28 years ago today, Redman dropped his third studio album “Muddy Waters.”

The project was released on December 10, 1996 via Def Jam Recordings. Production was handled by Erick Sermon, who also served as executive producer, Rockwilder, Jerry Duplessis, Pras, Ty Fyffe, and Redman himself. It features guest appearances from Erick Sermon, Jamal, Keith Murray, K-Solo, Method Man, Napalm and Rockwilder.

“Muddy Waters” debuted at #12 on the Billboard 200 and topped the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart in the United States. It was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on February 12, 1997 for exceeding shipments of 500,000 copies.

The album spawned three charted singles: “It’s Like That”, “Whateva Man” and “Pick It Up” and a promotional single “Smoke Buddah”.