Method Man

About this song

Originally released as the B-side of "Protect Ya Neck," the song quickly became a classic in its own right. It is commonly thought of as the only solo track on Enter the Wu-Tang, though GZA also has a track on that album, "Clan In Da Front." A rumored rap battle among the nine members of the group supposedly decided who got the solo spot, with Method Man winning.

Fun facts

• Samples “Sport by Lightnin' Rod (Ft. Kool & the Gang & The Last Poets)” and “Functional by Thelonious Monk”.
• Sampled in 30 other songs, like “East Left by Keith Murray”.
• Covered once, including “Tribute by Nonpoint (Ft. Grimm of Darwin's Waiting Room)”.
• Written by Ghostface Killah, GZA, Inspectah Deck, Method Man, Ol’ Dirty Bastard and Raekwon.
• Produced by RZA.