Tical 0: The Prequel
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| Studio album by Method Man | |||||
| Released | May 18, 2004 | ||||
| Recorded | 2002-2004 | ||||
| Genre | Hip hop | ||||
| Label | Def Jam | ||||
| Producer | Sean "Puffy" Combs, DJ Scratch, Mr. Porter, RZA, No I.D., Rick Rock, Rockwilder, Yogi, Rich Mae, Tony Dofat, Lee Stone, Nashiem Myrick, Boogz, DJ Fafu, Jelly Roll, E3, Self, Scott Storch, Q | ||||
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
| Blender | [2] |
| Mojo | [3] |
| Q | [4] |
| Rolling Stone | [5] |
| Spin | (B)[6] |
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."
Upon its release, Tical 0: The Prequel debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart, and was certified gold by the RIAA.[7] 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) | Length |
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| 1 | "Intro" | Yogi, Will Amaze | RZA | 1:01 |
| 2 | "The Prequel" | Rick Rock | Streetlife | 2:07 |
| 3 | "Say What" | Sean "Puffy" Combs, Tony Dofat | Missy Elliott | 4:11 |
| 4 | "What's Happenin'" | DJ Scratchator | Busta Rhymes | 3:52 |
| 5 | "The Motto" | Lee Stone, Nashiem Myrick | 3:24 | |
| 6 | "We Some Dogs" | Mr. Porter | Mr. Porter, Redman, & Snoop Dogg | 4:30 |
| 7 | "The Turn" | RZA | Raekwon | 3:01 |
| 8 | "Tease" | No I.D. | Chinky | 4:50 |
| 9 | "Rodeo" | Boogz | Ludacris | 2:57 |
| 10 | "Baby Come On" | DJ Fafu | Kardinal Offishall | 4:01 |
| 11 | "Who Ya Rollin Wit" | Jelly Roll | Streetlife | 4:26 |
| 12 | "Never Hold Back" | E3 | E3 & Saukrates | 3:05 |
| 13 | "The Show" | Self Service | 2:30 | |
| 14 | "Act Right" | Rockwilder | 3:17 | |
| 15 | "Afterparty" | Q | Ghostface Killah | 3:12 |
| 16 | "Crooked Letter I" | Mr. Porter | Streetlife & Mr. Porter | 3:48 |
| 17 | "Ridin' for Outro" | Yogi, Will Amaze | Black Ice | 1:01 |
| 18 | "Noble Art" (European Bonus) | Akhenaton | IAM, Redman | 4:59 |
Samples
Say What
- "Come Clean" by Jeru the Damaja
- "New Era" by Wade Marcus
What's Happenin'
- "Dum Maro Dum" by Asha Bhosle
The Motto
- "So Glad You`re Mine" by Chairmen of the Board
The Turn
- "Where Are You Going To My Love?" by The Miracles
Tease
- "Cause I Love You" by Lenny Williams
Rodeo
- "If I'm In Luck I Might Get Picked Up" by Betty Davis
The Show
- "Nobody At All" by FM
Afterparty
- "I Just Don't Know About This Girl" by The Detroit Emeralds
Album singles
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"What's Happenin'"
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"Rodeo"
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"The Show"
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Album chart positions
| Year | Album | Chart positions | ||
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| Billboard 200 | Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums | Top Canadian Albums | ||
| 2004 | Tical 0: The Prequel | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Singles chart positions
| Year | Song | Chart positions |
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| Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | ||
| 2004 | "What's Happenin'" | 65 |
Credits
- Executive Producers: 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
References
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