Mama (Loves a Crackhead)

Album: Who Needs Actions When You Got Words (2006)
Charted: 41
Play Video

Songfacts®:

  • Ben Drew, aka Plan B, grew up in Forest Gate, northeast London, and was raised by his mother after his punk musician father left her when he was five months old. This song tells the story of his mum's relationship with a crack addict. Speaking with The Independent September 29, 2012, Drew said he doesn't regret putting it out, because "at the time it was the only way to change the situation." He added: "It was a piece of art that I'd created over a torment she'd put me through, not just through that period with that person, but throughout my whole childhood, with my stepfather as well."
  • The song samples Hall & Oates' 1982 hit, "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)."

Comments

Be the first to comment...

Editor's Picks

David Sancious

David SanciousSongwriter Interviews

Keyboard great David Sancious talks about his work with Sting, Seal, Springsteen, Clapton and Aretha, and explains what quantum physics has to do with making music.

Kiss

KissFact or Fiction

Kiss is the subject of many outlandish rumors - some of which happen to be true. See if you can spot the fakes.

John Lee Hooker

John Lee HookerSongwriter Interviews

Into the vaults for Bruce Pollock's 1984 conversation with the esteemed bluesman. Hooker talks about transforming a Tony Bennett classic and why you don't have to be sad and lonely to write the blues.

Max Cavalera of Soulfly (ex-Sepultura)

Max Cavalera of Soulfly (ex-Sepultura)Songwriter Interviews

The Brazilian rocker sees pictures in his riffs. When he came up with one of his gnarliest songs, there was a riot going on.

Grunge Bands Quiz

Grunge Bands QuizMusic Quiz

If the name Citizen Dick means anything to you, there's a chance you'll get some of these right.

Tony Banks of Genesis

Tony Banks of GenesisSongwriter Interviews

Genesis' key-man re-examines his solo career and the early days of music video.