The Golden Buddha (LP)Planet Asia helped jump start the West Coast independent hip hop movement, and has solidified himself as one of the most consistent and respected MCs in the game over his 20+ year career. He dropped his debut EP with producer Fanatik in 1998, and followed up quickly with the singles "Definition of Ill" (Stones Throw) and "Place of Birth". (ABB Records) In 2001, The Source Magazine gave him the First Round Draft Pick and Independent Album of the Year