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)
Na Na Na
Method Man Lyrics
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Huhh, all up in ya like a bone when I
Johnny Blaze, the Iron Lung
Foxy Brown, the ill na na (yeah, see'mon, yeah, see'mon)
Destination (c'mon, see'mon) plat'
Yo Na Na so ill, first week out
Shipped a half a mil, niggas freaked out
And the track record, I'm all about plaques
Shakin' my ass half naked, lovin' this life
Waitin' for Kim album to drop, knowin' it's tight
Standin' center stage, closin' the show holdin' a gat
Since you opened up, I know you're hopin' it's wack
Niggas, screamin' my name on record straight whylin
Maybe I'll answer back when you reach a hundred thousand
This is ladies night, and the Mercedes is tight
When I'm coming home? Maybe tonight
Leave my food by the microwave, kiss the baby goodnight
It's my time to shine it's playtime tonight
I'ma try to stand my ground, know when I fall
I left your ass home alone, hopin' I call
Who's got the illest pussy on the planet?
Sugar walls comin' down niggas can't stand it, the ill na na
True Absolut Vodka, straight shots
For the has-beens and have-nots, dolla dolla
Real and it don't stop, we movin' up
First the mansion then the yacht, sound proper
Straight cash get got, bloodhounds
Tryin' to hunt down the Brown Fox, the ill na na
No more sexin' me all night, thinkin' it's alright
While I'm lookin' over your shoulder, watchin' the hall light
You hate when it's a ball right? Ladies this ain't handball
Nigga hit these walls right before I call Mike
In the morning when it's all bright, eggs over easy
Hope you have my shit tight when I open my eyes
While I'm eatin' gettin' dressed up, this ain't yo' pad
I left some money on the dresser, find you a cab
No more, sharin' I pain, sharin'I made
It's time to outslick niggas, ladies sharin' our game
Put it in high gear, flip the eye wear
Nas ruled the world but now it's my year
And from, here on I solemnly swear
To hold my own like Pee Wee in a movie theater (uh-huh)
Yeah I don't need a man's wealth (yeah)
But I can do bad (bad) by my damn self (self)
And uhh
Who's got the illest pussy on the planet?
Sugar walls comin down niggas can't stand it, the ill na na
True Absolut Vodka, straight shots
For the has-beens and have-nots, dolla dolla
Real and it don't stop, we movin' up
First the mansion then the yacht, sound proper
Straight cash get got, bloodhounds
Tryin' to hunt down the Brown Fox, the ill na na
Uhh vodka
Not not
Dolla dolla, stop stop
C'mon c'mon, yah, it's the ill na na
No more waitin' to exhale, we takin' deep breaths
Ladies take this over, I be Fox so peep this
Love thyself with no one above thee
'Cause ain't nobody gon' love me like me
If he, don't do the right thing like Spike Lee
Bye bye wifey make him lose his Nike's (uh uh, yeah)
Hit the road
Mami told me in order to, find a prince
You gotta kiss some toads
Who got the illest pussy on the planet?
Sugar walls comin' down niggas can't stand it, the ill na na
True Absolut Vodka, straight shots
For the has-beens and have-nots, dolla dolla
Real and it don't stop, we movin' up
First the mansion then the yacht, sound proper
Straight cash get got, bloodhounds
Tryin to hunt down the Brown Fox, the ill na na
The song "Na Na Na" by Method Man featuring Foxy Brown is a rap song that expresses the confident and unapologetic attitude of the two artists. The song primarily focuses on female empowerment and being unapologetic about their sexuality. The main chorus, "Who's got the illest pussy on the planet? Sugar walls coming down niggas can't stand it, the ill na na" sets the tone for the entire song. They are confident in their sexuality and proud of their abilities. The lyrics are filled with sexual innuendos and metaphors.
Meth's bars mention his love for his lifestyle as a rapper which includes shaking his ass half-naked, packing heat during performances, and waiting for his friend Kim's album to drop. The lyrics emphasize that it is their time to shine and be on the top of their game. They're moving up the ladder, gaining more fame, money, and influence. Foxy Brown’s verse details how she is done with her man and is over him. She is not afraid to explore and enjoy her sexuality even if it's not received well by everyone. Her lyrics are telling women to love themselves and be unapologetic about who they are, even if the society sees it as being "too sexual."
Overall, "Na Na Na" is a song that embraces and celebrates female sexuality and power. The lyrics focus on being unapologetic about who they are and what they want out of life. The song is not just a tribute to women's power, but also a significant stand against the patriarchal society's norms that usually stigmatize women.
Line by Line Meaning
One time
Once
Huhh, all up in ya like a bone when I
I'm like a bone in you
Johnny Blaze, the Iron Lung
My name is Johnny Blaze and I have strong lungs
Foxy Brown, the ill na na (yeah, see'mon, yeah, see'mon)
My name is Foxy Brown and I am awesome (let's go)
Destination (c'mon, see'mon) plat'
Going to platinum (let's go)
Yo Na Na so ill, first week out
My song is so good, it did well the first week
Shipped a half a mil, niggas freaked out
I sold 500,000 copies and people were surprised
She's all about sex, pard-on, check your facts
My music is not just about sex, check your facts
And the track record, I'm all about plaques
I am focused on getting awards
Shakin' my ass half naked, lovin' this life
I enjoy dancing in revealing clothing
Waitin' for Kim album to drop, knowin' it's tight
I am excited for Lil Kim's album to come out
Standin' center stage, closin' the show holdin' a gat
I am holding a gun while performing on stage
Since you opened up, I know you're hopin' it's wack
You are hoping my music is not good
Niggas, screamin' my name on record straight whylin
People are excited and screaming my name on the record
Maybe I'll answer back when you reach a hundred thousand
I'll respond when they sell 100,000 records
This is ladies night, and the Mercedes is tight
It's a night for women and we have a nice car
When I'm coming home? Maybe tonight
When will I come home? Maybe tonight
Leave my food by the microwave, kiss the baby goodnight
Leave my food by the microwave and kiss the baby goodnight
It's my time to shine it's playtime tonight
It's my time to shine and have fun tonight
I'ma try to stand my ground, know when I fall
I will try to stay strong, even if I fail
I left your ass home alone, hopin' I call
I left you at home, hoping I'd call you
Who's got the illest pussy on the planet?
Who has the best genitals?
Sugar walls comin' down niggas can't stand it, the ill na na
The best genitals are causing chaos, they are awesome
True Absolut Vodka, straight shots
We drink Absolut Vodka
For the has-beens and have-nots, dolla dolla
For people who used to be popular and who do not have money
Real and it don't stop, we movin' up
We are authentic and still moving forward
First the mansion then the yacht, sound proper
The goal is to acquire a mansion and then a yacht
Straight cash get got, bloodhounds
We are acquiring money quickly and people are looking for us
Tryin' to hunt down the Brown Fox, the ill na na
They are trying to track down the best genitals
No more sexin' me all night, thinkin' it's alright
No more having sex with me all night, thinking it's okay
While I'm lookin' over your shoulder, watchin' the hall light
I am watching what you are doing behind me
You hate when it's a ball right? Ladies this ain't handball
You don't like it when you lose, but this is not a game of handball
Nigga hit these walls right before I call Mike
You should have sex with me before I call another man
In the morning when it's all bright, eggs over easy
In the morning, we'll eat easy eggs
Hope you have my shit tight when I open my eyes
I hope you have my affairs in order when I wake up
While I'm eatin' gettin' dressed up, this ain't yo' pad
I'm getting ready, but this is not your home
I left some money on the dresser, find you a cab
I left money on the dresser for you to take a cab
No more, sharin' I pain, sharin'I made
I am not sharing my problems with you anymore
It's time to outslick niggas, ladies sharin' our game
It's time for women to be ahead of men and share knowledge
Put it in high gear, flip the eye wear
Make it happen and change your perspective
Nas ruled the world but now it's my year
Nas was successful, but it's my turn now
And from, here on I solemnly swear
From now on, I promise
To hold my own like Pee Wee in a movie theater (uh-huh)
To stand on my own
Yeah I don't need a man's wealth (yeah)
I do not need a man's money
But I can do bad (bad) by my damn self (self)
But I can do bad things alone
No more waitin' to exhale, we takin' deep breaths
We are taking deep breaths and living now
Ladies take this over, I be Fox so peep this
Ladies take over and listen to me, Foxy Brown
Love thyself with no one above thee
Love yourself above everyone else
'Cause ain't nobody gon' love me like me
No one will love me like I love myself
If he, don't do the right thing like Spike Lee
If he does not act properly like Spike Lee said to do
Bye bye wifey make him lose his Nike's (uh uh, yeah)
Leave the man and make him upset
Hit the road
Leave
Mami told me in order to, find a prince
My mother told me in order to find a good man
You gotta kiss some toads
You have to meet and date different men
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RONALD LAPREAD, WILLIAM KING, MILAN WILLIAMS, LIONEL RICHIE, WALTER ORANGE, SHAWN CARTER, CHARLY CHARLES, CLIFFORD SMITH
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Olivia Hanna
Lovin the lyrics 😁👍
Not too vulgar nor too slutty, just the perfect amount of gangsta 👌😅
I miss those kind of genuine female rap song from the 2000's 😌