Wednesday, 2 May 2012

2uface Idibia re unites with his former bandmates,the Plantashun Boiz

Those who attended 2face's Buckwyld and Breathless concert on Monday,30th of April must have been close to tears at the point where the pop giant decided to take his guest down memory lane by bringing back   the PLANTASHUN BOIZ on stage .

Let's go Blackface,Faze where you at? Plantashun Boiz in the building !, 2face screamed  out as former band mates Blackface and Faze stepped on stage to the delight of the audience .The trio drove fans wild as they performed hits songs from there past albums including fans favourites 'Knock me off','Don't you know' and some of there hit songs.

Even though it was obvious they had not properly rehearsed the performance,they kept backing and filling each others verses,hugging and laughing as they entertained.

Long time Plantashun Boiz friend and collaborator Sound Sultan later joined the trio on stage to perform a revamped version the hit song 'Enter the place' which featured a surprise freestyle verse from Blackface .
Plantashun Boiz emerged in the Nigerian music scene in 1997.In 2000,they released there debut 'Body and soul' produced by Nelson Brown,Three years later,they released 'Sold out' which featured the hit song'Can't live without your love'.



In 2004,the group went under after lead singer 2face called it quits and launched his solo career.
2face signed up with Kennis Music and released 'Face2Face' ,Faze with Westside Music releasing his debut 'Faze alone' while Blackface released his 'Ghetto Child' LP. All albums were critically-acclaimed,although only 2face recorded a major commercial success.

Several albums now down the line,2face remains the most successful of the 3,with an international career that ranks him as the most remarkable African pop icon of his time .
In 2007,the group briefly reunited and released a reunion album titled 'Plan B' with the single 'Say you believe me'

Source: NIGERIAN ENTERTAINMENT TODAY


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