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)
Wu Tang Ain't Nuthin to Fuck Wit
Method Man Lyrics
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Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuttin ta Fuck Wit
Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuttin ta Fuck Wit
Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuttin ta Fuck Wit
Yo there's no place to hide as I step inside the room
Dr. Doom, prepare for the boom
Bam! Aw, man! I, slam, jam, now scream like Tarzan
I be tossing and flossing my style is awesome
I'm causing more Family Feuds than Richard Dawson
And the survey said, you're dead
Fatal Flying Guillotine chops off your fucking head
MZA who was that? Ayo, the Wu is back
Making niggas go Bo! Bo! like I'm Super Cat
Me fear no-one, oh no, here come
The Wu-Tang shogun, killer to the eardrum
Put the needle to the groove I gets rude and I'm forced
To fuck it up, my style carries like a pick-up truck
Cross the clear blue yonder, sea to shining sea
I slam tracks like quarterback sacks from L.T
Now why try and test, the Rebel INS?
Blessed since the birth, I earth-slam your best
Cause I bake the cake, then take the cake
And eat it, too, with my crew while we head state to state
And if you want beef, then bring the ruckus
Wu-Tang Clan ain't nuttin ta fuck with
Straight from the motherfucking slums that's busted
Wu-Tang Clan ain't nuttin ta fuck with
Hah! Step up, boy!
Represent! Chop his head off, kid!
The Meth will come out tomorrow
Styles, conditions, bizarre, bizarro
Flow, with more afro than Rollo
Coming to a fork in the road which way to go just follow
Meth is the legend, niggas is sleepy hollow
In fact I'm a hard act to follow
I dealt for dolo, Bogart coming on through
Niggas is like "Oh, my God, not you!"
Yes, I, come to get a slice of the punk and the pie
Rather do than die, check my flavor, coming from the RZA
Which is short for the razor who make me reminisce true
Like Deja, Vu! I'm rubber, niggas is like glue
Whatever you say rubs off me sticks to you
Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuttin ta Fuck Wit
Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuttin ta Fuck Wit
Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuttin ta Fuck Wit
Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuttin ta Fuck Wit
The lyrics of Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuttin ta Fuck Wit are a high-energy description of the Wu-Tang Clan's power and skill. The rappers use metaphors and similes to describe their abilities, comparing themselves to Tarzan, deadly martial arts weapons, and unstoppable football players. They also assert their dominance over other rappers, telling them not to even attempt to challenge the Wu-Tang Clan. The lyrics are delivered with force and aggression, emphasizing the Wu-Tang Clan's rap prowess and their willingness to fight for it.
The lyrics also reference other members of the Wu-Tang Clan, such as Dr. Doom, MZA, Rebel INS, and Method Man. These references create a sense of camaraderie and unity among the Wu-Tang Clan members, highlighting their collective strength.
Overall, Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuttin ta Fuck Wit is a bold and confident statement of the Wu-Tang Clan's power and skill. The rappers use vivid imagery and forceful delivery to create a sense of dominance and invincibility.
Line by Line Meaning
Tiger style
This song represents the unique, powerful style of the Wu-Tang Clan - a style as ferocious as a tiger.
Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuttin ta Fuck Wit
The Wu-Tang Clan is an unstoppable force that cannot be messed with.
Yo there's no place to hide as I step inside the room
When Method Man enters a room, there's nowhere to hide from his presence.
Dr. Doom, prepare for the boom
Method Man is warning his enemies that they should prepare for the explosive impact he's about to have.
Bam! Aw, man! I, slam, jam, now scream like Tarzan
Method Man is energized and aggressive, using his wildness to intimidate his opponents.
I be tossing and flossing my style is awesome
Method Man is confident in his impressive style and is showing it off.
I'm causing more Family Feuds than Richard Dawson
Method Man is causing more conflict than the famously controversial TV host.
And the survey said, you're dead
Method Man is so confident in his abilities that he's declaring his opponents dead before they even have a chance to fight.
Fatal Flying Guillotine chops off your fucking head
The Wu-Tang Clan is so deadly they have a move that chops off their enemies' heads.
MZA who was that? Ayo, the Wu is back
Method Man is announcing the return of the Wu-Tang Clan.
Making niggas go Bo! Bo! like I'm Super Cat
Method Man is saying that the Wu-Tang Clan is so good they make their enemies stand in awe and say 'Bo! Bo!' like fans of trendy Jamaican singer, Super Cat.
Me fear no-one, oh no, here come
Method Man isn't afraid of anyone and welcomes challenges.
The Wu-Tang shogun, killer to the eardrum
The Wu-Tang Clan is a fierce and unstoppable force that destroys their enemies with their music.
Put the needle to the groove I gets rude and I'm forced
When the music starts, Method Man's attitude turns aggressive and intimidating.
To fuck it up, my style carries like a pick-up truck
Method Man's style is tough and heavy, like a pick-up truck that can break through any obstacle.
Cross the clear blue yonder, sea to shining sea
The Wu-Tang Clan's reach is vast and crosses the entire country.
I slam tracks like quarterback sacks from L.T
Method Man is so aggressive and dangerous, he can take on a whole team of skilled opponents and come out on top.
Now why try and test, the Rebel INS?
Method Man is questioning why anyone would ever want to test the Wu-Tang Clan's power.
Blessed since the birth, I earth-slam your best
Method Man has been blessed with incredible talent and is capable of easily defeating even the best opponents.
Cause I bake the cake, then take the cake
Method Man is so successful, he can both create and take advantage of opportunities.
And eat it, too, with my crew while we head state to state
Method Man and his fellow Wu-Tang Clan members are successful and constantly on the move, traveling from state to state.
And if you want beef, then bring the ruckus
Method Man is challenging anyone who wants to fight the Wu-Tang Clan to bring it on.
Wu-Tang Clan ain't nuttin ta fuck with
The Wu-Tang Clan is not to be taken lightly and must be respected by all.
Straight from the motherfucking slums that's busted
The Wu-Tang Clan comes from impoverished and dangerous neighborhoods and are products of their environment.
Hah! Step up, boy!
Method Man is daring anyone to step up and challenge the Wu-Tang Clan.
Represent! Chop his head off, kid!
The Wu-Tang Clan wants to make their presence known and show off their deadly power.
The Meth will come out tomorrow
Method Man is confident that he will be successful and powerful in the future.
Styles, conditions, bizarre, bizarro
Method Man's style is unique, unconventional, and almost surreal.
Flow, with more afro than Rollo
Method Man's flow is so impressive it could even rival the famously large afro of the TV character Rollo.
Coming to a fork in the road which way to go just follow
Method Man is saying that if you want to be as successful as he is, just follow his lead and stay true to yourself.
Meth is the legend, niggas is sleepy hollow
Method Man is a legend with a style so powerful that most people don't stand a chance in comparison.
In fact I'm a hard act to follow
Method Man is so impressive that he's difficult to follow for anyone attempting to emulate his style.
I dealt for dolo, Bogart coming on through
Method Man has succeeded on his own and doesn't need anyone else's help.
Niggas is like "Oh, my God, not you!"
Method Man's enemies are intimidated and shocked when confronted by him.
Yes, I, come to get a slice of the punk and the pie
Method Man is going after anyone who dares to challenge him or his style.
Rather do than die, check my flavor, coming from the RZA
Method Man prefers to take action and do things instead of waiting and risking failure. The RZA's influence can be heard in Method Man's style.
Which is short for the razor who make me reminisce true
Method Man's name is a shortened version of 'Methodical Man,' a name given to him by the RZA who reminds him of his past and history.
Like Deja, Vu! I'm rubber, niggas is like glue
Method Man has an excellent memory and can easily remember his past, while his enemies are unable to escape his grasp.
Whatever you say rubs off me sticks to you
Method Man is so confident in himself that any negative words his enemies say about him have no power and instead, affect the enemy themselves.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CLIFFORD SMITH, COREY WOODS, DENNIS DAVID COLES, GARY E. GRICE, JASON HUNTER, LAMONT HAWKINS, ROBERT F. DIGGS, RUSSELL T. JONES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Boochey23
Method man's flow, look, rhymes, the moves, total package! My favourite mc of all time!
@gosugosu1280
he's like from another dimension of ultra-MCs
@Skibalicious
he's on my mount rushmore of best rappers
@Kalan.93
Was always my favorite but all from Wu-Tang are dope
@TylerPerryIsADragQueen
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@user-fx3df2fr2l
Who yall got on the whole album tho? https://youtu.be/bRkOPhJNc_Q
@ImGazu
Probably the most gangsta song in existence. (opinion)
@nathang3626
+Jason Yonda Gimme The Loot. By Notorious Big
@39Hundred
"I Wish" by Skee-Lo
@cwilfried8040
"Shook one pt2" ? "Popping them thangs" ? "Livin proof" ?