Method Man released his debut solo album Tical November 15, 1994
Written by Mister Anderson on November 15, 2022
Tical is the debut studio album by American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member Method Man. It was released on November 15, 1994, by Def Jam Recordings. It was the first Wu-Tang solo album released after the group’s debut, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). Similar to all first-generation solo Wu-Tang projects, Tical was mainly produced by group member RZA, who provided a dark, murky and rugged sound. The album features guest appearances from RZA, Raekwon, and Inspectah Deck, as well as several affiliates, who would later appear on future group projects. On October 5, 2017, Method Man revealed on the Viceland talk show Desus & Mero that the album’s title is an acronym for “taking into consideration all lives.”
Tical was a critical and commercial success, reaching number four on the US Billboard 200, and number one on the Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums. On January 18, 1995, the album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and on July 13, 1995, the record was certified platinum for the shipment of one million copies in the United States. The success of the album was driven by two singles: “Bring the Pain” and “I’ll Be There for You / You’re All I Need to Get By”.
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