Playa Fly

Infobox Musical artist


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Name = Playa Fly
|Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Ibn Young
Born = birth date and age|1977|9|2 Fact|date=May 2008
Alias =
Origin = South Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Genre = Hip hop
Occupation = Rapper, record producer, songwriter
Years_active = 1993—Present
Label = Prophet Entertainment, Super Sigg Records, Minnie Mae Muzik
Associated_acts = Triple 6 Mafia, SPV Click, Playa Posse, Minnie Mae Mafia, Prophet Posse
URL = [http://www.playafly.net playafly.net]

Playa Fly (born Ibn Young on September 2, 1977 Fact|date=May 2008) is a rapper from Memphis, Tennessee's South Parkway. Fly was, at one time, an associate of the Triple 6 Mafia (then known as Lil' Fly), but he stopped collaborating in 1995 due to monetary disputes and philosophical differences after recording one album under the group's guidance. Pursuing a solo career as Playa Fly, he released one independent album before signing a three album contract with Super Sigg Records. Creating many hood hits and the infamous "Nobody Needs Nobody" is considerably Playa Fly's biggest hit. Fly's early hit immediately gained notoriety from the song "Triple Bitch Mafia", which lashed out against his former group. Unlike most southern rappers, Playa Fly doesn't embrace materialism in his rhymes, usually speaking on a deeper, more political level.

History

Ibn (at the age of 13) was already known in his neighborhood for being one of the youngest drug dealers on the block, after spending three years selling [crack cocaine] , he finally gave it up to try his hand in rap. Ibn not only viewed rap as a less hazardous occupation, but as a way of self expression and communicating his thoughts all while representing his side of town. Under the title Lil' Fly, Ibn began his career at the age of 16, testing the waters with "Don’t Never Test His Pimpin" [http://www.deemoneyentertainment.com/playa_fly.php] as a start. He eventually became affiliated with DJ Paul and Juicy J of Triple 6 Mafia and under the wing of the up and coming producers, "Slangin' Rocks" was produced (part one featured on his underground single, part two featured on DJ Paul's "Vol. 16 For Da Summa Of '94"). Known for his hook, beat, and Fly's dope game tales (which he wrote while he was still a dope dealer), "Slangin' Rocks" was an instant success. He was featured on Gangsta Blac's underground hit album, "Breakin Da Law", and the Three 6 Mafia's first mainstream album, "Mystic Stylez". It was even planned for releasing Fly's first album on their label (which was, at that time, Prophet Entertainment) and his first single, "From Da Darkness Of Da Kut", was released in 1994. After leaving the group a year later, Fly put out his infamous diss album, "Triple Bitch Mafia", then changed his title to Playa Fly and was featured on Tommy Wright III's "On the Run" album before signing with Super Sigg Records. Playa Fly has expanded all over the south by influencing young gang/rap cliques like I.B.N. (who uses Fly's real name as their title), based in Decatur, Georgia. The head members are LOWE, TEE, CED, DEE, RAIL, and RAN-DEEZY You can catch them in Oakland City and Pittsburgh in Atlanta, Georgia.

Music

In 1996, Playa Fly released his first album with Super Sigg, "Fly Shit". The album had songs such as "Nappy Hair & Gold Teeth", "Da Show", "Crownin' Me", "Flizy Comin' (Triple Bitch Mafia pt.2)" and "Work To Do". It included other artists such as Gangsta Blac, Bill Chill, Criminal Manne, Icy K, D-A-V, Tay-Dog and Playa Posse. This album was also where Fly began his association with producer Blackout.

In 1998, "Movin' On" was released. "Movin' On" had such tracks as "Situation", "Start Runnin", "Nobody", "Funk-N-Bonk" and "Write Sum Bump". It also featured Gangsta Blac, Bill Chill, Minnie Mae Mafia, and Cool B. "Movin' On" is generally considered Fly's greatest album. Unfortunately, Bill Chill, Playa Fly's father died shortly before this album's completion.

"Just Gettin' It On", a re-release of his underground solo CD (with a bonus track), was released by Diamond in March 1999. "Da Game Owe Me" was released in November of the same year, the last album to be released by Super Sigg Records, as Van Siggers was incarcerated and his three album contract expired. "Just Gettin' It On" had songs like "Gettin' It On", "Just Awaken Shaken", "Triple Bitch Mafia" and "Fuck A Wanna Be". "Just Gettin' It On" included the Minnie Mae Mafia, Terror, Lil' Yo, Gangsta Blac and the late Bill Chill. "Just Gettin' It On" was much darker and more violent that Fly's other albums; he spoke about killing, murder and homicide to the remaining members of Three 6. Also, the bonus track, "Fuck A Wanna Be", had a video made to it (under the title "Just A Wanna Be") and is Playa Fly's only music video. "Da Game Owe Me" is, along with "Movin' On", considered Playa Fly's best album. It had such songs as "Ghetto Eyes", "Talkin' Cash", "Damn What Another Say", "Breakin' Da Law", "Get'Em", "Feel Me", "Send For Me" and "N God We Trust". "Da Game Owe Me" featured Gangsta Blac, Thaistik, Blackout and Terror.

Minnie Mae Muzik

After leaving Super Sigg, Playa Fly created his own label named after his grandmother, Minnie Mae Muzik. On this label, Fly began production on "Fly2K" along with the forces of Diamond Records. Midway through the project, Fly was arrested for possession of narcotics and sent to prison to serve a five year sentence. The release date for "Fly2K" was pushed back from 2000 to 2002. Playa Fly was still present on his album while he was still in prison, as he rapped a cappella over the phone ("Flexxin' Skit" and "Sap Sucka"). "Fly2K" was released in November of 2002, the album included such songs like "Bill Chill Lives" (a tribute to Bill Chill), "Universal Heartthrob", "Here Fly Come", "Club Friendly", "We Ain't Playin Witcha", "Life Goes On" and "Few & Da Proud". The album included other artist like Mista Tito, Maimi Miane, D-A-V, Bubba Wiley, Thaistik, DeRico, R-E-G and LaCynthia. As of May 2008 Fly has announced he wants to release his new album on a major label.

Release

As of June 22 2006, Fly has been released from the custody of Tennessee and is plans to release a new album, "Mafia All Day". On July 5, a single "Horses", was featured on the "XXL" website. In addition to his release, Fly joined the New Prophet Camp.Fact|date=March 2008

Discography

Albums

*1996: "Fly Shit"
*1998: "Movin' On"
*1999: "Just Gettin' It On"
*1999: "Da Game Owe Me"
*2002: "Fly2K"
*2008: "Mafia All Day"

Underground albums

*1994: "From Da Darkness Of Da Kut" (as Lil Fly)

Mixtapes

*2007: "Prepare Or Beware: Da Mafia Massacre"

References

External links

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* [http://www.memphisrap.com/artists/Playa_Fly Playa Fly MemphisRap.com Profile]
* [http://www.down-south.com/content/view/545/1/ Playa Fly interview at Down-South.com]
* [http://blogspot.memphisrap.com/blog/memphisrap/2007/04/12/playa-fly-exclusive-interview-with-memphisrapcom/ Playa Fly interview at MemphisRap.com]