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 1992.
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) 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 To Get By") won a Grammy, before recording the second Wu-Tang album, Wu-Tang Forever.
His second solo album was Tical 2000: Judgement Day (1998), 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.
In the twenty-first century, Method Man forged a successful career in acting. As well as his 1998 appearance in the film Belly along with fellow rappers Nas and DMX, Method has also appeared in 187 Oz, How High (a stoner film with Redman), The Wire, My Baby's Daddy, Garden State and Soul Plane, while continuing to record with the Wu-Tang Clan. He also co-starred with Redman in his own Fox sitcom called Method & Red, however after only a short time on the air the show was put on hiatus and never returned. Method Man later complained in the press about Fox's influence on the show's style, claiming that "there's been too much compromise on our side and not enough on their side" and bemoaning the network's decision to add a laugh track.
In 2004, Meth released his third album Tical 0: The Prequel, which spawned a successful single in "What's Happenin" with Busta Rhymes, but was poorly received both by critics and fans. There was trouble even before the album's release when Method apparently complained to the press about excessive interference from Def Jam over the album's beats (Meth supposedly desired more input from Wu-Tang leader RZA). On its release, many fans and critics were taken aback by its strong "mainstream" or "commercial" sound, highlighted by the guest appearances of pop-rap stars of the time Missy Elliot, P. Diddy and Ludacris. However, the album sold reasonably well, selling more than any of the other Wu-Tang solo projects released at around the same time. There was good news in early 2005 for fans who were disappointed with The Prequel as Method Man announced that a new RZA-produced album would be released later in the year. The album ultimately never materialized in 2005, though RZA and Meth continue to work on the album and are now aiming for a mid-2006 release date.
Aliases
Big John Stud
The Ghost Rider (from the comic Ghost Rider)
Hot Nickelz
Hot Nixon
Iron Lung
John-John
Johnny Blaze (from the comic Ghost Rider)
Johnny Dangerous
John-John Blaizini
Methtical (Meth-tical)
Meth
Mr. Meth
MZA ("The Mizza")
The Panty Raider
Shakwon (5% Nation "righteous name")
Tical
Ticallion Stallion
Albums
1994 Tical (Platinum)
1998 Tical 2000: Judgement Day (Platinum)
1999 Blackout! (with Redman) (Platinum)
2004 Tical 0: The Prequel
2006 4:21 The Day After
2009 Blackout! 2 (with Redman)
Singles and EPs
1994 "Bring The Pain"
1995 "I'll Be There For You/You're All I Need To Get By" (with Mary J. Blige)
1995 "Release Yo' Delf"
1998 "Break Ups 2 Make Ups"
1998 "Judgement Day"'
1998 "Grand Finale" (with DMX, Nas & Ja Rule)
1999 "Tear It Off" (Method Man & Redman)
1999 "Da Rockwilder" (Method Man & Redman)
1999 "Y.O.U." (Method Man & Redman)
2004 "What's Happenin" (with Busta Rhymes)
2005 "The Show"
Appears On
1993 Enter the Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers (album by the Wu-Tang Clan)
1994 "The What" (from the The Notorious B.I.G. album Ready to Die)
1995 "Dirty Dancin" (from the Ol' Dirty Bastard album Return To The 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version)
1995 "Got The Flava" (from the Showbiz & AG album Goodfellas)
1995 "Wu-Gambinos" & "Ice Cream" (from the Raekwon album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx)
1995 "Living In The World Today", "Shadowboxin" & "Gold" (from the GZA album Liquid Swords)
1995 "The Riddler" (from the Batman Forever Soundtrack)
1996 "Box In Hand" (from the Ghostface Killah album Ironman)
1996 "Box In Hand (Remix)" (Ghostface Killah single)
1996 "Got My Mind Made Up" (from the 2Pac album All Eyez On Me)
1996 "Do What Ya Feel" (from the Redman album Muddy Waters)
1996 "Extortion" (from the Mobb Deep album Hell On Earth)
1996 "Hit 'Em High" (from the Space Jam soundtrack)
1997 Wu-Tang Forever (album by the Wu-Tang Clan)
1997 "Milk The Cow", "Supa Ninjaz" & "Dart Throwing" (from the Cappadonna album The Pillage)
1997 "Next Up" & "Collaboration 98" (from the Sunz Of Man album The Last Shall Be First)
1997 "4,3,2,1" (from the LL Cool J album Phenonemon)
1998 "Well All Rite Cha" (from the Redman album Doc's Da Name 2000)
1998 "Pussy Pop" (from the Xzibit album 40 Dayz & 40 Nightz)
1998 "Whatcha Gonna Do" (from the Jayo Felony album Whatcha Gonna Do)
1998 "The Worst" (from the Onyx album Shut 'Em Down)
1999 "Rumble" (from the U-God album The Golden Arms Redemption)
1999 "Am I My Brother's Keeper" (from the Shyheim album Manchild)
1999 "Fuck Them" (from the Raekwon album Immobilarity)
1999 "Left & Right" (from the D'Angelo album Voodoo)
1999 "Stringplay" (from the GZA album Beneath The Surface)
1999 "N 2 Gether Now" (from the Limp Bizkit album Significant Other)
1999 "Half Man Half Amazin" (from the Pete Rock album Soul Survivor)
1999 "Three Amigos (If It's On)" (from the Popa Wu album Visions Of The Tenth Chamber)
1999 "NYC Everything" (from the RZA album Bobby Digital In Stereo)
1999 "Simon Says (Remix)" (from the Pharoahe Monch album Internal Affairs)
2000 "Buck 50" (from the Ghostface Killah album Supreme Clientele)
2000 "Fuhgidabowdit" (from the LL Cool J album G.O.A.T.)
2000 "Rollin' (Urban Assault Vehicle)" (from the Limp Bizkit album Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water)
2000 The W (album by the Wu-Tang Clan)
2000 "Ghetto Celebrity" (from the album In The Mode by Roni Size & Reprazent
2001 "La Rhumba" & "Glocko Pop" (from the RZA album Digital Bullet)
2001 "Enjoy Da Ride" (from the Redman album Malpractice)
2001 "Dog In Heat" (from the Missy Elliott album Miss E...So Addictive)
2001 "Party & Bullshit" (from the Rush Hour 2 soundtrack)
2001 Iron Flag (album by the Wu-Tang Clan)
2001 "Red Meth And Bee" (from the Cypress Hill album Stoned Raiders)
2002 "Flowers" (from the Ghostface Killah album Bulletproof Wallets)
2003 "Respect Mine" (from the Mathematics album Love, Hell Or Right)
2003 "Love @ 1st Sight" (from the Mary J. Blige album Love & Life)
2003 "We Pop (Remix)" (RZA single)
2003 "Bring The Pain" (from the Missy Elliott album This Is Not A Test!)
2003 "Ice Cream Part 2" (from the Raekwon album Lex Diamonds Story)
2003 "Noble Art" (from the IAM album Revoir Un Printemps)
2003 "Rock 'N' Roll" (from the Naughty By Nature album Icons)
2004 "Secret Rivals" (from the Masta Killa album No Said Date)
2004 "The Drummer" (from the Theodore Unit album 718)
2004 Disciples of the 36 Chambers: Chapter 1 (album by the Wu-Tang Clan)
2005 "Head Rush", "John 3:16" & "Spot Lite" (from the Mathematics album The Problem)
2005 "All My Niggas", "Shoot On Sight (S.O S.)" & "Street Education" (from the Streetlife album Street Education)
2005 "High Rollers" (from the Proof album Searching for Jerry Garcia)
2005 "Still On It" (from the Ashanti album Collectables by Ashanti)
2006 "9 Milli Bros." (from the Ghostface Killah album Fishscale)
Dirty Mef
Method Man Lyrics
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Yeah, M E F, ha, ha, ha, ha, special guest
(F*** you, f*** you, f*** you, f***)
Ha, ha, ha, ha, yeah
Yo, you don't wanna ride with Dirt, you still stuck in coach
You don't wanna fly in first, yo, I can spit
One verse and leave in a new Benzer
Dirt McGirt, you n****z gon' respect it
I'm drunk and crunk so don't come in my direction
I'm ready to thump and get the whole crew arrested
Bail 'em out and laugh about it in Texas, yo
And get with Rome, down in Caki-Lac
And hit the spot, in the hood where the happenings at
Where the shootin' and the fightings, and the stabbings at
Where the Lincolns and the Chevys, and the Cadi's at, s***
Them down south n****z been loved Dirt
Take a shot to the head, if you been through the worse
Show respect to your n****z, who been doin' it first
And be comin' with that s***, I'm just doin' the worse
Yo, you don't wanna ride with Dirt, you still stuck in coach
You don't wanna fly in first, yo, I can spit, yo
You don't wanna ride with Meth, we still sniffing c****
Even if you tried your best, yo, I can spit
Yo, you don't wanna ride with Dirt, you still stuck in coach
You don't wanna fly in first, yo, I can spit, yo
You don't wanna ride with Meth, we still sniffing c****
Even if you tried your best, yo, I can spit
Damn, I'm just like Dirt in the booth
I'm the truth, I don't need to go to church in a suit
Each verse is the proof, I drink a 100 Proof
Cop searching the coup, I got some herb in my boot
When Wu is coming through, the outcome, critical
F***ing with this style, the outcome get physical
Meth get lyrical, and y'all can get my g*******
Don't forget them aid essentials, vitamins and minerals
Heh, ya'meen, I'm taking one for the team
Like Martin Luther King, taking one for a dream
I'm dope, too many fiends, live by many means
If you don't stand for nothing, you'll fall for anything
That's real s***, let's get this money real quick
Dirt Dog, I'm feeling this but I'd rather feel rich
I mean filthy rich, I'm corporate now
Big Meth, the label's Def that's why I talk so loud, n****
Yo, you don't wanna ride with Dirt, you still stuck in coach
You don't wanna fly in first, yo, I can spit, yo
You don't wanna ride with Meth, we still sniffing c****
Even if you tried your best, yo, I can spit
Yo, you don't wanna ride with Dirt, you still stuck in coach
You don't wanna fly in first, yo, I can spit, yo
You don't wanna ride with Meth, we still sniffing c****
Even if you tried your best, yo, I can spit
F*** you, f*** you, f*** you, f*** you
F*** you, f*** you, f*** you, f***
F*** you, f*** you, f*** you, f*** you
F*** you, f*** you, f*** you, f*** you
In Method Man's song Dirty Mef, he raps about his talent as a rapper, and how he and Dirt McGirt (also known as Ol' Dirty Bastard) don't want to hang out with anyone who can't keep up with them. The song opens with a command to expect the unexpected as Mef claims he can spit one verse and leave in a new Benzer. He talks about going down south and putting h**s to work, expressing his readiness to fight and even get arrested. He's also ready to party and laugh with his crew after getting bailed out of jail.
The second verse of the song sees Meth describing his success as a rapper, comparing himself to Dirt McGirt and the truth. He doesn't need to go to church in a suit as his verses are the proof of his talent. Meth acknowledges that Wu is coming through and warns that the outcome of messing with his style will get physical. He concludes the verse with a declaration that he's taking one for the team and willing to stand for something, as he takes a shot at those who don't stand for anything in life.
Overall, Dirty Mef is a song that highlights Method Man's skills as a rapper, his readiness for any challenge, and his willingness to stand for something in life. He's unapologetic and doesn't want to hang out with anyone who isn't on his level. The song celebrates his success, and his willingness to take risks and stand up for himself.
Line by Line Meaning
Expect the unexpected, motherf***er, let's go, come on
Get ready for something surprising and unpredictable, let's get started
Yo, you don't wanna ride with Dirt, you still stuck in coach
You don't want to be associated with me because you're not on my level
You don't wanna fly in first, yo, I can spit
You don't want to be at the top with me because I have a talent for rapping
One verse and leave in a new Benzer
I'm so good at rapping that I can make a lot of money and get a new high-end car just from one performance
Take a trip down south and put some h**s to work, you hear me
I'm not afraid to engage in illegal activities and make money in the southern states
Dirt McGirt, you n****z gon' respect it
My name is Dirt McGirt and you better show me some respect
I'm drunk and crunk so don't come in my direction
I'm drunk and unpredictable, don't mess with me
I'm ready to thump and get the whole crew arrested
I'm willing to start violence and get everyone in my crew arrested for it
Bail 'em out and laugh about it in Texas, yo
After getting arrested, we'll post bail and make fun of the situation in Texas
And get with Rome, down in Caki-Lac
I'm planning to meet up with my friend Rome in California
And hit the spot, in the hood where the happenings at
We'll go to the place in the neighborhood where all the interesting things are happening
Where the shootin' and the fightings, and the stabbings at
We'll go to the dangerous part of the neighborhood where shootings, fights, and stabbings frequently happen
Where the Lincolns and the Chevys, and the Cadi's at, s***
We'll go to the part of the neighborhood where people drive nice cars like Lincolns, Chevys, and Cadillacs
Them down south n****z been loved Dirt
People in the Southern states love and respect me
Take a shot to the head, if you been through the worse
If you've gone through tough times, it's like taking a shot to the head
Show respect to your n****z, who been doin' it first
Respect the people who have been successful and influential before you
And be comin' with that s***, I'm just doin' the worse
I'm keeping it real and saying things other rappers won't say
Damn, I'm just like Dirt in the booth
I'm a lot like Dirt McGirt when I'm rapping
I'm the truth, I don't need to go to church in a suit
My rapping is authentic and real, I don't need to dress up to prove anything
Each verse is the proof, I drink a 100 Proof
My rapping is the evidence that I'm talented, and I like to drink hard liquor
Cop searching the coup, I got some herb in my boot
The police are searching my car, but I have some marijuana hidden in my boot
When Wu is coming through, the outcome, critical
When the Wu-Tang Clan is on the scene, things can get intense and serious
F***ing with this style, the outcome get physical
If you try to mess with my style of rapping, things can get violent
Meth get lyrical, and y'all can get my g*******
I'm a talented rapper and you can't compare to me
Don't forget them aid essentials, vitamins and minerals
Make sure you're taking care of your health by getting the necessary nutrients
I'm taking one for the team, like Martin Luther King
I'm doing something selfless for a larger cause, like Martin Luther King Jr. did
I'm dope, too many fiends, live by many means
My rapping is addictive and popular, and I enjoy a luxurious lifestyle
If you don't stand for nothing, you'll fall for anything
If you don't have strong beliefs and values, you'll be influenced by anything
Dirt Dog, I'm feeling this but I'd rather feel rich
I'm enjoying this moment, but I would rather have a lot of money
I mean filthy rich, I'm corporate now
I want to be extremely rich, and I'm now focused on business ventures
Big Meth, the label's Def that's why I talk so loud, n****
I'm a successful rapper signed to Def Jam Recordings, that's why I'm so confident and loud
F*** you, f*** you, f*** you, f*** you
The rapper is expressing hostility and anger towards others
F*** you, f*** you, f*** you, f***
The rapper continues to express hostility and anger towards others
F*** you, f*** you, f*** you, f*** you
The rapper continues to express hostility and anger towards others
F*** you, f*** you, f*** you, f*** you
The rapper continues to express hostility and anger towards others
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RUSSELL JONES, CLIFFORD SMITH, ERICK SERMON, RONALD M. BEAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
MrWicked61671
Posted 10+ years ago, 3.2+ million views, and ONLY 36K π??
Cβmon, yβall, this classic deserves more love.
SMASH the π button for ODB, yβall!
HowdyAuS
Tell them to copy n paste it in their facebook. This song needs props
Alberto Fava
Sei italiano? π
MrWicked61671
Alberto Fava - Sì. La mia famiglia viene dall'Italia e dalla Sicilia.
Sono nato e cresciuto a Chicago.
Alberto Fava
@MrWicked61671 bella
Andrzej Emce
Niesamowity kawaΕek Szacunek dla nich! Respect from Poland !!!
BIGI BICCI
Po latach nadal buja tak samo, Pozdro
Wiewior
Auu orzelki
James Kolawole
ODB was actually displaying some lyrical dexterity on this track which is something he doesn't normally do
Lin Wu
Why people always gotta use fancy words π just say he rapped well ffs