Hip-hop’s given rise to countless iconic duos, but few can match the popularity and renown of Method Man & Redman. Though Meth and Red both rose to fame as members of rap supergroups (the Wu-Tang Clan and Def Squad, respectively), it was their work together on television, films, and, most importantly, their acclaimed 1999 LP Blackout!, that made them household names, not to mention two of the best-known weed-smokers since Cheech and Chong. With their debut’s release almost a decade in the past, it’s high time the twosome dropped a sophomore LP—fortunately, Meth & Red have heeded fans’ call and are back with Blackout 2, a musical sequel that promises to be just as electrifying as its predecessor.
Set to hit stores next Tuesday (the 19th) via Def Jam, the forthcoming LP has created tremendous buzz in the Booth and beyond. With singles “A Yo!,” “City Lights,” and “Mrs. International,” as well as recently-featured street cut “4 Minutes To Lock Down,” Meth & R
