On today in Hip-Hop historical past, Methodology Man launched his debut solo LP Tical. Sticking to RZA’s plan on business domination, Methodology was the primary to roll out his solo LP after the ridiculous success group debut Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). Within the early years of the Wu, Methodology Man had grown turn into the general public face of the group. His bigger than life persona and a mess of kinds gained over the hearts and ears of followers after the teams first single “Shield Ya Neck” had “Methodology Man” on it’s B-side.
Tical delves deeper into the sinister villainous fashion previewed on 36 Chambers. Methodology Man creates a darkish anti-hero on this album who hungers for the profession of wack rappers and perpetrators. It was actually a violent introduction to one of the outrageous members of the Wu, second solely to ODB in theatrical persona.
Thought of a “two-man present” by critics, the album was virtually solely produced by RZA. Because the Wu’s architect, RZA created particular sounds for every member. Methodology distinctive sonic was essentially the most movie impressed. Meth continued to construct a personality likened to the numerous crime bosses and grasp villains that starred in his beloved Kung-Fu flicks. Other than the picture, lyrically the album is on one other stage. Methodology Man flawlessly juggles synonyms and metaphors with a movement that weaves out and in of the beat to create a hardcore symphony of Shaolin fashion.
Commercially, the album was successful and solely added on to the cipher of success revolving across the Wu-Tang Clan. The album peaked at #4 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on the Prime R&B/Hip-Hop chart promoting 1,000,000 copies inside a 12 months of its launch. It kick-started a wave of profitable solo albums and preserve afloat RZA’s five-year plan to changing into the best rap group in historical past.
