Method Man & Redman
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Method Man & Redman, also referred to as Red & Meth, Meth & Red, Doc & Meth or Mr. Mef and Funk Doc, are an American
hip hop
duo, consisting of rap superstars Method Man
(of Wu-Tang Clan
) and Redman (of Def Squad
).
They are signed to Def Jam as solo artists and also as a group. They recorded many tracks together until they finally released their first studio album Blackout!
in 1999. After 10 years the duo reunited and released the sequel, Blackout! 2
in 2009. They are currently working on their third album to be titled Blackout! 3.
Red & Meth starred in a sitcom titled Method & Red
, but they later disowned the series due to lack of creative control, which were done by Fox
instead. In 2001, they starred together in the movie How High
. On March 27, 2007 Redman confirmed on BET's Rap City: Tha Bassment that the sequel to How High, How High 2, is currently being written.
's "Got My Mind Made Up" for his multi-platinum album All Eyez on Me
. After this they had friendly battles freestyling with each other on Yo! MTV Raps
which led to their collaboration single How High. In 1999 the two MCs appeared together on "Rap Phenomenon" from The Notorious B.I.G.
posthumous album Born Again
.
Method Man often gives a shout out to Redman on tracks that do not feature Redman; this usually comes in the form of "What up, Doc!" referring to Redman's alias "Funk Doc Da Spot".
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Hip hop
Hip hop is a form of musical expression and artistic culture that originated in African-American and Latino communities during the 1970s in New York City, specifically the Bronx. DJ Afrika Bambaataa outlined the four pillars of hip hop culture: MCing, DJing, breaking and graffiti writing...
duo, consisting of rap superstars Method Man
Method Man
Clifford Smith , better known by his stage name Method Man is an American hip hop artist, record producer, actor and member of the hip hop collective Wu-Tang Clan. He took his stage name from the 1979 film The Fearless Young Boxer, also known as Method Man. He is one half of the rap duo Method Man...
(of Wu-Tang Clan
Wu-Tang Clan
The Wu-Tang Clan is a hip-hop group from Staten Island that consists of RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and the late Ol' Dirty Bastard. They are frequently joined by fellow childhood friend Cappadonna, a quasi member of the group...
) and Redman (of Def Squad
Def Squad
Def Squad is a rap supergroup consisting of Erick Sermon, Redman & Keith Murray. Mally G is considered an honorary member of the Def Squad. Before officially forming as a group to release an album in 1998, they had each been featured on tracks by each other...
).
They are signed to Def Jam as solo artists and also as a group. They recorded many tracks together until they finally released their first studio album Blackout!
Blackout!
Blackout! is the debut album by hip hop artists Method Man & Redman. It is the first full-length release by Method Man and Redman after many collaborations. The album continued a string of highly successful Def Jam releases in the late 1990s. The album debuted at #2 on the Billboard Top 200 and...
in 1999. After 10 years the duo reunited and released the sequel, Blackout! 2
Blackout! 2
Blackout! 2 is the second studio album by rap duo Method Man & Redman. It was their first album in ten years. The album was released on May 19, 2009 under Def Jam. It debuted at #7 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and at #64 on the French Album Charts...
in 2009. They are currently working on their third album to be titled Blackout! 3.
Red & Meth starred in a sitcom titled Method & Red
Method & Red
Method & Red, sometimes written Meth and Red, is a television program that first aired on Fox Broadcasting Company on June 16, 2004...
, but they later disowned the series due to lack of creative control, which were done by Fox
Fox Broadcasting Company
Fox Broadcasting Company, commonly referred to as Fox Network or simply Fox , is an American commercial broadcasting television network owned by Fox Entertainment Group, part of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. Launched on October 9, 1986, Fox was the highest-rated broadcast network in the...
instead. In 2001, they starred together in the movie How High
How High
How High is a 2001 stoner comedy starring Method Man and Redman, written by Dustin Lee Abraham, and director Jesse Dylan's debut feature film. Entertainment Weekly rated it third in their "Best Stoner Movie" top ten list...
. On March 27, 2007 Redman confirmed on BET's Rap City: Tha Bassment that the sequel to How High, How High 2, is currently being written.
Career
The duo have known each other since they were kids before signing with Def Jam. While at Def Jam they reunited in 1994 on tour and met again in 1995 in the recording studio of Tupac ShakurTupac Shakur
Tupac Amaru Shakur , known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor. Shakur has sold over 75 million albums worldwide as of 2007, making him one of the best-selling music artists in the world...
's "Got My Mind Made Up" for his multi-platinum album All Eyez on Me
All Eyez on Me
All Eyez on Me is the fourth studio album by American rapper 2Pac, released February 13, 1996 on Death Row Records and Interscope Records....
. After this they had friendly battles freestyling with each other on Yo! MTV Raps
Yo! MTV Raps
Yo! MTV Raps was a two-hour American television music video program, which ran from August 1988 to August 1995 through its original Yo! MTV Raps name and later by Yo! . The program was the first hip hop music show on the network, based on the original MTV Europe show, aired one year earlier. The U.S...
which led to their collaboration single How High. In 1999 the two MCs appeared together on "Rap Phenomenon" from The Notorious B.I.G.
The Notorious B.I.G.
Christopher George Latore Wallace , best known as The Notorious B.I.G., was an American rapper. He was also known as Biggie Smalls , Big Poppa, and The Black Frank White .Wallace was raised in the Brooklyn borough...
posthumous album Born Again
Born Again (The Notorious B.I.G. album)
Born Again is a posthumous album by The Notorious B.I.G.. It was released on December 7, 1999. Unlike the first album released after his death , this album was created with no input from Biggie himself...
.
Method Man often gives a shout out to Redman on tracks that do not feature Redman; this usually comes in the form of "What up, Doc!" referring to Redman's alias "Funk Doc Da Spot".
Redman appearances on Method Man albums
- 1998: "Big Dogs" from Tical 2000: Judgement DayTical 2000: Judgement DayTical 2000: Judgement Day is the second studio album by American rapper, and Wu-Tang Clan member Method Man, released November 17, 1998, on Def Jam Records. The album's title and overall theme were heavily influenced by the apocalypse theories surrounding the forthcoming end of the millennium...
also on Blackout! - 2004: "We Some Dogs" from Tical 0: The PrequelTical 0: The PrequelTical 0: The Prequel is the third studio album released May 18, 2004 by Hip-hop artist Method Man on Def Jam Recordings. The Album features production from Sean "Puffy" Combs and Rockwilder, among others, as well as guest appearances from Missy Elliott, Snoop Dogg, and Ludacris...
- 2006: "Walk On" from 4:21... the Day After
Method Man appearances on Redman albums
- 1996: "Do What Ya Feel" from Muddy WatersMuddy Waters (album)-Album:-Singles:"—" denotes releases that did not chart.-Personnel:Information taken from Allmusic.*composing – Redman, Erick Sermon*executive production – Erick Sermon*mixing – Dave Greenberg, Troy Hightower*performing – Method Man...
- 1998: "Well All Rite Cha" from Doc's da Name 2000Doc's da Name 2000Doc's da Name 2000 is the fourth studio album by American rapper Redman. It was a top seller, initially shipping platinum in sales and reaching platinum sales in less than two months...
also on Blackout! - 2001: "Enjoy da Ride" from Malpractice
- 2007: "Blow Treez" from Red Gone WildRed Gone WildRed Gone Wild: Thee Album is the sixth studio album by rapper Redman. It was released on March 27, 2007 via Def Jam Recordings.-Background:...
- 2010: "Lite 1 Witcha Boi" from Reggie
Appearances together
- 1994: Buddha Brotherz Freestyle
- 1994: Freestyle
- 1995: Double Deuces (St. Ide's Malt Liquor Commercial)
- 1995: "How High" from The Show Soundtrack
- 1995: "Tonight's Da Night Freestyle"
- 1995: Yo! MTV Raps (Last Episode Freestyle) (with Craig MackCraig MackCraig Mack is an American Grammy nominated rapper, who gained fame on Puff Daddy's Bad Boy Entertainment record label in the 1990s. Although his first single was released under the name MC EZ in 1988, he is best known for his 1994 hit single "Flava In Ya Ear", which was released under his real name...
, Large Pro, & Special EdSpecial EdSpecial Ed is the performing name of Edward Archer , an American hip hop musician of Jamaican descent. Hailing from Brooklyn in New York City, he was raised in Flatbush before moving to Canarsie, and is identified with East Coast hip hop...
) - 1996: Funk Flex Freestyle
- 1996: "Got My Mind Made Up" from 2PacTupac ShakurTupac Amaru Shakur , known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor. Shakur has sold over 75 million albums worldwide as of 2007, making him one of the best-selling music artists in the world...
's All Eyez on MeAll Eyez on MeAll Eyez on Me is the fourth studio album by American rapper 2Pac, released February 13, 1996 on Death Row Records and Interscope Records.... - 1997: "4,3,2,1 (Original)" (Feat. Canibus)
- 1997: "4,3,2,1 (Album Version)" from LL Cool JLL Cool JJames Todd Smith , better known as LL Cool J , is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and actor...
's Phenomenon - 1997: "4,3,2,1 (E-Dub Remix)" (Feat. LL Cool J, Canibus, Master P, & DMX)
- 1999: "Rap Phenomenon" from The Notorious B.I.G.The Notorious B.I.G.Christopher George Latore Wallace , best known as The Notorious B.I.G., was an American rapper. He was also known as Biggie Smalls , Big Poppa, and The Black Frank White .Wallace was raised in the Brooklyn borough...
's Born AgainBorn Again (The Notorious B.I.G. album)Born Again is a posthumous album by The Notorious B.I.G.. It was released on December 7, 1999. Unlike the first album released after his death , this album was created with no input from Biggie himself... - 1999: "Redman Freestyle" from Drunken Master's Drunken Style
- 1999: "Simon Says (Remix)" from Pharoahe MonchPharoahe MonchPharoahe Monch is an American hip hop artist. He is known for his complex lyrics, complex delivery, and internal and multisyllabic rhyme schemes.-Biography:...
's Internal AffairsInternal Affairs (album)Sample credits* "Intro" contains samples of "Blues and The Abstract Truth" by Oliver Nelson.* "Behind Closed Doors" contains samples of "Aftermath" by Quincy Jones.* "Queens" contains samples of "Til the Cops Come Knockin" by Maxwell.... - 2000: "2 Tears In A Bucket" with Sheek from Ruff Ryder's Ryde Or Die Vol. 2
- 2000: "Buck 50" from Ghostface KillahGhostface KillahDennis Coles , better known by his stage name Ghostface Killah, is an American rapper and prominent member of the Wu-Tang Clan. After the group achieved breakthrough success in the aftermath of Enter the Wu-Tang , the members went on to pursue solo careers to varying levels of success...
's Supreme ClienteleSupreme ClienteleSupreme Clientele is the second studio album of American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member Ghostface Killah, released January 25, 2000 on Epic Records. The album was recorded at several studios in New York and Florida, with the sessions taking place in 1999... - 2000: "Fuhgidabowdit" from LL Cool J's G.O.A.T.G.O.A.T.G.O.A.T. is the eighth studio album by American rapper LL Cool J, issued on Def Jam Recordings. It was released on September 5, 2000, and peaked at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200...
- 2000: "Get It Up (Remix)" with Sticky Fingaz & XzibitXzibitAlvin Nathaniel Joiner , better known by his stage name Xzibit , is an American rapper, actor, and television host. He is known as the host of the MTV show Pimp My Ride, which brought him mainstream success...
- 2000: "Left & Right" from D'AngeloD'AngeloMichael Eugene Archer , better known by his stage name D'Angelo, is an American R&B and neo soul singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. He is known for his production and songwriting talents as much as for his vocal abilities, and often draws comparisons to his influences,...
's Voodoo - 2000: "Rap City Freestyle" (Feat. Big TiggerBig TiggerDarian "Big Tigger" Morgan , also known as Big Tigg; is an American television and radio personality best known as the host of BET's Rap City and 106 & Park.- :...
) - 2000: "Redbull" from Wu-Tang Clan's The WThe WThe W is the third studio album by the American hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan, released November 21, 2000 on Loud/Columbia Records. It was released several years after their previous album Wu-Tang Forever, to which many group members released solo projects between the two albums...
- 2000: "Rollin' (Urban Assault Vehicle)" from Limp BizkitLimp BizkitLimp Bizkit is an American rock band from Jacksonville, Florida. Formed in 1995, the group's lineup consists of Fred Durst , Wes Borland , Sam Rivers , John Otto and DJ Lethal . The band achieved mainstream success with their second studio album Significant Other, released in 1999...
's Chocolate Starfish... - 2000: "Symphony 2000" from the AND1 Vol. 2 Soundtrack
- 2001: "Dog In Heat" from Missy ElliottMissy ElliottMelissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott , is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, and actressA five-time Grammy Award winner, Elliott, with record sales of over seven million in the United States, is the only female rapper to have five albums certified platinum by the RIAA, including one...
's album So Addictive - 2001: "Red, Meth & B" from Cypress HillCypress HillCypress Hill is an American hip hop group from South Gate, California. Cypress Hill was the first Latino hip-hop group to have platinum and multi-platinum albums, selling over 18 million albums worldwide...
's Stoned RaidersStoned RaidersStoned Raiders is the sixth studio album by rap group Cypress Hill. It was recorded and released in 2001.-Album information:This album is best-known for two of its songs - Trouble and Lowrider. The song Kronologik also summarizes Cypress Hill's career from their debut in 1991 until the album was... - 2001: "Who You Be" from the Outsidaz's album Bricks
- 2002: "Get It Started" from MystikalMystikalMichael Lawrence Tyler , better known by his stage name Mystikal, is an American rapper, and actor from New Orleans.-1993-1994: Early career:...
's album Tarantula - 2002: "Good Times (I Get High) RemixGood Times (Styles P Song)"Good Times" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Styles P. The song serves as his debut single and the lead single off his debut studio album A Gangster and a Gentleman. It was produced by Swizz Beatz with additional production from Saint Denson and samples "I Get High " as performed by...
" from Styles PStyles PDavid Styles better known by his stage name, Styles P, is an American rapper, author, and entrepreneur. He is prominently known as a member of Hip Hop group The LOX and is also a part of the Ruff Ryders hip-hop group, and in addition has released multiple albums and mixtapes as a solo...
's A Gangster and a GentlemanA Gangster and a GentlemanA Gangster and a Gentleman is Yonkers, New York rapper Styles P's solo debut album, released under the name Styles, after a series of two The LOX albums and three Ruff Ryder volumes... - 2002: "Rock & Roll" from Naughty By NatureNaughty by NatureNaughty by Nature are a Grammy Award-winning American hip hop trio from East Orange, New Jersey that at the time of its formation in 1989 consisted of Treach, Vin Rock, and the DJ Kay Gee...
's IIconsIIconsIIcons is the sixth album from Naughty by Nature, released on March 5, 2002 on TVT Records. The album was a success, peaking at 15 on the Billboard 200 and 5 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, and spawned the single, "Feels Good " which made it to 53 on the Billboard Hot 100 and featured 3LW.-Track... - 2003: Brownsugar Freestyle
- 2003: "I Will Not Lose" from the album Wu-Tang Corp
- 2003: "Lyrical .44" with Damian Marley
- 2003: "Noble Art" with IAM
- 2003: "Pack Em Up" from the album Wu-Tang Corp
- 2004: "Method & Red TV Show Theme Song"
- 2004: "Pixie Rap" from the TV show The Fairly OddparentsThe Fairly OddParentsThe Fairly OddParents is an American-Canadian animated television series created by Butch Hartman about the adventures of Timmy Turner, who is granted fairy godparents named Cosmo and Wanda. The series started out as cartoon segments that ran from September 4, 1998 to March 23, 2001 on Oh Yeah!...
, special School's Out! The MusicalSchool's Out! The MusicalSchool's Out! The Musical is a musical television special, based on Nickelodeon's animated television series The Fairly OddParents, created by Butch Hartman. The plot involves Timmy Turner becoming president of "KidWorld" and The Pixies trying to take over the world using the...
as the rapping voices of Head Pixie and Sanderson respectively. - 2004: "Wake Up Show Freestyle pt. 1" from Sway & King TechSway & King TechSway & King Tech is an American hip hop group composed of Bay Area rapper Sway and DJ King Tech. Also known as Flynamic Force or Sway & Tech, they are the hosts of the nationally syndicated show, The Wake Up Show...
's Wake Up Show Freestyles vol. 8 - 2004: "Wake Up Show Freestyle pt. 2" from Sway & King TechSway & King TechSway & King Tech is an American hip hop group composed of Bay Area rapper Sway and DJ King Tech. Also known as Flynamic Force or Sway & Tech, they are the hosts of the nationally syndicated show, The Wake Up Show...
's Wake Up Show Freestyles vol. 8 - 2006: "Funk Doc & Mef Tical" from the album "From Oakland to Shaolin"
- 2007: "Wait A Minute" from The Soundscannerz album entitled The Resume
- 2008: "Broken Language 2008"
- 2008: "Self Construction" (with KRS-One, Talib Kweli, Busta Rhymes, David Banner, Nelly, Styles P, The Game, & Ne-Yo)
- 2010: "Troublemakers" from Ghostface KillahGhostface KillahDennis Coles , better known by his stage name Ghostface Killah, is an American rapper and prominent member of the Wu-Tang Clan. After the group achieved breakthrough success in the aftermath of Enter the Wu-Tang , the members went on to pursue solo careers to varying levels of success...
's album Apollo KidsApollo Kids (album)Apollo Kids is the ninth studio album by American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan-member Ghostface Killah, released on December 21, 2010 on Def Jam Recordings. The album's first single "2getha Baby" was released on November 8, 2010.... - 2011: "Welcome To The Academy" from Terminal 3's Kurupt Presents The Academy