What's Happenin' (Method Man song)
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| Single by Method Man featuring Busta Rhymes | ||||
| from the album Tical 0: The Prequel | ||||
| Released | March 30, 2004 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 3:52 | |||
| Label | Def Jam | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | DJ Scratch | |||
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| "What's Happenin'" on YouTube | ||||
"What's Happenin'" is a song by American rapper Method Man, released on March 30, 2004 as the lead single from his third studio album Tical 0: The Prequel (2004).[1] It features American rapper Busta Rhymes and was produced by DJ Scratch. The song contains a sample of "Dum Maro Dum" by Asha Bhosle.
Composition
[edit]"What's Happenin'" has been considered a more "radio-ready",[2] "club-friendly" song among Method Man's music. It sees Method Man and Busta Rhymes delivering party-themed rhymes over a sample of a "fuzzy, muddled bass line" from "Dum Maro Dum".[3]
Critical reception
[edit]Scott McKeating of Stylus Magazine commented "The initially disappointment of lead single 'What's Happenin?' ended up becoming a grower, but it's definitely more of a typical Busta type track with its 'WHUT!' chorus."[4] Mitch Findlay of HotNewHipHop wrote that "The pair are well-matched, with Meth's cool charisma striking a match and Busta Rhyme's madcap energy serving as the fuel", additionally remarking that the song "has aged particularly gracefully, sounding almost fresh despite its raw aesthetic. The premise is simple: two veteran emcees going back and forth in the name of fun and sport, a pickup game that rises in competitive intensity with every taunt."[5]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2004) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Germany (GfK)[6] | 82 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[7] | 17 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] | 65 |
References
[edit]- ^ "What's Happenin' - Method Man". AllMusic. Archived from the original on December 28, 2019. Retrieved July 24, 2025.
- ^ Ryan, Chris (June 2004). "Method Man 'Tical 0: The Prequel'". Spin. 20 (6). Spin Media LLC: 104–105. ISSN 0886-3032. Retrieved July 24, 2025.
- ^ Blanco, Alvin (April 19, 2011). The Wu-Tang Clan and RZA: A Trip through Hip Hop's 36 Chambers. Praeger. pp. 46, 48. ISBN 978-0313384424. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
- ^ McKeating, Scott (May 19, 2004). "Method Man - Tical 0: The Prequel - Review". Stylus Magazine. Archived from the original on July 19, 2010. Retrieved July 24, 2025.
- ^ Findlay, Mitch (March 2, 2020). "Method Man & Busta Rhymes Went Off On "What's Happenin'"". HotNewHipHop.
- ^ "Method Man feat. Busta Rhymes – What's Happenin'" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved July 24, 2025.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 24, 2025.
- ^ "Method Man Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 24, 2025.