Method Man - Straight Gutta (feat. Redman, Hanz On, Streelife
Method Man - Straight Gutta (feat. Redman, Hanz On, Streelife
Method man is back, with a new album and “Straight Gutta” is the second single after The Meth Lab (feat. Hanz On & Streetlife). Straight Gutta (feat. Hanz On, Streetlife & Redman). Its great to hear Meth and Red together on a track again the production Sounds ok its hard drum samples and distinctive lyrics delivered by some heavy weight MC’s, it is very distinctive on the ear, the words are clear and pristine to listen to. The production is great and the delivery is top grade, yet I feel it still sounds slightly dated, with gun toting, killer lyrics that to me, is slightly corny when you first listen to it. Gangster rap is not what I liked about Wu Tang, or some of Redman’s early stuff, it was tracks like Pick it Up and M-e-t-h-o-d Man, it was the visual style that Wu Tang came along with, the stories in the album lyrics, and RZA on production. Redman was the weed king, with that anthem Pick it up, and was better known for “lyrically” being interesting using comedy and animated word play. Both are platinum selling artists and they both work well together, but they are movie stars rapping about “Straight Gutta” lifestyles, this is a far cry from coming up on the streets of New York rap scene in the early 90’s. It’s known for rappers to refer to a previous life before on records but I want to hear something new as a fan. I’m hoping to get some more variation from the album “Meth lab” and some more interesting lyrics. I’m not amazed by the lyrical content from this second single yet, still, this record is “tight” and hardcore and raw gangster all the way, but I want to hear something with a bit more depth to it as a fan, even if it is about murdering. Overall meth is back! Straight Gutta (feat. Hanz On, Streetlife & Redman) was released August 21st via Hanz On Music/Tommy Boy Records, and I hope this album is a good one, as this man’s lyrical ability is amazing and is truly someone who deserves to have a classic album. Straight Gutta to me gets four stars, but if it weren’t for Red and Meth’s delivery this song would probably get three stars.
By Ian Brown.
