Method Man, born Clifford Smith Jr., is an American rapper and actor from Staten Island, New York, best known as a member of the Wu-Tang Clan. His style blends East Coast rap, hardcore rap and dark hip-hop, driven by an instantly recognizable deep voice, a fluid flow and a strong sense of punchline and phrasing. With albums such as Tical, Tical 2000: Judgement Day and his collaborations with Redman, Method Man became one of the most iconic figures in 1990s New York rap.