Studio Album · No. 3
Tical 0: The Prequel Songwriting Credits by Method Man
Produced by Sean 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
Def Jam
East Coast Hip HopHip Hop
Artist
88%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 15 of 17 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 15 / 17 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 17 tracks with documented writers, by whether Method Man carries a lyricist or composer credit.
15 trackswritten by Method Man
2 tracksoutside writers
Method Man's roles on this album
Share of the 17 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist88%
Composer88%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
17
Tracks
58
Lyricists
19
Producers
533,000
Worldwide Copies Sold
2004
Released
Data Insight
This is the record where the Wu-Tang production team is replaced by hired names: Sean Combs, Rick Rock, DJ Scratch, Denaun Porter, No I.D. and Rockwilder all take tracks, and RZA is left with two. Method Man is credited on 15 of the 17 tracks, missing only the intro and the outro, and the co-writer lists run long because so many of the tracks are built on other people's songs.
Tical 0: The Prequel came out on Def Jam in May 2004, reached number two on the Billboard 200 and sold 533,000 in the United States. It is certified gold.
Track Listing & Credits 17 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Intro
|
RZAJeremy Graham | Robert DiggsJeremy Graham | YogiRich Mae | Method Man (Performer)RZA (Featured Vocals) |
| 2 |
The Prequel
|
Method ManStreetlifeRick Rock | Clifford Smith Jr.Patrick CharlesRicardo Thomas | Rick Rock | Method Man (Performer)Streetlife (Featured Vocals) |
| 3 |
Say What
|
Method ManMissy ElliottTony DofatSean CombsDJ PremierJeru the DamajaFredro StarrSonny SeezaSticky FingazShelly ManneJames BakerLotte WigginsMelvin Wilson | Clifford Smith Jr.Melissa Arnette ElliottTony DofatSean John CombsChristopher Edward MartinKendrick Jeru DavisFred Lee Scruggs Jr.Tyrone TaylorKirk JonesSheldon ManneJames BakerLotte WigginsMelvin Wilson | Tony DofatSean Combs | Method Man (Performer)Missy Elliott (Featured Vocals) |
| 4 |
What's Happenin'
|
Method ManBusta RhymesDJ ScratchAnand BakshiR. D. Burman | Clifford Smith Jr.Trevor George Smith Jr.George SpiveyAnand BakshiRahul Dev Burman | DJ Scratch | Method Man (Performer)Busta Rhymes (Featured Vocals) |
| 5 |
The Motto
|
Method ManNashiem MyrickLee Stone | Clifford Smith Jr.Nashiem MyrickLee Stone | Nashiem MyrickLee Stone | Method Man (Performer) |
| 6 |
We Some Dogs
|
Method ManDenaun PorterRedmanSnoop DoggMichael Chavarria | Clifford Smith Jr.Denaun Montez PorterReginald NobleCalvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.Michael Chavarria | Denaun Porter | Method Man (Performer)Denaun Porter (Featured Vocals)Redman (Featured Vocals)Snoop Dogg (Featured Vocals) |
| 7 |
The Turn
|
Method ManRaekwonRZAWilliam DavidsonMichael DaviesJohn GoodisonTony Hiller | Clifford Smith Jr.Corey WoodsRobert DiggsWilliam DavidsonMichael DaviesJohn Kenneth GoodisonAnthony Toby Hiller | RZA | Method Man (Performer)Raekwon (Featured Vocals) |
| 8 |
Tease
|
Method ManLovHerNo I.D.Pearl WilliamsLenny WilliamsMichael Bennett | Clifford Smith Jr.Talia BurgessErnest Dion WilsonPearl WilliamsLenny WilliamsMichael Bennett | No I.D. | Method Man (Performer)LovHer (Featured Vocals) |
| 9 |
Rodeo
|
Method ManLudacrisJahmal "Boogz" GwinBetty Davis | Clifford Smith Jr.Christopher Brian BridgesJahmal "Boogz" GwinBetty Gray Mabry | Boogz | Method Man (Performer)Ludacris (Featured Vocals) |
| 10 |
Baby Come On
|
Method ManKardinal OffishallMarc Pfafflin | Clifford Smith Jr.Jason Drew HarrowMarc Pfafflin | DJ Fafu | Method Man (Performer)Kardinal Offishall (Featured Vocals) |
| 11 |
Who Ya Rollin Wit
|
Method ManStreetlifeDavid DrewRaheem Buggs | Clifford Smith Jr.Patrick CharlesDavid DrewRaheem Buggs | Jelly Roll | Method Man (Performer)Streetlife (Featured Vocals) |
| 12 |
Never Hold Back
|
Method ManEllis HallSaukrates | Clifford Smith Jr.Ellis HallKarl Amani Wailoo | E3 | Method Man (Performer)E3 (Featured Vocals)Saukrates (Featured Vocals) |
| 13 |
The Show
|
Method ManEdward HinsonMartin DellerCameron HawkinsBen Mink | Clifford Smith Jr.Edward HinsonMartin DellerCameron HawkinsBenjamin Mink | Self Service | Method Man (Performer) |
| 14 |
Act Right
|
Method ManRockwilder | Clifford Smith Jr.Dana Stinson | Rockwilder | Method Man (Performer) |
| 15 |
Afterparty
|
Method ManGhostface KillahQur'an GoodmanCleveland HorneJoseph PruittAbrim Tilmon | Clifford Smith Jr.Dennis David ColesQur'an GoodmanCleveland HorneJoseph PruittAbrim Tilmon | Q | Method Man (Performer)Ghostface Killah (Featured Vocals) |
| 16 |
Crooked Letter I
|
Method ManStreetlifeDenaun PorterMike Chavarria | Clifford Smith Jr.Patrick CharlesDenaun Montez PorterMike Chavarria | Mr. Porter | Method Man (Performer)Streetlife (Featured Vocals)Mr. Porter (Featured Vocals) |
| 17 |
Ridin' for Outro
|
Lamar MansonJeremy Graham | Lamar MansonJeremy Graham | YogiRich Mae | Method Man (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 97 contributors
CS
Clifford Smith Jr.
Writer
MM
Method Man
Writer · Performer
PC
Patrick Charles
Writer
S
Streetlife
Writer · Vocals
DP
Denaun Porter
Writer · Producer · Vocals
R
RZA
Writer · Producer · Vocals
DM
Denaun Montez Porter
Writer
JG
Jeremy Graham
Writer
RD
Robert Diggs
Writer
DS
DJ Scratch
Writer · Producer
LS
Lee Stone
Writer · Producer
NM
Nashiem Myrick
Writer · Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions Tical 0: The Prequel
Who wrote Tical 0: The Prequel?
Method Man is credited on 15 of the 17 tracks. The intro and the closing track are credited to other writers.
Who produced it?
Sean Combs, Rick Rock, DJ Scratch, Nashiem Myrick, Denaun Porter, No I.D., Rockwilder, Tony Dofat and RZA, among others.
Why are the writing credits so long?
Several tracks sample or interpolate older records, so the original songwriters are credited too. "Say What" alone carries thirteen names.
How did it sell?
533,000 in the United States, and it is certified gold by the RIAA.
Did any single chart?
"What's Happenin'" with Busta Rhymes reached number 17 in the United Kingdom. Nothing from the album entered the Billboard Hot 100.
How much did RZA write on it?
Two tracks. It is the album where the Wu-Tang circle is smallest.
How long is the album?
55:11 across 17 tracks, with two more on the Japanese edition.