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Playaz Lounge Crew (PLC), formed in White Bear Lake Minnesota in early 2001, are quickly ascending the ranks of the Twin Cities Hip-Hop music scene and the Midwest as a whole. A blend of several hip-hop styles and an unparalleled stage presence give the group a sound and show uniquely their own. Group members Dirty D and Mereness have created a sound all their own and have vowed to take their Hype Hop Revolution to new levels in 2006.
Mereness originally hails from St. Paul, Minnesota. His smooth melodic delivery has drawn the attention of many fans due to its distinct style. Dirty D, born in Los Angeles, California, and raised in White Bear, Minnesota, has a style that is a direct contrast to Mereness. Dirty Ds rapid fire flows are a standout in the local scene. Together their styles combine to form a rich texture of sound that has brought them many fans throughout the Twin Cities, and around the world. Their differing styles and influences have come together to form PLC.
The groups first full-length album PL3: The Mixtape has done extremely well since its release in early 2004. From their Twin Cities debut at the Dinkeytowner Cafe, to constant street pounding at such clubs as the Red Sea, the Quest, the Annex, and numerous others, PL3: The Mixtape put PLC on the map. The buzz generated by PLCs live shows, a growing fan following, and the success of PL3: The Mixtape brought them to the attention a Twin Cities based record label known as Loonatix Productions. It wasnt long before a friendship was established and PLC signed with Loonatix Productions on New Years Eve 2004.
Upon signing with Loonatix Productions, PLC immediately began work on their next album Double Penetration?. In some ways DP? is a departure from the style of PL3: The Mixtape. Their new sound labeled Hype-Hop, is a more in your face aggressive style, born out of their live performances. Experimental in production and concept, DP? is a hard edged, fast paced, musical journey through the minds of Mereness and Dirty D.
During the recording of Double Penetration? PLC submitted their music for a contest run by Detroit based Psychopathic Records. The Underground Psychos contest offered a chance to sign with Psychopathic Records. PLC survived 3 rounds of internet voting, including a live show at the historic St. Andrews Hall in Detroit. The final round of voting was to be done at the 6th annual Gathering of the Juggalos in Garretsville, Ohio. While PLC did not win the contest, they gained many loyal fans around the country and world.
PLC is currently once again in the studio, recording Hype-Hop their follow up to Double Penetration?, as well as working on several other Loonatix Productions projects.
Minnesota
The Quest - Minneapolis
The Ascot Room - Minneapolis
7th St Entry - Minneapolis
The Dinkeytowner - Minneapolis
The Annex - Minneapolis
First Avenue - Minneapolis
The Red Sea - Minneapolis
The 400 Bar - Minneapolis
Whiskey Junction - Minneapolis
The Blue Nile - Minneapolis
The Terminal Bar - Minneapolis
Station 4 - St.Paul
AM Lounge - St.Paul
The Battleshack - Northbranch
The Rock - Maplewood
Choppers - Mankato
Professors - Mankato
The Garage - Burnsville
Cheap Thrills - St.Cloud
Underground - Moorhead State University
Playaz Lounge Cafe - St. Cloud
Wisconsin
324 Live - Lacrosse
UW River Falls - River Falls
Michigan
St.Andrews Hall - Detroit
The Bullfrog - Redford
Ohio
The Gathering Of The Juggalos - Garretsville
Rockstar Peabodys - Cleveland
Pennsylvania
The Fire - PhiladelphiaNew York
Wild Spirits - New York City
The Chance - Poughkeepsie
The Penny Arcade - Rochester
Mezzanotte Lounge - SyracuseArkansas
The Foundation - Fort Smith
For Booking Information Contact:
Joseph Rask: [email protected]
