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PLEX (Derek C. Levy) started writing songs at 10 years old. Growing up in New Orleans' 9th ward listening to his parents old Motown albums, helped him to hone his skills early on. Over the course of time becoming one of the best unknown songwriters there is. New Orleans' hottest DJ Wild Wayne (Q-93) recognized PLEX's talent and was about to hook up a deal with some labels for him to sell songs at the end of Summer 2005. All of this was put on hold by Hurricane Katrina. Some of you may recognize him from the storm footage. He was featured on every major news network in the nation. He also did a storm story update interview on 'The CBS Early Show' on the anniversary of the storm with anchor and family friend Tracy Smith. He was also promised a spot in Spike Lee's critically acclaimed HBO documentary 'When The Levees Broke...' by Spike's producer Butch Robinson. With all PLEX had been through, Mr. Robinson led him to believe he would be a part of the film until the last minute. It wasn't until a radio broadcast let it be known that production on the film had wrapped that he knew it was all a lie. Sick game to play on a man who had just had his life turned upside down. There was never an apology or explanation. PLEX would eventually pen and record the local hit 'Do Ya Know What It Means... To Miss New Orleans '06 (from the EP: The Chronicles Of Katrina: The Lyin' The Breach & The Hard Road) which was aired on Q-93 FM on the anniversary of the storm... once again Wild Wayne was the catalyst (big ups homie). Wild Wayne also helped to put PLEX in contact with Mr. John Monopoly (Kanye West's manager & President of G.O.OD. Music) to arrange a meeting with Kanye, and perhaps do a song about the hurricane. Unfortuantely due to Kanye's hectic schedule, as well his frowned upon comments about George W. Bush, things weren't able to pan out. Several people who PLEX had helped and/or rescued called into the radio station thanking Derek Levy for helping them during the storm while trapped in the convention center with his family for five days. The callers said they had seen him on CBS the day before and wanted to get in touch with him. They also requested the song which was featured on the CBS broadcast. Wild Wayne, only knowing him as PLEX put out a call over the radio and got PLEX in the studio for an on air interview. After rebuilding his studio from what was left by storm damage and looters, PLEX is back with a vengeance doing what he does best; writing platinum caliber hit after platinum caliber hit. Now working with Super-Producer T-Black of legendary TNT Studios, he's even more of a force. As a collaborative, T-Black's uncanny production skill is the perfect compliment to PLEX's lyrics. Don't say we didn't warn you. PLEX will be, and this is a promise. one of the most sought after songwriters/producers of 2008. And in 2009... the doorbells and phones won't stop ringing. You already know what it is. (Side Notes:) Venturing off into rap music for a while, PLEX gained local fame. He performed an impromtu song at the first Essence Festival with permission from hosts Queen Latifah & comedian Louis Dix. In 1996, he joined with rapper R-Sinik forming the group DRY EYZ. They gained a small local following and still perform together. In 2002 PLEX formed the Hip-Hop/R&B powerhouse known as Collabo City; a collective of seven producers and nine rappers. They spawned the local hits 'We Takin' Ova' & 'Drop It On The Floor' from the album 'Birth Of A Dynasty'. PLEX would like to personally thank those who have helped or try to help him over the years, especially in the trying times following Hurricane Katrina: Mr. Chris Miller (you are my brother), Dee & Donnell, Carla, Ms. Tracy Smith & CBS News, Mr. Wild Wayne, Ms. Lucille Leonard (of New England, Mass.), Mr. Kendall Bussey, Mr. Rob Mills, Ms. Thais Mills (of Lipserviceink.com; Rob's daughter), Mr. John Monopoly, Mr. Eddie Blackmon (Dir. of Mktg at G.O.O.D. Music), Sess-45 (N.O. Artist) & his Uncle Steve, J. Redd Washington & J. 'Diamond' Washington of RDM Studios (Marrero, LA.), General T. & T-Black. of TNT Studios (Avondale, LA.). Thank you all & may GOD's blessings and favor rain upon you & your families.

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