GeoReview: Method Man and Redman, Blackout 2
Posted on 24 September 2009 by Clayton
by Clayton Ruley
The How High Brothers return for another session.
Method Man and Redman return with Blackout 2, the long awaited follow-up to…you guessed itBlackout! The smoking duo is back and giving Hip Hop a much needed smoke break! In the time since they put out the first classic LP the rap game has seen the download and internet game step up tremendously and now bubble gum rap is the in thing. These two artist have a few cuts for the radio but their appeal is for the underground.
The duo talks about being the bomb on “I’m Dope N***a”, a cut about their rap prowess and being ready for any guest appearances if the funds are right.
“A-Yo” features Saukrates and is one of the radio friendly track on the LP. The two veterans talk about feeling good and riding out with their lady of choice to do what they do.
“Dangerous MCs” is another cut that lets Red and Meth talk about why they have been in the game for a combined 35 years or so.
Def Squad is in the building as Keith Murray joins Redman and Method Man on a firey track called “Errybody Scream”. Murray doesn’t disappoint on this cut and the whole team talks about them being on another level compared their peers.
“Hey Zulu” is another cut for the radio and the club and the duo talks about approaching a girl in the club and the fellas perspective when you are in the club. It’s really about going out and having a good time while you have a chance to.
The next cut is a classic cut as UGK joins Red and Meth on “City Lights”. Pimp C is sampled on the chorus and Bun B., Red and Meth get down on a dirty track that perfect for this type of collaboration. Bun B always impresses me on his guest appearances and this isn’t an exception as he gets down on the fast jumpy Houston flow with mastery status.
On “Father’s Day” the duo take a parental role on other rappers who think age has to do with skill.
“Mrs. International” is for those who have that special someone who makes them happy. Meth and Red talk about a good looking, supportive woman who has a strong head on her shoulders and Erick Sermon of EPMD helps on the chorus.
Gilla House and Method’s family joins in on the fun on”How Bout That” featuring Ready Roc and Streetlife. The beat is hot and is perfect for rolling out to your hype-ass nighttime event.
“Dis Iz 4 All My Smokers” mixes in some crowd their concerts, Dr. Trevis and a beat seemingly from movie soundtrack to let the How High Brothers talk about their love for the green smoke and how they will smoke you under a table. Redman also talks about people getting off cigarettes too so call it a public service announcement.
“Four Minutes To Lockdown” brings two fo the hottest duos together as Ghost and Rae join Red and Meth in an absolute banger! I don’t need to say no more. “I Know Sumthin” features Poo Bear and this is another banger about having fun on the rollout to the club, in the club and watching out for haters.
Overall while it’s not the original Blackout it is a high quality LP from two emcees that may look innocent and safe but will bite the hell out of you on the microphone. I’ll give it 4 GeoGlobes.
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