Method Man spent a childhood split between separated parents in Long Island and Staten Island, and in an apparent precursor to his career in hip hop was introduced both to playing drums and to poetry by his father. Not only was Method interested in music, he was also fascinated by comic books and particularly Ghost Rider, a fascination which manifested itself years later in several of his many rap aliases. His pre-hip hop adult life was mostly split between drug dealing and low-paid jobs (including a stint working at the Statue of Liberty, along with future Wu-Tang colleague U-God). After becoming well known on the streets for his rhyming abilities, he joined with 8 friends to form the Wu-Tang Clan in the early 1992.
Since the Wu-Tang Clan's ascendancy to hip hop stardom, Method Man has always been one of the most visible members of the collective. He was one of only two of the group to get a solo song on the group's debut album Enter the Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers and he was the first to release a solo album under the Clan's unusual contract which allows its members to release albums under any record label (Method chose to sign with legendary rap label Def Jam). Method Man's solo debut, Tical (1994) was critically acclaimed and extremely popular, entering the American charts at #4 and eventually selling in excess of one million copies.
He soon collaborated with Mary J. Blige and Redman with a series of hit singles, one of which (the Blige duet "I'll Be There For You/You're All I Need To Get By") won a Grammy, before recording the second Wu-Tang album, Wu-Tang Forever.
His second solo album was Tical 2000: Judgement Day (1998), which was heavily influenced by the apocalypse theories surrounding the forthcoming end of the millennium, and which featured a vast amount of guest appearances, from his fellow Clansmen to Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, D'Angelo, Chris Rock, Mobb Deep, Redman and even Donald Trump. The album sold even better than his first, though reviews were mixed and its long running time and the abundance of between-song comedy skits were criticised by many.
Method Man then toured with Jay-Z and recorded Blackout! with Redman, a light-hearted, fun record with an EPMD-evoking emphasis on funky beats and the mischievous wit and cool flows of the two MCs.
In the twenty-first century, Method Man forged a successful career in acting. As well as his 1998 appearance in the film Belly along with fellow rappers Nas and DMX, Method has also appeared in 187 Oz, How High (a stoner film with Redman), The Wire, My Baby's Daddy, Garden State and Soul Plane, while continuing to record with the Wu-Tang Clan. He also co-starred with Redman in his own Fox sitcom called Method & Red, however after only a short time on the air the show was put on hiatus and never returned. Method Man later complained in the press about Fox's influence on the show's style, claiming that "there's been too much compromise on our side and not enough on their side" and bemoaning the network's decision to add a laugh track.
In 2004, Meth released his third album Tical 0: The Prequel, which spawned a successful single in "What's Happenin" with Busta Rhymes, but was poorly received both by critics and fans. There was trouble even before the album's release when Method apparently complained to the press about excessive interference from Def Jam over the album's beats (Meth supposedly desired more input from Wu-Tang leader RZA). On its release, many fans and critics were taken aback by its strong "mainstream" or "commercial" sound, highlighted by the guest appearances of pop-rap stars of the time Missy Elliot, P. Diddy and Ludacris. However, the album sold reasonably well, selling more than any of the other Wu-Tang solo projects released at around the same time. There was good news in early 2005 for fans who were disappointed with The Prequel as Method Man announced that a new RZA-produced album would be released later in the year. The album ultimately never materialized in 2005, though RZA and Meth continue to work on the album and are now aiming for a mid-2006 release date.
Aliases
Big John Stud
The Ghost Rider (from the comic Ghost Rider)
Hot Nickelz
Hot Nixon
Iron Lung
John-John
Johnny Blaze (from the comic Ghost Rider)
Johnny Dangerous
John-John Blaizini
Methtical (Meth-tical)
Meth
Mr. Meth
MZA ("The Mizza")
The Panty Raider
Shakwon (5% Nation "righteous name")
Tical
Ticallion Stallion
Albums
1994 Tical (Platinum)
1998 Tical 2000: Judgement Day (Platinum)
1999 Blackout! (with Redman) (Platinum)
2004 Tical 0: The Prequel
2006 4:21 The Day After
2009 Blackout! 2 (with Redman)
Singles and EPs
1994 "Bring The Pain"
1995 "I'll Be There For You/You're All I Need To Get By" (with Mary J. Blige)
1995 "Release Yo' Delf"
1998 "Break Ups 2 Make Ups"
1998 "Judgement Day"'
1998 "Grand Finale" (with DMX, Nas & Ja Rule)
1999 "Tear It Off" (Method Man & Redman)
1999 "Da Rockwilder" (Method Man & Redman)
1999 "Y.O.U." (Method Man & Redman)
2004 "What's Happenin" (with Busta Rhymes)
2005 "The Show"
Appears On
1993 Enter the Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers (album by the Wu-Tang Clan)
1994 "The What" (from the The Notorious B.I.G. album Ready to Die)
1995 "Dirty Dancin" (from the Ol' Dirty Bastard album Return To The 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version)
1995 "Got The Flava" (from the Showbiz & AG album Goodfellas)
1995 "Wu-Gambinos" & "Ice Cream" (from the Raekwon album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx)
1995 "Living In The World Today", "Shadowboxin" & "Gold" (from the GZA album Liquid Swords)
1995 "The Riddler" (from the Batman Forever Soundtrack)
1996 "Box In Hand" (from the Ghostface Killah album Ironman)
1996 "Box In Hand (Remix)" (Ghostface Killah single)
1996 "Got My Mind Made Up" (from the 2Pac album All Eyez On Me)
1996 "Do What Ya Feel" (from the Redman album Muddy Waters)
1996 "Extortion" (from the Mobb Deep album Hell On Earth)
1996 "Hit 'Em High" (from the Space Jam soundtrack)
1997 Wu-Tang Forever (album by the Wu-Tang Clan)
1997 "Milk The Cow", "Supa Ninjaz" & "Dart Throwing" (from the Cappadonna album The Pillage)
1997 "Next Up" & "Collaboration 98" (from the Sunz Of Man album The Last Shall Be First)
1997 "4,3,2,1" (from the LL Cool J album Phenonemon)
1998 "Well All Rite Cha" (from the Redman album Doc's Da Name 2000)
1998 "Pussy Pop" (from the Xzibit album 40 Dayz & 40 Nightz)
1998 "Whatcha Gonna Do" (from the Jayo Felony album Whatcha Gonna Do)
1998 "The Worst" (from the Onyx album Shut 'Em Down)
1999 "Rumble" (from the U-God album The Golden Arms Redemption)
1999 "Am I My Brother's Keeper" (from the Shyheim album Manchild)
1999 "Fuck Them" (from the Raekwon album Immobilarity)
1999 "Left & Right" (from the D'Angelo album Voodoo)
1999 "Stringplay" (from the GZA album Beneath The Surface)
1999 "N 2 Gether Now" (from the Limp Bizkit album Significant Other)
1999 "Half Man Half Amazin" (from the Pete Rock album Soul Survivor)
1999 "Three Amigos (If It's On)" (from the Popa Wu album Visions Of The Tenth Chamber)
1999 "NYC Everything" (from the RZA album Bobby Digital In Stereo)
1999 "Simon Says (Remix)" (from the Pharoahe Monch album Internal Affairs)
2000 "Buck 50" (from the Ghostface Killah album Supreme Clientele)
2000 "Fuhgidabowdit" (from the LL Cool J album G.O.A.T.)
2000 "Rollin' (Urban Assault Vehicle)" (from the Limp Bizkit album Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water)
2000 The W (album by the Wu-Tang Clan)
2000 "Ghetto Celebrity" (from the album In The Mode by Roni Size & Reprazent
2001 "La Rhumba" & "Glocko Pop" (from the RZA album Digital Bullet)
2001 "Enjoy Da Ride" (from the Redman album Malpractice)
2001 "Dog In Heat" (from the Missy Elliott album Miss E...So Addictive)
2001 "Party & Bullshit" (from the Rush Hour 2 soundtrack)
2001 Iron Flag (album by the Wu-Tang Clan)
2001 "Red Meth And Bee" (from the Cypress Hill album Stoned Raiders)
2002 "Flowers" (from the Ghostface Killah album Bulletproof Wallets)
2003 "Respect Mine" (from the Mathematics album Love, Hell Or Right)
2003 "Love @ 1st Sight" (from the Mary J. Blige album Love & Life)
2003 "We Pop (Remix)" (RZA single)
2003 "Bring The Pain" (from the Missy Elliott album This Is Not A Test!)
2003 "Ice Cream Part 2" (from the Raekwon album Lex Diamonds Story)
2003 "Noble Art" (from the IAM album Revoir Un Printemps)
2003 "Rock 'N' Roll" (from the Naughty By Nature album Icons)
2004 "Secret Rivals" (from the Masta Killa album No Said Date)
2004 "The Drummer" (from the Theodore Unit album 718)
2004 Disciples of the 36 Chambers: Chapter 1 (album by the Wu-Tang Clan)
2005 "Head Rush", "John 3:16" & "Spot Lite" (from the Mathematics album The Problem)
2005 "All My Niggas", "Shoot On Sight (S.O S.)" & "Street Education" (from the Streetlife album Street Education)
2005 "High Rollers" (from the Proof album Searching for Jerry Garcia)
2005 "Still On It" (from the Ashanti album Collectables by Ashanti)
2006 "9 Milli Bros." (from the Ghostface Killah album Fishscale)
PLO Style
Method Man Lyrics
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P.L.O. style Buddha monks with the owls
P.L.O. style Buddha monks with the owls
P.L.O. style
Here comes the ruckus the motherfucking ruckus
Thousands of cut throats and purse snatchin' fucks
Straight from the brain I'll be givin you the pain anger
'Tical hittin' with the Buddha fist style
Shotgun slammin' in your chest piece, plow!
Brain, is blown all over the terrain
Like a man without no arms you can't hang
Time for a change of the guard
You've been arrested for lyric fraud now you hard
For real, check it, I pull strings like B.B. king on guitar
I'm the true fist of the north star!
Ooh! What a tangled web we weave
When first we practice to deceive
Guns be clickin' runnin with my clan we be stickin'
Whatever, my street family stays together
Represent what I invent, killa hill
Resident, rest in peace to my nigga Two Cent
The street life is the only life I know
I live by the code style it's mad P.L.O.
Iranian thoughts and cover like an Arabian
Grab a nigga on the spot and put a nine to his cranium
I can't get no satisfaction, niggas won't be lastin'
Long, unless they get protection, for real
Strong, comin with my clan so what's happenin'
Commercial rap, hate it with a passion
The M-E-T-H-O-D got me drinkin O.E. all night in a M.P.V.
Just maxin' lookin for hoes, you know relaxing
Bitches know the hour it be time for some action
P.L.O. peace to that nigga Barryano
Word up, let's take him to the bridge, Verrazano
P.L.O. style Buddha monks with the owls
P.L.O. style Buddha monks with the owls
P.L.O. style Buddha monks with the owls
P.L.O. style
The song "P.L.O. Style" by Method Man is an energetic and violent tune that showcases the rapper's skills and attitude. The lyrics portray a street-wise and dangerous lifestyle, where the artist has to protect himself and his family from those who would harm them. The title "P.L.O. Style" refers to a gang from Palestine, and the "Buddha monks with the owls" phrase is a nod to the Wu-Tang Clan and their love for Shaolin monks and Buddhism.
The first verse introduces the listener to the chaos and anger that Method Man is bringing to the table. He references the 36th chamber, which is the training ground for Shaolin monks in martial arts, indicating that he is well-versed in these techniques. He also boasts about pulling strings like B.B. King on a guitar and being the true fist of the north star. This phrase refers to the manga series "Fist of the North Star," where the main character's martial arts skills are beyond compare.
The second verse continues the theme of violence and danger, with Method Man describing his "Iranian thoughts" and "Arabian cover." He also mentions his "street family" and how they stay together through thick and thin. The chorus repeats the phrase "P.L.O. Style" over and over, indicating that Method Man and his crew are following the example of this notorious gang.
Line by Line Meaning
P.L.O. style Buddha monks with the owls
Method Man's rapping style is inspired by the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO), and he and his crew are like peaceful monks who are also wise like owls.
Here comes the ruckus the motherfucking ruckus
Method Man is bringing chaos and destruction with his intense, aggressive rap style.
Thousands of cut throats and purse snatchin' fucks
There are countless violent and criminal people in the streets, ready to harm and rob innocent victims.
Straight from the brain I'll be givin you the pain anger
Method Man's lyrics and flow are raw and emotional, expressing his pain and anger towards society's problems.
Comin' from the thirty sixth chamber bang!
Method Man's rap style is so powerful and authentic, it comes from a mythical place called the thirty sixth chamber.
'Tical hittin' with the Buddha fist style
Method Man's alter ego, Tical, is striking with a powerful and mystical martial arts style - the Buddha Fist.
Shotgun slammin' in your chest piece, plow!
Method Man is using a shotgun to blast his enemies in the chest, causing severe damage.
Brain, is blown all over the terrain
Method Man's enemies are being killed and their brains are being scattered everywhere.
Like a man without no arms you can't hang
If you are unable to defend yourself or actively participate, you will not be able to survive in the harsh street environment.
Time for a change of the guard
It's time for Method Man and his crew to take over and create a new era of hip hop.
You've been arrested for lyric fraud now you hard
Method Man is calling out fake rappers who lie in their verses and claim to be tough, but are actually weak and fake.
For real, check it, I pull strings like B.B. king on guitar
Method Man is a skilled rapper who can manipulate his words and style like B.B. King on a guitar.
I'm the true fist of the north star!
Method Man is the real, authentic and powerful force that represents the hip hop culture and delivers it to the masses.
Ooh! What a tangled web we weave
The complexity and deceit of human behavior and society is like a tangled web.
When first we practice to deceive
When people start lying and manipulating, they create a trap for themselves and others.
Guns be clickin' runnin with my clan we be stickin'
Method Man and his crew are armed and ready to fight for their survival, sticking together and running as a unit.
Whatever, my street family stays together
Method Man's crew is like a family that stays united and loyal, no matter what happens in the streets.
Represent what I invent, killa hill
Method Man is proud of his creative vision and represents it with integrity, coming from a neighborhood called killa hill.
Resident, rest in peace to my nigga Two Cent
Method Man is giving a shout out to his friend Two Cent, who has passed away.
The street life is the only life I know
Method Man's reality and experiences are limited to the harsh and dangerous street life.
I live by the code style it's mad P.L.O.
Method Man adheres to a certain code of conduct that is inspired by the PLO style and values.
Iranian thoughts and cover like an Arabian
Method Man is expressing his cultural influences and identity, mixing Iranian and Arabian styles and ideas.
Grab a nigga on the spot and put a nine to his cranium
Method Man is describing how he would confront and eliminate his enemies, by putting a 9mm gun to their head.
I can't get no satisfaction, niggas won't be lastin'
Method Man can't find any fulfillment or peace, and he knows that his enemies won't survive for long either.
Long, unless they get protection, for real
Method Man acknowledges that some people can survive the violent street life by gaining protection from gangs or other powerful entities.
Strong, comin with my clan so what's happenin'
Method Man and his crew are a strong force that moves together, and he is asking his enemies what they want to do about it.
Commercial rap, hate it with a passion
Method Man despises the superficial and fake pop culture that has taken over the rap industry.
The M-E-T-H-O-D got me drinkin O.E. all night in a M.P.V.
Method Man's alter ego, the Method, is so powerful that he can influence his behavior and make him drink all night in a minivan.
Just maxin' lookin for hoes, you know relaxing
Method Man is taking it easy and enjoying the night life by looking for women and relaxing.
Bitches know the hour it be time for some action
Women are aware of the party and hook up culture, and they are ready to have some fun too.
P.L.O. peace to that nigga Barryano
Method Man is giving a shout out and showing respect to his friend Barryano, who is also inspired by the PLO style.
Word up, let's take him to the bridge, Verrazano
Method Man is suggesting that they should take Barryano and other friends to the Verrazano Bridge, which is a popular spot to hangout and party.
P.L.O. style Buddha monks with the owls
Method Man is repeating his signature phrase, reminding the audience of his unique and powerful PLO inspired rap style.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: CLIFFORD SMITH, GEORGE COONEY, ROBERT F. DIGGS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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