Sunday Night Sample- "Da Rockwilder" By Redman and Method Man
"Da Rockwilder" is a song by Method Man & Redman, released as part of their album "Blackout!" in 1999. The track was produced by Rockwilder, a renowned hip-hop producer, and its title is a nod to his producer tag. Rockwilder, whose real name is Dana Stinson, has produced tracks for a variety of artists in the hip-hop and R&B genres. The collaboration between Method Man (from Wu-Tang Clan) and Redman (from Def Squad) on this song and the entire album was highly acclaimed and remains a notable piece in the history of hip-hop music.
There's not really any sampling to disect here, I just heard this song on my spotify shuffle the other day and have been obsessing over it and felt like blogging it. Such an unbelievable song from the golden age of rap.
On "Da Rockwilder", Method Man and Redman deliver an electrifying performance, seamlessly exchanging verses filled with clever linguistic twists and confident, boastful lyrics. The instrumental backdrop is robust and full of vigor, perfectly complementing their dynamic. The chorus, echoing the title of the song, has become a rallying cry for enthusiasts of their spirited and lively musical style. This track stands out in the repertoire of both artists, highlighting their remarkable synergy and versatile rap techniques. It continues to be a beloved piece among their followers, underscoring the lasting impact they have made on the hip-hop genre.
Method Man talked to Complex about this song:
"Red didn’t like the beat, that’s why the record’s so short. When I first heard it, I was like, ‘Fuck that!’ Wrote my verse right there and spit on it and I was like, ‘You know what? We gon’ call this shit ‘Rockwilder’ after you, my nigga.’ That’s how much I love this beat. For Rock, that’s what spring-boarded his shit into the ‘Bootylicious’ and ‘Do It Again’ with Jay-Z and all them niggas because everybody was coming for that beat."
In an interview with HipHopDX, Red Man was asked about the song’s length:
"They don’t remember that we did two verses to “Da Rockwilder.” We did do two verses, but it didn’t sound right. So I said, “Let’s cut it short….it wouldn’t have been like it was if it wasn’t so short. Makes you wanna fiend for more."
An extended version does actually exist, as Reggie Noble recently confirmed…
Here it is live.
p.s. - this Beavis and Butthead mash up somebody made of the song is fire
