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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I Call Him Mad
Paris Lyrics
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Rougher than a rusty razor, he'll amaze ya
Mixin dope tricks that stick like Frasier
Cue the wheels of spin then begins to blend
Scarface in the house again
Bambi DJ'sll pray when he plays
Won't hit or skip I might phase
Suckers still suck and duckin uppercuts
Born to beat back the blows of feedback
A sissy strivin still sounds so wack
Can't compare or come close to purity
Mad's the man, MC's agree
The bully bruisin misusin turnstyles
Keeps the mix on beat for me while
I spit and cold bust the keynote
Mad's on a roll with the sickest show now
{*Mad Mike scratches*}
Yeah.. smooth..
{*"Ya don't stop!" - "c'mon"*}
{*"Black is back" .. "keep on singin"
"Fight the power!" .. "keep on singin"
"Do the right thing" .. "keep on singin"
"Word to the mother!" .. "keep on singin"*}
{*"Rock.." - scratched repeatedly*}
{*"Girl I'll house you.." - repeat 4X
"You in my hut now"*}
{*Mad Mike scratches*}
{*"DJ".. "Mad!".. "Huh, what?".. "Tear shit up"
"DJ".. "Mad!".. "Say what?".. "Cuttin like a blade"
"DJ".. "Mad!".. "So.. so.. so sick"
"DJ".. "Mad!".. "Sicker than AIDS"*}
{*"Break it on down.." - repeat 3X*}
{*"Hit me!" - scratched repeatedly*}
[Paris]
By now you know Mad's made to mutilate
Crush and devestate, move and educate
weak wack watered-down welfare DJ's..
.. tryin to get what he plays
Call me Paris, sex check the Rolex
We came to stomp and chomp bones of broke necks
So smooth with the movement rhythm tracks
I'm not worried that you'll be back, just..
listen.. let him play..
{*Mad Mike scratches*}
Mad!.. shit.. yeah.. Mad..
Smooth..
The song "I Call Him Mad" by Paris is a tribute to the talented DJ, Mad Mike. The lyrics describe Mad Mike as a skillful DJ who is rougher than a rusty razor but never fails to amaze his audience with his dope tricks that stick like Frasier. In the song, Paris mentions Scarface, a reference to the popular movie, to highlight Mad Mike's exceptional mixing skills. The DJ is described as a bully who keeps the mix on beat while Paris spits and cold busts the keynote. Mad Mike is revered by MC's for his purity and ability to turn the tables on weak wack watered-down welfare DJ's who try to imitate his style.
Paris praises Mad Mike for his ability to mutilate, crush and devestate, move and educate, and play rhythm tracks smoothly. The lyrics assert that Mad Mike's talent is unmatched, and the DJ is sicker than AIDS. The song ends with Mad Mike's voice being scratched while saying, "Tear shit up," followed by Paris acknowledging the DJ's exceptional skills.
Overall, "I Call Him Mad" is an ode to Mad Mike, emphasizing his top-notch mixing skills and exceptional talent on the turntables.
Line by Line Meaning
Rougher than a rusty razor, he'll amaze ya
Mad Mike is so tough and impressive that he surpasses any expectations one might have of him.
Mixin dope tricks that stick like Frasier
Mad Mike's mixing style is amazing and sticks in one's mind, much like the popular TV show Frasier.
Cue the wheels of spin then begins to blend
Mad Mike starts mixing and blending tracks.
Scarface in the house again
Mad Mike is back and his presence is as commanding as the infamous movie character's.
Bambi DJ'sll pray when he plays
Other DJs will wish they could be as good as Mad Mike when he performs.
Won't hit or skip I might phase
Mad Mike's mixing will be seamless and won't have any noticeable errors.
Suckers still suck and duckin uppercuts
Lesser DJs still aren't good enough and are avoiding Mad Mike's wrath.
Strike three MC's are blazed
Mad Mike has outperformed all other MCs and they have no chance against him.
Born to beat back the blows of feedback
Mad Mike is naturally skilled at handling sound interference and feedback.
A sissy strivin still sounds so wack
Other DJs who try to compete with Mad Mike sound terrible in comparison.
Can't compare or come close to purity
Mad Mike's performance is so pure that no other DJ can compare.
Mad's the man, MC's agree
Mad Mike is unanimously recognized as the best DJ and MC.
The bully bruisin misusin turnstyles
Mad Mike confidently controls and manipulates the turntables during his performance.
Keeps the mix on beat for me while
Mad Mike always keeps the music on beat for the listener.
I spit and cold bust the keynote
Paris is able to perform his rap flawlessly over Mad Mike's excellent mixing.
Mad's on a roll with the sickest show now
Mad Mike's performance is amazing and he is on a roll.
By now you know Mad's made to mutilate
At this point it's obvious that Mad Mike is meant to destroy and outperform other DJs.
Crush and devestate, move and educate
Mad Mike's performance is so powerful that it is able to both dominate and teach the audience at the same time.
weak wack watered-down welfare DJ's..
Other DJs are inferior and lack the passion that Mad Mike has.
.. tryin to get what he plays
Other DJs are envious of Mad Mike's skills and want to replicate his style.
Call me Paris, sex check the Rolex
Paris is confident and smooth, showing off his Rolex watch as a symbol of his success.
We came to stomp and chomp bones of broke necks
Paris and Mad Mike are here to completely dominate and defeat their competition.
So smooth with the movement rhythm tracks
Mad Mike's mixing is incredibly smooth and fits perfectly with Paris's rapping.
I'm not worried that you'll be back, just..
Paris is so confident in his and Mad Mike's skills that he's not scared of any competition or retaliation.
listen.. let him play..
Everyone should listen and appreciate Mad Mike's amazing performance.
Mad!.. shit.. yeah.. Mad..
Mad Mike's performance is awe-inspiring and impressive.
Smooth..
Mad Mike's mixing is smooth and amazing.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: OSCAR PKA PARIS JACKSON
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