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Jun 11, 2008 A song of plies new album which is called definition of real. It really good album. Plies New album Da Realist December 16, 2008.
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.WebsiteAlgernod Lanier Washington (born July 1, 1976), better known by his Plies, is an American rapper and songwriter. He is the founder of Big Gates Records. Born in, Washington was a on the of in Ohio in 1996 and 1997 before he became a rapper. After dropping out of college, he founded Big Gates with his stepbrother. Signed to, from 2007 to 2008 he released three albums.
Plies debuted in 2007 with with successful singles ' and '. Plies also released two albums in 2008, and, and later released in 2010. Contents.Early lifePlies was born Algernod Lanier Washington in and grew up in the area of Fort Myers.
While at, he played receiver and defensive back in its football team, was crowned Homecoming King, was the of his high school class, and was named the 'Best Dressed' student of his class.He attended and under the name Nod Washington was wide receiver on its from 1995 to 1997, then transferred to the and dropped out. As a freshman in 1995, Washington had nine receptions for 69 yards. In 1996, his sophomore year, Washington had 25 receptions for 262 yards and 2 touchdowns. The next season, Washington had five receptions for 43 yards. Music careerIn the late 1990s, Plies and his stepbrother Ronnell Lawrence Lavatte, also known as Big Gates, established an independent record label, Big Gates Records.
Although Plies initially refused to rap, after a demonstration for one of his artists, Big Gates decided to keep Plies' verse on the track 'Tell Dem Krackers Dat'. Big Gates and Plies promoted the single and traveled many times to, which eventually led to a deal for Plies on Slip-n-Slide Records.
After signing to Slip-n-Slide in 2004, Plies released several mixtapes. 2007: The Real Testamentwas released in August 2007. His debut single ' featuring topped the Billboard Hot Rap Tracks chart and peaked at number nine on the Hot 100. ', the second single, featured, and peaked at number three on the Rap chart and 14 on the Hot 100.
The third single was 'I Am the Club'. On February 29, 2008, the (RIAA) certified the album Gold for having sold over 500,000 units; five days later the RIAA did the same for singles 'Shawty' and 'Hypnotized'. Plies made guest performances on 's ', also featuring, and in 2007, which peaked at #19 on the Hot 100 and is included on Khaled second studio album, and 's single ' from in early 2008.2008: Definition of Real and Da REAList, his second album, was released in June 2008, 10 months after releasing his first album.
The lead single was ' featuring, which peaked at number two on both the Hot Rap Tracks and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks charts and number seven on the Hot 100. The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200, selling over 214,000 copies its first week. The next single was ', featuring. RIAA certified Gold 'Bust It Baby' on September 17 and Definition of Real October 14.That same year Plies released his third album, in December 2008, six months after the release of his second album. The first single off this album is ', featuring Chris J. The album debuted at number 14 on the with 114,000 copies sold in its first week.
The second single is ', featuring and the third is '. He did a guest performance on 's single ' from Ludacris' album.
He also appeared on DJ Khaled's song ', also featuring, Ross, and Trick Daddy, from Khaled's third album, which peaked at #38 on the Hot 100 and is.2009–2010: Goon AffiliatedIn a November 2008 interview with Plies, and according to Slip-n-Slide Records, the rapper announced that he completed a fourth album which he planned to release on February 16, 2009, but stated that the exact date depended on the success of his third album. The album, ended up being released on June 8, 2010. The album's first two singles are ' and ' featuring. The album debuted at #5 on the Billboard 200, much more successful than his previous album. He continued to make guest appearances on Usher's ' (that version not making the Usher's sixth studio album ), 's ', from and Young Jeezy's ', from Jeezy's fourth album, all of which made the top 40 of the Hot 100.In 2010, Plies released a mixtape titled You Need People Like Me on September 3, which included a song titled 'Boosie' dedicated to the incarcerated rapper.
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On November 18, he released another mixtape titled You Need People Like Me Pt. On December 23, 2010, he released another mixtape titled No Chaser. 2011–presentIn 2011, Plies released a mixtape titled I Fuck With The DJ on March 15, and a mixtape titled Aristotle on September 1. On May 3, he announced the title for his fifth studio album titled Purple Heart. On September 22, Plies released his first promotion single from the album titled 'Just (The Tip)' featuring and.In 2012, Plies released a mixtape titled On Trial on February 24, which included the second promotional single from his album Purple Heart titled 'With You'.
On April 17, Plies released a single titled 'We Are Trayvon' that was dedicated to which all profits from the single be donated to the 'Trayvon Martin Foundation'.In 2013, Plies released the promotional single from Purple Heart titled 'F.king or What' on July 16, and released the music video for the single on August 22. On September 3, Plies released the promotional single titled 'Faithful' featuring singer/songwriter.In 2014, Plies released his mixtape entitled Da Last Real Nigga Left on January 17, and released his mixtape entitled Da Last Real Nigga Left 2 on November 13.On February 11, 2015, Plies released the first single off of his upcoming fifth album Purple Heart titled 'Find You' featuring appearances from.
On April 29, Plies released the second single titled 'Dayum!' , the single is known for Plies addressing the controversy surrounding him getting attacked on stage.
On August 8, Plies released a mixtape titled Ain't No Mixtape Bih. On November 19, he released the mixtape Ain't No Mixtape BIH 2.On January 29, 2016, Plies released a single entitled ', originally titled 'Ritz Carlton', and was included on his mixtape Ain't No Mixtape BIH 2, the music video for the single would be released on November 19, 2015, and would go on to become & the single would go on to chart at number forty-two on the Billboard. On October 27, 2016 Plies released the single titled 'Rich N.gga Shit', the music video for the single would be released on September 2, 2016.
On December 13 Plies released the single entitled 'Racks Up to My Ear' featuring.PersonaDavid Jeffries of described Plies's debut album The Real Testament as tracks covering both and love. Similarly, Jeffries described the lyrical content of Da REAList as having 'a spectrum that runs from irresponsible gun talk to irresponsible sex talk'. A profile of Plies in the December 2008 issue of Vibe magazine observed that Plies constantly referred to himself as 'real' in his music and album titles. However, it pointed out that the word 'has virtually synonymous with 'criminal' and, in some cases, almost superseded the idea of being able to actually rap'.
In July 2008, hip hop website published an investigative report suggesting that Plies exaggerated his criminal background. Personal lifePlies' girlfriend Brandy Lacole Lyons gave birth to a son at the University Community Hospital in on October 20, 2003. Between 2015–16, Plies gained a notable following as an personality for his comedic approach to lifestyle advice and other topics. Legal issuesOn July 2, 2006, after a shooting at a nightclub, Plies was charged with illegal possession of a concealed weapon, and members of his were charged with attempted murder. The shooting, in which 5 people were injured, started after Plies' microphone was cut off for to perform, after Plies' performance ran over time. According to the promoter Jonathan Smith, Plies became 'enraged'.
A fight began with fists and shouting, and ended with at least six rounds of bullets being fired.In January 2017, Plies was arrested in for driving under the influence. Plies refused a roadside blood alcohol content test and was taken into custody. Concert altercationOn April 3, 2015, a video of Plies getting attacked on stage during a concert in was released, the attacker would later address the situation stating 'I fuck with you bruh, that nigga is one of my top five artists, that nigga started talking that bullshit. So I dropped his ass like any real nigga would do like bitch, fuck you bruh.' On April 29, 2015, Plies would release a single titled 'Dayum!'
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.WebsiteAlgernod Lanier Washington (born July 1, 1976), better known by his Plies, is an American rapper and songwriter. He is the founder of Big Gates Records. Born in, Washington was a on the of in Ohio in 1996 and 1997 before he became a rapper. After dropping out of college, he founded Big Gates with his stepbrother. Signed to, from 2007 to 2008 he released three albums.
Plies debuted in 2007 with with successful singles ' and '. Plies also released two albums in 2008, and, and later released in 2010. Contents.Early lifePlies was born Algernod Lanier Washington in and grew up in the area of Fort Myers.
While at, he played receiver and defensive back in its football team, was crowned Homecoming King, was the of his high school class, and was named the 'Best Dressed' student of his class.He attended and under the name Nod Washington was wide receiver on its from 1995 to 1997, then transferred to the and dropped out. As a freshman in 1995, Washington had nine receptions for 69 yards.
In 1996, his sophomore year, Washington had 25 receptions for 262 yards and 2 touchdowns. The next season, Washington had five receptions for 43 yards. Music careerIn the late 1990s, Plies and his stepbrother Ronnell Lawrence Lavatte, also known as Big Gates, established an independent record label, Big Gates Records. Although Plies initially refused to rap, after a demonstration for one of his artists, Big Gates decided to keep Plies' verse on the track 'Tell Dem Krackers Dat'. Big Gates and Plies promoted the single and traveled many times to, which eventually led to a deal for Plies on Slip-n-Slide Records.
After signing to Slip-n-Slide in 2004, Plies released several mixtapes. 2007: The Real Testamentwas released in August 2007. His debut single ' featuring topped the Billboard Hot Rap Tracks chart and peaked at number nine on the Hot 100.
', the second single, featured, and peaked at number three on the Rap chart and 14 on the Hot 100. The third single was 'I Am the Club'. On February 29, 2008, the (RIAA) certified the album Gold for having sold over 500,000 units; five days later the RIAA did the same for singles 'Shawty' and 'Hypnotized'. Plies made guest performances on 's ', also featuring, and in 2007, which peaked at #19 on the Hot 100 and is included on Khaled second studio album, and 's single ' from in early 2008.2008: Definition of Real and Da REAList, his second album, was released in June 2008, 10 months after releasing his first album.
The lead single was ' featuring, which peaked at number two on both the Hot Rap Tracks and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks charts and number seven on the Hot 100. The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200, selling over 214,000 copies its first week. The next single was ', featuring. RIAA certified Gold 'Bust It Baby' on September 17 and Definition of Real October 14.That same year Plies released his third album, in December 2008, six months after the release of his second album.
The first single off this album is ', featuring Chris J. The album debuted at number 14 on the with 114,000 copies sold in its first week.
The second single is ', featuring and the third is '. He did a guest performance on 's single ' from Ludacris' album. He also appeared on DJ Khaled's song ', also featuring, Ross, and Trick Daddy, from Khaled's third album, which peaked at #38 on the Hot 100 and is.2009–2010: Goon AffiliatedIn a November 2008 interview with Plies, and according to Slip-n-Slide Records, the rapper announced that he completed a fourth album which he planned to release on February 16, 2009, but stated that the exact date depended on the success of his third album.
The album, ended up being released on June 8, 2010. The album's first two singles are ' and ' featuring. The album debuted at #5 on the Billboard 200, much more successful than his previous album. He continued to make guest appearances on Usher's ' (that version not making the Usher's sixth studio album ), 's ', from and Young Jeezy's ', from Jeezy's fourth album, all of which made the top 40 of the Hot 100.In 2010, Plies released a mixtape titled You Need People Like Me on September 3, which included a song titled 'Boosie' dedicated to the incarcerated rapper. On November 18, he released another mixtape titled You Need People Like Me Pt.
On December 23, 2010, he released another mixtape titled No Chaser. 2011–presentIn 2011, Plies released a mixtape titled I Fuck With The DJ on March 15, and a mixtape titled Aristotle on September 1.
On May 3, he announced the title for his fifth studio album titled Purple Heart. On September 22, Plies released his first promotion single from the album titled 'Just (The Tip)' featuring and.In 2012, Plies released a mixtape titled On Trial on February 24, which included the second promotional single from his album Purple Heart titled 'With You'.
On April 17, Plies released a single titled 'We Are Trayvon' that was dedicated to which all profits from the single be donated to the 'Trayvon Martin Foundation'.In 2013, Plies released the promotional single from Purple Heart titled 'F.king or What' on July 16, and released the music video for the single on August 22. On September 3, Plies released the promotional single titled 'Faithful' featuring singer/songwriter.In 2014, Plies released his mixtape entitled Da Last Real Nigga Left on January 17, and released his mixtape entitled Da Last Real Nigga Left 2 on November 13.On February 11, 2015, Plies released the first single off of his upcoming fifth album Purple Heart titled 'Find You' featuring appearances from.
On April 29, Plies released the second single titled 'Dayum!' , the single is known for Plies addressing the controversy surrounding him getting attacked on stage.
On August 8, Plies released a mixtape titled Ain't No Mixtape Bih. On November 19, he released the mixtape Ain't No Mixtape BIH 2.On January 29, 2016, Plies released a single entitled ', originally titled 'Ritz Carlton', and was included on his mixtape Ain't No Mixtape BIH 2, the music video for the single would be released on November 19, 2015, and would go on to become & the single would go on to chart at number forty-two on the Billboard. On October 27, 2016 Plies released the single titled 'Rich N.gga Shit', the music video for the single would be released on September 2, 2016. On December 13 Plies released the single entitled 'Racks Up to My Ear' featuring.PersonaDavid Jeffries of described Plies's debut album The Real Testament as tracks covering both and love.
Similarly, Jeffries described the lyrical content of Da REAList as having 'a spectrum that runs from irresponsible gun talk to irresponsible sex talk'. A profile of Plies in the December 2008 issue of Vibe magazine observed that Plies constantly referred to himself as 'real' in his music and album titles. However, it pointed out that the word 'has virtually synonymous with 'criminal' and, in some cases, almost superseded the idea of being able to actually rap'. In July 2008, hip hop website published an investigative report suggesting that Plies exaggerated his criminal background. Personal lifePlies' girlfriend Brandy Lacole Lyons gave birth to a son at the University Community Hospital in on October 20, 2003. Between 2015–16, Plies gained a notable following as an personality for his comedic approach to lifestyle advice and other topics. Legal issuesOn July 2, 2006, after a shooting at a nightclub, Plies was charged with illegal possession of a concealed weapon, and members of his were charged with attempted murder.
The shooting, in which 5 people were injured, started after Plies' microphone was cut off for to perform, after Plies' performance ran over time. According to the promoter Jonathan Smith, Plies became 'enraged'. A fight began with fists and shouting, and ended with at least six rounds of bullets being fired.In January 2017, Plies was arrested in for driving under the influence. Plies refused a roadside blood alcohol content test and was taken into custody. Concert altercationOn April 3, 2015, a video of Plies getting attacked on stage during a concert in was released, the attacker would later address the situation stating 'I fuck with you bruh, that nigga is one of my top five artists, that nigga started talking that bullshit. So I dropped his ass like any real nigga would do like bitch, fuck you bruh.' On April 29, 2015, Plies would release a single titled 'Dayum!'
Addressing the attack. ^ Kellman, Andy (2007). Retrieved 2008-10-05. ^.
Retrieved December 27, 2009. ^ Meadows-Ingram, Benjamin (December 2008), Vibe, 16 (12), pp. 93–99. ^. Retrieved November 29, 2012. ^. Accessed November 20, 2008.
^ search for artist 'Plies'. Accessed November 20, 2008. Hasty, Katie (2008-06-18). Retrieved 2008-11-20. Reid, Shaheem (2008-08-05). Retrieved 2008-11-20.
Reid, Shaheem (2008-09-19). Retrieved 2008-11-20. Retrieved 2008-11-20.
Slip-N-Slide Records. Archived from on 2008-12-01. Retrieved 2008-11-20. HipHopDX (11 May 2010). Plies Official Website. Plies Official Website. Plies Official Website.
Plies Official Website. Retrieved 2015-08-15. Retrieved 2015-08-15. Retrieved 2015-08-15. Retrieved 2015-08-15.
Retrieved 15 March 2018. Retrieved 15 March 2018. Retrieved 15 March 2018. Retrieved 15 March 2018. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
Retrieved 15 March 2018. Jeffries, David (August 7, 2007).
Retrieved December 26, 2009. Jeffries, David (December 16, 2008). Retrieved December 27, 2009. Arnold, Paul W.
(July 28, 2008). Retrieved December 26, 2009. Petersburg Times. Retrieved 2009-07-25. Retrieved 15 March 2018. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
Pakkala, Tiffany (2006-07-03). The Gainesville Sun. Retrieved 2008-07-01.
January 17, 2017. Retrieved 2015-08-15. Retrieved 2015-08-15. Retrieved 2015-08-15. Retrieved 2015-08-15. 2008-10-14 at the; 2008-10-14 at the 2008-11-04 at the. BET Hip Hop Awards 2008.
Accessed November 20, 2008. Hale, Andreas (2007-08-14). Retrieved 2009-06-10. (Press release). Hip Hop Press.
Archived from on 2008-07-20. The GRAMMYs.External links. on.
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