What does your vision of the show entail? But you also said it was going to be a documentary styled show. The financial situation just has to be right.ī: From what was shown on YouTube, the casting calls had the girls looking pretty wild. I just want the best possible situation for the most successful experience.
Plies: It’s not really a personal favorite I have in mind. (YouTube showing the casting call) worked itself out because now I have a semi-bidding war going on with a few companies.ī: What kind placement did you have in mind for the show - cable or one of the major networks? I just want the chance to get the most out of my female following. I had a good financial lane and I was able to fund that project. Plies: Actually it was another blessing of mine. I enjoy the goons and the ladies loving what I do.ī: Speaking of the ladies, where did the concept of the “Bust It Baby TV” show come from?
I love having the streets and the commercial success I’ve had. It’s important for me to understand why I’m in the situation I’m in. The consumers are responsible for that and the lifestyles these rappers have. I understand the nice clothes and things I can afford to wear, but its somebody else that’s responsible for that. I never allow myself to get outside the situation. Plies: To be real with you, outside of my brother and his vision, all of this is a surprise to me. Was it a surprise to you that your records took so fast? The light only shines on you so long.ī: Your first project had singles that hit Top 40 even though your image caters to the streets. We just want to stay relevant and I’m actually working on a third project that can be put out around the Christmas season. It also says a lot about my fans that follow me. I think it’s a testament to the people around me to get an album put out just six months after my debut album. My first album is certified gold and we moved over 3 million ringtones. It was a challenge for me trying to bring him into my world and see if I could come up with a big record and I think we did that.ī: What made the label push up your album so fast? I think that “street image” is overrated anyway. has produced so many hits, it just felt right to do the song with him. Plies: I don’t allow myself to get caught up in the images people have. Everyone expects it to be one of the biggest records of 2008 and I feel real good about it.ī: What made you choose Ne-Yo for the single considering your last collaborations had people with more “street images? When everyone heard the second one featuring Ne-Yo, it was a no-brainer for the single. I wanted the first look for the album to be me. The first part to “Bust It Baby” had only me on it. Plies: I just wanted to do something different and turn the game around. It was just another day for him to talk music, money, and politics.ī: Let’s start with the new album. Plies simply broke down the pros and cons of fame with much ease. His southern drawl didn’t sound like someone caught in the hype either. While most would panic, Plies just understands it.ī tracked Plies down and got him on the phone in order to get the exclusive on his upcoming work.
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Just being a rapper draws red flags from hip-hop critics, moreover a TV show will bring even more heat to the culture. He plans to take advantage of his female following and bringing us into his world with it. Not only has he dropped a two-part single, Plies has started a bidding war for his TV show also called “Bust It Baby.” Views on YouTube gained so much interest from networks, they’re salivating over the show, which Plies wants to shot documentary/reality show style. Most people would feel pressured by that, but Plies calls it a blessing. A gold selling album for a debut artist made Atlantic demand Plies’ second project just six months after his first record hit the shelves. The “out of nowhere effect” took place and album sales moved past gold. But Plies’ second single, featuring Akon, commanded just as much attention as his first smash. When his T-Pain assisted hit climbed the charts people were ready to call him a one-hit wonder. Prepared for the criticism that accompanies fame, Plies also was willing to talk about “bust it babies,” shock jocks, and how street an image plays a part in his life. To capitalize on his success today rather than tomorrow, Plies is prepping his second album and a TV show. His success caught a few off guard including himself and Atlantic Records. However, Plies did just that with his debut when “Shawty” and “Hypnotized” hit the airwaves last year. It’s hard for someone with a street image to crossover, and it’s even harder to do it with your first album.