Plies was born Algernod Lanier Washington on July 1, 1976, in Fort Myers, Florida and grew up in Cape Coral, Florida. While at Fort Myers Senior High School, he played in the football team, was crowned Homecoming King, and was named the "Best Dressed" student of his class. He attended Miami University for a year and played in its basketball team, then transferred to the University of Central Florida for sophomore year and dropped out. In 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 Miami, which eventually led to a deal for Plies on Slip-n-Slide Records. Plies's girlfriend Brandy Lacole Lyons gave birth to a son, Nijier Lanier Washington, at the University Community Hospital in Tampa, Florida on October 20, 2003. After signing to Slip-n-Slide in 2004, Plies released several mixtapes.
On July 2, 2006, after a shooting at a Gainesville, Florida nightclub, Plies was charged with illegal possession of a concealed weapon, and members of his entourage were 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.
I'm Da Man
Plies Lyrics
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Went to sleep real
Woke up reala'
Goon affiliated
Ex drug deala'
Resume solid
Street-cred bigga'
Clique full of soldiers
Never seen what i'm what they called a real nigga
Pocket full of cash,
Body full of liquor
Put my whips on it
Bet he ain't trilla
If I don't know ya homie
Hand on pistol
[Chorus]
You lookin' at the man,
Stacks and rubber-bands yea,
Action for the cameras,
You can ask the fans cause,
They say I'm the man,
Watch me pull my pants up,
Watch me do my dance yup,
Stacks and rubber-bandsyea,
You lookin' at the man,
Whip on 22's,
Towin' when I move,
Askin' what it do,you lookin' at the man,
Watch me pull mah pants up,
Watch me do mah dance yup,
Stacks and rubber-bands yup
[Verse 2]
Key to the city name carry weight
I don't fuck with niggas most of 'em fake
You went behind the ears? Jumped off the post late
Where I'm from homie I don't let the goons ache
Came up slow all off a shake
Grandma dyin' hard to be straight
Just left court, my dog lost his case
They gave him life homie off of them 28's
[Chorus]
[Verse 3]
Product of the hood came from the gutter
Been through it all still remain a hustler
Ride or die homie before I fucking struggle
Chopper game serious, got it from my brother
Learned the hard way streets don't love ya
Snitchin' at a high dope game in trouble
Whip game shaky then you gon' suffer
I'm the man homie can't deny it sucker
[Chorus]
The song "I'm Da Man" by Plies is a rap track that centers around bragging and asserting authority. The first verse opens with Plies emphasizing his tough persona and street credibility, as he describes himself as a "goon affiliated ex-drug dealer" with a solid resume that boasts of being surrounded by killers. He also mentions being armed and ready to protect himself at all times, indicating that he's not to be crossed. The chorus furthers this power trip theme, as Plies talks about his wealth and how he's viewed as the man by the public.
In the second verse, Plies talks about how he has earned his position of authority, possibly suggesting that those who try to challenge him haven't been through the same struggles as he has. He also mentions his family, including his grandmother and his brother who supposedly passed down his chopper game (a reference to his weapon of choice). Plies then warns against betraying one's neighborhood or "snitching," singing "whip game shaky then you gon' suffer." He's essentially saying that he's come too far to let anyone or anything jeopardize his success.
Overall, "I'm Da Man" is a song about Plies asserting himself as a powerful figure in his community, in the rap industry, and the world at large. He's a man who has come from humble beginnings, but through hard work and street knowledge, has made it to the top. He's proud of his accomplishments and is not afraid to show it.
Line by Line Meaning
Went to sleep real
I went to bed honest and true to myself.
Woke up reala'
I woke up even more confident in myself and who I am.
Goon affiliated
I am associated with a group of tough guys that are not to be messed with.
Ex drug deala'
I used to be involved in selling drugs, but I've moved on from that life.
Resume solid
My reputation in the streets is strong and consistent.
Street-cred bigga'
My credibility and status in the neighborhood is impressive.
Clique full of soldiers
My crew consists of loyal and tough guys who have my back no matter what.
All us killers
Me and my guys are not to be messed with and have no problem being violent if necessary.
Never seen what i'm what they called a real nigga
Despite what others may think or say, I know that I am authentic and true to myself.
Pocket full of cash,
I have a lot of money on me.
Body full of liquor
I am intoxicated, likely from drinking a lot of alcohol.
Put my whips on it
I'm so confident in my abilities that I'm willing to bet my cars (whips) on something.
Bet he ain't trilla
I'm so sure of myself that I know the other person won't be able to match my skills or level of authenticity.
If I don't know ya homie
If I don't know you, I'm going to be cautious and keep my hand on my gun in case you try anything.
You lookin' at the man,
I am the person in charge and the one everyone should be paying attention to.
Stacks and rubber-bands yea,
I have a lot of cash on me and I'm holding it together using rubber bands.
Action for the cameras,
I am willing to do things to impress and entertain people, especially on camera.
You can ask the fans cause,
I have a lot of fans who will vouch for me and my reputation.
Watch me pull my pants up,
I am confident in myself and am showing it by pulling up my pants.
Watch me do my dance yup,
I am dancing to show off my skills and to entertain those around me.
Whip on 22's,
My car has very large, flashy wheels.
Towin' when I move,
I am driving a car that is so large and impressive that it looks like I'm towing something behind me when I drive it.
Askin' what it do,you lookin' at the man,
I'm asking what people want or need, but also making sure they understand that I am the one in charge and to be respected.
Key to the city name carry weight
I am someone who is influential and respected by the city.
I don't f*ck with niggas most of 'em fake
I don't associate with people who I don't trust or who I think are not authentic.
You went behind the ears? Jumped off the post late
If you're inexperienced, you're not going to get very far. You need to jump in early and take opportunities when they come.
Where I'm from homie I don't let the goons ache
I protect my crew and won't let anyone harm them.
Came up slow all off a shake
I worked hard and made it to where I am today through a lot of effort and determination.
Grandma dyin' hard to be straight
My grandmother is dying, which is difficult for me, but I'm doing my best to stay strong and keep moving forward in life.
Just left court, my dog lost his case
I was just in court and my friend was found guilty, receiving a life sentence.
They gave him life homie off of them 28's
He received a life sentence because of the amount of drugs he was caught with.
Product of the hood came from the gutter
I grew up in a bad part of town and had to work hard to get where I am today.
Been through it all still remain a hustler
Despite all the difficulties and obstacles I've faced, I still have the same drive and commitment to success that I've always had.
Ride or die homie before I fucking struggle
I will always choose to stick with my crew and fight for what's important to us, no matter how difficult it may be.
Chopper game serious, got it from my brother
I am skilled and experienced in using a gun and learned a lot of it from my brother.
Learned the hard way streets don't love ya
I discovered the harsh reality that the streets and the people in them aren't always going to show you love or be kind to you.
Snitchin' at a high dope game in trouble
If you snitch (inform on others) in the drug game, you're going to be in a lot of trouble.
Whip game shaky then you gon' suffer
If you can't handle driving an impressive and flashy car (whip), you're going to have a hard time in the streets.
I'm the man homie can't deny it sucker
I am the one in charge and no one can deny my influence or authority.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Roba Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Algernod Washington, Christopher James Gholson, Tremaine Neverson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@CDLMoney
Back when music was fire I was blessed to be a teenager at this era my high school years was 2005 to 2009
10-10-23
@lclark2413
Damn you had it good but I had it better. These were my college years lol!! The days!
@yxngkelo93
Yuh
@zionssoldierofwar7194
Mine too. Graduated year of 2009
@jns08d
Yessirrrrrr
@LucidDreams999
2023 anyone?
@darislemar7151
2024 lol. Song still good
@LucidDreams999
@@darislemar7151 fax
@nyat5920
This Song Still Slaps To This Day
@J.Scurry
Hell yea 🫡🫡🫡