Method Man & Redman

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Method Man & Redman
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Method Man (left) performing with Redman (right) in Germany in 2016
Background information
Origin Northeastern United States
Genres Hip hop
Years active1994–present
Labels Def Jam
Members Method Man
Redman

Method Man & Redman (also referred to as Meth & Red, Red & Mef, John Blaze and Funk Doc or Funk Doctor Spock and Johnny Blaze) are an American hip hop duo, composed of East Coast rappers Method Man (of Wu-Tang Clan) and Redman (of Def Squad). They are signed to Def Jam Recordings both as solo artists and as a duo. While they had been collaborating since 1994, it was not until 1999 that they released a full-length collaborative effort, Blackout! . The follow-up album, Blackout! 2 , was released in 2009.

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Method Man often gives a shout out to Redman on tracks that do not feature Redman; this usually comes in the form of "What up, Doc!" referring to Redman's alias "Funk Doctor Spock". In 2001, they starred alongside each other as leading roles in the stoner film How High . In 2004, the duo also starred in a short-lived Fox sitcom, titled Method & Red , however they later disowned the series due to lack of creative control.

History

The duo have known each other for a long time before signing with Def Jam. While at Def Jam, they reunited in 1994 on tour and met again in 1995 in the recording studio of West Coast hip hop legend Tupac "2Pac" Shakur. They recorded "Got My Mind Made Up" for Shakur's multi-platinum album All Eyez on Me (1996). After this they had friendly battles freestyling with each other on Yo! MTV Raps , which ultimately led to their collaborative debut single "How High". In 1999, the two rappers appeared together on "Rap Phenomenon" from The Notorious B.I.G. posthumous album Born Again .

On May 7, 2009, in promotion for their second studio album, Method Man & Redman released a mixtape titled Lights Out, which was hosted by DJ Green Lantern. [1] In 2013, Method Man and Redman previewed a new track called "Lookin’ Fly Too" featuring Ehikmostz. [2]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions, sales figures and certifications
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSales Certifications
US
[3]
US
R&B

[4]
US Rap
[5]
CAN
[6]
FRA
[7]
GER
[8]
NLD
[9]
SWI
[10]
UK
[11]
Blackout! 3112333363645
Blackout! 2 7221067666
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Soundtracks

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions, sales figures and certifications
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSales Certifications
US US
R&B
How High: The Soundtrack
  • Released: December 11, 2001 (US)
  • Label: Def Jam
  • Formats: CD, LP, cassette
386
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes
TitleAlbum details
Lights Out [1]

Singles

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[19]
US
R&B

[20]
US
Rap

[21]
FRA
[7]
GER
[22]
SWI
[10]
UK
[23]
"How High"199513102 The Show (soundtrack)
"Da Rockwilder"19995114181 Blackout!
"Tear It Off"5216Blackout!/In Too Deep (soundtrack)
"Y.O.U."20006918Blackout!
"Part II"
(featuring Toni Braxton)
200172285235498 How High (soundtrack)
"A-Yo"
(featuring Saukrates)
2009113Blackout! 2
"City Lights"
(featuring Bun B)
"Mrs. International"

(featuring Erick Sermon)

"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US
[24]
US
R&B

[25]
US
Rap

[26]
BEL
(WA)

[27]
FRA
[7]
SWI
[10]
"4, 3, 2, 1"
(LL Cool J featuring Method Man & Redman, Canibus and DMX)
1997752410 Phenomenon
"Symphony 2000"

(EPMD featuring Lady Luck, Method Man & Rodman

1999 Out of Business
"Left & Right"
(D'Angelo featuring Method Man & Redman)
20007018 Voodoo
"Noble Art"
(IAM featuring Method Man & Redman)
2003663481 Revoir un Printemps
"Ol' Thang Back"
(Juelz Santana featuring Jadakiss, Busta Rhymes, Method Man & Redman)
2016TBA
"People Say"

(Wu-Tang Clan featuring Redman)

2017 The Saga Continues
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Appearances together

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
TitleYearOther artist(s)Album
"Freestyle"1995 Funkmaster Flex The Mix Tape Volume 1 (60 Minutes of Funk)
"Got My Mind Made Up"1996 2Pac, Tha Dogg Pound All Eyez on Me
"Do What Ya Feel" Muddy Waters
"Big Dogs"1998 Tical 2000: Judgement Day
"Well All Rite Cha" Doc's da Name 2000
"Simon Says" (Remix)1999 Pharoahe Monch, Lady Luck, Shabaam Sahdeeq, Busta Rhymes Internal Affairs
"Rap Phenomenon" The Notorious B.I.G. Born Again
"Buck 50"2000 Ghostface Killah, Cappadonna Supreme Clientele
"Fuhgidabowdit" LL Cool J, DMX G.O.A.T.
"2 Tears in a Bucket" Ruff Ryders, Sheek Louch Ryde or Die Vol. 2
"Rollin' (Urban Assault Vehicle)" Limp Bizkit, DMX Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water/The Fast and the Furious (soundtrack)
"Redbull" Wu-Tang Clan The W
"Get It Up (Remix)" Sticky Fingaz, Xzibit
"Dog in Heat"2001 Missy Elliott Miss E... So Addictive
"Who You Be" Outsidaz The Bricks
"Enjoy Da Ride" Saukrates, Streetlife Malpractice
"Cisco Kid" Cypress Hill, War How High (soundtrack)
"America's Most"
"Let's Do It"
"We Don't No How 2 Act"
"Red, Meth & Bee" Cypress Hill Stoned Raiders
"I Get It Started" Mystikal Tarantula
"Good Times (I Get High Remix)"2002 Styles P, Jin
"Rock & Roll" Naughty by Nature IIcons
"Lyrical 44"2003 Damian Marley Def Jamaica
"We Some Dogs"2004 Snoop Dogg, Kon Artis Tical 0: The Prequel
"Redman & Method Man, Pt. 1" [28] Sway & King Tech Wake Up Show: Freestyles, Vol. 8
"Redman & Method Man, Pt. 2" [28]
"Walk On"2006 4:21... The Day After
"Blow Treez"2007Ready Roc Red Gone Wild: Thee Album
"Funk Doc & Mef Tical" [29] Hiero Meets Wu: From Oakland to Shaolin
"Wait a Minute"The SoundscannerzThe Resume
"Self Construction" [30] "2008 KRS-One, Talib Kweli, Busta Rhymes, David Banner, Nelly, Styles P, The Game, Ne-Yo
"Troublemakers"2010Ghostface Killah, Raekwon Apollo Kids
"Lite 1 Witcha Boi" Bun B Reggie
"Look" [31] 2011 Erick Sermon Breath of Fresh Air
"Welcome to the Academy" [32] The AcademyTerminal 3 Presents: The Academy
"Cypher" [33] 2013 Hit-Boy, Kent M$NEY, Audio Push, B Mac The Queen, Raekwon, Casey Veggies, Xzibit, Rick Ross, Schoolboy Q All I’ve Ever Dreamed Of
"Let's Go" [34] Tony Touch, Erick Sermon The Piece Maker 3: Return of the 50 MC's
"Rite"Loaded LuxYou Gon Get This Work
"Straight Gutta"2015 Hanz On, Streetlife The Meth Lab
"Clutch"Erick SermonE.S.P.
"Mount Kushmore"2017Snoop Dogg, B-Real Neva Left
"Therapy" Masta Killa Loyalty Is Royalty
"Hood Go Bang!" The Saga Continues
"Episode 5 – Wild Cats"2018Streetlife, Hanz On Meth Lab Season 2: The Lithium
"Keep on Gassin'"2019 E-40, Bosko Practice Makes Paper
"Bad Name (Remix)"2020 Gang Starr
"Alright"2021Nefertitti Avani Snoop Dogg Presents Algorithm
"Live from the Meth Lab"2022KRS-One, JoJo Pellegrino Meth Lab Season 3: The Rehab

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