Artists: Method Man & Redman

Album: Blackout! 2

Label: Def Jam

The veteran dynamic duo returns with their long-awaited sequel to their infamous Blackout! series. This time around, Method Man and Redman are more influenced by the direction Hip-Hop has gone since their absence. Within this LP, they try to fill the gap that has been missing in the game for quite some time now. Even before the release of the album, it was already receiving rave reviews, let’s be real, anything these two put together normally spell classic. And in this case, their second LP is dubbed in one word, phenomenal.

The lyricism has never been a question when it came to Meth and Red, and of course, their choice of production would have to fill the missing gap within their musical content. Besides incorporating some newcomers to their list, they didn’t shy too far away from the heavyweight producers, Erick Sermon and Rockwilder, that gave them initial notice in their first attempt and just like the one before; Redman tries his hand at the production tables again. With the inclusion of some interesting skits, the tracks within themselves are heavily metaphoric and provide interesting content, as they’ve always never failed to deliver. People have always said that sequels seem to never amount to the first, not with this album, this is not the case. Picture 1999’s initial release of their debut and add to the fact that the chemistry that they both had, continues forward, the intro within itself brings you back to the forefront. Meth and Red can still collaborate back and forth as punch line after punch line still livens up the track with every second that passes.

All in All, if you were a fan of the first, you’re still be a fan of the second. The veteran artists knew what they were bringing back when they went back into the lab. Between lyricism and production that make up a genuine Meth and Red album, this is definitely it. Cop the album and vibe for yourself. Hip-Hop is back in effect! Look out for the sequel to ‘How High.’

Notable Tracks: ‘BO2,’ ‘I’m a Dope Nigga,’ ‘A-Yo,’ ‘Dangerous MCs,’ ‘Errbody Scream,’ ‘Hey Zulu,’ ‘City Lights,’ ‘Mrs. International,’ ‘Diz Iz 4 All My Smokers,’ ‘Four Minutes to Lockdown,’ ‘Neva Herd Dis B4,’ ‘I Know Sumptn,’ and ‘A Lil Bit.’