Method Man
The Wu-Tang Clan's breakout star, with a smoky, charismatic voice, a Grammy with Mary J. Blige and a long run with Redman.
Who is Method Man?
Method Man (Clifford Smith Jr.) is a rapper and actor from Staten Island, New York, and a member of the Wu-Tang Clan.
Known for
His solo track "Method Man" on 36 Chambers and his debut Tical (1994), the first solo album from the Wu. "I'll Be There for You/You're All I Need to Get By" with Mary J. Blige won a Grammy in 1996. With Redman he made Blackout! (1999) and the stoner comedy How High (2001). As an actor he is known for The Wire and Power Book II: Ghost.
Style
A raspy, laid-back voice with effortless charisma, playful flows and catchy hooks. He sounds relaxed even on the rawest beats.
Impact
Method Man was the Wu-Tang's first mainstream star and showed that a hardcore New York rapper could cross over to film, TV and the pop charts.
