Plies hit it out the park with his 2007 debut album The Real Testament. Guest hooks from R&B stars Akon and T-Pain balanced out his goon affiliated raps while production from Drumma Boy brought a soulful touch to his tracks. Despite rocking a signature ski-mask as part of his unruly image, Plies continues to move into a reflective zone in his music as he flips from documenting the ills of the street life to revealing introspective gems. Further collaborations with the singers Ashanti, Ne-Yo and Keri Hilson ensures his message comes across to the masses.