced by Redman (under his birth name, Reggie Noble), his mentor and fellow Hit Squad member Erick Sermon, and Pete Rock.
Upon its release, Whut? Thee Album debuted at number 59 on the US Billboard 200, and peaked at number 49 the following week. In June 1993, the album was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), exceeding the sales of 500,000 copies in the United States.[3] The album initially garnered favorable reviews from music critics due to Redman's humorous lyrics, and the album's production, which was noted as having the "EPMD sound." Over the years, Whut? has been described as a classic hip hop album, among Redman's best work.