Method Man is releasing his new album The Meth Lab on August 21 via Hanz On/Tommy Boy. The album features guest spots from Raekwon, Redman, Inspectah Deck, Hanz On, Streetlife, and others. The LP will feature production from Ron Browz, Allah Mathematics, J57, and 4th Disciple. A limited double LP will be pressed on "Crystal Blue Virgin Vinyl". 　　In an interview with Nerdist, Method Man talked about his Staten Island focus on the new album. "I wanted this one to be a platform for more Staten Island artists to be heard that aren’t getting heard, because you know if it isn’t Wu Tang–I mean, we never blocked anyone from trying to get a record deal. I mean the way the record industry works is, if something’s not broke, don’t fix it. Bottom line is there’s a lot more talent to be heard from Staten Island outside of Wu Tang artists, and these kids are dope. I wanted to just give them a platform to be heard."