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1998, was a year of knowledge, wisdom, and understanding. It was about growth and development. Unknowingly our lives would take a change. An allegiance would be formed, some would follow suit others would be left behind. Prime, Intox-icated, and Blitz Krieg were this allegiance. And it would be known as "TRI-COAST". Three young playahs from three different coasts able to comprise there thoughts on paper, and then unleash them thru music. "It was all a dream". And for two years it was slowly becoming a reality, the first release, "Tha Drunk Drivin EP" was an underground ghetto success. But different playahs walk different paths. And in 2000, Blitz Krieg began to walk his own. Now Prime and Intox-icated were left with 2/3 of a dream. But that was not a problem. A little focus and some new equipment and the "Triple Coast Compilation" was born. But we didnt feel ready just yet, so very few ears heard that musical creation.

2002, was a year of adaptation and rebuild. Nonstop (Eric Hughes) introduced himself to Tri-coast; a native of Georgia his track record is in a class of it's own. Intox-icated, Prime, Nonstop, and T-Roy all sat down and discussed the future of this allegiance. After long debates and numerous conversations a change of name was established. No longer would we be known as "TRI-COAST" we would forever be known as "Playahs Paradise Entertainment" better known as "PPE". At this time PPE consisted of three artists and a manager. So, now that we had a new name and a new structure we needed a new product. With more focus and more equipment upgrades, trials and tribulations, blood, sweat, and tears - PPE emerged with the first release "Volume 1: Collateral Damage". Performing songs at small bars, and parties to gain exposure, and also was selling albums out the trunk, PPE sold enough copies from this album to incorporate and expand from a small group of individuals with ideas into a unified company with goals.

In 2003, two well-experienced artists stepped onto the PPE train, Vokab (Christopher Clemons) and Lethal (Joseph Billups). Vokab is from Jersey and has been in the game laying down tracks for Jersey underground artists. Lethal, a Floridian native and a veteran in the game. He had laid down multiple albums at other independent labels which unfortunately didnt get the airplay they deserved. So, after each person seeing the dedication in everyone else, all five sat down and decided to join forces. And when I say dedication, I mean these guys recorded enough songs for 3 albums in a matter of 5 months. PPE realized it is no longer only for fun or the love of the game, although it will always be fun for PPE to do music; PPE is mature and serious about making important decisions toward a common goal of success, its a business! Playahs Paradise Entertainment LLC, 04/26/04, embedded between Baltimore and D.C. consisting of 5 owners, Intox-icated, Prime, Nonstop, Lethal, & Vokab; along with a roster of artists and producers. PPE is ready to take the torch and bring home the gold.

3up - Ride On'em
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD3IrZlrnBA