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.
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Plan B Lyrics
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We might see some illegal migrants
Oi look there's a chav
That means council housed and violent
He's got a hoodie on give him a hug
On second thoughts don't you don't wanna get mugged
Oh shit too late that was kinda dumb
Whose idea was that stupid
He's got some front, ain't we all
Be the joker, play the fool
What's politics, ain't it all
Smoke and mirrors, April fools
All year round, all in all
Just another brick in the wall
Get away with murder in the schools
Use four letter swear words coz we're cool
We're all drinkers, drug takers
Every single one of us buns the herb
Keep on believing what you read in the papers
Council estate kids, scum of the earth
Think you know how life on a council estate is
From everything you've ever read about it or heard
Well it's all true, so stay where you're safest
There's no need to step foot out the 'burbs
Truth is here, we're all disturbed
We cheat and lie its so absurd
Feed the fear that's what we've learned
Fuel the fire
Let it burn
Oi! I said Oi
What you looking at you little rich boy
We're poor 'round here, run home and lock your door
Don't come 'round here no more, you could get robbed for
Real (yeah) because my manor's ill
My manor's ill
For real
Yeah you know my manor's ill, my manor's ill
You could get lost in this concrete jungle
New builds keep springing up outta nowhere
Take the wrong turn down a one way junction
Find yourself in the hood nobody goes there
We got an Eco-friendly government
They preserve our natural habitat
Built an entire Olympic village
Around where we live without pulling down any flats
Give us free money and we don't pay any tax
NHS healthcare, yes please many thanks
People get stabbed round here there's many shanks
Nice knowing someone's got our backs when we get attacked
Don't bloody give me that
I'll lose my temper
Who closed down the community center?
I kill time there used to be a member
What will I do now 'til September?
Schools out, rules out, get your bloody tools out
London's burning, I predict a riot
Fall in fall out
Who knows what it's all about
What did that chief say? Something bout the kaisers
Kids on the street no they never miss a beat
Never miss a cheap thrill when it comes their way
Let's go looting
No not Luton
The high street's closer cover your face
And if we see any rich kids on the way we'll make 'em wish they stayed inside
There's a charge for congestion, everybody's gotta pay
Do what Boris does rob them blind
Oi! I said Oi
What you looking at you little rich boy
We're poor 'round here, run home and lock your door
Don't come 'round here no more, you could get robbed for
Real (yeah) because my manor's ill
My manor's ill
For real
Yeah you know my manor's ill, my manor's ill
We've had it with you politicians
you bloody rich kids never listen
There's no such thing as broken Britain
We're just bloody broke in Britain
What needs fixing is the system
Not shop windows down in Brixton
Riots on the television
You can't put us all in prison
Oi! I said Oi
What you looking at you little rich boy
We're poor 'round here, run home and lock your door
Don't come 'round here no more, you could get robbed for
Real (yeah) because my manor's ill
My manor's ill
For real
Yeah you know my manor's ill , my manor's ill
The lyrics of Plan B's "Ill Manors" are a scathing critique of the social and political conditions that have resulted in the marginalization and stigmatization of working-class communities in the UK. The song paints a vivid picture of life on a council estate - a place where poverty, crime, and violence are prevalent, but where residents are also resilient, resourceful, and proud in the face of adversity. The track begins with an ironic invitation to go on an "urban safari," as if these neighborhoods were exotic destinations to be explored by outsiders. However, the singer's disillusionment quickly sets in as he encounters stereotypes and prejudices about the people who live there, such as the assumption that they are all illegal immigrants, chavs (a derogatory term for working-class youth), or drug addicts.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the real problem is not the residents of the estate themselves, but the systemic injustices that keep them trapped in a cycle of poverty and despair. The singer calls out politicians for their empty promises, the media for their sensationalized portrayals, and the police for their heavy-handed tactics, all of which contribute to the sense of hopelessness and anger that boils over in moments of unrest, like the London riots of 2011. The song ends with a defiant chant of "Oi!" - a subcultural shout of solidarity and rebellion that originated in the punk and skinhead scenes of the 1970s and is still used today as a symbol of working-class identity and resistance.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's all go on an urban safari
Let's explore the city and see what it has to offer
We might see some illegal migrants
We may encounter immigrants who may not have documentation to be in the country legally
Oi look there's a chav
Oh look, there's someone who is considered lower class and unrefined
That means council housed and violent
This person is likely to have grown up in government housing and may have a tendency towards violent behavior
He's got a hoodie on give him a hug
This person is wearing a hooded sweatshirt, perhaps as a way to conceal their identity or for comfort, but we should try to show them kindness anyway
On second thoughts don't you don't wanna get mugged
Actually, it might not be safe to approach this person because they could rob us
Oh shit too late that was kinda dumb
We made a poor decision by trying to hug this person and now we are in danger
Whose idea was that stupid
Who suggested we try to befriend this potentially dangerous person?
He's got some front, ain't we all
This person has a lot of confidence, but don't we all have a bit of bravado?
Be the joker, play the fool
Sometimes it's easier to pretend to be carefree and lighthearted than to show vulnerability
What's politics, ain't it all
What is politics really all about? Is it just a bunch of empty promises and posturing?
Smoke and mirrors, April fools
Politics may seem like something important, but it's really just a lot of deception and lies
All year round, all in all
Politics affects us every day in many ways
Just another brick in the wall
We are all part of the same system, and sometimes it's hard to stand out or make a change
Get away with murder in the schools
Schools may not always protect students from physical or emotional harm
Use four letter swear words coz we're cool
We may use profanity to appear tough or rebellious
We're all drinkers, drug takers
Many of us enjoy consuming alcohol and drugs
Every single one of us buns the herb
We all smoke marijuana
Keep on believing what you read in the papers
We tend to trust the media and accept what we're told without questioning it
Council estate kids, scum of the earth
People who grew up in government housing are often looked down upon and considered worthless
Think you know how life on a council estate is
Many people assume they understand what it's like to grow up in government housing, but they may not have the full picture
From everything you've ever read about it or heard
Most of our knowledge about council estates comes from secondhand sources
Well it's all true, so stay where you're safest
The rumors and assumptions about life in government housing are accurate, so it's best to avoid those areas
There's no need to step foot out the 'burbs
We don't need to venture out of the suburbs or more affluent areas
Truth is here, we're all disturbed
The reality is that everyone has their issues and problems
We cheat and lie its so absurd
We often engage in dishonest behaviors
Feed the fear that's what we've learned
We are taught to be afraid of certain people or groups, and this perpetuates fears and biases
Fuel the fire
We add to the problem by making things worse
Let it burn
We are okay with letting things get worse or fall apart
You could get lost in this concrete jungle
The city can be a confusing and overwhelming place
New builds keep springing up outta nowhere
New construction projects seem to pop up suddenly and without warning
Take the wrong turn down a one way junction
It's easy to accidentally go the wrong way on a one way street
Find yourself in the hood nobody goes there
We may stumble into a dangerous or abandoned area of the city
We got an Eco-friendly government
Our elected officials claim to be environmentally conscious
They preserve our natural habitat
They protect the environment from harm
Built an entire Olympic village
They constructed a complex of buildings to house athletes during the Olympic Games
Around where we live without pulling down any flats
They built this complex without tearing down any of the existing apartment buildings in our area
Give us free money and we don't pay any tax
The government provides us with financial assistance, but we don't have to pay taxes on it
NHS healthcare, yes please many thanks
We appreciate receiving healthcare through the National Health Service
People get stabbed round here there's many shanks
There is a lot of violence in our area, often involving knives
Nice knowing someone's got our backs when we get attacked
It's comforting to know that there are people who will protect us if we are in danger
Don't bloody give me that
Don't try to deceive me
I'll lose my temper
I will get angry
Who closed down the community center?
Who is responsible for shutting down the center that provided support and resources for our area?
I kill time there used to be a member
I used to spend time at the center and was a part of that community
What will I do now 'til September?
I don't have any other community center or activities to occupy my time until September
Schools out, rules out, get your bloody tools out
School is not in session, so it's time to have some fun and perhaps even engage in some risky or deviant behavior
London's burning, I predict a riot
There is a lot of tension and anger brewing in the city, and it could escalate into chaos
Fall in fall out
People are banding together, but also fighting amongst themselves
Who knows what it's all about
It's unclear what sparked this unrest and why people are acting out
What did that chief say? Something bout the kaisers
I'm not sure what the person in charge is saying, but it might be related to the government or the monarchy
Kids on the street no they never miss a beat
The young people who live in our area are always up to date on the latest trends and happenings
Never miss a cheap thrill when it comes their way
No matter how risky or dangerous, young people are always willing to seek out new thrills and excitement
Let's go looting
Let's steal from stores and take advantage of the chaos in the city
No not Luton
We're not suggesting we travel to Luton to loot
The high street's closer cover your face
There are retail stores nearby that we can target for looting, so we should conceal our identities
And if we see any rich kids on the way we'll make 'em wish they stayed inside
If we encounter wealthy young people, we will rob and possibly harm them
There's a charge for congestion, everybody's gotta pay
We are required to pay a fee to drive through congested areas of the city
Do what Boris does rob them blind
We should steal as much as we can from rich people, just as Boris has done
We've had it with you politicians
We are fed up with politicians and their empty promises
you bloody rich kids never listen
Affluent young people don't understand or care about our struggles
There's no such thing as broken Britain
Despite the challenges our country faces, it's not really broken
We're just bloody broke in Britain
We are struggling financially as a nation
What needs fixing is the system
The government and societal structures need to be reformed to better support those in need
Not shop windows down in Brixton
Breaking windows and looting stores in Brixton won't fix the broader issues we face
Riots on the television
Riots are being broadcasted on the news
You can't put us all in prison
The authorities can't incarcerate everyone who is rioting
My manor's ill
My neighborhood is not in a good state, both physically and socially
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BENJAMIN PAUL BALLANCE-DREW, DMITRIJ DMITRIEVICH SHOSTAKOVICH, VINCENT VON SCHLIPPENBACH, PIERRE BAIGORRY, DAVID CONEN, ALEXANDER WILLIAM SHUCKBURGH
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@IAmFuckdaskets
Plan B needs to come back, such an underrated artist
@harrydowell2327
Guess he might need a ....plan b?
@danielthompson8382
+Harry Dowell hahahaha
@DomWins
+Harry Dowell wow ahah
@wreckedjohnson8662
+Harry Dowell I see what you did there
@Phoenixglj
+Terius Smith Just thinking the same, always liked him. But he really is better than credited for.
@griff4277
Fucking hell this guy is genius he's looking over a burning london while pretending to play the violin, violin and the fiddle are the same thing, nero fiddled while rome burnt.
@tombod7253
If that was deliberate that is actually pure genius
@hexoslaya3696
I have to agree with you 100% on that one.
@leighbradbury1000
I like your picture I have three of kasabons albums