Clifford Smith Jr. (born March 2, 1971), known professionally as Method Man, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, and actor. He is a member of the East Coast hip hop collective Wu-Tang Clan and one half of the hip hop duo Method Man & Redman.
Method Man released his debut solo album, "Tical," in 1994. The album reached number four on the Billboard 200 and produced the hit single "I'll Be There for You/You're All I Need to Get By" featuring Mary J. .