A daring emcee, artist and entrepreneur from Edmonton, Alberta, Doug Bedard AKA Plex has taken his
experience of growing up on North-side Beverly streets to the masses with a message 15 years in the making
about competing to survive adversity and ultimately rising to the top.
Living in a duplex through adolescence, people began to refer to him as "Doug from the Duplex" eventually
shortening the epithet to Plex. With a distinct ear for music and hunger to be a part of the scene he turned
on the drive, resulting in the creation of a career permitting him to groom and reshape artists with similar
ambitions ready to compete on a global level.
CEO and President of the Toronto-based record and entertainment label, New Leaf Entertainment is a
vertically integrated company armed with experienced industry leaders Jay Laronde, Leemai Lafontaine and
Jennifer Podemski.
He is one of the founding members of Edmonton's celebrated group Won 18 which is also set to release an
album in 2009, an anticipated follow up to their successful album “The Dirty Boulevard” released in 2006.
Plex is set to release his first solo album “Brainstorm” in 2009 - a culturally relevant and lyrically
proficient album that challenges popular opinion. It refuses to sugarcoat experiences or preach lessons
learned. It begs you to get up and groove to well thought out beats and sing along to lyrics crafted long
before their time. This album is motivating, bold, and entertaining in equal measure.
Plex is the award winning host and producer of “The Plex Show” on Aboriginal Voices Radio, which can be
heard at 9:00 p.m. (local time) every Friday on AVR Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto and Ottawa. The 3
hour program was designed to provide a platform for global indigenous artists whose talent is featured and
heard all across Canada. “The Plex Show” has an ever growing fan-base as it appeals to hip-hop lovers of all
ethnicities and life experiences, and maintains integrity by continuing the preservation of its indigenous
roots.
While he is dedicated to his craft and the artists he works with, Plex has not forgotten about his roots. He
is committed to his community, especially with youth, as he leads keynote programs and projects with
audiences ranging from young artists to industry professionals. These projects include workshop
facilitating, consulting, mentoring youth artists, as well as providing professional guidance regarding
native content for organizations and experienced industry leaders.
Plex performed and will appear on the highly anticipated television show “Arbor Live” hosted by
international icon Stevie Salas. Plex recently delivered a show stopping performance in the “Larger Than
Life” showcase featuring himself, Marc Nadjiwan, Jason Burnstick, The Johnny's, Sierra Noble and special
guest Bruce Cockburn, which was taped as a series to be shown in Cineplex Odeon theaters nation wide.
Chosen among six aboriginal radio programmers across Canada, Plex’s latest television endeavor was
participating in a reality style training video hosted by Darrell Dennis for Astral Media and the National
Aboriginal Achievement Foundation. The goal of “Extreme Radio Challenge” is to attract today’s youth to
careers in radio broadcasting. This can be seen in 2009 in school boards all across the country.
Deserved confidence that the strength and commitment Plex puts into his work validates his personal mandate
which is to triumphantly “...bring integrity back into hip-hop”.
For information on youth empowerment workshops or to book a performance by Plex or any of the New Leaf
Entertainment artists please visit www.newleafentertainment.ca
Hi there, I know It's kind of early but I wanted to make sure I get to everyone on my friends list because this is one of my favorite holidays of the year. I am a proud American and the 4th of July is a day to remember all those who have fought and are still fighting for our freedom. While we Sleep They Wake, While We enjoy our bbq's and swim in the pool.. They're defending our borders and eating sand. I salute all the men and women who make it possible everyday for my children and I to live a free life and if you are one of them ~~ From the bottom of my heart I THANK YOU!!! So Please take a moment on the 4th and remember what it really stands for... That Red White and Blue is not just a piece of cloth.. It is a SYMBOL of our freedom and the men and women who fight for it.
Happy Independence Day!!!! ~Kim
I'm Proud To Be An American Written By Lee Greenwood
If tomorrow all the things were gone I'd worked for all my life, And I had to start again with just my children and my wife, I'd thank my lucky stars to be living here today, 'Cause the flag still stands for freedom and they can't take that away.
I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free, And I won't forget the men who died who gave that right to me, And I gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today, ' Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land God Bless the U.S.A.
From the lakes of Minnesota to the hills of Tennessee, Across the plains of Texas from sea to shining sea. From Detroit down to Houston and New York to L.A. , There's pride in every American heart and it's time we stand and say:
I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free, And I won't forget the men who died who gave that right to me, And I gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today, ' Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land God Bless the U.S.A.
Zane Gold of Crazy Cutz Records phones in about his remix single of, Like A Dime ft Belly. Next week is National Aboriginal Week and there is celebrations all over the country including the SUMMER SOULstice in Edmonton @ the Starlite Room.
playlist for this show:
Joey Stylez ft Shoshana - On the Wall J Dizzay ft Sinima - Gotta Get Mine Blazin Natives ft VIP - The Hype
Classified - Still Got It K'Naan ft Damien Marley - I Come Prepared Kardinal Offishall ft Eclipse - Set it Off Drake ft BunB & Lil Wayne - Uptown
Brooklyn ft JonC & Charlie Fettah - Bad Ass Shorty Custom Made - Not my Type ***Zane Gold Interview*** Zane Gold ft Belly - Like A Dime
Proveli Paragon - Believe The Greater Good - Bad Habit Konflict - Who Dat
The editors at CD Baby loved "PLEX: BrainStorm" CD so much that they're going to feature it on the CD Baby front page for a day on June 3rd 2009, and in their Editor's Picks section from now on. They're *really* picky about what they feature. They receive about 300 new albums a DAY, (over 300,000 total), and they say “PLEX: BrainStorm” is one of the best they’ve ever heard.
CD BABY REVIEW OF “PLEX: BRAINSTORM” 20 tracks deep and packed with social commentary, abstract production,and jab-filled lyrical gymnastics, the debut from this Canadian MC is not to be taken lightly. While the beats bounce, resulting in a mood that is often ostensibly propulsive but also mellow, the rhymes stay on message, tackling subjects both global and local. "The Way It Should Be" rides a scrappy guitar riff and a vintage bass groove, featuring lyrics that come hard at politics, war, and religion. It's heady stuff, but he doesn't get ahead of himself. The rhymes are well-plotted, and even though the topics are a bit grandiose, it just works to make the urgency of the words that much more apparent. "Better Days" brings in the synths, questions the state of modern music, and lays out the need for a change. It's one of the many calls to action on this CD, and one of the many well-executed points of focus. Prepare yourself for some motivation in motion. And some fun. – CD Baby Editor www.cdbaby.com
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