The official first single. A minimalist Erick Sermon beat built on a hypnotic guitar loop. The chorus is infectious, and Meth’s opening lines—“Hold up, wait a minute / Let me put some funk in it”—instantly became a fan-favorite ad-lib. Saukrates’ smooth hook provides the perfect contrast to the duo’s grit.
In the pantheon of hip-hop duos, few possess the natural, combustible chemistry of Method Man (Clifford Smith) and Redman (Reggie Noble). Emerging from the golden era of the 1990s—one as a standout from the Wu-Tang Clan, the other as the funkadelic solo star on Def Jam—the pair became legendary not just for their music, but for their stoner-buddy comedy on the MTV series Method & Red and the cult-classic film How High . method man and redman blackout 2
Released on May 19, 2009, via Def Jam Recordings, Blackout! 2 answered that question with a resounding, bass-boosted . It didn’t try to reinvent the wheel; instead, it reminded fans why that wheel was so fun to smoke and ride on in the first place. The Long Wait: Why Did It Take 11 Years? Following the success of Blackout! (which peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200) and the How High soundtrack (2001), Method Man and Redman became a packaged brand. However, solo careers, label politics, and acting gigs continually pushed a proper sequel to the back burner. The official first single
The surprise gem of the album. Over a gorgeous Pete Rock beat, the duo trades verses about the temptations and dangers of nightlife. Bun B’s UGK-influenced verse adds a Southern swagger that fits surprisingly well. It’s proof that Meth and Red can be introspective without losing their edge. Saukrates’ smooth hook provides the perfect contrast to
a” (Intro)** The album kicks off with a fake radio call-in show. A fan complains about the 11-year wait. Meth and Red respond not with an apology, but with a blistering 90-second a cappella assault. It’s a statement of intent: We haven’t lost a step.