Blackout! 2
Method Man & Redman · 2009
57 min · 17 tracks · East Coast hip-hop
A vibrant blend of sharp lyricism and playful banter layered over hard-hitting beats and infectious grooves.
Top tracks — play these first
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I'm Dope Nigga — This track opens with a confident declaration that sets the tone for the album, showcasing both artists' signature witty wordplay and vocal delivery.
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Dangerus MCees — The energetic back-and-forth between Method Man and Redman highlights their chemistry while addressing their status in the rap game with humor and bravado.
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Dis Iz 4 All My Smokers — This track serves as an anthem for cannabis culture, featuring playful lyrics that resonate with fans while emphasizing their laid-back personas.
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Four Minutes to Lock Down — The urgency in this track captures the duo's ability to fuse storytelling with engaging beats, reflecting on themes of pressure and resilience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong lyricism and playful exchanges but is uneven in pacing due to skits and varied track quality.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate skits that break up the flow, adding humor and context to the narrative.
- The production includes heavy bass lines and samples from funk and soul, contributing to a vibrant sound that complements the lyrical content.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 BO₂ (intro) 2:33
- 2 I’m Dope Nigga 4:10
- 3 A‐Yo 3:43
- 4 Dangerus MCees 2:33
- 5 Errbody Scream 4:26
- 6 Hey Zulu 3:12
- 7 City Lights 5:02
- 8 Father’s Day 2:57
- 9 Mrs. International (skit) 0:56
- 10 Mrs. International 3:38
- 11 How Bout Dat 3:58
- 12 Dis Iz 4 All My Smokers 4:16
- 13 Lock Down (skit) 1:15
- 14 Four Minutes to Lock Down 3:21
- 15 Neva Herd Dis B 4 4:03
- 16 I Know Sumptn 3:32
- 17 A Lil Bit 4:10
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