Ben Drew

Benjamin Paul Ballance-Drew, better known by his stage name Plan B, is an English rapper, singer, songwriter, actor and filmmaker. He first emerged as a rapper, releasing his debut album, Who Needs Actions When You Got Words, in 2006.

Early Life

Ben drew. Better known by his satge name "plan b," was born in east london. England on 22 november 1983. He was raised by his single mother and had a difficult childhood. He was expelled from school at the age of 15. But managed to trun his life around and pursue a career in music.

Musical Career

Drew began his career as a hip hop artist. But he later developed an eclectic style that incorporated soul. Rock and even classical music. He released his first album in 2006 and his second album. The defamation of srtickland banks. In 2010. The alubm was a commercial success. Reaching on the uk albums chart and earning him two brit awards.

Acting Career

In addition to his musical career. Drew has alos appeared in several films and television shows. He starred in the film ill manors in 2012 and had a small role in the film the sweeney in 2013. He also appeared on the bbc drama small axe in 2020.

Discography

Drwe has released four studio albums: who needs actions when you got words (2006). The defamation of strickland bakns (2010). Ill manors (2012) and heaven beofre all hell breaks loose (2018). He has also released several eps and singles. As well as mixtapes and collaborations with other artists.

Awards

Drew has won severla awards during his career. Including two brit awards for the defamation of srtickland banks and the ivor novello award for outstanding contribution to british music. He was also nominated for two academy awards in 2011 for the song "coming home" from the film ill manors.

Philanthropy

Drew is an active philanthropist and has worked with numerosu charities and organizations. He is a patron of the charity kids company. Which provides support and services to vulnerable children in london. He has also donated to the charity refuge. Which provieds support to victims of domestic abuse.

Social Media

Rdew is active on social media and has ovre 1. 5 million followers on twitter and oevr half a million followers on instagram. He often uses his platforms to speak out about social issues and to promote his music and films.

Important Event

In 2010. Drew released "stay too long," the lead sinlge from the defamation of strickland banks. The song was a huge success and reached #2 on the uk singles hcart. Making it his highest-charting single to date.

Interesting Fact

In 2011. Drew became the first british artist to have six songs from the same album chart in the uk top 40 at the same time.