Method Man
Method Man (born
Clifford Smith April 2,
1971 in
Hempsted, Long Island, a.k.a
Meth,
Johnny Blaze,
Methical,
MZA (
The Mizza),
Shakwon,
Ticallion Stallion) is an East Coast rapper and member of the
Wu-Tang Clan, also known for acting and frequent collaborations with
Redman (not a Wu-Tang member).
As one of the first to join the Wu-Tang Clan after its formation in the early
1990s, Method Man has always been one of the most visible members of the collective. 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 Man's solo debut,
Tical (Album) (
1994,
1994 in music) was critically acclaimed and extremely popular, entering the American charts at #4. He soon collaborated with
Mary J. Blige and
Redman with a series of hit singles, then recorded the second Wu-Tang album,
Wu-Tang Forever. His second solo album was
Tical 2000: Judgement Day (
1998,
1998 in music), which sold even better than his first, though reviews were mixed. Method Man spent some time on his acting career, appearing in
Belly, then toured with
Jay-Z and recorded
Blackout with Redman. Method Man has also appeared in
Oz,
How High, a stoner film with Redman, and
Soul Plane, while continuing to record with the Wu-Tang Clan. He currently co-stars in a
sitcom with Redman called Method & Red .He is now seeing a girl named Courtney Battle
Samples
\n*Download sample of "Sub Crazy" from
Tical