Method Man

Method Man rolls through his iPod with us while trying to find a belt for The Carson Daly Show…

A Taste:

Tom Waits, Joe Cocker, Beyonce, Allah Mathematics

“Lumberjack man, lumberjack man, lumberjack, man! Come on Doc, I just need my belt,” yells Method Man as he bangs on Redman’s dressing room door before their appearance on The Carson Daly Show.

Meth is rocking a green flannel shirt ready to hit the stage, but he’s missing that one crucial accessory. Redman pokes his head out, clad in a new Gucci vest, and hands Meth the belt.

“Look at the wardrobe difference, man. I ain’t gonna say nothing—it’s all gravy. I’m going into the other room with my cheap shit,” exclaims Meth with a laugh. “I’m going to throw on my fuckin’ Old Navy [Laughs].”

Regardless of personal fashion choices, Method Man and Redman’s music never goes out of style. That’s instantly apparent after one spin of Blackout! 2—their epic collaboration and hotly anticipated sequel to Blackout! In fact, the sequel follows the Hollywood formula successfully. It’s bigger, better and more badass. These two legendary MC’s are more on fire than ever, and each incendiary track proves it.
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Tiësto

Electronica’s music preeminent pioneer, Tiësto, gives us a tour of what rocks his world in this exclusive playlist feature…

A Taste:

Santogold, MIA, Cut Copy

Even though Tiësto remains at the top of electronic music, he grew up a metal head! With a smile he laughs, “As a kid, I was a big Iron Maiden fan!”

What was it about hard rock that appealed to the electronica pioneer? Well, believe it or not, it was actually the intelligence and intricacy behind the genre’s more, dare I say, bookish bands.

“I loved the guitar riffs that Iron Maiden used, and their lyrics were always smart,” continues Tiësto. “The songs were like crazy fairy tales. Bruce Dickinson wasn’t just singing, ‘I love you!’ I got to see them at Monsters of Rock with Van Halen, Dio, Whitesnake, Michael Schenker Group and all of my heroes at the time. It was funny because I was into only heavy metal like old Metallica back then. Dickinson has an amazing voice, but I couldn’t imagine putting his voice on a dance record. The guitar melodies, maybe [Laughs].”
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Redman

Redman gives us a tour of what’s on his iPod in this exclusive feature…

A Taste:

Lil Wayne, Nat King Cole, Anita Baker, Apache

“On my playlist right now, I’ve got everything,” laughs Redman. Sitting in his dressing room for the Carson Daly Show, Redman cycles through “everything” and offers, “I’m listening to Anita Baker all the way to ‘I Need a Bitch’ by Apache” [Laughs].

That is everything indeed.

Redman opened up his iTunes for us in this exclusive feature and gave us a look at what he’s spinning. Check out his playlist below and be sure to pick up his epic new album with Method Man, Blackout! 2, in stores now!

Redman’s Playlist:

1. Lil Wayne

I’ve got Lil Wayne and Lil Wayne’s rock group!

2. Nat King Cole
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