Method Man & Redman - How High Part 2

What this video is

Released as the lead promotional single from the How High (2001) soundtrack on Island Def Jam, the video situates Method Man and Redman at the apex of their collaborative commercial peak, following the platinum success of Blackout! (1999). The 2001 release coincides with hip-hop's full integration into mainstream studio film culture, with the duo headlining a Universal Pictures theatrical comedy. Chris Robinson's…

Why it matters

Represents the soundtrack-single video format at its early-2000s commercial zenith—a promotional vehicle that merged rap performance credibility with Hollywood film marketing. Embodies the Wu-Tang/Def Squad East Coast rap coalition's visual grammar: urban locations, comedic swagger, and rapid…

The director

American film, TV, and music video director from Baltimore, MD. Attended Foothill College, Los Altos. Launched Robot Film Company in 2000. Won 2007 MTV VMA for Best Direction (Erykah Badu 'Honey'). Grammy-nominated for Nas 'One Mic'. Feature film debut:…