There's chemistry, and then there's the explosive combination of Method Man and Redman, who ripped up the stage with such force the place was filled to the rafters with people throwing their hands up Wu-Tang style as the duo trotted out all the classics.
There was Meth's 'Bring the Pain', 'Method Man', a Wu-Tang moment with 'Wu-Tang Clan ain't nuttin to f*ck wit', Redman's genius 'Smoke Buddha' off the Muddy Waters album, and lots from their 1999 Blackout! album, naturally. 'Da Rockwilder' tore the roof off in particularly violent fashion. Rumour has it, a second album's on its way, along with ‘How High 2’ – the sequel to their film released in 2001.
There was a shout-out to ODB too, Meth giving the man props in a spangly Wu-Tang t-shirt and Funk Doctor Spock raising his hands in appreciation. They may be highly charged individuals who pull no punches, but they're proud and professional, putting on a show tighter than their verbal sparring without a hint of filler in sight. Refreshing and too much fun. Words: Helene Dancer
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