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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Escape From Babylon
Paris Lyrics
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hear, from the man, who is taking the place,
of real black leadership, who will answer the call,
for true freedom, justice, and equality in America.
Well now, do you understand?" {*applause*}
[Paris]
Brethern heed the call of enlightenment
some who act dumb embraced by decadence
The weak in the wake of true black militants
Hear the call and all heed the savior
Praise Allah cause in his energy made ya
the cream, Asiatic earth-born manchild
Freedom's comfort for some but meanwhile
Young brothers just don't realize
Cocaine's the plan, the devil derived
Produced and let loose to youth for profit
Fake so-called negroes won't stop it
Witness lies fed straight to the brotherman
Hopes are lost to the malevolent gameplan
Annihilation of original citizens
of this great planet Earth - listen
P-Dog spits the dope words born
Batterram's rollin task force swarm
Pigeons squawk with the talk of a new high
Controlled by the man whose plan is genocide
Intense is a sense of ignorance
When the wack can't get with the pro-black
program that's designed to enduce thought
Rhymes ya bought keep Panthers taught
Punks stay put, skinheads are flatfoot
Keys are played as I stay on route
Down the path of the righteous chosen
Word is born as the wack stay frozen
Locked in time, mindset is Babylon
P's the martyr while MC's babble on
Letter sixteen is me and some see
I freeze and snuff MC's like pipe dreams
Makin a mark with the start of the movement
Tracks in fact weak wack can't do this
Tooth decay cause the fake been snozin
Lead the lost and the cost is you've been
freed from lies by the wise new messenger
P-A-are-I-S is a blessin ya
can't underestimate or recreate
The sounds of Scarface, let the man BREAK!
"There is no in-between - you are either free or you're a slave.
There's no such thing as second-class citizenship." {*applause*}
"The only politics in this country that's relevant to black people
today is the politics of revolution. None other." {*applause*}
[Paris]
Which brings us to the next move - it's a simple case of
show and tell or rather show and prove
Of made up gank moves and foolish fairy tales
said by sissies, to snatch the record sales
So when you see me just say I told ya
My rhymes'll hold ya and mold ya to soldiers
And train your brains with the pride and the insight
to do what's right, yo black, it's yo' life!
Once upon a time called now we start this
A chosen one came forth from the darkness
To lead the lost for the cost of a beat tape
And make the blind see straight 'fore it's too late
I can't wait time's quickly runnin out
Call to arms, revolution's in the house
Unforgettable the words of wisdom
Brought to life by the ten point system
* ONE: Freedom and power to determine our destiny
* TWO: Full employment for the black community
* THREE: Fight the capitalist with a raised fist
P.U.I. black and stack awareness
* FOUR: Decent housing for the shelter of human beings
* FIVE: Education and truth for the black youth
* SIX: All black men exempt from military service
Hear my words and get nervous
* SEVEN: A quick end to police brutality
Death of blacks at the hands of the P.D.
* EIGHT: Release of all black men who are held in prison;
guilty 'fore proven innocent
* NINE: Black juries when our brothers are tried in court
And in addition to all his we want
* TEN: Land bread and housing and education
Clothing justice and peace for the black nation
The song "Escape From Babylon" by Paris is a call to action for the Black community in America to rise up against the oppressive systems that are plaguing their community. The lyrics address issues of drug addiction, the exploitation of the youth, police brutality, and the need for true leadership that upholds principles of justice and equality. Paris urges the Black community to embrace their Asiatic roots and embrace discipline, truth, and enlightenment.
The lyrics start with a call to action from a man who will be taking the place of real Black leadership. Paris then delivers a powerful message that speaks of the current state of the Black community and the need for revolution. He talks about the dangers of cocaine and how it is being used to profit off of the youth. He also addresses the lies that are being fed to the Black community and how the original citizens of the planet Earth are being annihilated. Paris then presents a ten-point system that outlines the demands for the Black community, including freedom, employment, education, and justice.
This song is a powerful and insightful call to action for the Black community. It highlights the issues that are still prevalent today and the need for true leadership that can bring about change. The lyrics are thought-provoking and the ten-point system provides a clear roadmap for the changes that need to happen. It is a reminder that the struggle for equality and justice is ongoing and that everyone needs to play their part.
Line by Line Meaning
Brethern heed the call of enlightenment
Brothers, listen closely to the call for enlightenment
Of truth, Asiatic discipline's frightenin
The strict discipline of the Asiatic culture is frightening to some who lack knowledge of it
some who act dumb embraced by decadence
Some people who are ignorant are drawn towards unhealthy and immoral practices
The weak in the wake of true black militants
Those who do not possess strength of character follow the lead of true black militants
Hear the call and all heed the savior
Listen to the call and follow the leader who can save and inspire
Praise Allah cause in his energy made ya
Give thanks to Allah, as he is responsible for your existence
the cream, Asiatic earth-born manchild
The best of the black community, who come from the Asiatic tradition, are like children of the earth
Freedom's comfort for some but meanwhile
While some enjoy the comfort of freedom, others are still trapped
Young brothers just don't realize
Many young black men are ignorant of the truth
Cocaine's the plan, the devil derived
The widespread use of cocaine is part of a diabolical plan
Produced and let loose to youth for profit
Cocaine is created and distributed to young people for financial gain
Fake so-called negroes won't stop it
Those who pretend to be black but are not cannot put a stop to it
Witness lies fed straight to the brotherman
Many black men are blinded by untrue information
Hopes are lost to the malevolent gameplan
The plan of the malicious has led to the loss of hope in the black community
Annihilation of original citizens
The destruction of the true citizens of this Earth
of this great planet Earth - listen
Pay attention to the destruction of our planet
P-Dog spits the dope words born
Paris uses his lyrics to deliver powerful and effective messages
Batterram's rollin task force swarm
Police brutality and oppression are widespread
Pigeons squawk with the talk of a new high
People blindly follow the promise of a new drug
Controlled by the man whose plan is genocide
The widespread drug use is part of a larger plan to destroy the black community
Intense is a sense of ignorance
The ignorance within the black community is strong and powerful
When the wack can't get with the pro-black
People who do not understand the importance of being pro-black cannot relate
program that's designed to enduce thought
A program that encourages people to think and become more knowledgeable
Rhymes ya bought keep Panthers taught
The knowledge and wisdom gained from the lyrics keeps the Panther movement alive
Punks stay put, skinheads are flatfoot
The ignorant and the hateful cannot move forward
Keys are played as I stay on route
Paris stays on the path of knowledge and wisdom
Down the path of the righteous chosen
Walking the path of the chosen and the right-thinking
Word is born as the wack stay frozen
The true message is spoken as the ignorant stay ignorant
Locked in time, mindset is Babylon
The Babylon mindset is still prevalent, stuck in the past
P's the martyr while MC's babble on
Paris is a martyr for the cause while other musicians talk without substance
Letter sixteen is me and some see
Paris represents the sixteenth letter of the alphabet, and some people see him as significant
I freeze and snuff MC's like pipe dreams
Paris eliminates unimportant musicians from his genre
Makin a mark with the start of the movement
The beginning of the movement has made a significant impact
Tracks in fact weak wack can't do this
The music is powerful and effective, and the weak cannot create a similar impact
Tooth decay cause the fake been snozin
The falseness and lack of knowledge has caused major problems
Lead the lost and the cost is you've been
In leading the lost, it comes at a great cost
freed from lies by the wise new messenger
A new messenger has arrived to liberate people from false information
P-A-are-I-S is a blessin ya
Paris is a blessing to the black community
can't underestimate or recreate
Do not underestimate Paris or try to copy him
The sounds of Scarface, let the man BREAK!
Listen to the sounds of Scarface and let the music take over
There is no in-between - you are either free or you're a slave.
You are either free or enslaved, there is no middle ground
There's no such thing as second-class citizenship.
Every citizen should be equal
The only politics in this country that's relevant to black people today is the politics of revolution. None other.
The only important politics for black people today involves a revolution, nothing else matters
Which brings us to the next move - it's a simple case of show and tell or rather show and prove
Next steps involve demonstrating and proving the goals and objectives of the black community
Of made up gank moves and foolish fairy tales
False moves and tales must be exposed
said by sissies, to snatch the record sales
The lies are conveyed by people who are weak, in order to make a profit
So when you see me just say I told ya
When you see me, you will realize that everything I have said is true
My rhymes'll hold ya and mold ya to soldiers
My lyrics will inspire and shape you into warriors
And train your brains with the pride and the insight
I will educate you and inspire a sense of pride within you
to do what's right, yo black, it's yo' life!
It is your responsibility, as a black person, to do what is right
Once upon a time called now we start this
The beginning is now
A chosen one came forth from the darkness
A leader has emerged from the darkness to guide us
To lead the lost for the cost of a beat tape
The cost of spreading the message is minimal
And make the blind see straight 'fore it's too late
To prevent it from becoming too late, the ignorant must be educated
I can't wait time's quickly runnin out
We cannot waste time as it is running out quickly
Call to arms, revolution's in the house
It is a time for revolution and action
Unforgettable the words of wisdom
The words of wisdom are unforgettable
Brought to life by the ten point system
The points are brought to life and made real
ONE: Freedom and power to determine our destiny
We must have the freedom and power to shape our own destiny
TWO: Full employment for the black community
The black community deserves full employment
THREE: Fight the capitalist with a raised fist
We must fight against capitalism with a sense of urgency
P.U.I. black and stack awareness
Powerful, United, Independent black people need to be aware and educated
FOUR: Decent housing for the shelter of human beings
Everyone deserves decent housing for living
FIVE: Education and truth for the black youth
Education and truth must be priorities for the black youth
SIX: All black men exempt from military service
Black men should be exempt from military service
Hear my words and get nervous
Listen to what I am saying and be inspired
SEVEN: A quick end to police brutality
Police brutality must be ended quickly
Death of blacks at the hands of the P.D.
Black people are dying at the hands of the police force
EIGHT: Release of all black men who are held in prison;
Black men who have been incarcerated must be released
guilty 'fore proven innocent
Black men are often assumed guilty before being proven innocent
NINE: Black juries when our brothers are tried in court
Black men should be tried by a jury of their peers
And in addition to all his we want
In addition to these things, we want
TEN: Land bread and housing and education
Everyone deserves land, food, housing, and education
Clothing justice and peace for the black nation
We demand justice and peace for the black community
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: OSCAR PKA PARIS JACKSON
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