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Blackout! is a 1999 album by hip hop
Hip hop music

Hip hop music is a music genre typically consisting of a rhythmic vocal style called rapping which is accompanied with backing beats. Hip hop music is part of hip hop culture, which began in the Bronx, in New York City in the 1970s, predominantly among African Americans and Latino Americans....
 artists Method Man & Redman
Method Man & Redman

Method Man & Redman, also known as Meth & Red, are a hip hop music duo, consisting of rap superstars Method Man and Redman ....
. It is the only full-length release by Method Man
Method Man

Clifford Smith , better known by his stage name Method Man, is an United Statesn hip hop music, record producer, actor and member of the hip hop culture collective Wu-Tang Clan....
 and Redman after many collaborations, although there has been talk of an album sequel.

The most popular of these compilations was on the song "How High" from the soundtrack to The Show. "How High" is remixed
Remixed

Remixed may refer to:*Remixed *Remixed *Remixed *Remixed *Remixed *Remixed Records, a record labelSee also *Remix...
 on this album, but the album's three singles, "Y.O.U.", "Da Rockwilder" and "Tear It Off", spearheaded its success.






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Blackout! is a 1999 album by hip hop
Hip hop music

Hip hop music is a music genre typically consisting of a rhythmic vocal style called rapping which is accompanied with backing beats. Hip hop music is part of hip hop culture, which began in the Bronx, in New York City in the 1970s, predominantly among African Americans and Latino Americans....
 artists Method Man & Redman
Method Man & Redman

Method Man & Redman, also known as Meth & Red, are a hip hop music duo, consisting of rap superstars Method Man and Redman ....
. It is the only full-length release by Method Man
Method Man

Clifford Smith , better known by his stage name Method Man, is an United Statesn hip hop music, record producer, actor and member of the hip hop culture collective Wu-Tang Clan....
 and Redman after many collaborations, although there has been talk of an album sequel.

The most popular of these compilations was on the song "How High" from the soundtrack to The Show. "How High" is remixed
Remixed

Remixed may refer to:*Remixed *Remixed *Remixed *Remixed *Remixed *Remixed Records, a record labelSee also *Remix...
 on this album, but the album's three singles, "Y.O.U.", "Da Rockwilder" and "Tear It Off", spearheaded its success. The success for this highly hyped release allowed it to go platinum on January 6, 2000, less than three months after the album's release. The album has also been certified platinum in Canada.

Reception

  • Rolling Stone
    Rolling Stone

    Rolling Stone is a United States-based magazine devoted to music, politics, and popular culture that is published every two weeks. Rolling Stone was founded in San Francisco in 1967 by Jann Wenner and music critic Ralph J....
     (11/11/99, p.132) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...a tight-as-drum album in an era of half-assed efforts."


  • Entertainment Weekly
    Entertainment Weekly

    Entertainment Weekly is a magazine published by Time Inc. in the United States which covers movies, television, music, Broadway stage productions, books, and popular culture....
     (10/10/99, p.73) - "...when hip-hop's most playfully creative rhyme stylers throw down like two superballs in a rubber room, they're unstoppable - and make rap's most joyous ride." - Rating: A-


  • The Wire
    The Wire

    NOTE: THIS PAGE IS FORMATED PER...
     (1/00, p.100) - "...skulk-funk...Redman moans a melody of dank basement isolation, while on 'Cereal Killer' he sabotages over vamping guitar....Meth executes some taut syncopation...on which his syllables alternate cadences with producer Eric Sermon's thumpingest track of the LP."


  • The Source
    The Source (magazine)

    The Source is a United States-based, monthly full-color magazine covering hip-hop music, politics, and Hip hop culture, founded in 1988. It is the world's second longest running rap periodical, behind United Kingdom-based publication Hip Hop Connection....
     (2/00, p.95) - Included in The Source's "Top 10 Albums of the Year [1999]."


Track listing

#TitleSongwritersProducer(s)Featured guest(s)
1"A Special Joint" (Intro)R. Noble, C. Smith, L. GeorgeRedman 
2"Blackout"R. Noble, C. Smith, E. Sermon, Miler, M. Morales, Walker, Waring, D. WimbleyErick Sermon
Erick Sermon

Erick Sermon, also known as Erick Onassis, is an American rapper, musician, and Record producer. Sermon is best known as half of late-1980s/1990s hip hop group EPMD and for production work....
 
3"Mi Casa"R. Noble, C. Smith, E. SermonErick Sermon 
4"Y.O.U."R. Noble, C. Smith, E. Sermon, M. Taylor, R. Foster, J. Davis, A. Muhammed-JonesErick Sermon 
5"4 Seasons"R. Noble, C. Smith, J.T. Smith, J. Atkins, E. SermonErick SermonLL Cool J
LL Cool J

James Todd Smith , better known as LL Cool J, is an American rapper and actor. LL Cool J stands for "Ladies love Cool James." He is known for romantic ballads such as "I Need Love" and "Hey Lover" as well as pioneering hip-hop such as "Headsprung", "I Can't Live Without My Radio", "I'm Bad", "The Boomin' System", "Mama Said Knock You O...
, Ja Rule
Ja Rule

Jeffrey Atkins , better known by his stage name Ja Rule, is an United States rapper and actor signed to The Inc. and Universal Records, formerly of Def Jam Recordings....
6"Cereal Killer"R. Noble, C. Smith, R. Diggs, C. Reid, W. ClarkeRZABlue Raspberry
Blue Raspberry (singer)

Blue Raspberry is a singer affiliated with the Wu-Tang Clan. Her stage name was given to her by Killah Priest, who said she reminded him of a blue raspberry....
7"Da Rockwilder"R. Noble, C. Smith, D. StinsonRockwilder
Rockwilder

Rockwilder is an United States hip hop music and contemporary R&B record producer. A longtime friend of Def Jam Recordings rapping Redman , Rockwilder got his start producing album tracks on Redman's late-1990s LPs....
 
8"Tear It Off"R. Noble, C. Smith, E. Sermon, W. Morrison, B. Collins, J. Brailey, G. Clinton, G. Shider, J. HunterErick Sermon 
9"Where We At" (skit)R. Noble, C. SmithReggie Noble 
10"1, 2, 1, 2"R. Noble, C. Smith, G. SpiveyDJ Scratch
DJ Scratch

DJ Scratch was introduced to EPMD by Jam Master Jay at the Run's House Tour after DJ K LA Boss left EPMD. Impressed by his skills, the two designated DJ Scratch as their official D.J....
 
11"Maaad Crew"R. Noble, C. Smith, E. Sermon, D. MatthewsErick Sermon 
12"Run 4 Cover"R. Noble, C. Smith, D. Coles, P. Charles, R. DiggsRZAGhostface Killah
Ghostface Killah

Dennis Coles , better known by his stage name Ghostface Killah, is an American rapping and member of the Wu-Tang Clan. After the group achieved breakthrough success in the early- to mid-1990s, each member went on to pursue a solo career....
, Street Life
Street Life

Street life may refer to:* Homelessness, a condition of living on the streets, without a fixed home*Streetlife , an African American hip-hop artist...
13"The ?"R. Noble, C. Smith, L. Irving, J. Atkins, R. Mays, S. CarterReggie Noble 
14"Dat's Dat Shit"R. Noble, C. Smith, R. BeanMathematics
Mathematics

Mathematics is the study of quantity, structure, space, change, and related topics of pattern and form. Mathematicians seek out patterns whether found in numbers, space, natural science, computers, imaginary abstractions, or elsewhere....
Mally G
15"Cheka"R. Noble, C. Smith, A. Weston, A. Williams, C. Charity, W. Hines, D. Lynch, L. Pauling, J. Starks, F. Wesley, J. BrownGov Mattic 
16"Fire Ina Hole"R. Noble, C. Smith, R. BeanMathematics 
17"Well All Rite Cha"R. Noble, C. Smith, E. SermonMethod Man, Redman 
18"Big Dogs"R. Noble, C. Smith, E. SermonErick Sermon, Reggie Noble 
19"How High" (Remix)R. Noble, C. Smith, E. Sermon, S. Levay, S. PragerErick Sermon 


Samples

A Special Joint (Intro)
  • "Spanish Moon" by Little Feat
    Little Feat

    Little Feat is an United States Rock music formed by singer-songwriter, lead vocalist and guitarist Lowell George and keyboard player Bill Payne in 1969 in music in Los Angeles, California....
Blackout
  • Interpolation of "Stick 'Em" by The Fat Boys
    The Fat Boys

    The Fat Boys was an United States hip-hop music trio from Brooklyn, New York City, that emerged in the early 1980s....
Y.O.U.
  • "Electric Relaxation
    Electric Relaxation

    Electric Relaxation was the second single from A Tribe Called Quest's third album Midnight Marauders. It contains samples from "Mystic Brew" by Ronnie Foster....
    " by A Tribe Called Quest
    A Tribe Called Quest

    A Tribe Called Quest is an United States Hip hop music group, formed in 1988. The group is composed of rapper/producer Q-Tip , rapper Phife Dawg , and DJ/producer Ali Shaheed Muhammad....
Cereal Killer
  • "The Rub" By George & Gwen McCrae
Da Rockwilder
  • Interpolates lyrics from "Hand On The Pump" by Cypress Hill
    Cypress Hill

    Cypress Hill is an American Hip hop music group from South Gate, California. Originally called DVX, the name was changed after Mellow Man Ace left in 1988....
Tear It Off
  • Interpolates lyrics from "Funkin' Lesson" by X-Clan
    X-Clan

    X-Clan is a Hip hop music group from Brooklyn, New York, originally consisting of Grand Verbalizer Funkin' Lesson Brother J, Professor X the Overseer, Paradise the Architect, and Sugar Shaft the Rhythm Provider....
  • "Give Up The Funk" by Parliament
    Parliament (band)

    Parliament was an African American music band most prominent during the 1970s. It and its sister act Funkadelic, both led by George Clinton , began the funk culture of that decade....
Where We At (Skit)
  • Interpolates lyrics from "The Bridge" by MC Shan
    MC Shan

    Shawn Moltke is an United States Rapping who uses the stage name MC Shan.Born and raised in the Queensbridge Projects located in Long Island City a section in Queens, New York City, Shan is the cousin of old school Hip hop music producer Marley Marl....
Maaad Crew
  • "Sandworms" by David Matthews
    David Matthews

    David Matthews is the name of:* Dave Matthews , singer/guitarist of the Dave Matthews Band* David Matthews , MP for Swansea East 1919–1922...
The ?
  • "Can I Get A...
    Can I Get A...

    '"Can I Get A..."' is a 1998 single by rapping Jay-Z that features Amil and Ja Rule. It was released on Def Jam's Rush Hour Soundtrack in promotion of the film Rush Hour , but also appears on Jay-Z's third album Vol....
    " by Jay-Z
    Jay-Z

    Shawn Corey Carter , better known as his stage name, Jay-Z, is an American hip hop artist and businessman. He is the former Chief executive officer of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Records....
  • "Sassafras Girl" by Pleasure
    Pleasure (band)

    Pleasure is a Norway funky pop band, led by Fred Ball. One hit single was released, "Don't Look The Other Way", which featured Justine Frischmann on vocals....
Mic Cheka
  • Sample and Interpolation of "Microphone Checka" by Das Efx
    Das EFX

    Das EFX is an United States hip hop music group. It consists of rapper Skoob and Dre . They rose to popularity in the early 1990s due to their affiliation with EPMD's Hit Squad and the group's Stream of consciousness writing lyrical delivery, which became one of the most influential lyrical styles in hip hop music during the earl...
Big Dogs
  • "Tell 'Em" by Erick Sermon
    Erick Sermon

    Erick Sermon, also known as Erick Onassis, is an American rapper, musician, and Record producer. Sermon is best known as half of late-1980s/1990s hip hop group EPMD and for production work....
How High [Remix]
  • "Fly Robin Fly" by Silver Convention
    Silver Convention

    Silver Convention was a Germany disco musician of the 1970s. The musical ensemble was originally named "Silver Bird Convention" or "Silver Bird"....
  • "I Am Woman" by The Cover Girls
    The Cover Girls

    The Cover Girls are a New York City-based Freestyle music / Urban contemporary / dance-pop girl group who achieved the majority of their chart success in the late 1980s and early 1990s....
Run 4 Cover
  • "Upon This Rock" by Joe Farrell
    Joe Farrell

    Joe Farrell was an United States jazz saxophone and flute. He is best known for a series of albums under his own name on the CTI Records record label and for playing in the initial incarnation of Chick Corea's Return to Forever....


Album singles

Single information
"Tear It Off"
  • Released: January 1, 1999
  • B-side:
"Y.O.U."
  • Released: January 18, 2000
  • B-side: "4 Seasons", "Run 4 Cover"
    • "Da Rockwilder"
  • Released: January 25, 2000
  • B-side: "1, 2, 1, 2"


    • Album Chart Positions

    Year Album Chart positions
    Top Canadian Albums Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums
    1999 Blackout! #1 #1


    Singles Chart Positions

    Year Song Chart positions
    Billboard Hot 100
    Billboard Hot 100

    The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard Single popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on airplay and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday; while the airplay tracking-week runs from Wednesday to Tuesday....
    		 Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks Hot Rap Singles
    1999 Tear It Off - #52 #16
    2000 Y.O.U. - #69 #18
    2000 Da Rockwilder - #51 #14