1) Paris, a hip-hop artist… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Paris, a hip-hop artist from San Francisco
2) Paris, now known as Paris Shadows, a hip-hop artist from Redding, CA.
3) Paris, an alternative rock band from Lowell, Massachusetts - PVRIS
4) Paris, a band from Sweden
5) Paris, the original name of Poison
6) Paris, a band from the U.K.
7) Paris, a US 70s rock band
8) Paris, a singer/songwriter from Norway
9) Paris, a sleazerock band from Australia
10) Paris, a band from... Paris with Nicolas Ker (RIP)
1) Paris (real name Oscar Jackson, Jr.; born October 29, 1967 in California) is a hip hop artist from San Francisco known for his militantly confrontational rapping, and especially the controversial track "Bush Killa." After earning a degree in economics from University of California-Davis, Paris founded Scarface Records but released his first single with Tommy Boy Records. "The Devil Made Me Do It" was his critically acclaimed debut 1990 LP; the title track was banned by MTV.
Paris' 1992 follow-up, "Sleeping With the Enemy", was not released due to the anti-George H. W. Bush track "Bush Killa" and the album's insert, featuring the artist waiting behind a tree, holding an assault rifle, as the president is waving to the crowd. Unable to find a distributor, Paris released it on Scarface Records and the album was a critical success though sales were slim (but successful by independent standards, at about 400,000 units). "Guerrilla Funk" (1994, 1994 in music) sold roughly 300,000 units, but his follow-up, "Unleashed" drew cries of selling out with its G funk sound, though the message still was one of unity and struggle against racial discrimination.
In 2003 he resurfaced with a new label, Guerrilla Funk Recordings. His most recent album is "Sonic Jihad" and continues his record of controversial album covers: it depicts a plane flying into the White House, and speaks on many topics, including the War on Terror, the war in Iraq, police brutality, black-on-black violence and conditions in inner-city communities. Included on the album are KAM, Dead Prez , and Public Enemy.
Most recently, Paris completed a project with Public Enemy, "Rebirth of a Nation" , a title taken from the 1915 film, Birth of a Nation, a racist portrayal of African Americans after the Civil War, glorifying the Ku Klux Klan. Although Chuck D is the primary vocal performer, Paris penned the bulk of the album which also features MC Ren, Immortal Technique, and the Conscious Daughters. This album is seen as a project separate from the discography of both Paris and Public Enemy.
3) Paris (born Paris Vasquez on February 17, 1994 in Redding, CA), named after the 1993 Cure album, released his debut album in 2018 and toured with Post Malone and 21 Savage the same year. He has been described as a "grittier Post Malone". Paris has changed his stage name to Paris Shadows.
3) Paris is...
Lynn Gunnulfsen - Guitar/vocals
Alex Babinski - Guitar
Brian MacDonald - Bass
Brad Griffin - Drums
Hailing from Lowell, Massachusetts, the four musicians that form the entity entitled Paris certainly have a fascinating story to share. Upon meeting in 2009 while partaking in a previous musical affair, vocalist and guitarist Lynn Gunnulfsen and drummer Brad Griffin soon met eye to eye on one thing: something didn’t feel quite right. Towards the end of their run together with their previous band, they met guitarist Alex Babinski. “When we met him and he and I were writing together it was just instant chemistry,” says Gunnulfsen. Soon after the band clicked with Babinski, they gracefully entered the studio to create the being in which rock n’ roll fans everywhere would soon begin to know as Paris.
5} Paris from Pennsylvania - Bret Michaels began his performing career with a basement band called Laser and, then, in 1979, joined longtime childhood friend Rikki Rockett to form a band called the Spectres. In 1980, Michaels and Rockett teamed up with Matt Smith and Bobby Dall to form the band Paris and the group started playing the club circuit, performing mostly rock cover songs in local bars. According to Vicky Hamilton, Poison's first manager, the band's sound at this time revolved around guitarist Smith, who was by far the best musician in the group. While Smith was responsible for music, Rockett and Michaels focused on the band's stage show and image. Paris formed a strong local following in Pennsylvania but saw little opportunity of larger success there, and the decision was made to move to Los Angeles. In March 1983, Paris changed their name to Poison and headed west to California
6) Paris In 1975, Bob Welch and Jimmy Robinson (recording engineer) formed the short-lived hard rock power trio Paris with ex Jethro Tull bassist Glenn Cornick and ex drummer Thom Mooney. Paris released two albums; Paris (produced by Jimmy Robinson (recording engineer)), and after Hunt Sales replaced Mooney, Big Towne 2061, produced by Bob Hughes. Sales' brother Tony subsequently replaced Cornick before the group split. The first album to this day is still selling as it been released 4 times; the second album not so well.
In a 1979 interview with People Magazine, Welch said that the two Paris albums were "ill-conceived." Because of the misfire of Paris, his finances had deteriorated until he had only $8,000 left. Mick Fleetwood and members of Fleetwood Mac would soon help him reinvigorate his career as a solo act.
Paris (with Nicolas Ker)
"Quinze ans … quinze ans qu’elle couve, cette maudite tempête … dans la tête de Nicolas Ker, enfant terrible et torturé qui écume les bas-fonds parisiens en quête de reconnaissance artistique. Le son escarpé et farouche de Paris se gorge de cette anxiété accumulée, une frustration renouvelée encore et toujours, celle de l’artiste convaincu à tort de ses imperfections, courant fiévreux sans fin après l’absolu sans jamais l’atteindre.
Rejoint dans son odyssée par Maxime Delpierre, Arnaud Roulin, et Michael Theis, enrichi des expériences Poni Hoax et Aladdin, ce digne héritier des romantiques noirs concrétise enfin son fracas intérieur. There is a storm est saturé de tension contenue sous la surface lisse des premiers morceaux conçus comme une entrée en matière calme traîtreusement. Le troisième morceau « My baby drove away » accélère la cadence alors que l’amour vient de s’enfuir
Ouf enfin la crise éclate, c’est qu’on se sent bien mieux en état de siège, dans l’urgence de la décomposition ! A partir de là l’album s’emballe comme un cheval au galop se précipitant vers le ravin dans la tourmente des éléments déchaînés. Lautréamont et Chateaubriand n’ont qu’à se bien tenir ! Le palpitant en bandoulière à la limite de la rupture, le quatuor Paris se métamorphose en chasse infernale, une chevauchée fantastique digne des chevaliers de l’Apocalypse.
« Up from a distance » et ses accents brisés d’Opéra de quat’sous, le caractère electro-funèbre de « The Cross-over », « The march of the wooden soldiers » très Rebotini dans ses envolées, … le Lp s’achève en apothéose sur les aveuglants « Serve me Lord » et « Wearing the mask », transes cathartiques propres à saisir les derviches tourneurs du monde entier. Le tout se lit comme une dramatisation complète de l’écriture musicale, une partition incendiaire dark au possible, qui se dévore comme un mets empoisonné, dans la chaleur du tonnerre."
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Ain't No Love
Paris Lyrics
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Where the dog that don't keep it real is a bitch
These are rappin' dogs, soldier dogs
Harmonic dogs
House dogs, street dogs
Dogs of the world unite..
(Paris)
High side, many bucks, titty fuckin'
Smash on these Corleones, snatchin' fetti
Westside niggas roam, but y'all ain't ready
Every city, every borough, every town
Every ghetto comin' through, we touchin' down
When I spit they all scatter, battle cry
Worldwide, it don't matter - who wanna ride?
Return of the street pros, kill our foes
Expose what you need to know, Guerrilla flows
Still on that same shit, same time
Still from that same clique, same side
Real niggas ain't impressed by the stories they bring
When it's all said and done y'all remember my name
Fuck a Corleone, nigga, we grown, now what you sayin'?
It's all about the chedda but beware what you claimin'
(Kam)
Y'all niggas really wanna see us dead, huh? We too militant
Always on that pro-black crackajack killin' shit
I picked up a few cuts, scrapes and raw abrasions
Collectin' my cheese and checkin' these caucasians
'Cause when you killin' niggas on a record then you goin' places
But talk about killin' these crackas, you racist, that's why
Crackas and flies, I do despise
The more I see these crackas, the more I like flies
Look into my eyes before I pull this trigger, I don't know what's worse
A black cracka or a white nigga, who should I do first?
I write a verse an' have 'em runnin' scared, turnin' red, protestin'
I just be blastin', don't be askin' no questions, holmes
'Till the smoke clear, 'cause folks here know
The difference between a G and some Hollywierdo
What you in fear fo'? Your life or your money?
All these coward-ass fake thugs, a/k/a/ Bugs Bunnies
(Break)
Livin' and strivin' and diggin' the skin he's in (8x)
(Paris)
So I fiend for the days when the funk was king
'Fore these pop sluts shitted on my video screen
'Fore these Bow Wow Wow Yippee Yos and hoes
Before niggas street clothes turned to platinum and gold
Before videos made 'em all fantasy macks
'Fore blingin' we was singin' what it mean to be black
Now these bitchy bitchy boy bands causin' a fuss
And every nigga rappin' thinkin' thuggin' is us
I'm bustin' pro-black, comin' with rough raps, I catch these
Hollywood shuffles by they motherfuckin' ruffles
And rough 'em up, see, and fuck them tricks
'Comin' phony, all them cowards know is blingin' and Kris
But this poolside fantasy lovin'-ass wannabe
Record label Superfly nigga, eat shit and die
State-of-mind mentality is blind to me
See I'd die 'fore I live on my knees, believe..
(Break)
You know it ain't no love, no love for these
You know it ain't no love, no love for these
You know it ain't no love, no love for these
Don't you know it ain't no...(repeat 'till fade)
The lyrics of Paris's song "Ain't No Love" are about the rap industry and the state of hip-hop music. The first verse mentions various types of dogs, representing the different types of rappers in the industry. The lyrics speak of "famous dogs" and "rappin' dogs, soldier dogs," and "harmonic dogs," showing how the industry is made up of many different types of artists. The chorus repeats the line "you know it ain't no love," suggesting that there is no true love or loyalty in the industry.
The following verses delve into the pressures and struggles that come with being a rapper. Paris talks about money, fame, and the industry's obsession with superficial things like bling and designer clothes. Kam mentions the challenges of being a militant artist and the hypocrisy that comes with being a black artist who speaks out about racism and violence. The lyrics touch on themes of authenticity, racism, and violence, as well as the commercialization of hip-hop music.
Overall, the song is a commentary on the rap industry and how it has changed over the years. The lyrics suggest that many artists are not true to themselves, and that the industry is obsessed with money and appearances rather than real talent or meaningful content.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, this is another story of famous dogs
This is a tale of famous people who are like dogs in different ways
Where the dog that don't keep it real is a bitch
People who don't stay true to themselves are weak and pathetic
These are rappin' dogs, soldier dogs
Famous people in the rap game are like trained dogs and soldiers
Harmonic dogs
Rappers who can harmonize like singers
House dogs, street dogs
Successful rappers who have come from both comfortable backgrounds and harsh upbringings
Dogs of the world unite..
People from different backgrounds and nations should come together and support each other
Bye, bye shitty luck, skinny ducats
Goodbye to bad luck, hello to money
High side, many bucks, titty fuckin'
Living the high life with plenty of cash and sexual conquests
Smash on these Corleones, snatchin' fetti
Defeat their enemies and take their money
Westside niggas roam, but y'all ain't ready
People from the west coast are free to move around, but other areas are not prepared for them
Every city, every borough, every town
They are able to reach and influence people from everywhere
Every ghetto comin' through, we touchin' down
They make their presence known in every low-income area
When I spit they all scatter, battle cry
People fear and are intimidated by his aggressive rapping style
Worldwide, it don't matter - who wanna ride?
They are known and respected all over the world, and they don't care who wants to join them
Return of the street pros, kill our foes
People who have returned to their roots as street performers to defeat their enemies
Expose what you need to know, Guerrilla flows
Revolutionary style of rap that informs people of what they should be aware of
Still on that same shit, same time
They haven't changed their ways or goals since the beginning
Still from that same clique, same side
They still represent their original group and side
Real niggas ain't impressed by the stories they bring
Honest people are not interested in their fake tales
When it's all said and done y'all remember my name
After everything is over, he wants to be remembered
Fuck a Corleone, nigga, we grown, now what you sayin'?
They don't care about the Corleone family and their business, they are grown and moving on
It's all about the chedda but beware what you claimin'
Money is important, but be careful what you represent or claim to be
Y'all niggas really wanna see us dead, huh? We too militant
He believes they are being targeted because they are too aggressive for some people's taste
Always on that pro-black crackajack killin' shit
They are all about supporting and helping black people, which alienates some others
I picked up a few cuts, scrapes and raw abrasions
He has been physically hurt in the past for standing up for his beliefs
Collectin' my cheese and checkin' these caucasians
He is making money and keeping an eye on white people who may try to sabotage or undermine him
But talk about killin' these crackas, you racist, that's why
If he discussed killing white people in the same way he talks about killing black people, he would be labeled a racist
Crackas and flies, I do despise
He hates both white people and insects
The more I see these crackas, the more I like flies
He dislikes white people so much that he prefers to see flies instead of them
Look into my eyes before I pull this trigger, I don't know what's worse
He is considering killing someone and is unsure if it's worse to kill a white person or a black person
A black cracka or a white nigga, who should I do first?
He is considering killing both white and black people and doesn't know who to target first
I write a verse an' have 'em runnin' scared, turnin' red, protestin'
His lyrics are powerful and make people uncomfortable or angry
I just be blastin', don't be askin' no questions, holmes
He doesn't care about the consequences of his words, he just wants to express his thoughts
'Till the smoke clear, 'cause folks here know
He will continue rapping until he is satisfied they are being heard
The difference between a G and some Hollywierdo
He is different from the fake, pretentious people in Hollywood
What you in fear fo'? Your life or your money?
White people are afraid of them because they don't know if they want to take their life or their money
All these coward-ass fake thugs, a/k/a/ Bugs Bunnies
He thinks that fake tough guys are like the character Bugs Bunny
So I fiend for the days when the funk was king
He misses the days when funk music was more popular and respected
'Fore these pop sluts shitted on my video screen
He dislikes the current trend of pop stars who are oversexualized in music videos
'Fore these Bow Wow Wow Yippee Yos and hoes
He dislikes the style of rap that is popular with the youth
Before niggas street clothes turned to platinum and gold
He misses the days when fashion for black people was more urban and less extravagant
Before videos made 'em all fantasy macks
He dislikes the fact that many rappers present an imaginary life in their music videos
'Fore blingin' we was singin' what it mean to be black
He misses the time when black culture was taught through music before it became all about materialism
Now these bitchy bitchy boy bands causin' a fuss
He dislikes the current trend of boy bands being popular and taking away attention from rappers
And every nigga rappin' thinkin' thuggin' is us
He dislikes the association of rappers with thuggish behavior
I'm bustin' pro-black, comin' with rough raps, I catch these
He raps with a purpose and with an emphasis on black culture and history
Hollywood shuffles by they motherfuckin' ruffles
Fake rappers from Hollywood are disrespectful, especially towards their clothing
And rough 'em up, see, and fuck them tricks
He wants to be aggressive towards these fake rappers and not play games with them
'Comin' phony, all them cowards know is blingin' and Kris
Fake rappers only care about money and flashy possessions, and they are not true to themselves
But this poolside fantasy lovin'-ass wannabe
He dislikes the poolside fantasy trope that many rappers perpetuate
Record label Superfly nigga, eat shit and die
He dislikes record labels who try to control rappers and tells them to die
State-of-mind mentality is blind to me
People's mindset and way of thinking are incomprehensible to him
See I'd die 'fore I live on my knees, believe..
He prioritizes his freedom and standing up for his values over being subservient
Livin' and strivin' and diggin' the skin he's in (8x)
He is content and proud of his black skin and life experiences
You know it ain't no love, no love for these
There is no respect or love for certain people in the music industry
Don't you know it ain't no...
He repeats this phrase to emphasize the lack of love or respect
Contributed by Lincoln V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.