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)
Sweet Love
Method Man Lyrics
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Just maxin lookin for hoes why'know relaxin
Met this redbone Jasmine midtown Manhattan
Shot a verb that tranked her nerves calm words
Massaged the mentals made her pussycat purr
Sweet Love you look miraculous brown eyes passionate
High cheekboned Tommy Girl cologne you smashin it
Jump in take a spin destination Staten
She replied, "Street, you ever ride while you drive?"
I looked puzzled, and said, "Nah baby why?"
She pressed up, grabbed my dick, threw her dress up
Cocked her legs, cold fucked my head up
Now I'm deep in it, flyin past the speed limit
Out of control, still whippin it, steadily hittin it
Deep strokin, one hand on the wheel, blunt smokin
Lovin how it feel, Sweet Love you got me open, what?
Love is love Love, love is love Love
Love is love Love, love is love Love
We connected like a train from the first ordeal
I stepped to her with the passion as I kept things real
but like, sex was on my mind like, cum was in my pants
I flashed my fronts on her, like if I had a chance
She said, "Ain't you Cappadonna from the Wu-Tang Clan?"
I said, "Yeah, mad gear plus the small white band
Sweet Love, I want your pussy can I be your man?
Stripped to the bare essentials let me fuck you if I can
Sweet Love, from your nipples to your pussy nub"
Sweet Love, love is Love, love is love Love
It's a full moon, we in the bedroom, thoughts consumed
by the passion, slow jam tunes and body action
My finger's on the clit splashin, your pussy lips
got you spazzin, love juices, marinatin
in your satins, sexy ass, I get some like my old dad
I love my women bad, with just a little touch of class
Youse the Star by far, look at you Ma
Shake your thang-thang girlfriend, you SheShe Lefrea!
Whattup, went to beat it up, I'm not the one to eat it up
but the type to hit it raw dawg and seed it up
We talk without sayin nuttin, you told me if I came through
you'd gimme som'in, now we lockin ass
Pullin hair and talkin trash, how you like it
slow or fast? She said, "I like it when it last"
No doubt, you got the best trout there can be
Not an everyday, average, Chicken of the Sea, candidate for H.I.V.
You'd rather deal with monogamy
Queen to be held, Black Mahogany
You're bout to bust damnit, sugar walls comin down
Now you can't stand it, you've been touched
That's when I felt the blood rush
Gettin closer and closer with every thrust, take me there
Volcano's about to erupt, I love you much
"Watch these rap niggaz get all up in your guts"
The lyrics to the song Sweet Love by Method Man feat. Cappadonna & Streetlife describe the sexual encounter between Streetlife and Jasmine. Streetlife met Jasmine in Manhattan, and after some conversation, they decided to drive to Staten Island together. During the drive, Jasmine asked Streetlife if he had ever ridden while driving, and before long, they engaged in sexual activity in the car. The lyrics describe the physicality and intensity of their actions, as well as their feelings for each other. In the end, the lyrics suggest that their physical encounter allowed them to connect on a deeper level.
The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the sexual encounter between the two characters, using graphic language and explicit descriptions of their actions. The lyrics also show the character's feelings for each other, with Streetlife calling Jasmine miraculous and passionate, and Jasmine telling Streetlife she loves him. The lyrics suggest that their encounter allowed them to connect on a deeper level, with Streetlife saying that they talked without saying anything and Jasmine telling him she would give him something if he came to her.
In conclusion, the lyrics to Sweet Love by Method Man feat. Cappadonna & Streetlife describe a sexual encounter between two characters, as well as their feelings for each other. The lyrics use graphic language and explicit descriptions of their actions, and suggest that their encounter allowed them to connect on a deeper level.
Line by Line Meaning
Excuse me gorgeous..
I'm trying to get your attention, beautiful woman.
Just maxin lookin for hoes why'know relaxin
I'm just hanging out, looking for some women to have a good time with.
Met this redbone Jasmine midtown Manhattan
I met this attractive woman named Jasmine in midtown Manhattan.
Shot a verb that tranked her nerves calm words
I used some smooth words to help Jasmine relax and feel at ease.
Massaged the mentals made her pussycat purr
I helped Jasmine relax mentally and physically, leading to her feeling comfortable and satisfied.
Sweet Love you look miraculous brown eyes passionate
You look amazing and passionate, with beautiful brown eyes.
High cheekboned Tommy Girl cologne you smashin it
Your high cheekbones and Tommy Girl cologne make you even more attractive and irresistible.
Jump in take a spin destination Staten
Let's get in the car and take a ride to Staten Island.
I have you home by ten, Shorty started laughin
I promise to have you home by ten o'clock, which makes Jasmine laugh.
She replied, "Street, you ever ride while you drive?"
Jasmine asks me if I've ever had sex while driving a car.
I looked puzzled, and said, "Nah baby why?"
I didn't understand the question and asked for clarification.
She pressed up, grabbed my dick, threw her dress up
Jasmine moves in and sexually stimulates me by grabbing my penis and exposing herself.
Cocked her legs, cold fucked my head up
Jasmine spreads her legs and has sex with me, which blows my mind.
Now I'm deep in it, flyin past the speed limit
During our sexual encounter, I'm driving too fast and out of control.
Out of control, still whippin it, steadily hittin it
Despite driving recklessly, I'm still engaging in sex with Jasmine.
Deep strokin, one hand on the wheel, blunt smokin
I'm still having sex and driving fast while smoking a blunt.
Lovin how it feel, Sweet Love you got me open, what?
I'm really enjoying the sex and Jasmine has me hooked.
Love is love Love, love is love Love
Love is a powerful feeling that can be expressed in many ways.
We connected like a train from the first ordeal
Jasmine and I have bonded instantly and feel a strong connection to each other.
I stepped to her with the passion as I kept things real
I approached Jasmine with genuine passion and sincerity.
but like, sex was on my mind like, cum was in my pants
Even though I was being sincere, I was also very sexually attracted to her.
I flashed my fronts on her, like if I had a chance
I showed Jasmine my dental work, hoping to impress her and increase my chances of having sex with her.
She said, "Ain't you Cappadonna from the Wu-Tang Clan?"
Jasmine recognizes me as a member of the Wu-Tang Clan.
I said, "Yeah, mad gear plus the small white band
I confirm my identity and mention my clothing and accessories.
Sweet Love, I want your pussy can I be your man?
I express my desire to have sex with Jasmine and ask to be her lover.
Stripped to the bare essentials let me fuck you if I can
I suggest that we get naked and have sex if she's willing.
Sweet Love, from your nipples to your pussy nub
I am attracted to every part of Jasmine's body, from her nipples to her genitals.
It's a full moon, we in the bedroom, thoughts consumed
We're in the bedroom on a night with a full moon, and our thoughts are focused on each other.
by the passion, slow jam tunes and body action
We're driven by our passion and the music playing as we touch and move together.
My finger's on the clit splashin, your pussy lips
I'm sexually stimulating Jasmine with my fingers and experiencing her arousal.
got you spazzin, love juices, marinatin
Jasmine is having a strong physical response to my touch and our sexual fluids are mixing together.
in your satins, sexy ass, I get some like my old dad
I'm turned on by Jasmine's sexy body and big butt, like my father used to be.
I love my women bad, with just a little touch of class
I prefer women who are wild and sexy, but still have some class.
Youse the Star by far, look at you Ma
Jasmine is the most attractive woman around and I admire her.
Shake your thang-thang girlfriend, you SheShe Lefrea!
I encourage Jasmine to dance and move her body.
Whattup, went to beat it up, I'm not the one to eat it up
I'm here to have sex with Jasmine, not to perform oral sex on her.
but the type to hit it raw dawg and seed it up
I prefer to have unprotected sex and ejaculate inside Jasmine.
We talk without sayin nuttin, you told me if I came through
We can communicate without speaking, and Jasmine told me that if I visited her, we could have sex.
you'd gimme som'in, now we lockin ass
Now that we're having sex, we're really into each other and fully committed.
Pullin hair and talkin trash, how you like it slow or fast?
We're getting kinky and talking dirty to each other, asking about our preferred sexual speed.
She said, "I like it when it last"
Jasmine enjoys the sexual experience more if it lasts for a longer period of time.
No doubt, you got the best trout there can be
Jasmine has the most amazing vagina I've ever encountered.
Not an everyday, average, Chicken of the Sea, candidate for H.I.V.
Jasmine is not a typical sex partner and there is no risk of HIV transmission.
You'd rather deal with monogamy
I prefer to be in a committed, exclusive relationship with Jasmine.
Queen to be held, Black Mahogany
Jasmine is a beautiful and strong Black woman who deserves to be embraced and respected.
You're bout to bust damnit, sugar walls comin down
Jasmine is about to climax and her vaginal walls are contracting.
Now you can't stand it, you've been touched
Jasmine is experiencing intense pleasure and can't resist the sensations.
That's when I felt the blood rush
I'm also experiencing great pleasure and excitement.
Gettin closer and closer with every thrust, take me there
Our sexual intensity is increasing and we are getting closer and closer to climax.
Volcano's about to erupt, I love you much
Our sexual energy is about to boil over, and I express my love for Jasmine.
"Watch these rap niggaz get all up in your guts"
I'm warning Jasmine to be careful of other rappers who are just interested in having sex with her.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CLIFFORD SMITH, PATRICK CHARLES, DARRYL ROBERT HILL, DERRICK R. L. HARRIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nikolaybozhinov5110
Sweet Love
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Lyrics
Main results
Excuse me gorgeous
Just maxing, looking for hoes, you know, relaxing
Met this redbone Jasmine, midtown Manhattan
Shot a verb, that tranked her nerves, calm words
Massaged the mentals, made her pussycat purr
Sweet Love you look miraculous, brown-eyed passionate
High cheek-boned, Tommy Girl cologne you smashing it
Jump in, take a spin, destination Staten
I have you home by ten, shorty started laughing
She replied, "Street, you ever ride while you drive?"
I looked puzzled, and said, "Nah baby, why?"
She pressed up, grabbed my dick, threw her dress up
Cocked her legs, cold fucked my head up
Now I'm deep in it, flying past the speed limit
Out of control, still whipping it, steadily hitting it
Deep stroking, one hand on the wheel, blunt smoking
Loving how it feel, sweet love you got me open, what?
Love is love, love, love is love, love
Love is love, love, love is love, love
We connected like a train from the first ordeal
I stepped to her with the passion as I kept things real
But like, sex was on my mind like, cum was in my pants
I flashed my fronts on her, like if I had a chance
She said, "Ain't you Cappadonna from the Wu-Tang Clan?"
I said, "Yeah, mad gear plus the small white van
Sweet Love, I want your pussy can I be your man?
Stripped to the bare essentials let me fuck you if I can
Sweet love, from your nipples to your pussy nub"
Sweet love, love is love, love is love love
It's a full moon, we in the bedroom
Thoughts consumed by the passion
Slow jam tunes and body action
My finger's on the clit splashing
Your pussy lips got you spazzing
Love juices, marinating in your satins
Sexy ass, I gets 'em like my old dad I love my women bad
With just a little touch of class
You'se the star by far, look at you ma
Shake your thang-thang girlfriend, you cherchez la femme
What up, went to beat it up, I'm not the one to eat it up
But the type to hit it raw dawg and seed it up
We talk without sayin nuttin'
You told me if I came through you'd gimme som'thin'
Now we locking ass, pulling hair and talking trash
How you like it, slow or fast?
She said, "I like it when it last"
No doubt, you got the best trout there can be
Not an everyday, average, Chicken of the Sea
Candidate for H.I.V, you'd rather deal with monogamy
Queen to be held, Black Mahogany
You're 'bout to bust damn it
Sugar walls coming down, now you can't stand it
You've been touched
That's when I felt the blood rush
Getting closer and closer with every thrust, take me there
Volcano's about to erupt, I love you much
Watch these rap niggas get all up in your guts
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@leonrobinson7324
This was my favorite track off this album. Method killed his verse. Streetlife and Cappadonna did their thing too.
@aldemare555
Absolutely true!!!
@nikolaybozhinov5110
Sweet Love
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Lyrics
Main results
Excuse me gorgeous
Just maxing, looking for hoes, you know, relaxing
Met this redbone Jasmine, midtown Manhattan
Shot a verb, that tranked her nerves, calm words
Massaged the mentals, made her pussycat purr
Sweet Love you look miraculous, brown-eyed passionate
High cheek-boned, Tommy Girl cologne you smashing it
Jump in, take a spin, destination Staten
I have you home by ten, shorty started laughing
She replied, "Street, you ever ride while you drive?"
I looked puzzled, and said, "Nah baby, why?"
She pressed up, grabbed my dick, threw her dress up
Cocked her legs, cold fucked my head up
Now I'm deep in it, flying past the speed limit
Out of control, still whipping it, steadily hitting it
Deep stroking, one hand on the wheel, blunt smoking
Loving how it feel, sweet love you got me open, what?
Love is love, love, love is love, love
Love is love, love, love is love, love
We connected like a train from the first ordeal
I stepped to her with the passion as I kept things real
But like, sex was on my mind like, cum was in my pants
I flashed my fronts on her, like if I had a chance
She said, "Ain't you Cappadonna from the Wu-Tang Clan?"
I said, "Yeah, mad gear plus the small white van
Sweet Love, I want your pussy can I be your man?
Stripped to the bare essentials let me fuck you if I can
Sweet love, from your nipples to your pussy nub"
Sweet love, love is love, love is love love
It's a full moon, we in the bedroom
Thoughts consumed by the passion
Slow jam tunes and body action
My finger's on the clit splashing
Your pussy lips got you spazzing
Love juices, marinating in your satins
Sexy ass, I gets 'em like my old dad I love my women bad
With just a little touch of class
You'se the star by far, look at you ma
Shake your thang-thang girlfriend, you cherchez la femme
What up, went to beat it up, I'm not the one to eat it up
But the type to hit it raw dawg and seed it up
We talk without sayin nuttin'
You told me if I came through you'd gimme som'thin'
Now we locking ass, pulling hair and talking trash
How you like it, slow or fast?
She said, "I like it when it last"
No doubt, you got the best trout there can be
Not an everyday, average, Chicken of the Sea
Candidate for H.I.V, you'd rather deal with monogamy
Queen to be held, Black Mahogany
You're 'bout to bust damn it
Sugar walls coming down, now you can't stand it
You've been touched
That's when I felt the blood rush
Getting closer and closer with every thrust, take me there
Volcano's about to erupt, I love you much
Watch these rap niggas get all up in your guts
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@Xeroxattnp
Capadonna killed it love is love 🔥🔥🔥
@lawrencejackson1465
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@rhymezgalore
One of the greatest ballads ever....
@frankyshuttlesworth4255
One of the best hip hop songs made
@tiprevost195
Fire always... 🎧 Still sick....love, love, love Method Man 4 Life...my 💓!
@andrewmaniscalco1944
Now im deep in it, flying past the speed limit...sick track, METH! One of my favs.. Volcanoes about to erupt...
@xavrosay
The beat!... All 3 killed it