Method Man

Released: May 18, 2004

Featuring: Black Ice

Songwriter: Yogi (hip-hop producer) Black Ice Method Man

Producer: Yogi (hip-hop producer) Rich Mae

[Black Ice]
Three young cats strapped with gats decided to ride out one night
The in-flight drug used to induce the hindsight was dust
The moonlight was robust but they couldn't see the beauty in it
Their duty in it was to carry out another senseless killin
Senses and feelings distorted they boarded their vessel Nessel
Discreet in crotches and underneath seats they tuck heat
To complete the mission they had no decision in
No longer do they use our light and dark hues to create the vision in our towns
But now they red and blue override our brown skin
We've been conditioned to let off them rounds when we see another color rag
Or, hear another brother brag about what set he claimin
Poverty, drugs and poor education should be the target
But we won't stay gamin that
We'll kill and maim another cat like there's no shame in that
Like there's fame in that
We hang out them car windows and bust them slugs
In the name of genocide in disguise, so we don't take blame for that
But if there's honor amongst you thieves in life
Then what the fuck you hidin for?
Recognize your deed to trife and decide what the fuck you ridin for

Method Man (born Clifford Smith on March 2, 1971) is a Grammy-winning rapper and actor who is one of the breakout members of Staten Island’s Wu-Tang Clan. On their seminal 1993 debut album Enter the 36 Chambers, Mr. Mef made his name known with his namesake solo track among other standout appearances throughout the album. He was also the first member of the group to release a solo album when he put out Tical in 1994.

In 1996, Method Man won a Grammy with Mary J. Blige in the Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group category for their collaboration “I’ll Be There for You/You’re All I Need.” Meth has gone on to release several solo albums while continuing to contribute to Wu-Tang projects, and he also released two collaborative albums with his partner-in-rhyme Redman in 1999 (Blackout!) and 2009 (Blackout! 2).

He parlayed his success in the music business into television and film roles. He has appeared in The Wire, Belly, The Breaks, The Deuce, Luke Cage, and he’s the host of the rap battle TV show Drop the Mic. He also starred alongside Redman in their short-lived FOX sitcom Method & Red and the movie How High, which is named after their 1995 collaboration. He has also been featured in multiple Def Jam fighting video games, including Def Jam Vendetta and Def Jam Fight For NY.

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