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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Brutal
Paris Lyrics
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Cash checks, breaks necks and wrecks emcees
Who ain't down with the sound of the Panther Movement
Intense is a serious answer
The mic goes into labor you freeze up
Enveloped by the style that sounds so rough
Rehearsal weak verses potent as cyanide
A million and a half shot keepin' you high
Or dealed by the real mack brothers of old
Nah, I just devise a wise new formula
To keep you in tune without sellin' my soul
In nineteen-thirty, it all began
With a movement comprised of intelligent black men
Led by Allah in the form of Farad
But later by the last true prophet of God
Elijah, Muhammad, a dominant black leader
Of The Lost/Found Asiatic Pack
And later by Malcolm, whose point was straight
Stressing a black nationalistic state
Of self-sufficiency on a mission he
Stressed thrift and pride and good sense
Killed in cold blood but the shit ain't done with
Switch to Oaktown, sixty-six
See Huey Newton, and Cleveland Seale
Sons of Malcolm with intent to kill
and end the brutality inflicted on us by cops
Best believe I won't stop
Teachin' science in step with Farrakhan
Drop a dope bomb, word to Islam
Keeps my brothers up on it cause I'm black
and now you know, I'm brutal
Callin' all brothers to order, P-Dog'll slaughter
Stomp rip and choke those who thought a
Young black man wasn't capable of the intellect
Of gainin' respect, without sellin' so check
I'm Paris, six feet two, deadly as ice
But twice as nice with, the power to fight boy
So listen I'm tellin' y'all, the warnin' the Final Call
We're headin', for Armageddon, it's like that
The government's policy see is tactical genocide
How many must die, chasin' a chemical high?
How much, killin' and murderin' mayhem more can we stand
Before we fold black man, so take a stand
Listen up drug dealer, whassup with that?
Hope I don't bust a cap, straight in your motherfuckin' ass
For pushin' poison to youth, I'm through with talkin' I'm steppin' up
With gat point blank at your motherfuckin' mug
I'm, P-R-O, be L-A-C-K
Stompin' and crushin' to mush, any lush, in my way
I'm educated and strong, always right and no wrong
With many bullets of a Bensonhurst, come on along
It's like that y'all, and I won't quit
Keepin' y'all fresh on the movement tip
With F-O-I at my side, we're never slippin' or nap
We always come sick wid it, bustin' serious caps
There's no, bullshit, and yo look, this is the danger zone
You shouldn't have stepped to it, you shouldn't have come alone
You shouldn't have ever thought, the movement was soft
Don't you know P-Dog'll never stop
I'm brutal!
The lyrics to "Brutal" by Paris are a powerful statement about the singer's unyielding commitment to social justice and his willingness to do whatever it takes to fight for what he believes in. The song begins by introducing Paris as a talented and confident emcee who is not afraid to challenge the established order. He asserts his allegiance to the Panther Movement and denounces anyone who is not down with their sound. He then describes his approach to writing lyrics, which involves rehearsing until his verses are potent, while also avoiding selling out to corporate interests or compromising his integrity.
The song then turns to a historical overview of black activism, starting with the Nation of Islam in the 1930s under the leadership of Farad Muhammad and continuing through to Malcolm X and the Black Panther Party in the 1960s. Paris celebrates the courage and vision of these leaders, who fought for self-sufficiency, pride, and justice. He emphasizes the ongoing struggle against police brutality and drug abuse, calling on drug dealers to take responsibility for their actions and ending by declaring his own strength and determination in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Paris is my name, I flows with ease
Paris is my name and I rap effortlessly
Cash checks, breaks necks and wrecks emcees
I make money, defeat my competitors, and dominate the rap game
Who ain't down with the sound of the Panther Movement
If you don't support the ideas and philosophy of the Black Panther Movement, then you're not my ally
Intense is a serious answer
I'm serious and passionate about my beliefs and my music
The mic goes into labor you freeze up
When I start rapping on the microphone, everyone else stops and freezes because they can't keep up with my skill and intensity
Enveloped by the style that sounds so rough
My rap style is hard-hitting and gritty, and it captures the attention of my listeners
Rehearsal weak verses potent as cyanide
Even my weakest rehearsed verses are as strong and deadly as cyanide
A million and a half shot keepin' you high
My music is a powerful drug that keeps my fans elevated to a higher level of consciousness
But I don't sell 'cause what you're sellin' is never sold
I don't compromise my art or my beliefs for money or fame like other rappers do
Or dealed by the real mack brothers of old
Only the true old-school rappers like me know what it takes to make real rap music
Nah, I just devise a wise new formula
I come up with unique and intelligent new ways to make my music stand out from the rest
To keep you in tune without sellin' my soul
I maintain my artistic integrity and authenticity while also keeping my fans engaged and connected to my message
In nineteen-thirty, it all began
The Black Panther Movement began in 1930
With a movement comprised of intelligent black men
The Black Panther Movement was led by intelligent and strong black men
Led by Allah in the form of Farad
Wallace Fard Muhammad, who founded the Nation of Islam, was a messenger of Allah
But later by the last true prophet of God
Elijah Muhammad succeeded Wallace Fard Muhammad as the leader of the Nation of Islam and was regarded by his followers as the last true prophet of God
Elijah, Muhammad, a dominant black leader
Elijah Muhammad was a powerful and influential black leader
Of The Lost/Found Asiatic Pack
Elijah Muhammad's followers were known as the Lost/Found Asiatic Pack, and they believed that black people were descended from the ancient Asiatic people
And later by Malcolm, whose point was straight
Malcolm X was a disciple of Elijah Muhammad and espoused his teachings
Stressing a black nationalistic state
Malcolm X advocated for a separate black nation within the United States
Of self-sufficiency on a mission he
Malcolm X's mission was to encourage self-sufficiency among black people
Stressed thrift and pride and good sense
Malcolm X believed that black people should save money, have pride in their heritage, and use common sense to succeed
Killed in cold blood but the shit ain't done with
Malcolm X was assassinated, but his legacy and ideas continue to influence the black community
Switch to Oaktown, sixty-six
The song now changes its focus to the Black Panther Party, which was founded in 1966 in Oakland, California
See Huey Newton, and Cleveland Seale
Huey Newton and Bobby Seale were the co-founders of the Black Panther Party
Sons of Malcolm with intent to kill
Newton and Seale were heavily influenced by Malcolm X's ideas and were committed to fighting for the rights of black people by any means necessary
And end the brutality inflicted on us by cops
The Black Panther Party sought to combat police brutality and systemic racism against black people
Best believe I won't stop
Paris is committed to continuing the fight for black liberation and empowerment through his music
Teachin' science in step with Farrakhan
Paris is teaching his listeners about the teachings of Louis Farrakhan, the current leader of the Nation of Islam
Drop a dope bomb, word to Islam
Paris is spreading a powerful message that's resonating with his listeners
Keeps my brothers up on it cause I'm black
Paris is proud of his black identity and wants to support and uplift his fellow black people
and now you know, I'm brutal
Paris's intense message and powerful delivery make him a force to be reckoned with in the rap game
Callin' all brothers to order, P-Dog'll slaughter
Paris is rallying his fellow black people to unite and stand up against systemic racism and oppression
Stomp rip and choke those who thought a
Paris is determined to defeat those who doubt or underestimate him or the power of the black community
Young black man wasn't capable of the intellect
Paris is challenging the stereotype that young black men are unintelligent or lacking in intellect
Of gainin' respect, without sellin' so check
Paris wants to earn respect without compromising his beliefs or his art
I'm Paris, six feet two, deadly as ice
Paris is a tall and imposing figure, and he's a skilled and talented rapper
But twice as nice with, the power to fight boy
Paris isn't just a talented rapper, but he's also a powerful force for change in the black community
So listen I'm tellin' y'all, the warnin' the Final Call
Paris is sending out a warning to his listeners, urging them to take action and join the movement for black liberation
We're headin', for Armageddon, it's like that
The struggle for black liberation is a serious and urgent matter, and there are bound to be struggles and challenges ahead
The government's policy see is tactical genocide
Paris believes that the government's actions and policies are designed to systematically oppress and harm black people
How many must die, chasin' a chemical high?
Paris is questioning the impact of the drug epidemic on the black community, and the government's role in perpetuating it
How much, killin' and murderin' mayhem more can we stand
Paris is calling attention to the senseless violence and chaos that pervades many black communities, and he's urging his listeners to take a stand against it
Before we fold black man, so take a stand
Paris is warning that the black community can't afford to wait any longer to stand up and fight for its own liberation
Listen up drug dealer, whassup with that?
Paris is challenging drug dealers to consider the impact of their actions on the black community
Hope I don't bust a cap, straight in your motherfuckin' ass
Paris is threatening violence against those who continue to push drugs and perpetuate harm in the black community
For pushin' poison to youth, I'm through with talkin' I'm steppin' up
Paris is done with talking and is ready to take action against those who push drugs and harm the black community
With gat point blank at your motherfuckin' mug
Paris is ready to use violence if necessary to defend the black community
I'm, P-R-O, be L-A-C-K
Paris is proud to be a pro-black activist and rapper
Stompin' and crushin' to mush, any lush, in my way
Paris is determined to defeat anyone who stands in his way or impedes progress for the black community
I'm educated and strong, always right and no wrong
Paris is confident in his intelligence and strength, and he believes that he's always on the right side of history
With many bullets of a Bensonhurst, come on along
Paris is inviting others to join him in the fight for black liberation, referencing the 1989 racial murder of Yusuf Hawkins in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn
It's like that y'all, and I won't quit
Paris is committed to continuing the fight for black liberation, no matter the obstacles or challenges ahead
Keepin' y'all fresh on the movement tip
Paris is keeping his fans up to date on the latest developments in the struggle for black liberation
With F-O-I at my side, we're never slippin' or nap
The Fruit of Islam, a paramilitary wing of the Nation of Islam, is supporting Paris in his mission for black liberation
We always come sick wid it, bustin' serious caps
Paris and his allies are always armed and ready to fight against those who threaten the black community
There's no, bullshit, and yo look, this is the danger zone
Paris is warning that the struggle for black liberation is intense and dangerous, and those who join must be prepared for the risks and sacrifices involved
You shouldn't have stepped to it, you shouldn't have come alone
Paris is warning those who stand in opposition to the movement for black liberation that they're making a mistake by underestimating his power and influence
You shouldn't have ever thought, the movement was soft
Paris is dispelling the notion that the movement for black liberation is weak or insubstantial
Don't you know P-Dog'll never stop
Paris is reminding his opponents that he's a force to be reckoned with, and he won't stop fighting for black liberation
I'm brutal!
Paris is reminding his listeners that he's a powerful and intense force in the rap game and in the struggle for black liberation
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: OSCAR (PARIS) JACKSON
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