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SOHH All-Access: Redman - "Rush The Security"
Posted on August 26, 2005 4:53 PM
This weekend we’re doing something special for y’all. Ron Mexico is going to take you on an SOHH All-Access, behind-the-scenes look at the making of Redman’s new video “Rush The Security.”
That’s right. Funk Doc is back and long overdue! Courtesy of director J. Jesses Smith, (who has directed some of your favorite videos, you just don’t know it) Ronnie Mexxx got the first hand scoop from the director’s seat and beyond… Of course, I’m going to share with you, our loyal readers.
J. Jess and Redman were able to pack 2 days worth of shooting into one. Unlike what you may come to expect from such icons, they proved egoless, threw the workboots on and got it done.
Starting at 10AM, staying true to one of the track’s first lines, the first shot is set for Redman to “walk on water.” Ass-tired, everyone meets up at the heliport on 23rd Street in New York City. "Hey, Redman? What are we gonna do with that there helicopter?"
Apparently J. Jess’ vision was to descend to the East River from the friendly skies. Why the fuck not, right?… and if you are going to put your life on the line in a helicopter for your video, you might as well do it just blazed! What’s better than getting high and staying there?
Part 2 of the video shoot found us in Williamsburg, Brooklyn in the Williamsburg-hipster-famous Galapagos artspace. This is where the security is going to be rushed… but not after Redman does some shots in front of a ginormous fan.
Donning a white “GORILLA HOUSE – GOTTI CLICK” T-shirt and blue fatigues, Redman immediately made me wonder “Dude, aren’t you sweating your balls off in that shit?” Some of his entourage members were kind enough to run inside and grab him some paper towels. I guess the fan here serves more than one purpose, huh. It was definitely about 95 degrees out without a speck of shade.
Said entourage members wore the same T-shirts in a wide array of whites and blacks (the only acceptable colors for true gangstas). Interestingly enough, they stood shoulder-to-shoulder in perfect harmony with the brand new yuppie white-girl residents of Williamsburg just passing through catching a glimpse of their favorite rapper. I heard one of them yell “Hey! That’s the guy from the Right Guard commercial!” Ah, the Power Stripe was good for something, because it damn sure don’t keep your underarms fresh (I’m a Mitchum man, myself).
As we move inside it’s finally break time. Caterers hooked up my favorite scene: The Mess Hall Shot. Not an ACTUAL shot, just folks chilling and eating in the performance space before the final Galapagos shots. Downtime activities included, but were not limited to: smoking blunts filled with “boodah” or “dat shit,” kissing up to Island Def Jam exec Lenny S., acting important on cell phones and being ignored by video hoes.
After chicken and Sprite, a nigga gotta go take a leak, right? So I make my way to the bathroom to find that a shot is being set up there. After navigating around lighting, wires and screens, I finally get my leak on. While washing my hands I realize that this is a disgusting place to shoot. I think to myself “THAT shit will be a grimy experience for sure.” Many a stankin’ ass has graced the space. I don’t think it was cleaned after the [insert garage band here] show last night! The shit needed some of Redman’s Potty Freshener, for sure. Red knows what I’m talking about… he had to stand in there for what seemed like an hour.
Ron, why would a bathroom shot take an hour? Glad you asked, dear! After all had been set up and Redman, his trusty blunt, “security” and video ho du jour had taken their places, director J. Jesses Smith asked a very important question: “Where the fuck is the soundman?!”
Uh, oh. With no soundman to be found, Redman and a video girl sweating like slaves in the bathroom and the director getting a little testy, I could tell that shit was about to hit the fan. J. Jess then proceeded to ask around “Am I on Punk’d? Oh, that’s what this shit is! I’m on Punk’d. Somebody bring out Asthon.” With frustrations mounting, Redman decided to break the tension in his own special way… with a spontaneous song. Funk Doc belted out a chorus of “It’s 102 degreeeeeeees in this muthafuckaaaaaaaa!” This promted another mini-break until the soundman arrived with the playback properly edited for the shot.
Where did the video girls come from? They came from a company that will remain nameless, but I must say, even to my surprise, the ladies were treated like cattle. While everyone roamed the set freely, the “talent” (as they were called by their overseers) were quarantined to a small green room on the side and kept tabs on. If one of them got away, there would be a company-T-shirted chaperone to corral her and make sure she’s waiting in the bullpen until it’s time to shoot. I guess they’ve lost “talent” before. I know… the chicken parm is pretty enticing. I was more disturbed by the bullpen than I was by the entourage members housing bottles from the bar and drinking them on the street corner. If this is how it always goes, they need a video ho union or something. The game must be reformed I say!
I was wondering whether this is what the video girls actually look like in real life, or did they order the D-package. You know… 30 video hoes for $1100 or some shit like that. I was later informed that the more prominently featured girls were hand-picked. I guess the others came from the bargain bin, so to speak.
Soon thereafter, the ladies are freed from their stable and directed to the main performance area for the bar shot. The one special girl allowed behind the bar with Red and the Gotti Click seems more concerned with her hair than the scene being filmed. I was thinking they were gonna hit her with the G-thang 40 oz pour. But alas, she was spared! Luckily for her Redman is a cool dude. Ironically, Redman may have been the most humble and respectful person on the set. The entourage dudes and $45 video hoes walking around with their noses in the air were heavily outclassed by the star. Something’s wrong with that.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a monster truck in a rap video. No, wait. Cowboy Troy had one, I think. Redman’s is much better than his shit though. What better vehicle to “Rush The Security” with than a fucking monster truck?
Overall it was a great day. The shoot was highly efficient. The cast and crew headed by director J. Jesses Smith and producer Mario Romeo were on point, professional and for the most part cordial. They made me feel right at home… Just as if I were in my apartment watching the videos we rag on a daily basis. Red is a down-to-earth brother who stresses loyalty, an often forgotten quality in the music business. Be sure to look out for the SOHH All-Access exclusive with J. Jess next week.
Have a lovely weekend… with your stankin’ asses.
Questions? Comments? Concerns? Need to rent a helicopter? ronnie_mexxx@yahoo.com
Comments
Finally some real hip hop coming out.
yung cheezy ! jodee breezz * all these other so called gangsta types STEP aside for some REAL HIP HOP !
Yeah!!! I'm the first mothafucka to post a comment on this blog!
Redman the greatest man!! Who the fuck doesn't love redman?
A Yo, anybody who even post's any shit dissing my vato Redman, THIS AIN'T THE PLACE TO POST ANYTHING AT ALL!!!!
bitch ass haters!!!!!
I was deaded on plugging a site by Ron Mexico!
I'm a loser.
U was not the 1st one>.....daReal lil' vato. And y is everyone considered a hater all the fuckin time in these blogs? I hate redman, method man is way better.
That's what makes Red one of the illest emcees ever. That nigga can spit fire, but at the same time not take himself too seriously.
"Gaspin like it's Aspen, NO AIR
Beef we bring it on with tap shoes and hope the PO'-PO' THERE
Graduated, they said Red would GO NOWHERE (uh-uh)
Now, SOURCE AWARDS, ride a WATER BUFFALO THERE
POLO GEAR, holes in it, the FO'-FO' WEAR
Ass out, check the weather report for COLD AIR (brrrr)"
And that's not even one his best lines.
Good job Ronnie.
eh yo ronnie i gotta give u ur props on this fo sure that was a masterpiece.ha ha ha ha ha.("i was thinking they were gonna hit her with the G-Thang 40oz pour")that was funny i gotta admitted good work mexico looool
Yo who spells MC emcee's? DUMB ASS, i mean I am not some smartie arty nigga, but DAMN! it is spelled MC!!! And REDMAN is Off the Hook, i hope this cd is banging like his last cd Malpractice!! One more thing I GOT THAT NEW KAYNE WEST and it is OFF THE HOOK! His lyrics have gotten SO much better, and his beats are better then the Neptunes!! The track with Paul Wall is Tight.
ive always liked that nigga red but hes been away for to long.im sure his new shit will most likely be a heater if he does what i expect him to do,drop crisp lyrics with a bit of humor and some blunt material.good lookin ronnie mex.
JERZEE IS BACK IN THE BUILDING ,SO STAND UP CAUSE IT'S TRUE HIP HOP THAT'S ABOUT TO TAKE PLACE
Redman is ill son.Hes been doin it 4 years.Cant wait til tha album come out.Itll be fire!!!
My nigga Red, the only motherfucker's CD I actually go to the store to buy. Hopefully hes on some Dare Iz A Darkside shit this time around
Definitely ready for the new RED CD
not to diss Meth but his last project was garbage RED aint put out abad one yet.
Where the hell he been all this time?
Redman is the shiznit and you can take it from the real Northern Cali LIKE WHAAAT!!!!!!
Redman id da illest, Mad Love 2 Reggie Noble for being himself & the only Negro 2 not take MTV Cribs seriously!! One of the Coolest MC's out there & them concerts are alwys worth their weight in gold!! Da UK Love's Redman!!
He shit all over Cribs.
Absolutely.
I must say that this post was on point.myself being a member of the gotti click and knowing first had how hot it was out there that day,but I enjoyed every minute of it..
can't front funk doc is one of those dudes u cant hate on so beat it if u are son got mad tracks that are still classic so get high to some of them super man lover
Man Red is the MAN, and I hope DrDre gave him some deals on a few track's! Everyone thinks Red and Meth sold out with there, show but FOX paid them C.R.E.A.M and now when Red drops a Cd alot of white folks will pick it up JUST because of there show, i know alot of white folks, and they all LOVED the show, i think it would have been better if were on HBO!
Their show would have MURDERED on HBO... Or even Showtime.
FINALLY!!!! My 2nd Favorite MC is back!!!!
Fucku c b w
Redman is ill son.Hes been doin it 4 years.Cant wait til tha album come out.Itll be fire!!!
Posted by: booda luva at August 28, 2005 04:40 PM
Dumb azz... Reggie been doin the damn thing for over a decade. Whut? Thee Album dropped in 92. DAMN kid you need to read up on your Hip-Hop, straight up.
The Gotti brothers are so sexy.
ban me.... PLEASE!
Hey who the fuck you think you are! All of ya'll stop using my fuckin blog name aight niggas!! I did not say "ban me PLEASE" it's just a hater who hates me
I know that wasn't you.
I can see the IP addresses. I just put that as a note to remember which one to ban.
Don't have a cow, bro.
Yo Ron you know everything about all the peole in the blogs?
"Redman is ill son.Hes been doin it 4 years.Cant wait til tha album come out.Itll be fire!!!
Posted by: booda luva at August 28, 2005 04:40 PM
Dumb azz... Reggie been doin the damn thing for over a decade. Whut? Thee Album dropped in 92. DAMN kid you need to read up on your Hip-Hop, straight up.
Posted by: LadyLuv at September 8, 2005 06:47 PM"
I think if you replace 4 with 'for' in booda luva's post, I think you'll find you both have a lot in common.
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