SAY - METHOD MAN
“4:21 … The Day After,” Method Man’s first solo album since 2004’s poorly received and critically chastised “Tical 0: The Prequel,” marks the glorious return of Wu-Tang Clan’s wittiest MC. His debut single, “Say,” features Lauryn Hill singing Bob Marley’s classic “So Much Things to Say” on the hook as Meth turns the spotlight’s glare on his harshest critics to give the music industry a re-education in what the game is all about. “Radio blinded/That ain’t where the hip-hop lives/It live in the streets/We eat to live/They living to eat.” Hill’s soulful vocals, like silk on sandpaper, soar harmoniously over Meth’s notorious gravel-like flow, delivering a heartfelt message with a lighthearted vibe. With its lyrical brilliance and head-bobbing beat, this hot summer single will have even radio singing along while it restores Method to the hip-hop madness. Billboard
