The Riddler (song)

"The Riddler" is a single by Method Man from the Batman Forever soundtrack based on the character of the same name. It was released on October 24, 1995 for Atlantic Records and produced by fellow Wu-Tang Clan member, RZA. The single found decent success, making it to four different Billboard charts, including #56 on the magazine's main chart, the Billboard Hot 100.

For the original TV series song written by Mel Tormé and sung by Riddler actor, see Frank Gorshin.

"The Riddler"
Single by Method Man
from the album Batman Forever
B-side	"The Riddler" (Instrumental)
Released	October 24, 1995
Recorded	1994
Genre	Hip hop
Length	3:30
Label	Atlantic
Songwriter(s)	Clifford Smith
Producer(s)	RZA
Method Man singles chronology
"How High" (1995) "The Riddler" (1995) "4, 3, 2, 1" (1997)

A promotional music video directed by Diane Martel was released with Method Man performing the song intercut with scenes from the film featuring The Riddler.

Track listing

A-side

1. "The Riddler" (Album Version)
2. "The Riddler" (Hide-Out Remix)

B-side

1. "The Riddler" (Album Instrumental)
2. "The Riddler" (Hide-Out Remix Instrumental)

Charts

Chart (1995)	Peak position
US Billboard Hot 100[1]	56
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[2]	41
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[3]	4
US Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales (Billboard)[4]	8

References

1. "Method Man Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
2. "Method Man Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
3. "Method Man Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard.
4. "Hot Dance Music". Billboard. 11 November 1995. p. 32. Retrieved 29 December 2017.