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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It's Real
Paris Lyrics
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93 was the year P-Dog came rippin' shit
Bouncin' out the belly of the beast
And still the same nigga
That was hollerin': "Fuck peace!"
But check it out, it's the same old thing
Cause now the year's 94
And ain't a damn thing changed
And i'm still lookin' for a way
To make us raise
I impose that I still hate the devil
(That's right!)
And I'm a mothafucka
That'll take your ass to the next level
Straight guerrilla in the mist to the end
(Yeah, and put it in the mix again!)
Yeah, now better listen why...
Yeah! Right back at you once again in 94...
P-Dog, righterous...
Back up in you with another mothafuckin' bomb...
And we kickin' the real...
So anyway I'ma do it this time
So you want to hear
Specially designed for your mind and soldier's ear
Cause niggaz nowadays just shoot
[Gunshot]
And fuckin' with the crew
Will get your ass peeled like fruit
And everybody want to be a Gee
The same sick house nigga mentality
Please, fuckin' with them fake fairytales
Nigga, i don't trip cause I still kicks the realiest shit
So please back on up, I'm lettin' off
Representin' Allah and I'm raw
Cause I'm god
So I hope you're listenin'
What I'm kickin?: It's real
(Yeah, I keep'em comin' with the shit you fear)
Yeah, you better check it why?
Yeah, fear no evil, fear no man...
Shouts goin' out to all those fake-ass want to-be...gees...
Just break it on down...
Paris, I'm hopin' goin' on the hill...the hill...
Paris, I saw you standin' strong again...again...
So I'm still comin' on with this
(Still comin' strong with shit)
Shit that'll make ya brain come up wake up
Regonize that it ain't nothin' but a thang
To see a nigga lockdown, underground or in the sweep
And you ain't never gonna take me out cause I...
(...roll up mothafuckas and i'll break you down to side!)
Yeah, so keep your eyes on this
Fuck what you heard
(And watch the devil get served!)
Yeah, so now you know...
Scarface records, Paris...
Still hittin' you with the righterous shit....
The funky shit...
In the name of Allah...
And it ain't gonna never change....
It don't stop...
It don't never stop...
So back your devil-ass sob off me...
And let me get my field...
Power, yeah!
Paris, I'm hopin' goin' on the hill...the hill...
Paris, I saw you standin' strong again...again... (2x)
Yeah! Right back at you in 1994: P-Dog...
Guerrillas in the mist with the black fist...
And it ain't never gonna change!
The lyrics of Paris's song "It's Real" talks about the challenges of ghetto life and the struggles that Paris faced while living in that environment. He describes the violent behavior that is rampant in the community, people getting killed, and the need to stand up to the system to create change. In his lyrics, Paris talks about his hatred for white supremacy and his willingness to fight for what he believes in, no matter the cost. His lyrics suggest that he is not afraid to fight and is willing to stand his ground and die for his beliefs.
Paris's message in this song is about realness, authenticity, and staying true to oneself, despite the temptations and pressure of society to conform. He is calling out the fakeness and false bravado of those who claim to be tough and genuine but are merely putting on a facade. Paris is urging the listener to stay vigilant, remain authentic, and fight against the forces that seek to oppress and marginalize them.
Overall, "It's Real" by Paris is a powerful song that speaks to the struggles faced by people living in impoverished neighborhoods. The song is a call to action to stand up to the oppressive forces and fight for justice and equality.
Line by Line Meaning
On the scene back again with the mothafuckin' grip
I'm back with a strong presence and control.
93 was the year P-Dog came rippin' shit
In 1993, I came and caused a stir.
Bouncin' out the belly of the beast
I'm emerging from a difficult situation.
And still the same nigga
I haven't changed my identity or values.
That was hollerin': "Fuck peace!"
I'm against the concept of peace.
But check it out, it's the same old thing
The situation is still the same.
Cause now the year's 94
The year is now 1994.
And ain't a damn thing changed
The situation is still the same as before.
Niggaz still droppin' dead like flies
People are still dying in large numbers.
And i'm still lookin' for a way
I'm searching for a solution to the problem.
To make us raise
To help us improve our situation.
I impose that I still hate the devil
I still have a strong dislike for evil.
(That's right!)
And I'm a mothafucka
I'm an assertive person.
That'll take your ass to the next level
I will push you to the next level of understanding.
Straight guerrilla in the mist to the end
I'm a fighter till the end, fighting against oppression.
(Yeah, and put it in the mix again!)
Yeah, now better listen why...
Listen up, I have something to say.
Yeah! Right back at you once again in 94...
I'm back again in 1994.
P-Dog, righterous...
I'm P-Dog and I stand for what is right.
Back up in you with another mothafuckin' bomb...
I'm back with another powerful message.
And we kickin' the real...
I'm speaking the truth.
So anyway I'ma do it this time
This time I will take action.
So you want to hear
Specially designed for your mind and soldier's ear
I have a message for you, created especially for your understanding.
Cause niggaz nowadays just shoot
[Gunshot]
And fuckin' with the crew
Will get your ass peeled like fruit
People just resort to violence and trying to mess with me will not end well for you.
And everybody want to be a Gee
The same sick house nigga mentality
Please, fuckin' with them fake fairytales
Nigga, i don't trip cause I still kicks the realiest shit
Everyone wants to be a gangster and follows the negative mindset. I don't bother with such fake stories, as I still speak and believe in the truth.
So please back on up, I'm lettin' off
Representin' Allah and I'm raw
Step back as I speak the truth on behalf of my beliefs.
Cause I'm god
So I hope you're listenin'
What I'm kickin?: It's real
I'm a powerful force, and I hope you are listening to my message, which is the truth.
(Yeah, I keep'em comin' with the shit you fear)
Yeah, you better check it why?
I won't stop speaking the truth, which may make some people uncomfortable. I challenge you to question why.
Yeah, fear no evil, fear no man...
Shouts goin' out to all those fake-ass want to-be...gees...
Don't be afraid, I call out people pretending to be gangsters.
Just break it on down...
Let me explain it in simple terms.
Paris, I'm hopin' goin' on the hill...the hill...
Paris, I hope you will stand up for your beliefs.
Paris, I saw you standin' strong again...again...
Paris, I see your strength and resilience once more.
So I'm still comin' on with this
(Still comin' strong with shit)
Shit that'll make ya brain come up wake up
I keep on fighting with my strong message, which will force you to wake up and think.
Regonize that it ain't nothin' but a thang
To see a nigga lockdown, underground or in the sweep
Realize that it's common to see black people being taken down, whether by the law or other oppressions.
And you ain't never gonna take me out cause I...
(...roll up mothafuckas and i'll break you down to side!)
No one can take me down, as I am a powerful force and can break down anyone who tries to oppose me.
Yeah, so keep your eyes on this
Fuck what you heard
(And watch the devil get served!)
Pay attention to what I'm saying, don't believe any rumors, and let me serve the evil forces.
Yeah, so now you know...
Scarface records, Paris...
Still hittin' you with the righterous shit....
The funky shit...
In the name of Allah...
And it ain't gonna never change....
It don't stop...
It don't never stop...
So back your devil-ass sob off me...
And let me get my field...
Power, yeah!
Now you know my message, produced by Scarface Records, that keeps hitting you with the truth. This will never change, and the positivity will never stop.
Guerrillas in the mist with the black fist...
And it ain't never gonna change!
We are the fighters against oppression and nothing will change that.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: O'SHEA JACKSON
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