1) Plan B (real … Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists and bands with this name:
1) Plan B (real name Ben Drew, b. 1983) is a rapper from Forest Gate, London. From the age of 11 he attended Anglo European School in Ingatestone Essex, before transfering to Tom Hood, an inner-city comprehensive. He has described his character, in these school days, as "a bit of a cunt". He is signed to 679 Recordings, home to UK rap act The Streets. His unique sound is characterised by his use of acoustic beats and lyrics involving drugs, rape, murder and underage sex. He was placed fourth in the BBC's "Sound of 2006" competition.
His second album was released in April 2010; The Defamation of Strickland Banks was released on 12 April 2010. The album is a departure from the sound heard on Plan B's debut album Who Needs Actions When You Got Words, with the rapper's sophomore effort showcasing much more of his singing ability. Lyrically the album's songs tell the fictitious tale of one Strickland Banks, a sharp-suited British soul singer who finds fame with bitter-sweet love songs like the album's opener "Love Goes Down", but then loses everything when he ends up in prison for a crime he didn't commit.
The album was a great success, reaching #1 in the UK album charts, and three singles from the album reached the top 20 of the UK singles charts, with 'Stay Too Long' reaching #9 and 'She Said' reaching #3.
The Ill Manors Songfacts reports that on March 23, 2012 Plan B released “Ill Manors,” the title track of the soundtrack to the British film of the same title, which he wrote and directed.
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2) Plan B (real name James van Leuven) is a producer/musician from Seattle, WA. On Like a Ship Sailing, Plan B's James van Leuven steps beyond his drumming for Automaton and allows percussion to be the focus. Laying a foundation of trip-hop beats, van Leuven (who handles nearly all of the instrumentation) implements sampling and crawly guitars and bass. The record possesses the darker atmospheres of trip-hop but without the accompanying vocals. There's also a spy film aura that permeates much of the album. Sometimes it gets a little too dark with the disturbing line, "Howard just said he was going to blow his brains out next Tuesday." It's balanced by a child asking, "Have you ever been in love?," in "Love," which flirts with breakbeats. "Come out Strong" has a finger-snapping cool jazz vibe with trumpet from Bill Jones. This project might be "plan B" for van Leuven, but his great job with live percussion makes it grade-A post-rock.
After the release of 2 LPs in 2002 and 2006 + 1 EP in 2003, Plan B Seattle was over-shadowed by the pop success of the british Plan B Ben Drew in 2006. Since then Plan B Seattle has stopped releasing music under this moniker.
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3) Plan B is a melodic hardcore/punk band from Zagreb, Croatia (http://myspace.com/planbzg)
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4) Plan B also was a German rock band, founded in Berlin in 1984. International acknowledgement was given to them with the release of their fourth album "Intensified!" (1991) which was produced by Pat Collier. In Germany the predecessor "The Greenhouse Effect" (1989) was much more popular ("Beam me up Scotty, this planet sucks!").
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5) Plan B is a rap duo from Bulgaria
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6) Plan B is a pop punk band from Springfield, Massachusetts. They released Picturesque EP in 2001. After that they have change their name to Sonny and released album A Temporary Remedy in 2002 at Fastmusic. Later in 2004 under the name Sonny they have released a split Tennesse Isn’t Too Far Away with Modern Day Saint.
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7) Plan B from Stuttgart of the Label "Chimperator" (http://www.chimperator.de)
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8) Plan B, a well-known psychedelic trance DJ from Toronto and one of the co-founders of Shakti Collective, witha side project for downtempo music, Planet B.
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9) Plan B, a well-known Reggaeton Duo from Puerto Rico made up of cousins and singers Chencho and Maldy, temporarily separated. It should be noted that both have their own companies: Chencho Récord and MPB Records.
It's a War
Plan B Lyrics
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To stand up for what you believe or say what's on your mind
Try to break you inside
Try to take what's yours and make it theirs and act like that's alright, no
Oh yeah it's a war, it's a war they are waging
(It's a war, it's a war yeah)
Oh yeah it's a war, it's a war that they're waging
I swear look over there, it's amazing
(It's a war, it's a war yeah)
How they get away with all the liberties they're taking
When you speak up for the oppressed
Or anyone that you can see suffering prejudice
Stand your ground no matter who you upset
The way you go about it no care for the consequence, no
Oh yeah, it's a war, it's a war you are waging
(It's a war, it's a war yeah)
Oh yeah it's a war, it's a war that you're waging
(It's a war, it's a war yeah)
I swear look over there, it's amazing
(They just keep on hating)
They don't like the way that you are behaving
(They just keep on hating, hating, hating)
Oh yeah, oh yeah
(Hating, hating)
It's a war, it's a war, it's a war, oh yeah, oh yeah
(They just keep on hating, hating, hating)
It's a war, it's a war, it's war, oh yeah, oh yeah
(They just keep on hating and hating and hating and keep on hating ya)
When you protest and you picket
Man you waging war on the wicked
They ain't gonna have you out here trying to expose them, no
And the bad man are winning
They've been waging war on you from the beginning
And you just ain't gon' have it when they try and control things, so
Oh yeah, it's a war, it's a war you are waging
(It's a war, it's a war yeah)
Oh yeah it's a war, it's a war they are waging
(It's a war, it's a war yeah)
I swear look over there, it's amazing
(It's a war, it's a war yeah)
How they get away with all the liberties they're taking
(It's a war, it's a war yeah)
In the song "It's A War," Plan B talks about fighting for your beliefs and standing up for what is right, even in the face of opposition. The lyrics highlight the struggle that comes with trying to speak out against injustices, and how there are people constantly trying to silence those who try to make a difference. The first verse talks about how others may try to diminish your voice, and how they try to take what is rightfully yours. The chorus repeats the phrase "it's a war" to emphasize the gravity of the situation and how it truly is a battle to fight for what you believe in.
The second verse focuses on the importance of speaking out against prejudice and oppression. Plan B encourages listeners to stand their ground, even if it means upsetting people, and to not be afraid of the consequences of speaking out about important issues. The pre-chorus shows how those in power may dislike the way that you are behaving, but that it is ultimately worth the risk to fight for what is right. The bridge warns that those who try to stand up against the wicked will face opposition, and that they will not be allowed to expose them. Despite this, Plan B encourages listeners to continue the fight and not let the bad people win.
Overall, "It's A War" is a song that encourages listeners to stand up for what they believe in, even if it means facing opposition. By repeating the phrase "it's a war," Plan B emphasizes the importance of realizing that the fight for justice is a long and difficult battle.
Line by Line Meaning
When they take away your right
When they limit your autonomy
To stand up for what you believe or say what's on your mind
To express your thoughts openly and defend your ideals
Try to break you inside
Attempt to disrupt your confidence and determination
Try to take what's yours and make it theirs and act like that's alright, no
Trying to seize your possessions and enforce them as their own without permission
Oh yeah it's a war, it's a war they are waging
The opposition is pursuing an aggressive battle
(It's a war, it's a war yeah)
The conflicts are intensive
I swear look over there, it's amazing
Witness the adversary's boldness
How they get away with all the liberties they're taking
The enemy's latitude in their actions is astonishing
When you speak up for the oppressed
When you defend underrepresented people
Or anyone that you can see suffering prejudice
Or anyone that you can see experiencing discrimination
Stand your ground no matter who you upset
Stand firm on your position, regardless of the people you offend
The way you go about it no care for the consequence, no
Acting without regard for the implications of your actions
They don't like the way that you are behaving
The adversary rejects your actions
(They just keep on hating, hating, hating)
They continue to exude negativity
When you protest and you picket
When you demonstrate and express dissent
Man you waging war on the wicked
You're battling against the malevolent
They ain't gonna have you out here trying to expose them, no
They will not permit you to reveal their flaws and shortcomings
And the bad man are winning
The enemy has the upper hand
They've been waging war on you from the beginning
They have been fighting against you from the start
And you just ain't gon' have it when they try and control things, so
You won't permit their attempt to control you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Benjamin Paul Ballance-Drew
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tay92_
This tune is even more relevant now than back when it was released!
@alidee5448
I knew it meant class war, soon as I saw the title. But I only just saw this vid now. And you are absolutely correct!
@cjade3457
Ben knew from the start what was really going on and even now he’s stayed straight & spreading the truth. Wise words from an amazing & underrated artist 💕
@williamdonoghue5464
Plan b is a beast of an artist anything he throws his hands to in genre or acting. Love the way his music actually has meaning not like the crap 85% of the time in radio or this day an age
@stevoc4023
Still havn't heard a bad tune from Plan B. Love the diversity of your sound, and the message in all your music. Jools holland performance of Guess again was incredible. First song I heard from you and listened to in my car on repeat for months was She said and I have been hooked ever since, I know you had music out before that but that was when I first heard of you. Had to watch the Ill Manors movie on line when it came out because I couldn't find anywhere showing it in Ireland. Hope to continue supporting your music long into the future.
@sarahharman7492
Love this , thought the new album wouldn’t be as good as the last but Plan B has nicely surprised me yet again .
@ciaranosullivan3342
Most underrated UK artist 💯
@CarinaGB
Absolutely!
@ACey96
His 2nd album is one of the best modern albums in all of the UK
@karlcanningkc
Ill manors the movie and album will always be a masterpiece, this man is a genius. 1❤