Single Review: Mic Check, Mic Check by Planky ft Dynamite MC and Harry Shotta

 

MIC CHECK, MIC CHECK

By

PLANKY

Feat. Dynamite MC & Harry Shotta

 

Back in April of last year I featured Planky with his single Rescue Me which featured 2^nd Generation Wu on vocals. So, it is a pleasure to once again feature the Hampshire based Beat Maker/Producer with his latest offering MIC CHECK, MIC CHECK featuring two huge UK rap artists in Dynamite MC and Harry Shotta, plus Andreas Millns on keys, which was released on 23^rd February.

Without further ado, let’s get into it…

Planky uses a mix of drums, guitar vibes and those live keys to create this instantly infectious sound that is upbeat, funky, and full of energy. Dynamite MC and Harry Shotta bounce off each other with slick, seamless flows and bars that show these two were the perfect choice for this track. MIC CHECK, MIC CHECK is really all about two MC’s demonstrating their lyrical prowess over dope Hip Hop beat, no more no less but, you know, sometimes you don’t need any more than that.

MIC CHECK, MIC CHECK is a solid, banger of a track that is sure to be one of those that is a certified floor filler in the clubs and one of those you gotta turn way up when it on the speakers, regardless of where you are.

Planky once more proves he is a standout producer on the UK Scene with a track that has its roots in that real Hip Hop sound, while keeping the sound fresh and packed with adrenaline for those who like to move, as well as those who like to groove. The added dimension of the live keys helps elevate this one for sure, I love hearing live instruments on a track, and he caps it all off by drafting in two UK powerhouse MCs to get you bouncing, and let’s be real here, Dynamite MC and Harry Shotta are off the hook on this one…

This might seem like a short one by my standards but, I don’t think I need to say anymore here, except may be that you just need to get online, grab a copy, and get that volume way up.

Huge Thanks to Planky for sending this one my way.

On that note,

I’m Out…

See Ya.

Steve

LINKS

Streaming links for Mic Check, Mic Check Here:

https://cygnusmusic.link/74zojpa

Planky on Instagram Here:

https://www.instagram.com/planky/

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MIC CHECK, MIC CHECK

Single Review: Rescue Me Produced by Planky Featuring 2nd Generation Wu

 

Rescue Me

By

Planky ft 2^nd Generation Wu

 

Rescue Me is the new single from beat maker and producer Planky, which features 2^nd Generation Wu who first burst onto the scene back in 2019. But, before I get into the review of this track, let me give you a little background on Planky who features here for the first time.

Planky hails from Hampshire on the south coast of England, also the county I was born and grew up in as I hail from Southampton. His musical roots are in the UK Garage scene back in 2002. He was originally part of The Looney Toon Kru (L.T.K) who supported acts like The Dreem Team, Pied Piper & The Masters of Ceremony and DJ Luck & MC Neat. He explored many genres of music but, found that it was Hip Hop that became his true passion. His influences range from The Wu-Tang Clan and Jurassic 5 to J-Dilla, Jazzy Jeff and DJ Premier and he has kept an open mind with his production, experimenting with influences from other genres such as blues, soul, Motown and more heavy rock influences that include Rage Against the Machine, Limp Bizkit and Metallica.

In 2009 Planky joined forces with a DnB Producer, Zen, and over the the next couple of years they released several tracks including Your Shout (2009 Grid Recordings) and Show Me The Love (2010 Flip Audio). After this he focused on getting his own studio of the ground, advancing his scratching skills, playing the guitar and returning to his drum kit. Retuning to the drums led to a number of new career opportunities and collaborations, most notable of which was the 2020 boom bap single Today’s Life, which featured Chester P, Micall Parknsun and Carasel. More recently was Soul Plane which saw him working with Harry Shotta, PAV4N and Dynamite MC, another track will follow this called Adrenaline Rider, later this year.  2023 looks set to be a busy year for Planky with tracks alongside iNTeLL and Pxwer, the sons of U-God and Method Man respectively, already done as well as a partnership with Akil the MC of Jurassic 5. Much of this new music will be released via his own label, Rekkit Records, which he hopes will continue to provide a platform for his own releases.

There is a lot to take in there and proof that Planky has a wealth of experience that is likely to see a very bright future for the South Coast DJ / Producer.

So, without further ado, lets get into Rescue Me…

Rescue Me features live instrumentation, always a plus in my book as it adds more depth, from Louis Sellers (Drums) and Dean Gladwyn (Bass) with Planky mixing in horns and vocal samples to give you this funky soulful vibe, with a raw edge, that immediately raises the adrenaline levels all the way. The 2^nd Generation Wu drop these powerful verses with inventive and intellectual word play that demonstrates they more than have the ability to continue the Wu legacy in the coming years.

This is one of those tracks that will no doubt be a staple in clubs, in your headphones and booming out the speakers in your car. Rescue Me is a banger of a track that shows that the Wu mantle now stretches from the US to the UK, with Planky’s production more that worthy of being stood alongside those classic Wu singles. It just has everything you might want from a solid Hip Hop boom bap single. You might want to listen and bounce to sound or, you might want to listen a bit more intently to vocals, picking apart the lines, similes, and metaphors but, however you want to listen, this is one to enjoy and to feel the energy.

Rescue Me is released through Rekkit Records today and is one track you should not sleep on right now.

My humble thanks to Planky for asking to review the track and for sending me the info that I included in the intro, it might be a bit lengthy but, it needed to be said.

On that note,

I’m out, See Ya…

Steve

LINKS

 All the streaming links for Rescue Me:

https://cygnusmusic.link/

VIDEOS

Rescue Me