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With a spectrum that runs from irresponsible gun talk to irresponsible sex talk, Plies is never accused of being the most versatile rapper. Add unimaginative album titles that always work in some form of the word "Real", plus a crazy release schedule that's seen three official full-lengths in just 16 months, and there's every reason to believe Da Realist is a take the money and run release from a gutter rapper exploiting his leap into fame. Going in a completely unexpected direction, the album actually expands the Plies universe a bit with some decent political commentary such as the damning of mandatory sentences on the inspired "2nd Chance." Production takes a bold step forward on the extremely sparse highlight "All Black," while the whimsical "Spend the Night" -- where the newly relocated Plies seduces the ladies with real estate agent talk and a Cheshire cat smile -- is his brightest sounding track to date. The electronic, Prince-sounding snare on "Want It, Need It" is another clever idea, but the rest of the big moments come from places the rapper's been before, like the thug anthem "Make a Movie" with production from Mannie Fresh or the lightweight bedroom number "Put It on Ya" which for some horribly misguided reason, closes the album. With some minor problems, some minor advancement, and some major moments, Da Realist is an overall winner from a rapper who keeps beating the odds. [Circuit City's exclusive version of the album adds two bonus tracks.] ~ David Jeffries, All Music Guide
more albums by this artist
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- Definition of Real
- Released 2008
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- The Real Testament
- Released 2007
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- Da Realist
- Released 2008
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- The Real Testament (Parental Advisory)
- Released 2009
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Who's Hotter than Plies?!
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- By OneDeezy
- 1/13/2009 04:34:53
- What does it take for a well-known flamboyant rapper like Plies to garner positive critism? The answer is simple. Don't criticize him. It seems to me that Plies' music does strike a chord with loving fans, and not just the ones who want to sleep with him or help him rob a bank. But the ones like myself who can truely critique an artist not just by what he or she says. But rather what others like him say. Plies is good because he's better than those who sound similar to him. The context of his music can only be graded by listeners who have an affection for his particular sound. When Plies says, "Bentley alright, get mo' attention in the donk, no shirt, pants saggin' with a big chunk", on Pants Hang Low, that is the battle-cry for niggas from the South. Whatever the rest of the world thinks of Plies, we like him just fine!
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