Tical 0: The Prequel
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Tical 0: The Prequel is the third studio album
released May 18, 2004 by Hip-hop
artist Method Man
on Def Jam Recordings
. The Album features production from Sean "Puffy" Combs and Rockwilder
, among others, as well as guest appearances from Missy Elliott
, Snoop Dogg
, and Ludacris
. Method Man would later voice his displeasure with the album, stating "On the third LP, it was suggested to bring in Harve Pierre and P Diddy. Who am I to argue? Puff knows how to sell some records. But that wasn't the direction to go in, and I know that now."http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1533408/20060601/puff_daddy.jhtml
Upon its release, Tical 0: The Prequel debuted at number two on the Billboard 200
chart, and was certified gold by the RIAA. The album received mostly mixed reviews from music critics who criticized its lack of cohesiveness, production, and overall sound.
What's Happenin'
The Motto
The Turn
Tease
Rodeo
The Show
Afterparty
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
released May 18, 2004 by Hip-hop
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
artist Method Man
Method Man
Clifford Smith , better known by his stage name Method Man is an American hip hop artist, record producer, actor and member of the hip hop collective Wu-Tang Clan. He took his stage name from the 1979 film The Fearless Young Boxer, also known as Method Man. He is one half of the rap duo Method Man...
on Def Jam Recordings
Def Jam Recordings
Def Jam Recordings is an American record label, focused primarily on hip hop and urban music, owned by Universal Music Group, and operates as a part of The Island Def Jam Motown Music Group...
. The Album features production from Sean "Puffy" Combs and Rockwilder
Rockwilder
Rockwilder is an American hip hop and R&B record producer, rapper, and R&B Singer. A long term friend of Def Jam rapper Redman, Rockwilder got his start producing for East Coast Hip Hop artists in the mid 1990s. In 1999 Rockwilder produced Method Man & Redman's hit single "Da Rockwilder"...
, among others, as well as guest appearances from Missy Elliott
Missy Elliott
Melissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott , is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, and actressA five-time Grammy Award winner, Elliott, with record sales of over seven million in the United States, is the only female rapper to have five albums certified platinum by the RIAA, including one...
, Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
, and Ludacris
Ludacris
Christopher Brian Bridges , better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor. Along with his manager, Chaka Zulu, Ludacris is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint distributed by Def Jam Recordings...
. Method Man would later voice his displeasure with the album, stating "On the third LP, it was suggested to bring in Harve Pierre and P Diddy. Who am I to argue? Puff knows how to sell some records. But that wasn't the direction to go in, and I know that now."http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1533408/20060601/puff_daddy.jhtml
Upon its release, Tical 0: The Prequel debuted at number two on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
chart, and was certified gold by the RIAA. The album received mostly mixed reviews from music critics who criticized its lack of cohesiveness, production, and overall sound.
Track listing
| # | Title | Producer(s) | Featuring guest(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Intro" | Yogi, Rich Mae | RZA |
| 2 | "The Prequel" | Rick Rock Rick Rock Rick Rock is a hip-hop music producer from the Bay Area.-Albums with Rick Rock production:*1996: All Eyez on Me by 2Pac*1996: Tha Hall of Game by E-40*1996: Seasoned Veteran by Richie Rich... |
Streetlife Streetlife (rapper) Patrick Charles, better known by the stage name Streetlife, is a hip hop artist who is a close associate of the Wu-Tang Clan, particularly of Method Man. He was born in the Bronx, moved to Houston, Texas, and later moved to Staten Island where he grew up.... |
| 3 | "Say What" | Sean "Puffy" Combs, Tony Dofat | Missy Elliott Missy Elliott Melissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott , is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, and actressA five-time Grammy Award winner, Elliott, with record sales of over seven million in the United States, is the only female rapper to have five albums certified platinum by the RIAA, including one... |
| 4 | "What's Happenin'" | DJ Scratch | Busta Rhymes Busta Rhymes Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes ,Smith is an American rapper, producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the alias Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes... |
| 5 | "The Motto" | Lee Stone, Nashiem Myrick | |
| 6 | "We Some Dogs" | Mr. Porter Kon Artis Denaun Porter , known by his stage name Kon Artis or his alter ego Mr. Porter, is an American rapper and record producer, who is best known for being an original member of the Detroit rap group D12, as well as the co-founder of Runyon Ave. record label... |
Redman and Snoop Dogg Snoop Dogg Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school... |
| 7 | "The Turn" | RZA | Raekwon Raekwon Corey Woods , better known by the stage name Raekwon, is an American rapper and a member of the Wu-Tang Clan. He released his solo debut, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... in 1995, and has since recorded four solo albums, as well as work with Wu-Tang and an extensive amount of guest contributions with... |
| 8 | "Tease" | No I.D. No I.D. No I.D., officially known as Immenslope and also known as Ernest Wilson , is a hip hop and R&B record producer, also the vice-president of Def Jam Recordings, best known for his early work with Chicago rapper Common and is known as "The Godfather of Chicago hip hop".. The nickname No I.D... |
Chinky LovHer LovHer was an American R&B all-female singing quartet. The group was the first female group on the Def Soul label. The group was formed in 1999 by Sisqó, lead singer of R&B group Dru Hill, who wanted to put together a girl group that would present a raw, "street" appeal. Like Dru Hill, LovHer's... |
| 9 | "Rodeo" | Boogz | Ludacris Ludacris Christopher Brian Bridges , better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor. Along with his manager, Chaka Zulu, Ludacris is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint distributed by Def Jam Recordings... |
| 10 | "Baby Come On" | DJ Fafu | Kardinal Offishall Kardinal Offishall Jason D. Harrow , better known by his stage name Kardinal Offishall , is a Canadian rapper and record producer. He is often credited as Canada's "hip-hop ambassador", and is best known for his distinctive reggae and dancehall-influenced style of hip-hop.-Life and career:Harrow was born in... |
| 11 | "Who Ya Rollin Wit" | Jelly Roll | Streetlife |
| 12 | "Never Hold Back" | E3 | E3 and Saukrates Saukrates Karl Amani Wailoo , better known by his stage name Saukrates , is a Canadian rapper, singer, and record producer of Guyanese descent. He is the co-founder of Capitol Hill Music, and lead singer of hip-hop/R&B group Big Black Lincoln... |
| 13 | "The Show" | Self | |
| 14 | "Act Right" | Rockwilder Rockwilder Rockwilder is an American hip hop and R&B record producer, rapper, and R&B Singer. A long term friend of Def Jam rapper Redman, Rockwilder got his start producing for East Coast Hip Hop artists in the mid 1990s. In 1999 Rockwilder produced Method Man & Redman's hit single "Da Rockwilder"... |
|
| 15 | "Afterparty" | Q | Ghostface Killah Ghostface Killah Dennis Coles , better known by his stage name Ghostface Killah, is an American rapper and prominent member of the Wu-Tang Clan. After the group achieved breakthrough success in the aftermath of Enter the Wu-Tang , the members went on to pursue solo careers to varying levels of success... |
| 16 | "Crooked Letter I" | Mr. Porter | Streetlife & Mr. Porter |
| 17 | "Ridin' for Outro" | Yogi, Rich Mae | Black Ice |
Samples
Say What- "Come Clean" by Jeru the DamajaJeru the DamajaKendrick Jeru Davis, known as Jeru the Damaja is an American rapper and recording artist who has worked extensively with Guru and DJ Premier of Gang Starr, whom he has known since high school.-Biography:...
- "Patiently" by New BirthNew Birth (band)New Birth is an American funk and R&B group, originally conceived in Detroit, Michigan by former Motown songwriter/producer and veteran musician Vernon Bullock, and co-founded in Louisville, Kentucky by Vernon, with former Motown songwriter/producer Harvey Fuqua, and music industry veterans, Tony...
- "New Era" by Wade MarcusWade MarcusWade Marcus was a producer during the 1970s. He composed the music to the film The Final Comedown with Grant Green. He also produced albums by The Blackbyrds, Gary Bartz, A Taste of Honey, The Sylvers, Eddie Kendricks, The Dramatics, Peaches & Herb, Donald Byrd, G. C...
What's Happenin'
- "Dum Maro Dum" by Asha BhosleAsha BhosleAsha Bhosle is an Indian singer. She is one of the best-known and most highly-regarded Hindi playback singers in India, although she has a wider repertoire. Bhosle's career started in 1943 and has spanned over six decades. She has done playback singing for over a thousand Bollywood movies...
The Motto
- "So Glad You`re Mine" by Chairmen of the BoardChairmen of the BoardChairmen of the Board is a Detroit, Michigan based soul music group active mostly in the 1970s, that is still touring today.-Recording career:...
The Turn
- "Where Are You Going To My Love?" by The MiraclesThe MiraclesThe Miracles are an American rhythm and blues group from Detroit, Michigan, notable as the first successful group act for Berry Gordy's Motown Record Corporation . Their single "Shop Around" was Motown's first million-selling hit record, and the group went on to become one of Motown's signature...
Tease
- "Cause I Love You" by Lenny WilliamsLenny WilliamsLeonard Charles "Lenny" Williams is an American singer known for his work in the R&B and soul music genres. During the 1970s, he was the lead vocalist for Tower of Power...
Rodeo
- "If I'm In Luck I Might Get Picked Up" by Betty DavisBetty DavisBetty Davis is an American funk, rock and soul singer. She was also Miles Davis's second wife.- Background :She worked as a model, appearing in photo spreads in Seventeen, Ebony and Glamour...
The Show
- "Nobody At All" by FMFM (Canadian band)FM is a progressive rock band from Toronto, Canada which existed from 1976 to 1996, with a brief return in 2006, although they had a period of inactivity between 1989 and 1994. Their music has been categorized as space rock, and lyrics are dominated by science fiction themes...
Afterparty
- "I Just Don't Know About This Girl" by The Detroit Emeralds
Album singles
| Single information |
|---|
"What's Happenin'"
|
| "Rodeo"
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| "The Show"
|
Album chart positions
| Year | Album | Chart positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billboard 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums | Top Canadian Albums | ||
| 2004 | Tical 0: The Prequel | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Singles chart positions
| Year | Song | Chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | ||
| 2004 | "What's Happenin'" | 65 |
Credits
- Executive Produers: by Method Man, Kevin Liles
- A&R Direction: Harve Pierre
- A&R: Tina M. Davis, Mark Brown, Folayan Knight
- A&R Coordinator: Tyson Davis
- A&R Administration: Patrick "Plain Pat" Reynolds
- Recording Administration: Tony Vanias
- Mastering Chris Athens
- Marketing: Shante Bacon
- Management: James Ellis
- Art Direction, Design, and Graffiti: Dawud S. West
- Cover Illustration: James Porto
- Phoenix Logo: Vurv Inc.
- Photography: Matt Doyle
- Bus Photo: Walik Goshorn
- Legal Counsel: Jennifer L. Justice
- Business Affairs: Randy "Mac" McMillan, Antoinette Trotman, Ian Allen
- Engineering: Chris Kellam
- Sample Clearance Agent: Deborah Mannis-Gardner