Though content wise, Plan states that with most of his songs he is "just telling a story" and that he is "just trying to portray something that's real that happens in everyday life". These stories are largely semi-fictional but include personal content as well.
'London rapper Plan B - known to his old ma as Ben Drew - isn't one to shy away from controversy. His debut LP offered a damning indictment of society's ills, but it was references to genital warts and unsavoury activities over a biscuit - those of a sensitive disposition should avoid 'Sick 2 Def' - that left a lasting impression. Four years on, and with follow-up LP The Defamation of Strickland Banks in the works, he's showing no sign of being tamed.
Quite the opposite - trailer single ‘Stay Too Long’ features the same lyrical ferocity as previous efforts. This time around, the tale is of a raucous and alcohol-fuelled night out that ends - as the title suggests - with girlfriend ignored and hotel bill unsettled. A rollicking combination of rock, funk and hip-hop, with a generous array of expletives chucked in for good measure, this tune will definitely help get the party started, but don't be surprised if the frenzied rapping of the final minute leaves you feeling queasy. ' - source
A recent beautifully honest interview from Plan b on Soccer FM , just ignore the dim questions and responses by, that lady. "Its got guitar in it", oh Christ. Touching upon his first album in which he bore 'his soul' and how his recent works are about expression and being a true artist.
"Don't ever expect anything from me, because i will turn it on it's head. With music I follow my heart and if something becomes stale,becomes boring, my hearts not in it, so i search for something else".
Plan B demonstrates his disregard to conventions people have set, and is not fearful to be controversial. His gritty honesty is warming, and his music is real. This will definitely have to be an aspect we try to encapsulate in our video.
'London rapper Plan B - known to his old ma as Ben Drew - isn't one to shy away from controversy. His debut LP offered a damning indictment of society's ills, but it was references to genital warts and unsavoury activities over a biscuit - those of a sensitive disposition should avoid 'Sick 2 Def' - that left a lasting impression. Four years on, and with follow-up LP The Defamation of Strickland Banks in the works, he's showing no sign of being tamed.
Quite the opposite - trailer single ‘Stay Too Long’ features the same lyrical ferocity as previous efforts. This time around, the tale is of a raucous and alcohol-fuelled night out that ends - as the title suggests - with girlfriend ignored and hotel bill unsettled. A rollicking combination of rock, funk and hip-hop, with a generous array of expletives chucked in for good measure, this tune will definitely help get the party started, but don't be surprised if the frenzied rapping of the final minute leaves you feeling queasy. ' - source
A recent beautifully honest interview from Plan b on Soccer FM , just ignore the dim questions and responses by, that lady. "Its got guitar in it", oh Christ. Touching upon his first album in which he bore 'his soul' and how his recent works are about expression and being a true artist.
"Don't ever expect anything from me, because i will turn it on it's head. With music I follow my heart and if something becomes stale,becomes boring, my hearts not in it, so i search for something else".
Plan B demonstrates his disregard to conventions people have set, and is not fearful to be controversial. His gritty honesty is warming, and his music is real. This will definitely have to be an aspect we try to encapsulate in our video.
In the past year they have not only permeated the Drum & Bass industry but succeeded in convincing several Drum & Bass labels to take a risk by putting their money on something a little different - an unfeasibly clever feat in these times. Chase & Status are less concerned with chasing their status and more concerned with making quality music. If you don’t already know about these rising stars, we suggest you get to know…
Another website avenue 61 hosts a review of Chase & Status and also talks about their collaboration with Plan B
"Relatively new to the Drum & Bass scene, Chase & Status quickly built up a firm fan base amongst those seeking a somewhat less archetypal D’n’B aesthetic. Whereas the majority of the harder D’n’B scene has often gravitated towards the classic pulse, limiting their sonic range to literally little more than drum and bass for instrumentation, C&S seem to have instituted themselves less in D’n’B aural sensibilities, but in the ideal of interweaving something all the more pleasant with the underlying D’n’B discourse"
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For their latest release, C&S have enlisted the vocal help of London neo-balladeer, Plan B. Know for his close to the knuckle subject matter, favourite subjects include murder, rape & drug use, Plan B’s contribution is an extremely subtle, nuanced vocal track against which C&S solid D’n’B beats are given extra fervour. Whilst the lyrical subject matter is far less guttural than previous Plan B material, it still gives insight into something far darker than the lyrics themselves. It alludes to the context surrounding our protagonist’s untimely death but still paints a rather grim, foreboding portrait of the London underworld. - a beautiful review!
The track reviews
'It might start like strummy, summery indie pop, but the funereal strings soon blot out the sunshine, and when the beat kicks in, it is with all the cold force of a sleetfall on a blustery day. And even though there are patches of relief, where the onslaught stops and the clouds disperse a little, they don't last long before all hell breaks loose again' - Fraser McAlpine
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