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”.
Dirty Rider
Mikill Pane Lyrics
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I'm in the bike game
I'm Mikill Pane
Catch me racing through the city
Causing havoc in the cycle lane
I ride this silver charge plug ten
And I'm a mad man
Mum says "Wear a helmet" or I'm gonna need a CAT scan
I tend to get it right
Popping upon my pedals like
What the f*ck's a red light?
Everyone in London knows Mikill Pane's name
Cause I zip across the junctions
Like I'm YKK HEY!
They shout mad abuse at me
And pick their wing mirrors up
I ain't lost my mind
I've given it up
I'm a wild dixie punk
And even if I hit the ground too
I'm frankly nasty
Tonight Matthew I plan to be kamikaze
I won't deny it
I'm a nutty rider
If you wanna roll with me
Bring your bike and your helmet
'Cos I can't help it
I can't control my speed If you can handle bars
Let down your mudguard
And let me in
I'm just trying to pedal sh*t
But I'm not selling anything
I crash for them
And then back on the rider seat
Before my wounds heal
Foolish fake MC's run out of gas
I keep it two wheel
I'm a different kind of street
And that's just how I talk
So why mention a knife
When I can brag about my forks
I don't want to derailleur
Throw you of the track
I keep my flow
Just like my chain brother
There's no room for the slack
There's no feeling like you get from this
I've really got a habit
The irony of the high MC
That's in the bottom bracket
I'm not sure what...
But I know this is the best yet
I'm fully right to die from my tokens
To my head set
I won't deny it
I'm a nutty rider
If you wanna roll with me
Bring your bike and your helmet
'Cos I can't help it
I can't control my speed I wanna ride with you ride with you
So I gotta see a cycle inside of you
And I'll be cranky
'Cos I know that we'll be great
But I don't have any brakes
So I might really frighten you Up, up, up
I won't, I won't, I won't I won't deny it
I'm a nutty rider
If you wanna roll with me
Bring your bike and your helmet
'Cos I can't help it
I can't control my speed
The song "Dirty Rider" by Mikill Pane is all about the artist's love for cycling and the thrill that he gets from it. The opening line, "I've been framed, I'm in the bike game, I'm Mikill Pane," sets the tone for the rest of the song. Mikill Pane talks about how he's a "mad man" who causes "havoc in the cycle lane" and speeds through the city on his "silver charge plug ten" bike. He also mentions that his mother cautions him to wear a helmet, but he disregards it since he enjoys the rush. Pane describes how he pedals and pops up while disregarding red lights and creating a scene. He says, "Everyone in London knows Mikill Pane's name, Cause I zip across the junctions, like I'm YKK HEY!," highlighting his popularity and swiftness with cycling around London.
Pane continues to talk about how people yell at him while he's cycling and throw abuse at him. However, he says that he has given up his mind to become a wild dixie punk and that he plans to be kamikaze tonight. There's something about the rush that cycling offers that he simply can't resist, and he describes himself as a "nutty rider" who can't control his speed. He recognizes that he can be frightening to ride with since he doesn't have any brakes.
To summarize, "Dirty Rider" is a rap song that is all about cycling and the thrill of it. Pane describes himself as a daredevil who loves to cycle at breakneck speeds and defy traffic laws. At the same time, he recognizes that his lifestyle can be dangerous and even frightening to those who ride with him.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been framed
I am falsely accused of something
I'm in the bike game
I am an avid cyclist
I'm Mikill Pane
I am introducing myself
Catch me racing through the city
I can be seen cycling fast through the city
Causing havoc in the cycle lane
I disrupt other cyclists while I cycle
I ride this silver charge plug ten
I ride a bike model called 'silver charge plug ten'
And I'm a mad man
I am crazy and aggressive while cycling
Mum says "Wear a helmet" or I'm gonna need a CAT scan
My mom tells me to wear a helmet for safety
Speedin' is my speciality
I am good at cycling fast
I tend to get it right
I am confident in my abilities
Popping upon my pedals like
I am describing my cycling style
What the f*ck's a red light?
I ignore traffic signals while cycling
Everyone in London knows Mikill Pane's name
I am popular among cyclists in London
Cause I zip across the junctions
I cycle fast through intersections
Like I'm YKK HEY!
I am comparing myself to a popular zipper brand
They shout mad abuse at me
People yell at me for my reckless cycling behavior
And pick their wing mirrors up
People take precautions to avoid getting hit by me
I ain't lost my mind
I am not crazy
I've given it up
I am reckless and unpredictable on my bike
I'm a wild dixie punk
I am a rebellious cyclist
And even if I hit the ground too
I am okay with getting into accidents
I'm frankly nasty
I am aggressive and reckless
Tonight Matthew I plan to be kamikaze
I am ready to take extreme risks while cycling
If you wanna roll with me
If you want to cycle with me
Bring your bike and your helmet
Bring your own bike and helmet
'Cos I can't help it
I can't control my behavior while cycling
I can't control my speed
I tend to cycle fast and dangerously
If you can handle bars
If you are skilled at cycling
Let down your mudguard
Relax your guard and enjoy cycling
And let me in
Cycle with me
I'm just trying to pedal sh*t
I am just cycling for fun
But I'm not selling anything
I have no ulterior motive for cycling
I crash for them
I cycle recklessly to impress and entertain others
And then back on the rider seat
I get back on my bike after a crash
Before my wounds heal
I don't let my injuries stop me from cycling
Foolish fake MC's run out of gas
Other unskilled cyclists can't keep up with me
I keep it two wheel
I cycle with two wheels
I'm a different kind of street
I am unique and unconventional
And that's just how I talk
I express myself authentically
So why mention a knife
I am not violent
When I can brag about my forks
I prefer to talk about bike parts instead of violence
I don't want to derailleur
I don't want to disrupt or interfere with other cyclists
Throw you of the track
Cause an accident or collision with other cyclists
I keep my flow
I maintain my cycling rhythm and style
Just like my chain brother
Like the chain of a bike
There's no room for the slack
I don't waste any time or energy
There's no feeling like you get from this
There is a unique sensation from cycling
I've really got a habit
I am addicted to cycling
The irony of the high MC
My high skill level on a bike is ironic
That's in the bottom bracket
I am underneath the bike frame while cycling
I'm not sure what...
I am unsure of what I am doing
But I know this is the best yet
I am confident in my abilities
I'm fully right to die from my tokens
I am willing to take risks while cycling
To my head set
The bike part that connects the handlebars and the fork
I wanna ride with you ride with you
I want to cycle together
So I gotta see a cycle inside of you
I want to see if you are as passionate about cycling as I am
And I'll be cranky
I am eager and enthusiastic
'Cos I know that we'll be great
I am confident in our cycling abilities
But I don't have any brakes
I am reckless and unprepared for emergencies
So I might really frighten you
I may scare you with my reckless cycling
Up, up, up
Exclamation of excitement
I won't, I won't, I won't I won't deny it
I am proud of my reckless cycling behavior
Writer(s): Gosling Jake Nathan, Coltman Adam, Uzomba Justin Smith Ikpaema
Contributed by Anna N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Matyas G
I was watching this back from Hungary years ago, now I’m living in London and still love this song!
Wendy Bendy
😆 original, clever, funny, love it.
Shady Poison
This deserves more than 5k views.
Kawaiii
mate the official video got unlisted.
Loud
Well done from the anatomy to the chat
tribby yonda-bass
BUT I DONT HAVE ANY BRAKES!!
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