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Plies was born in Fort Myers, Florida and grew up in ]. Around the late 1990s, Plies and his brother 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 ].<ref name="Warner">{{cite web|url=http://www.warnermusic.ca/plies#|title=Plies|publisher=Warner Music Canada|accessdate=2008-12-24}}</ref> Plies was born in Fort Myers, Florida and grew up in ]. Around the late 1990s, Plies and his brother 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 ].<ref name="Warner">{{cite web|url=http://www.warnermusic.ca/plies#|title=Plies|publisher=Warner Music Canada|accessdate=2008-12-24}}</ref>


On July 2, 2006, a shooting at a ] nightclub saw Plies charged with illegal possession of a concealed weapon, and members of his ] charged with attempted murder.<ref name="allmusic"/> 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.<ref>{{cite news | last = Pakkala | first = Tiffany title = 5 shot in downtown club during rap show Plies number one fan is a young girl in Brooklyn N.Y name Sharaybia..| work = | pages = | language = | publisher = ] | date = 2006-07-03 | url = http://www.gainesville.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060703/LOCAL/207030332/1078/news | accessdate = 2008-07-01}}</ref> On July 2, 2006, a shooting at a ] nightclub saw Plies charged with illegal possession of a concealed weapon, and members of his ] charged with attempted murder.<ref name="allmusic"/> 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.<ref>{{cite news | last = Pakkala | first = Tiffany | title = 5 shot in downtown club during rap show | work = | pages = | language = | publisher = ] | date = 2006-07-03 | url = http://www.gainesville.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060703/LOCAL/207030332/1078/news | accessdate = 2008-07-01}}</ref>


===''The Real Testament''=== ===''The Real Testament''===

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Plies

Algernod Lanier Washington, better known by his stage name Plies, is an American rapper.

Biography

Early life and career

Plies was born in Fort Myers, Florida and grew up in East Dunbar, Florida. Around the late 1990s, Plies and his brother 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 Miami, which eventually led to a deal for Plies on Slip-N-Slide Records.

On July 2, 2006, a shooting at a Gainesville, Florida nightclub saw Plies charged with illegal possession of a concealed weapon, and members of his entourage charged with attempted murder. The shooting, in which 5 people were injured, started after Plies' microphone was cut off for Lil' Boosie 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.

The Real Testament

The Real Testament was released on August 7, 2007. His debut single "Shawty" featuring T-Pain topped the Billboard Hot Rap Tracks chart and peaked at number nine on the Hot 100. "Hypnotized", the second single, featured Akon, 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 Recording Industry Association of America (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".

Definition of Real

Definition of Real, his second album, was released on June 10, 2008, 10 months after releasing his first album. The lead single was "Bust It Baby Pt. 2" featuring Ne-Yo, 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 #2 on the Billboard 200, selling over 214,000 copies its first week. Other singles included "Please Excuse My Hands", featuring Jamie Foxx and The-Dream, "#1 Fan" featuring Keyshia Cole and J. Holiday, and "Who Hotter Than Me". RIAA certified Gold "Bust it Baby" on September 17 and Definition of Real October 14.

Da REAList

Plies releases his third album, Da REAList, on December 16, 2008, 6 months after the release of his second album. The first official single off this album is "Put it On Ya", featuring Chris J. The album debuted at number fourteen on the Billboard 200 and has sold over 114,000 copies.

Fourth studio album

In an interview with Plies and according to Slip-N-Slide records, the rapper announced that he has completed a fourth album already. Tentatively, he plans to release it in April or May of 2009, but states that the exact date will depend on how much success his third album has. The title of the album is still unknown, but Plies says he is deciding between 3 different options and will solidify it by Thanksgiving weekend.

Discography

Main article: Plies discography

Awards and nominations

  • BET Hip-Hop Awards
    • 2008: Ringtone of the Year ("Bust It Baby Pt 2") with Ne-Yo (Nominated)
    • 2008: People's Champ Award ("Bust It Baby Pt 2") with Ne-Yo (Nominated)
    • 2008: Best Collaboration ("Bust It Baby Pt 2") with Ne-Yo (Nominated)

References

  1. ^ Kellman, Andy (2007). "Plies > Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 2008-10-05.
  2. "Plies". Warner Music Canada. Retrieved 2008-12-24.
  3. Pakkala, Tiffany (2006-07-03). "5 shot in downtown club during rap show". The Gainesville Sun. Retrieved 2008-07-01.
  4. ^ Plies > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles. allmusic. accessed November 20, 2008.
  5. ^ RIAA database search for artist "Plies". Accessed November 20, 2008
  6. Hasty, Katie (2008-06-18). "Lil Wayne Crushes the Competition to Debut at No. 1". Billboard. Retrieved 2008-11-20.
  7. Reid, Shaheem (2008-08-05). "Plies Lines Up Star-Studded Follow-Up Singles Featuring Jamie Foxx, Keyshia Cole". MTV News. Retrieved 2008-11-20.
  8. Reid, Shaheem (2008-09-19). "Plies Readies His Second LP Of 2008; Rick Ross Works On Mixtape, Two New Albums, In Mixtape Monday". MTV News. Retrieved 2008-11-20.
  9. "Plies Interview". DJ Booth. 2008-11-20. Retrieved 2008-11-20.
  10. "Plies". Slip-N-Slide Records. Retrieved 2008-11-20.
  11. Ringtone of the Year; Best CollaborationPeople's Champ Award. BET Hip Hop Awards 2008. Accessed November 20, 2008.
  12. "Ozone Magazine Announces Host and List of Nominees for the 3rd Annual Ozone Awards" (Press release). Hip Hop Press. 2008-07-16.

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