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Method Man

  • Blogs

    May 22, 2012

    Before Hip-Hop Squares: Eight Links Between Rap Music and TV Game Shows

    A game show that people have ever cared about -- even a little bit -- can go down, but it will never truly be out. Know the Dick Clark version of Pyramid that started in the 1970s and continued throughout the decade? No? Well, you've probably encountered the Bill Cullen version (also from the '70s), ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 16, 2012

    Rock the Bells 2012 Lineup: Deltron 3030, E-40, and Too $hort Rep the Bay

    Deltron 3030 (the trio of Del the Funky Homosapien, Dan the Automator, and Kid Koala) and the powerhouse duo of E-40 and Too $hort are the local names representing the Bay Area at this year's hip-hop megafest Rock The Bells, which returns to Shoreline Amphitheatre this August 25-26. This year's lin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2012

    Q&A: Mux Mool on Videogame Music and the Limitless Possibilities of Laptop Production

    Intentionally or not, some electronic musicians -- like Daft Punk, Deadmau5, Eskmo, Tobacco, and Tycho -- come off as spectral, detached figures. Mux Mool, whose real name is Brian Lindgren, is not the shadowy type. He portrays himself as the sort of guy you could invite over to your place for barbe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2012

    The Eight Most Memorable Pop Culture References on Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)

    The rap game -- well, any game -- could use more people with the ambition of the RZA and the ability to make good on it. The man born Robert Diggs is more than an MC, a producer, and an actor. His resume also includes "DICTATOR" in big, bold letters: When the Wu-Tang Clan was just a bunch of young b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2011

    Live Review: Method Man Flips into the Crowd at the Smoker's Club Tour

    Method Man joins the crowd.​The Smoker's Club Tour with Method Man and Curren$y November 2, 2011 The Warfield Better than: Curling up at home with a bong and a Snuggie. My moshing days never really began, but they should have been over about half my life ago. Still, as the bruises from Meth ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 13, 2011

    5 Reasons Limp Bizkit Sucks Less Than You Remember (No, Seriously)

    ​Okay, everyone. Calm down. We know, we know. While we can't say we were surprised to hear that Limp Bizkit's new album sucks something terrible, it's also undeniably true that, once upon a time, for a very short time, those nookie-obsessed Floridians were kind of awesome. Yes, there was th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 29, 2011

    Can Rising Rapper J Cole Overcome Jay-Z's A&R Curse?

    J Cole​ "Jay-Z is the reason I signed to RocNation. It's very hard to say no to the opportunity when Jay-Z is involved." That's J Cole, talking optimistically about his status as the first signing to Jay-Z's RocNation label venture with concert giant LiveNation. But with Cole's debut album now ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 21, 2011

    Limp Bizkit's Gold Cobra: A Catalog of Disaster

    ​ Why did I choose to subject myself to Limp Bizkit? Because with the myriad of styles coming back -- think LinnDrum R&B ballads featuring on Bon Iver and Frank Ocean releases; the meaty '90s alt of Yuck and Male Bonding; the retrospective thrash metal of Kylesa -- it seem just about every era ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 17, 2011

    Before Lil B's I'm Gay: Five Great Hip-Hop Homages to Marvin Gaye

    ​When it comes to creative career moves, the rapper Lil B usually blazes his own distinct and very often quirky path. But his decision to re-up the cover art of Marvin Gaye's I Want You album for his own I'm Gay project taps into hip-hop's long and lustrous admiration for the music of Marvin. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 5, 2011

    Tyler, the Creator's Goblin: A First Listen

    ​ Last year, Tyler, the Creator's arresting album Bastard won the then 19-year-old rapper and his vast, motley Odd Future collective attention and praise from sources including Pitchfork andBillboard. His second solo album, Goblin drops next week, the first physical product anyone from this gr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 8, 2010

    Wu-Tang Clan Is Playing San Francisco's Mezzanine This December

    Nothing to fuck with.​YES: the Wu-Tang Clan (R.I.P. O.D.B.) is bringing its Shaolin magic on the road next month, and San Francisco lies in the path of destruction. (This less than a month after Ghostface Killah's show at Slim's next week.) So boom-bap to that! Come this way for details.

  • Music

    November 3, 2010

    Small Black: Show Preview

    Nothing to fuck with.​YES: the Wu-Tang Clan (R.I.P. O.D.B.) is bringing its Shaolin magic on the road next month, and San Francisco lies in the path of destruction. (This less than a month after Ghostface Killah's show at Slim's next week.) So boom-bap to that! Come this way for details.

  • Blogs

    June 15, 2010

    Why The Critics Are Wrong: Rap Albums You Probably Don't Know But Should, Part II

    ​Since many recent Next Big Things in rap have proven disappointing -- see Wale, Asher Roth and B.o.B. -- it might be time to consider the possibility that hip-hop tastemakers don't know what to look for in the first place. Here's an alternative to the critical consensus on rap. Yesterday, we ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 17, 2009

    Last Night: Method Man/Redman, Ghostface Killah at Mezzanine

    ​ Method Man/Red ManAugust 16th, 2009 Mezzanine By Noah Sanders Better than: Watching How High sober. Last night's Method Man/Redman show could've been swiped directly from the two veteran rapper's significant mid to late-nineties heyday. Everything was there: the clouds of weed smoke funnel ... More >>

  • Music

    August 12, 2009

    Method Man vs. Redman: tale of the tape

    ​ Method Man/Red ManAugust 16th, 2009 Mezzanine By Noah Sanders Better than: Watching How High sober. Last night's Method Man/Redman show could've been swiped directly from the two veteran rapper's significant mid to late-nineties heyday. Everything was there: the clouds of weed smoke funnel ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 18, 2008

    Bonus Beats From Rock The Bells

    ​ Method Man/Red ManAugust 16th, 2009 Mezzanine By Noah Sanders Better than: Watching How High sober. Last night's Method Man/Redman show could've been swiped directly from the two veteran rapper's significant mid to late-nineties heyday. Everything was there: the clouds of weed smoke funnel ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 17, 2008

    Last Night: The Rock the Bells Official After Party at The Mezzanine

    ​ Method Man/Red ManAugust 16th, 2009 Mezzanine By Noah Sanders Better than: Watching How High sober. Last night's Method Man/Redman show could've been swiped directly from the two veteran rapper's significant mid to late-nineties heyday. Everything was there: the clouds of weed smoke funnel ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 10, 2008

    New Nas Album in Stores Tuesday - Listen Free Online Today

    ​ Method Man/Red ManAugust 16th, 2009 Mezzanine By Noah Sanders Better than: Watching How High sober. Last night's Method Man/Redman show could've been swiped directly from the two veteran rapper's significant mid to late-nineties heyday. Everything was there: the clouds of weed smoke funnel ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 12, 2008

    Saturday Night: Ashford and Simpson at Rrazz Room

    ​ Method Man/Red ManAugust 16th, 2009 Mezzanine By Noah Sanders Better than: Watching How High sober. Last night's Method Man/Redman show could've been swiped directly from the two veteran rapper's significant mid to late-nineties heyday. Everything was there: the clouds of weed smoke funnel ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 22, 2008

    The Pharcyde, A Tribe Called Quest, Nas Headline Annual Rock the Bells Festival

    ​ Method Man/Red ManAugust 16th, 2009 Mezzanine By Noah Sanders Better than: Watching How High sober. Last night's Method Man/Redman show could've been swiped directly from the two veteran rapper's significant mid to late-nineties heyday. Everything was there: the clouds of weed smoke funnel ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 26, 2007

    Wu Hu!

    ​ Method Man/Red ManAugust 16th, 2009 Mezzanine By Noah Sanders Better than: Watching How High sober. Last night's Method Man/Redman show could've been swiped directly from the two veteran rapper's significant mid to late-nineties heyday. Everything was there: the clouds of weed smoke funnel ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 7, 2007

    Today's Rapper Shot: Spice 1 (But He's OK, Thank G-d)

    ​ Method Man/Red ManAugust 16th, 2009 Mezzanine By Noah Sanders Better than: Watching How High sober. Last night's Method Man/Redman show could've been swiped directly from the two veteran rapper's significant mid to late-nineties heyday. Everything was there: the clouds of weed smoke funnel ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 6, 2007

    CD Review: Wu-Tang Clan -- 8 Diagrams

    ​ Method Man/Red ManAugust 16th, 2009 Mezzanine By Noah Sanders Better than: Watching How High sober. Last night's Method Man/Redman show could've been swiped directly from the two veteran rapper's significant mid to late-nineties heyday. Everything was there: the clouds of weed smoke funnel ... More >>

  • Music

    December 5, 2007

    Wu-Tang Clan

    8 Diagrams (Loud/SRC/Universal)

  • Blogs

    November 27, 2007

    Wu-Tang Clan's '8 Diagrams' -- Sneak Review of the Leak!!

    8 Diagrams (Loud/SRC/Universal)

  • Calendar

    November 7, 2007

    Del and Devin

    8 Diagrams (Loud/SRC/Universal)

  • Music

    December 20, 2006

    It Was a Year Of ...

    Well, lots of things, actually

  • Music

    December 13, 2006

    The heavy hitters of hip hop jingle your bells

    Well, lots of things, actually

  • Music

    October 11, 2006

    Method Man gets a bit too methodical

    Well, lots of things, actually

  • Music

    March 22, 2006

    The Killah weighs in on a Fishscale;Hiphop flies 'round the world.

    Well, lots of things, actually

  • Music

    August 10, 2005

    ODB

    A Son Unique

  • Music

    July 27, 2005

    BeatBox

    Mu brings the techno stompdown to Rx; Mighty hosts a hip hop jammy-jam block party

  • Music

    June 23, 2004

    BeatBox

    "Real People" is a breath of fresh air at the Oxygen Bar; Ghostface Killah proves he's Wu Tang's No. One.

  • Music

    April 21, 2004

    Hear This

    Back with a new album, Wu Tang Clan's Method Man stops in San Francisco before taking over Hollywood.

  • Music

    December 11, 2002

    GZA

    Legend of the Liquid Sword

  • Music

    January 3, 2001

    Peace Out

    The members of gay act Rainbow Flava don't want to change hip hop -- they just want some respect

  • Music

    March 1, 2000

    Having it Both Ways

    Del the Funky Homosapien has moved out of the shadow of his famous cousin -- and every musical cliché -- to help lead Bay Area hip hop

  • Music

    January 12, 2000

    Wu-Tang Forever?

    U-God comments on the state of the Wu nation after a tumultuous year for its members

  • Music

    August 18, 1999

    New School Session

    After big labels beat on its door for years, Lootpack found a home on a small San Francisco imprint and an original approach to modern hip hop

  • Music

    November 12, 1997

    Reviews

    After big labels beat on its door for years, Lootpack found a home on a small San Francisco imprint and an original approach to modern hip hop

  • Music

    September 24, 1997

    Disposable Heroes of Hypocrisy

    After big labels beat on its door for years, Lootpack found a home on a small San Francisco imprint and an original approach to modern hip hop

  • Music

    December 25, 1996

    Recordings

    After big labels beat on its door for years, Lootpack found a home on a small San Francisco imprint and an original approach to modern hip hop

  • Music

    March 13, 1996

    Recordings

    After big labels beat on its door for years, Lootpack found a home on a small San Francisco imprint and an original approach to modern hip hop

  • Music

    January 17, 1996

    Recordings

    After big labels beat on its door for years, Lootpack found a home on a small San Francisco imprint and an original approach to modern hip hop

  • Music

    January 3, 1996

    The Book of Lists

    SF Weekly contributors salute the best (and worst) music of 1995

  • Music

    April 26, 1995

    Recordings

    SF Weekly contributors salute the best (and worst) music of 1995

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