METHOD
MAN
Real name : Clifford Smith
Birthday : April 1, 1971
Hometown : Long Island, NY
Wu-Tang
Method Man Biography :
Method Man spent a childhood split between separated parents in Long Island
and Staten Island, and in an apparent precursor to his career in hip hop was
introduced both to playing drums and to poetry by his father. Not only was Method
interested in music, he was also fascinated by comic books and particularly
Ghost Rider, a fascination which manifested itself years later in several of
his many rap aliases.
His pre-hip hop
adult life was mostly split between drug dealing and low-paid jobs (including
a stint working at the Statue Of Liberty, along with future Wu-Tang colleague
U-God). After becoming well known on the streets for his rhyming abilities,
he joined with 8 friends to form the Wu-Tang Clan in the early 1990s.
Method Man Career
Since the Wu-Tang Clan’s ascendancy to hip hop stardom, Method Man has always
been one of the most visible members of the collective. He was one of only two
of the group to get a solo song on the group’s debut album Enter the Wu-Tang :
36 Chambers and he was the first to release a solo album under the Clan’s unusual
contract which allows its members to release albums under any record label (Method
chose to sign with legendary rap label Def Jam). Method Man’s solo debut, Tical
(1994, 1994 in music) was critically acclaimed and extremely popular, entering
the American charts at #4 and eventually selling in excess of one million copies.
He soon collaborated with Mary J. Blige and Redman with a series of hit singles, one of which (the Blige duet "I’ll Be There For You/You’re All I Need") won a Grammy, before recording the second Wu-Tang album, Wu-Tang Forever. His second solo album was Tical 2000 : Judgement Day (1998, 1998 in music), which was heavily influenced by the apocalypse theories surrounding the forthcoming end of the millennium, and which featured a vast amount of guest appearances, from his fellow Clansmen to Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, D’Angelo, Chris Rock, Mobb Deep, Redman and even Donald Trump.
The album sold
even better than his first, though reviews were mixed and its long running time
and the abundance of between-song comedy skits were criticised by many. Method
Man then toured with Jay-Z and recorded Blackout ! with Redman, a light-hearted,
fun record with an EPMD-evoking emphasis on funky beats and the mischievous
wit and cool flows of the two MCs.
Method Man Aliases :
Meth, Johnny Blaze (from the comic Ghost Rider), Methtical (Meth-tical), MZA
("The Mizza"), Shakwon, The Panty Raider, Tical, Ticallion Stallion,
Hot Nixon, John-John McLane, John-John Blaizini, Johnny Dangerous, The Ghost
Rider (from the comic Ghost Rider), Long John Silver, Iron Lung, Hot Nikkels,
Big John Stud..
Method Man Discography :
Method
Man Albums :
2006 Method Man 4:21 The Day After
2004 Method man "Tical 0 : The Prequel"
1999 Method man & Redman "Blackout"
1998 Method man "Tical 2000 : Judgement Day"
1994 Method man "Tical"
Wu-Tang Albums :
2004 Disciples of the 36
Chambers : Chapter 1
2001 Iron Flag
2000 The W
1997 Wu-Tang Forever
1993 Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
Method Man Singles & EPs :
2005 "The
Show"
2004 "What’s Happenin" (with Busta Rhymes)
1999 "Y.O.U." (Methd Man & Redman)
1999 "Da Rockwilder" (Method Man & Redman)
1999 "Tear It Off" (Method Man & Redman)
1998 "Grand Finale" (with DMX, Nas & Ja Rule)
1998 "Judgement Day"’
1998 "Break Ups 2 Make Ups"
1995 "Release Yo’ Delf"
1995 "I’ll Be There For You/You’re All I Need"
1994 "Bring The Pain"
Method man official site : Method-man.com
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Method man, by kareem mack [2009-04-21 10:49:33]
Method man please email me please im 13 years old I just want to say that I appreciate the things you rza,gza,ghost face killa, inspector deck,u god, old dirty basterd,qnd master killa. When I listen to the wu tang clan not only am I listening but I understand and I appreciate all the knowledge u put in your rap because knowledge is power. You are truly a hip hop hero to me and all the other hip hop fans keep doing what u do and don’t stop because then hip hop will really suck my aim is kareembrkl please text me some time peace my brother all praise to the creator.
Method man, by LANU [2009-04-14 16:59:18]
YOUR STYLE IS ON POINT AND DIFFERENT. U ARE SEXY AS HELL TOO. IVE HAD A COUPLE OF DREAMS ABOUT U.
Method man, by isiah [2008-10-08 19:33:11]
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Method man, by jason [2008-05-02 00:37:13]
yo meth i love ur music got your albums i was at ur concert over here in scotland thanks for a great night you and redman took the roof off peace god
Method man, by tip235 [2008-03-04 19:14:17]
What up, Tical ??!?! Look, I love your music and flow. I respect u, METHOD MAN 4EVER !!
Method man, by Paky [2007-11-28 14:29:22]
Method man...you are the mother fucking master..peace..
Method man, by rootz [2007-11-09 11:37:30]
big john stud is the best he and the wu-tang
Method man, by HipHoppa [2007-08-01 14:02:14]
wu tang clan aint nuthin ta f--- wit. dope. loved 4:21. word to the dude with no name.
Method man, by Sney [2007-06-03 05:43:42]
WU TANG WU TANG !
Method man, by sponge bob’s [2007-04-20 14:31:14]
heyy method man u are crazy but hey i love your music u keep coming k i want u to com to my birthday party it’s june 12th im in riverhead new york k i holla at u later ????
Big Meth, by [2007-03-23 00:11:13]
RAP MUSIC IS SAD AS HELL NOWADAYS, WU FOREVER MY NIGGA,THATS ON THE REAL,HOW THESE BRIDAL GOWN,FLAPJACK ASS NIGGAS GET AHEAD OF YOU AND WU,WHO PROMOTE JIM JONES,MIKE JONES AND THESE FAGS,KEEP THE MUSIC STRONG,I’LL ALWAYS BE A FAN PEACE,WUTANG !!!!!!!!!
Method man, by SHAWN [2007-01-05 01:01:49]
WOW !!I SEE WE HAVE THE SAME BIRTHDAY , PEACE AND LOVE UR GAL LADYOFPAIN28. HALLA @ UR GAL
> Method man, by V I$3 [2006-08-25 04:32:49]
ALWAYZ REMEMBER.....NEVA STOP UR TALENT, N UR TALENT WILL NEVER STOP U...KEEP YO SHIT UP....BEST WISHZ 4 U IN DA BIZNESS N IN LIFE...DIS YA GURL...DONT 4GET IT...OR ME
> Method man, by wutang4life [2006-08-06 19:28:59]
yo method u are best rapper in tha world men i respect u WU-TANG CLAN 4 LIFE MOTHAFUCKA
one love Peace
> Method man, by skippe [2006-07-12 13:56:49]
tical i rate u da best rapper alive 2nd only to da great PAC keep da ryhmes flowin comining from down under(Australia) SKIPPE...
> Method man, by Wu-Tang [2006-06-26 08:49:21]
u and red tha shit method. mos def
> Method man, by hafid narvaez [2006-05-02 00:20:41]
u da best method wat happen with da wu bring that back u da best rapper their i wais i could rap like u wu tang 4 life
> Method man, by KASPA THA DON [2006-04-25 08:29:11]
M E T H O D MAN he’s best rapper alive !!! wu-tang 4eva.
Sup Meth., by Nick Meijers [2006-04-07 19:59:57]
Jow. Meth I’m a Fan OF you ..Well i like Wu-tang en Youre new album ’’Tical The Prequel’’ But i live In the Netherlands And no one know you here.. But I DO !! That’sucks iF people listen to your songs they’ll like you Then.. Well I try to rap But i Can’t just i’m 14 years old .. Oww yeah I like youre Roll in Defjam fight for NY .. You rap 4 defjam joe budden is in there to ,I Should really like If Jou make a song with him You 2 are my favorite rapper.. wel cya PEACE !!
(PS. Wil Jou Say 2 Redman I lIke his JOKES !)
> Method man, by Method man girl [2006-03-31 18:03:07]
Method mannnn i’m a spanish fan mannn u’re da besttt i really love youuuuuu U’re da best xxxXXXXxxxXXXXxxXXXX
> Method man, by DJ [2006-03-08 05:42:59]
come on man u way ahead of the game why u messing wit theses lil niggaz i know u need ya money but you know u could to better than this man
> Method man, by Si [2006-02-27 04:49:51]
never knew method man was a aries i thought he was a pisces from his songs he says pisces so how is his birthday n april
> M-E-T-H-O-D MAN Shaolin’s lyrical swordman, by 2 Quick 4 Society [2006-02-21 01:55:04]
Yo Meth, you the realest but get the least notariety but bro’ here is your recognition and the GRAB (Gobal Recognition Among Ballas) Award for the most versatile rapper goes to niggaz already know TICAL !!!!! Shaolin 4ever
> Method man, by Peaches [2006-01-18 22:25:53]
what up nigga ! you and red man is some funny ass niggas. yall nood to come out wit a how high 2 that shit would be off the chains. or maby yall should put the show back on the air. i miss laughin’ at yall when i’m high. even though how high never gets old i do wanna see somethin’ new from yall. * blaze up *
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