Algernod Lanier Washington, better known by his stage name Plies, is an American rapper and founder of Big Gates Records. After dropping out of college, he founded Big Gates Records with his brother. Signed to Slip-n-Slide Records, from 2007 to 2008 he released three albums. Plies debuted in 2007 with The Real Testament with...
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FISHKILL, N.Y. (AP) — Hip-hop star Akon pleaded guilty Wednesday to harassment for tossing a fan off stage at an upstate New York concert last year. He will serve no jail time as long he performs 65 hours of community service and pays a $250 fine, according to the plea bargain in Fishkill Town...
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“Just Dance” is a dance-pop song and lead single from Lady GaGa’s first album, The Fame. The song is written by Lady GaGa and features Colby O’Donis, who is signed to the same label as Lady GaGa, and Akon, who provides backing vocals through Colby’s verse and shortly afterwards. The track is produced by...
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“Right Now (Na Na Na)” is the first single from Akon’s third studio album Freedom. The song samples The Underdog Project’s “Remember.” It went for adds on U.S. Mainstream Top 40 radio on September 23, 2008, and also became available for digital download on iTunes that day. A freestyle was made by rapper Young...
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