In this episode of On Wax, host Lyor Cohen sits down with hip-hop icon Reggie Noble, better known as Redman. Together, they dive into the powerful musical influences that shaped Reggie's life and career, including foundational tracks like Johnny Nash’s "I Can See Clearly Now" and EPMD’s "Strictly Business".
Reggie reflects on his childhood in Newark, New Jersey, discussing how standing his ground in a rough neighborhood built his resilience and shaped his transparent approach to parenting his own children. He also shares his journey into skydiving—a passion born out of a dark period in 2021 that ultimately brought him a profound sense of presence, peace, and spiritual connection away from the judgments of the music industry.
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Thievery Corporation
Saturday, Sept. 12 @ Fox Theater, Oakland
Jack Harlow
Friday, Sept. 18 @ Fox Theater, Oakland
Ravi Coltrane
Saturday, Sept. 19 @ UC Theatre, Berkeley
Kruder & Dorfmeister
Friday, Sept 25 @ Fox Theater, Oakland
Erykah Badu
Sunday, Sept 27 @ Greek Theatre, Berkeley
Jungle
Wednesday, Oct 7 @ Greek Theatre, Berkeley
ScHoolboy Q
Friday, Oct 16 @ Fox Theater, Oakland
Hugel
Saturday, Nov 7 @ Greek Theatre, Berkeley
Bonobo
Saturday, Nov 14 @ Fox Theater, Oakland
Pretty Lights
Thursday-Sunday, Nov 19-21 @ Fox Theater, Oakland
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