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Plies (born Algernod Lanier on July 1, 1976) is an American rapper from Fort Myers, Florida.

Biography

Early Career

Plies grew up in East Dunbar. After he graduated in 1994 from Fort Myers High School, Plies began to pursue his music seriously. This led him to join older brother Ronell Levatte in running Big Gates Records, an independent label that at the time boasted three artists, not including Plies himself. His rap career blossomed when he came up with the lyrics for "Tell Dem Krackers Dat" because the original artist could not figure out a good chorus. His brother liked his version so much better that it eventually led to a mixtape. About this Plies said: "It wasn't a dream of mine. It kind of happened accidentally. But at the same time, I'm a believer that nothing happens on accident."

Upon hearing "Tell Dem Krackers Dat", representatives from Slip-N-Slide Records guided the release of his first single "Got 'Em Hatin". He met Akon in early 2006 while he was working on Konvicted. This acquaintance led to Plies recording "I Wanna Fuck You" with Akon. Incidentally, according to a Hot 97 interview with Akon, this song was originally intended for Trick Daddy. Due to negative publicity from a 2006 shooting, it was decided that Snoop Dogg, who was already on a version that had been on the mixtape circulation scene, would have the song instead. Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page).

Present

Plies released his debut single "Shawty" featuring T-Pain. This song immediately began a hit as it topped the Hip Hop charts and became one of the most played songs via radio in the nation. His debut album, The Real Testament, was released August 7, 2007. Plies is currently signed with Atlantic Records, and is working on a second album.

Discography

Albums

• The Real Testament
  • Released: August 7, 2007
  • Label: Slip-N-Slide/Atlantic/Big Gates Records
  • Chart Positions: #2 U.S.
  • RIAA Certification:
  • U.S. Sales: 339,912
  • Singles: "Shawty", "Hypnotized", "You", "100 Years"

Solo singles

• 2007: "Shawty" (featuring T-Pain)
• 2007: "Hypnotized" (featuring Akon)
• 2007: "You"(featuringTank}
• 2007: "100 Years"

Featured singles

• 2007: "I'm So Hood" (DJ Khaled featuring Trick Daddy, Rick Ross, Plies, & T-Pain)
• 2007: "Dey Know" (Shawty Lo featuring Young Jeezy, E-40, Plies & Gorilla Zoe)

References

1. Plies Biography Accessed November 27, 2007

External links

• Plies Official Myspace at MySpace
• Atlantic Records biography
• Plies Official Website
• All Hip Hop news article on the shooting

• Southern rappers
• Living people
• 1976 births
• Florida musicians
• People from Fort Myers, Florida