Profile
Famous as :
RapperBirth Name :
Algernod Lanier WashingtonBirth Date :
July 01, 1976Birth Place :
Fort Myers, Florida, USAClaim to fame :
Single "Shawty" (2007)
Video Premiere: Plies' 'Want It, Need It'
February 09, 2009 03:02:06A music video aimed to promote Plies' single "Want It, Need It" has arrived. Directed by Plies himself joining forces with Yolanda Gerald, it features Ashanti, who teams up with him in the track as well as makes a cameo appearance.
Plies has released "Want It, Need It" in early January as the second single from his third studio album "Da REAList". As for the effort, he has dropped it since mid December 2008 under Atlantic Records as a follow up to his previous album "Definition of Real".
Video Premiere: Plies' 'Gotta Be'
January 17, 2009 09:01:08A music video in support of Plies' single "Gotta Be" has been debuted. Directed by the rapper himself teaming up with Yolande Geralds, it shows him driving his car around the town. At some points, it captures him giving a ride to a man and handing lots of cash to the guy before dropping him at suburban.
Plies includes "Gotta Be" in his third studio album "Da REAList". He has released the effort since mid December 2008 under Atlantic Records as a follow up to his previous album "Definition of Real".
Video Premiere: Plies' 'Heard of Me'
October 16, 2008 11:10:17To his fans enjoyment, Plies debuts a music video for his latest single "Heard of Me". The video mostly depicts a campaign story for his upcoming "Da Realist", which is scheduled for release on December 16. Plies is seen appearing behind a platform with "Street Election" written on the banner behind him.
Led by Mannie Fresh-produced song "Pants Hang Low", "Da Realist" is Plies' third major studio album under Atlantic Records. "Plies is a hard worker. There's no need to hold him back. I heard the album, heard the music, and I feel he's ready," Gucci Mane comments on Plies' next installment.
Video Premiere: Plies' 'Watch Dis'
August 18, 2008 09:08:07Rapper Plies has just premiered a music video for his fourth single "Watch Dis". The song is taken from his second studio album "Definition of Real", which has been released in June. The video shows the rapper singing to the camera. Some scenes appear with him, surrounded by sexy girls who wear tight skimpy t-shirts with words, saying "I Hate Plies".
For a future project, Plies has been working on third album titled "Da Realist". The album is proposed to be released on December 16.
Video Premiere: Plies' 'Please Excuse My Hands' Ft. Jamie Foxx/The-Dream
July 24, 2008 09:07:16The new music video from Plies, that was shot to accompany his new single "Please Excuse My Hands" has just been premiered on July 23 via BET 106 & Park. The clip was co-directed by Zipper On Butta Fly Leather and the rapper himself and it also features the appearance of Jamie Foxx & The-Dream.
The scenes from the clip start with Plies making an appointment with Jamie to go the the actor/singer's lounge, where they were partying with lots of beautiful girls there. After that, the rapper continued his trip to meet The-Dream before heading to a club and partying again.
Video Premiere: Plies' 'Somebody (Loves You)'
July 11, 2008 02:07:50Promoting his latest LP "Definition of Real", that was dropped on June 10, Plies premiered a new music video on July 19. The new clip was made to accompany the rapper's latest single titled "Somebody (Loves You)".
The scenes starts with Plies coming out of his car and headed to a church to pray and writing something while listening to a music. Not only that, the new clip also featured footages of people that are doing some drastic moves like suicide and taking drugs because they feel that nobody loves them.
Rapper Plies Sets Up Non-Profit Organization to Aid Needy Individuals
July 01, 2008 03:07:18The success of his second studio album "Definition of Real" apparently has inspired Plies to cash in on his fame to do good deed for his community. The rap artist is teaming up with his brother Big Gates, the CEO of Big Gates Records, to set up a non-profit organization which aim is to help promote a "more functional, productive and just community," reports said.
The new organization is called Big Gates and Plies Power Of Visions Foundation, Inc. In addition to providing educational forums, classes, workshops, training, opportunities, and other charitable activities aimed at rehabilitated former prisoners, the organization as well is offering fund for legal representation and aid to needy individuals, especially those who are incarcerated.
Video Premiere: Plies' 'Worth Goin FED Fo'
June 18, 2008 09:06:00Plies has just premiered another new music video from his latest album "Definition of Real" on June 17. The clip, which was made for the rapper's third single "Worth Goin FED Fo", is dedicated to the people who waste their life because dealing with drugs.
The clip starts with the graphic warning of the song's explicit lyrics and also the dedication letter. Just like its theme, the video sees Plies as a major and successful drug dealer who finally ends up being arrested by the police.
Video Premiere: Plies' 'I'm Da Man' Ft. Trey Songz
June 03, 2008 09:06:46Getting close to the release date of his new LP "Definition of Real", Plies has just premiered a new music video on June 2. The new clip was made to accompany the rapper's song titled "I'm Da Man" and just like the single, the video will also feature Trey Songz.
The single itself is the second one that he has released from his record as previously the rapper has already outed "Bust It Baby Pt. 2" as the first. "Bust It Baby Pt. 2" has also got its accompanying music video premiered on April 28.
Video Premiere: Fat Joe's 'Ain't Sayin' Nothin' Feat. Plies and Dre
May 06, 2008 03:05:42The new music video from rapper Fat Joe has just been premiered on May 5. The clip was made to accompany Joe's latest single "Ain't Sayin' Nothin" and was directed by Gil Green. The video also features two other rappers, Plies and Dre.
The single is taken from Joe's eight studio album titled "The Elephant in the Room" which was released on March 11. The album debuted at #6 at the Billboard 200 chart and sold about 46,260 on its first week.
Plies Reveals Third Album's Details
May 03, 2008 01:05:22Yet to officially release his second studio album "Definition of Real", which is set to hit the stores on June 10, Plies has already planned to release his third album. The rapper has even set a name and a release date for his third album. It will be called "The Realest" and will be released on December 16.
Meanwhile, speaking about his upcoming second album, Plies said that "Definition of Real" won't be that different from his first album that was released in 2007 "The Real Testament". "I'm the same dude before I made 'The Real Testament', so I guess my mentality and my mind state is pretty much 85 percent the same. Now I've kind of learned a little bit more that comes with being successful. To diversify my music and still give you the female looks. With this album, the formula is the same," Plies said.
Video Premiere: Plies' 'Bust It Baby Part 2' Feat. Ne-Yo
April 29, 2008 09:04:52Plies' new music video for his single "Bust It Baby Part 2" featuring Ne-Yo finally has its official premiere yesterday (April 28). The video that was directed by the rapper himself, also features cameo appearances from Rick Ross and DJ Khaled.
The single "Bust It Baby Part 2" is set as the second part of his previous song "Bust It Baby" which was released on January 25, 2008. Both songs will be included on his upcoming album "Definition of Real, which will hit the stores on June 10.
Plies to Premiere 'Bust It Baby Part 2' Feat. Ne-Yo Video
April 28, 2008 11:04:59Exciting news comes from Plies as the rapper has confirmed the official premiere date for his new music video "Bust It Baby Part 2" ft. Ne-Yo. The rapper will launch the full video today (April 28) on BET's Rap City at 5 P.M. EST.
The rapper confirmed the release date on his official MySpace page. Promoting the new video, on the net Plies wrote that it will be the biggest video in 2008. "Witness History In The Making, as Plies brings you the BIGGEST Video of 2008!" the page read.
Plies Unveils 'Definition' Cover Art and Previews Music Video
April 23, 2008 10:04:11Plies has unleashed the cover art of his upcoming album, "Definition of Real". The artwork is very gangsta-themed showing the picture of him squatting and wearing a ski mask plus a head-shaped chain with "Goon" written on the forehead . The album is scheduled for a released on June 10, according to the rapper's official site.
On Monday, April 21, Plies posted the cover art along with a video that allows fans to have a sneak peek to his new music video, "Bust It Baby Pt. 2". The song that features Ne-Yo is made the first official single from the album but the premiere date of the video has not been mentioned in the post.
Video Premiere: Plies' 'Who Hotter Than Me'
April 02, 2008 09:04:41Plies has begun peeling off the details of his sophomore album, "Definition of Real". Beside releasing a music video for a track called "Who Hotter Than Me", the rapper also announced that the set will be dropped in stores on June 24 instead of June 10 like the initial plan.
According to a press release by Atlantic Records, it is revealed that "Bust It Baby Pt. 2" will be the official single although the first part has hit the airwaves first. The "Pt.2" that features R 'n' B singer Ne-Yo has also been "personally presented" to radio stations across his home state of Florida.
Video Premiere: Plies' 'I Am the Club'
December 18, 2007 10:12:18In a matter of weeks, Plies has released another music video from his debut album 'The Real Testament'. The clip, which will be the fourth lifted from the album, is for song 'I Am the Club'.
Although the video is made, there is still no confirmation whether it will be released as a single. Track 'You' was first reported to be the third single from the album but the rapper dropped a music video of 'Runnin' My Momma Crazy' first earlier this month.
Video Premiere: Plies' 'Runnin' My Momma Crazy'
December 04, 2007 09:12:01While his third single from 'The Real Testament' is yet to be determined, Plies out of spite released a music video for his track 'Runnin' My Momma Crazy'.
The clip was shot back on November 20, and runs through a three days course. AllHipHop.com reported that the shooting took place in Tampa, Fla.
