(From Blackout album; 1999)
Man, this song sounds even better in 2026 than it did back in 1999. Da Rockwilder was one of the few keyboard-beat anthems which didn't send the box-brained Jansport brigade scurrying off the dancefloor in disgust at U.K Rap nights back in the day. Redman says there's a longer version of Da Rockwilder somewhere in Def Jam's vaults, but him & Method Man thought that the song ending on the Hand On The Pump interpolation was perfect. I see/hear their vision and agree, but they should have released the song's other half as a part 2 on the B-side of 12" single. A B-side which is just another track from the album is a wasted opportunity and a not-so-beautiful use of negative space.
3 comments:
This album was good but Quik & Kurupt had the superior Blackout
I like them both equally.
Certified banger, and agree its aged well but yeah, proper short.
I know people liked the album but I find it a bit underwhelming. Tracks are fine in isolation but its not something id play start to finish.
I really enjoy listening to Meth rap so its a shame his catalogue isnt as good as it could be.
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