A-Yo

Method Man, Redman, Saukrates

About A-Yo

"A-Yo" is a song by American hip hop duo Method Man & Redman, released on March 31, 2009, as the first single from their third studio album, Blackout! 2 (2009). The song was produced by Pete Rock and features vocals from Canadian rapper Saukrates. A video for the song was released on April 9, 2009. The song contains a sample of "Magic Mona", as performed by Phyllis Hyman.


Year:
2009
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Check it out, yo
I be like "yiggy yes y'all", Doctor on call
I'll rock 'til my name in graffiti on the wall
Got flow like the rappers in Great George
Got weed? (I got blunt) My name Jamal
I pause, flick the ash from my L
I (Pause) like Run and Jason Mizell
The emcee is me, host for the night
Papa Doc, only thing I don't choke on the mic
I choke a bitch out if my gwap ain't correct
Then with my giant hancock, I'll get the cheque
I love trucks but drop-tops is the best
From the Beemers, Benz, now Rolex, watch me
Haha, she like "Red so cool"
Any nigga after me, it's a deja vu
Doc stay in the paint like A.I. shoes
Just watch how a one tonner made a move, dig it!

[Chorus]
Hop in my truck and roll up the window
A-yo, you know what you in for
Once we turn the corner, light up the endo
A-yo, a-yo, a-yo
Yes she with me getting low like a limbo
Roll with Gs and we'll show you how to get dough
Third degree, let it burn with my kinfolk
A-yo, a-yo, a-yo

Who these corner store rappers slinging cracks in my hall?
Mama's in the kitchen cooking cat, rat and dog
Me, I want a little something, y'all could have it all
I tryna walk before I crawl and move this package in my draws
That's why I push the pedal to the muh'fuckin floor
With ten per cent method, only plug something poor
And still I keep it funky like four plus one more
Get this money like "In God We Trust", trust your boy
It's a given, living this life it was written
Especially for me, I'm what the recipe is missing
Blow my piff in the air, key the ignition
Then get to lane switching, plucking ashes off the clip and
Mammy wanna ride and play the Bonnie to my Clyde
If anybody try to (Kill Bill), it'll probably be the bride
Like all jokes aside, I'm serious with mine
And now I'm on this grind like Method Man in his prime

[Chorus]

Yo, I got my swagger on and I feel great
Funk Doc be in the hood like Enfamil cases
I network on MySpace real late
Hoping my album make me another Bill Gates
Around my crib, look how I live
I'm a slob but crip niggas say I get biz
Anywhere I did a show women saying that I'm
"So aah-ma-zing"

Yeah, another mic, another night and the day's end
Another heist, another kite in the state pen
My state business shit, y'all dudes just break wind
New York nigga, either you're made mice or made men
I do the dirt that keep my hand on the work
I got the other hand up Mona Lisa's skirt
My aim one since day one stop
How many shots will it take to make son drop?

[Chorus]

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Redman

Reginald "Reggie" Noble (born April 17, 1970), better known by his stage name Redman, is an American MC, rapper, DJ, record producer and actor. He came to fame in the early 1990s as an artist on the Def Jam label. He is also well known for his collaborations with Method Man, including their starring roles in films and sitcoms. He was also a member of the Def Squad in the early 1990s. Redman is one-half of the rap duo Method Man & Redman and has been unofficially referred to as the "11th member" of the Wu-Tang Clan. more »

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Written by: Noah Bernardo, Paul Sandoval, Mark Daniels, Jason Truby

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Album Origin
"A-Yo" is a song by American hip hop recording artists Method Man and Redman. It is a track from their second collaborative studio album, known as "Blackout! 2".
Successful Charting
Upon its release in 2009, the song made it on various music charts. This includes peaking at number 13 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart.
Guest Appearance
The song actually features guest vocals from well-known hip-hop artist and producer "Saukrates".
Music Video
The music video for "A-Yo" was also popular among fans. It was directed by Dale Resteghini, who has worked on a number of high-profile music videos for the likes of Lil Wayne, Soulja Boy, and Nicki Minaj, among others.
Song Theme
The song "A-Yo" hinges heavily on boasting lyrics typical of the genre, as well as puns and clever phrases that reflect Method Man's and Redman's skill as lyricists.
Track Producers
The production of "A-Yo" was handled by Pete Rock, a significant and influential figure in the music industry known for his work with leading artists and his ability to infuse a level of jazz into hip-hop.
Positive Reception
The song was well-received by both fans and critics. It was lauded for its catchy hook and the chemistry between Method Man and Redman.
Promotional Single
"A-Yo" served as one of the promotional singles for the album "Blackout! 2". The album itself reached #7 on the US Billboard 200 charts, indicating its commercial success.
Duo’s Reputation
"A-Yo" continues to uphold the trademark style of Method Man and Redman that was built from their earlier collaborations in the '90s, reestablishing their reputation as one of the top duos in Hip-Hop history.
Relevance Today
Even today, "A-Yo" continues to be a beloved song among fans of both artists and is often seen as a highlight on the album in discussion. This showcases the lasting impact of the track within the hip-hop community.

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