Research- The True Plan B

Benjamin Paul Ballance Drew was born 22nd October 1983, little did he know that in 2010 he would be releasing an album called the Defamation of Strickland Banks which would reach number 1 in the UK album charts. Plan B grew up in Forest Gate with his mother and brother, growing up Plan B felt outcast from the rest of school pupils, Plan B taught himself how to play the guitar at 14, he had an interest in R&B and wrote and sang music of this genre but never felt comfortable to sing so he decided to launch in the direction of rap and hip-hop. B featured in songs by Roll Deep but finally released his his first album in 2006 'Who Needs Actions When You've Got Words'. The next year he featured with talents such Professor Green. Over the next couple of years he transitioned through the ranks of the UK charts with various releases but finally lead and meet his potential in 2010 with the release of Strickland Banks which completed his transition from hip-hop to R&B/ soul. Plan B was interviewed by USA Today and said "The whole reason for calling myself Plan B was that I was doing this sweet-boy Justin Timberlake [stuff], but I never felt comfortable... When I started rapping, it was easier for me to feel comfortable." The target audience for Plan B is R&B.