He is best known for his track with Ed Sheeran ‘Little Lady’ which featured on Ed’s ‘Collaboration EP’. To date it is the best-selling track from the EP, out-selling Ed’s other collaborations with artists such as Wiley, Devlin, and Wretch 32.
‘The Guinness & Blackcurrant EP’, a 4-track produced by twice Mercury-nominated Seb Rochford (Babyshambles, Adele, Polar Bear) was released in October 2011, with a music video for lead track ‘Read My Lips’. To date the EP has charted at #4 in the iTunes Hip-Hop Charts and #71 in the Album Charts.
Throughout the end of 2011 Mikill went on nationwide tours with Mac Miller (Rostrum / Atlantic Records) and Ed Sheeran.
Having finished another tour with Ed Sheeran throughout January, Mikill dropped his first release of 2012, ‘The Morris Dancer EP’, out in February on Invader Records.
Following a support tour with Rizzle Kicks throughout April and May, Mikill’s latest release ‘You Guest It’ is a free download available through SBTV. Featuring collaborations with Ed Sheeran, Example, Paloma Faith, Yasmin, P Money, Fem Fel, Katie Price, and Jakwob, the EP received widespread acclaim both online and on radio.
Mikill’s latest success was a sold-out headline show in Hoxton Square Bar and Kitchen. He is currently gearing up for the Summer festivals and also a 3-date headline tour in September.
Mikill is currently working on his debut album “Blame Miss Barclay”.
Blame Miss Barclay
Mikill Pane Lyrics
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You can blame Miss Barclay. Who?
You can blame Miss Barclay. Who?
You can blame Miss Barclay. Who?
Hey wanna know why Mister Pane writes in the way that the does
Some are genuinely intrigued, some are making a fuss
They just can't seem to figure it out, so they complain and they cuss
There's no bitch behind these bars -
He doesn't bow in the showers -
And no impulse to keep 'em sweet
He's acting sour to cowards
While the flavour shuts 'em up
He's found a way to sum shit up
The end result? Three sixteens to the power of ours
This is nothing like the other stuff you're into
Yes, this is an album, but it's more of a motherfucking tribute
This information's vital, it explains the title
Here's a little something that I dedicate to my school
Teacher, she taught me English in my teens
I didn't fancy her, but she's one of the women of my dreams
She played a part in creating the formidable machine
Called Mikill Pane, I'd like to say this is a big conspiracy
You can blame Miss Barclay. Who?
You can blame Miss Barclay. Who?
You can blame Miss Barclay. Who?
You can blame Miss Barclay. Who?
She taught me that it's no just what you write, but how it's said
That makes your rhetoric explosive enough to make a page a powder keg
Musicians called and said, 'Your poetry's quite hot
We should tie our skills in with each other's'
So I said, 'Why knot?'
If I didn't have those commitments, I'd harvest my own crops
Smoke them all, go into Hyde Park with a soapbox
Then stand on Speaker's Corner with a mic or a megaphone
And scream about how politicians lie just to get your votes
I'd ask some questions publicly and need some answers
Like: who really looks up to these greedy bastards?
Why'd they riot in the UK just to take some stuff
While the Houses of Parliament remained untouched?
Why didn't they run up on the goverment and tell them to leave
Or have an example made out of them like Elliot Gleave?
If I whipped a little frenzy up, I would accept the blame
But someone else would share the credit — I've already said her name
It's Miss Barclay
You can blame Miss Barclay. Who?
You can blame Miss Barclay. Who?
You can blame Miss Barclay. Who?
You can blame Miss Barclay. Who?
They want me to speak about that, not this
There's nothing they can tell me
I had my heart set on one thing when I started to make this LP
And that was not to go down in history as some other cunt that penned hits
I'm not trying to get to the plaque — I'm not a motherfucking dentist
So don't think that Mister Pane can help
With fixing teeth. Just brace yourselves
For a wave of chicken shit MC's that are standing by in case this sells
And if it does and they copy me, I won't be stupid and go at them
I'll be so flattered because I'll have more sons in music than Joe Jackson
They'll know they'd never have done it without their dad and that's the main thing
Barack Obama's not the only black man that can change things
My priorities are clear, I don't just rap this staff for payment
My bank balance is at the bottom of the list, and that's an understatement
I'm just saying, but I'm saying it in the only way I know how:
Very starkly, Gwen Stefani-style, so there remains no doubt
That I'm never gonna say sorry for any phrase that caused displeasure
And I will not budge an inch. Just thought I'd say that for good measure
You can blame Miss Barclay. Who?
You can blame Miss Barclay. Who?
You can blame Miss Barclay. Who?
You can blame Miss Barclay. Who?
The song Blame Miss Barclay by Mikill Pane is a tribute to his former English teacher, Miss Barclay, who played a role in shaping him as a rapper and lyricist. In the opening lines, Pane repeats the phrase "You can blame Miss Barclay" to give a clue that he is about to reveal the impact that Miss Barclay had on his career. Pane explains that Miss Barclay taught him that it is not just what you write; it's how you say it that makes your lyrics powerful. She helped him understand the importance of rhetoric and delivery in creating explosive and impactful music.
Throughout the song, Pane takes shots at other rappers who prioritize fame and fortune over meaningful and impactful music. He also suggests that he is not interested in being a one-hit-wonder, and his goal is not to make it big in the music industry. Instead, he wants to create music that matters and brings about change. Pane ends the song by saying that he will never apologize for any phrase that causes displeasure and that he will not budge an inch in his goal of creating impactful music.
Overall, Blame Miss Barclay is a tribute to a teacher who inspired Mikill Pane to become the rapper he is today. It's a reminder that teachers play an integral role in shaping young minds, and that their influence can last a lifetime.
Line by Line Meaning
You can blame Miss Barclay. Who?
Mikill Pane attributes his success as an artist to a former teacher named Miss Barclay
Hey wanna know why Mister Pane writes in the way that the does
People often question Mikill Pane's unique style of writing
Some are genuinely intrigued, some are making a fuss
Some people are genuinely curious about Mikill Pane's style of writing, while others complain and criticize
They just can't seem to figure it out, so they complain and they cuss
People who don't understand Mikill Pane's writing style become frustrated and angry
She taught me that it's no just what you write, but how it's said
Miss Barclay taught Mikill Pane that the delivery of one's words is just as important as the actual content
That makes your rhetoric explosive enough to make a page a powder keg
When words are delivered effectively, they can have a powerful impact
I'm just saying, but I'm saying it in the only way I know how:
Mikill Pane is unapologetic about delivering his message in his own unique style
Very starkly, Gwen Stefani-style, so there remains no doubt
Mikill Pane delivers his message in a clear and direct manner, without any ambiguity or confusion
That I'm never gonna say sorry for any phrase that caused displeasure
Mikill Pane stands by his words and will not apologize for any statements that may offend or upset others
And I will not budge an inch. Just thought I'd say that for good measure
Mikill Pane is steadfast in his beliefs and will not compromise his artistic vision
Writer(s): adam coltman, justin smith uzomba
Contributed by Amelia K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Tigergirl2700
You don't know how long I've been searching for this song! I'm so happy I finally found it!
@user-qf7ov5rv7b
me too, i see her on tv, and i found and happy
@adambooth1515
You think you searched long? 10 years later....finally I've arrived here!
On a separate note I wonder where my brain will take me now on those countless long journeys and quiet nights where I've tried to find this from 2 part lines of lyrics
@TobyBastable
Mikill has to be the best lyrical genius ever
@Alex-mu8wg
Still don’t know how this never blew up
@jeanprinceton6738
Good music.........., I cant believe it doesn't have a million yet!!!
@josephwood4980
my favorite song at the moment. Mikill Pane is awesome!
@scw55
I really like this song because: It has whiney lyrics but has an 'up beat' tone to the music. Like the song acknowledges that the subject which the lyrics are complaining about is really shallow in the grand-scheme of the world. Yet personally, at the moment in time it feels like a big deal. That's how I interpret the song.
@TycraneVG
This guy is so good..
@fazewalker
Still listening and remembering how I used to jam to this as a kid