Tical 0: The Prequel
Tical 0: The Prequel | ||||
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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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Tical 0: The Prequel is the third
Upon its release, Tical 0: The Prequel debuted at number two on the
Background
Tical 0: The Prequel experienced over three years of delays before it was ultimately released. The album was originally scheduled for a December 19, 2000 release (as found in the booklet for
The album features production from
Critical reception
Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 51/100[4] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [5] |
Blender | [4] |
Mojo | [6] |
Q | [6] |
Rolling Stone | [7] |
The Rolling Stone Album Guide | [8] |
Spin | B[9] |
Stylus Magazine | F[10] |
Vibe | [11] |
Tical 0: The Prequel garnered mixed reviews from
Chris Ryan from
Track listing
Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[12]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Intro" (featuring Patrick Charles | Rick Rock | 2:07 | |
3. | "Say What" (featuring Missy Elliott) |
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| 4:11 |
4. | "What's Happenin'" (featuring Busta Rhymes) | DJ Scratch | 3:52 | |
5. | "The Motto" |
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| 3:24 |
6. | "We Some Dogs" (featuring Mr. Porter, Redman, and Snoop Dogg) |
| Mr. Porter | 4:30 |
7. | "The Turn" (featuring Raekwon) |
| RZA | 3:01 |
8. | "Tease" (featuring Chinky) |
| No I.D. | 4:50 |
9. | "Rodeo" (featuring Ludacris) |
| Boogz | 2:57 |
10. | "Baby Come On" (featuring Kardinal Offishall) |
| DJ Fafu | 4:01 |
11. | "Who Ya Rollin Wit" (featuring Streetlife) |
| Jelly Roll | 4:26 |
12. | "Never Hold Back" (featuring E3 and Saukrates) |
| E3 | 3:05 |
13. | "The Show" |
| Self Service | 2:30 |
14. | "Act Right" |
| Rockwilder | 3:17 |
15. | "Afterparty" (featuring Ghostface Killah) |
| Q | 3:12 |
16. | "Crooked Letter I" (featuring Streetlife and Mr. Porter) |
| Mr. Porter | 3:48 |
17. | "Ridin' for Outro" (performed by Black Ice) |
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| 1:01 |
Total length: | 55:11 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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18. | "Uh Huh" | C. Smith, Jr. | Nottz | 4:25 |
19. | "Let's Do It" (featuring Redman) |
| Scott Storch | 4:35 |
Total length: | 64:11 |
Notes
- ^[a] signifies a co-producer
Sample credits[12]
- "Say What" contains interpolations of "Come Clean", written by Chris Martin, Kendrick Davis, Fred Scruggs, Tyrone Taylor, Kirk Jones, and Shelly Manne. It also contains a sample from "Patiently", written by James Baker, Lotte Wiggins, and Melvin Wilson, as performed by New Birth.
- "What's Happenin'" contains a sample of "Dum Maro Dum", written by Anand Bakshi and R. D. Burman, as performed by Asha Bhosle.
- "The Turn" contains a sample from "Where Are You Going To My Love?", written by William Davidson, Michael Davies, John Goodison, and Anthony Hiller, as performed by The Miracles.
- "Tease" contains a sample from "Cause I Love You", written by Lenny Williams and Michael Bennett, as performed by Lenny Williams.
- "Rodeo" contains a sample from "If I'm In Luck I Might Get Picked Up", written by Betty Mabry, as performed by Betty Davis.
- "The Show" contains a sample of "Nothing At All", written by Martin Deller, Cameron Hawkins, and Ben Mink, as performed by FM.
- "Afterparty" contains a sample of "I Just Don't Know About This Girl", written by Cleveland Horne, Joseph Pruitt, and Abrim Tilmon, as performed by The Detroit Emeralds.
Personnel
Credits for Tical 0: The Prequel adapted from AllMusic.[13]
- Method Man – executive producer
- Kevin Liles – executive producer
- Harve Pierre – A&R direction
- Tina M. Davis – A&R
- Mark Brown – A&R
- Folayan Knight – A&R
- Tyson Davis – A&R coordinator
- Patrick "Plain Pat" Reynolds – A&R administrator
- Tony Vanias – recording administrator
- Chris Athens – mastering
- Shante Bacon – marketing
- James Ellis – management
- Dawud S. West – art direction, design and graffiti
- James Porto – cover illustration
- Vurv Inc. – phoenix logo
- Matt Doyle – photography
- Walik Goshorn – bus photo
- Jennifer L. Justice – legal counsel
- Randy "Mac" McMillan – business affairs
- Antoinette Trotman – business affairs
- Ian Allen – business affairs
- Chris Kellam – engineer
- Deborah Mannis-Gardner – sample clearance agent
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts
Certifications
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Year-end charts
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See also
- List of Billboard number-one R&B albums of 2004
References
- ^ "What's Happenin' - Method Man | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic".
- ^ "The Show/The Prequel - Method Man | User Reviews | AllMusic".
- Viacom. Archivedfrom the original on May 20, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2015.
- ^ CBS Interactive. Archivedfrom the original on September 26, 2016. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
- ^ a b Kellman, Andy. "Tical 0: The Prequel - Method Man". AllMusic. Retrieved August 9, 2011.
- ^ a b "Tical O: prequel CD - Rakuten.com". Buy.com. Retrieved July 24, 2015.
- ^ a b Relic, Peter (May 27, 2004). "Method Man: Tical 0: The Prequel". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. Archived from the original on May 6, 2007. Retrieved August 9, 2011.
- ISBN 0-7432-0169-8.
- ^ ISSN 0886-3032. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
- ^ a b McKeating, Scott (May 19, 2004). "Method Man - Tical 0: The Prequel - Review". Stylus Magazine. Archived from the original on July 19, 2010. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
- ^ ISSN 1070-4701. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
- ^ Def Jam. 2004.
- ^ Kellman, Andy. "Tical 0: The Prequel - Method Man | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
- ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 186.
- ^ "Austriancharts.at – Method Man – Tical 0: The Prequel" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Method Man – Tical 0: The Prequel" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Method Man – Tical 0: The Prequel" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
- ^ "Method Man Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
- ^ "R&B : Top 50". Jam!. May 27, 2004. Archived from the original on June 3, 2004. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Method Man – Tical 0: The Prequel" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
- ^ "Lescharts.com – Method Man – Tical 0: The Prequel". Hung Medien. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
- GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – Method Man – Tical 0: The Prequel". Hung Medien. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
- ^ "Method Man | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart. Retrieved October 3, 2019.
- ^ "Method Man Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
- ^ "Method Man Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
- ^ "American album certifications – Method Man – Tical 0: The Prequel". Recording Industry Association of America.
- ^ "2004 Year-End Charts: Billboard 200 Albums". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 27, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
- ^ "2004 Year-End Charts: R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 19, 2015. Retrieved December 19, 2018.