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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Panther Power
Paris Lyrics
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The whole black nation has to be put together as a black army.
And we gon' walk on this nation, we gon' walk on this racist
power structure, and we gon' say to the whole damn government
stick 'em up motherfucker! This is a hold up!
We come for what's ours."
Yo black it's time to set stage and guidelines
Round the posse to protect the people and
Regulate and keep straight the man
Clear the way for p-dog the militant
Made to steer and care for the indigent
Power to the people is a serious concept
Panthers prowl when I say to step
Pigs today'll end up like frey
Like hutton I'm never lettin 'em get in my way (word)
"Soul on ice," what I won't be played like
Pigs and house nigs are set in my sight
Cock the gat, for p the pro-black
On to harm and alarmed at the format
News goin' out to a racist cop
The first mother{fucker} steps up gets shot
This is panther power
[Chorus]
Power for the hour
Panther power, you can feel it, get pumped
Power for the hour
Panther power, you can feel it, get pumped
Now hear the growl, I'm proud to be black
Built to step up and not to step back
Too full grown to allow a gay move
Step to the dog and I show and prove
Ten point program jams that flow and
Pigs end belly up, stopped in motion
Who's more brutal than a panther unleashed?
Paris, made to keep the peace
Some duck style when I come inside
Bougies'll pray I get played and fried
But I'm too smart to start with the cold feet
No-doz shows, the p don't sleep
Comin' to the place all in your cave when
Panther power protects the citizen
Come on, step for the movement
Dj Mad, hit 'em with that panther power
[Chorus]
Now, who that thought they could stop
The crown chief leader of the movement, watch
When I say build, I mean come correct black
Cause I see straight and I don't play tag
Step to this and end up like Axl
Devils all and p-dog attacks ya
Panther power keeps punks from runnin' up
Play the front and you might get stomped
Witness this, the original man
Made of earth, cream of the motherland
Black and strong and not down to half-step
Piece is kept, police are ripped
P don't plea, it's a new direction
Strength and unity, peace, protection
One for Huey and the movement won't die
And the strong survive, the panther power
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Panther Power by Paris speak about the concept of the Black Panther Party, an African American revolutionary socialist organization established in the late 1960s. The singer urges for the formation of a black army to face the racist power structure in the nation and demand what is rightfully theirs. The ten-point program is mentioned as the guidelines for the group. The Black Panther Party was established to fight against racial injustice and oppression, and the song captures the essence of the movement.
Paris's verses emphasize the importance of power and strength in the fight for equality and justice. The Black Panther's mission was to protect and regulate the well-being of the people while standing up against the government's corrupt system. The lyrics focus on the Panther's pride and the need for unity through strength and discipline. Paris also mentions the brutality of the police and the need to defend oneself against their aggression.
Overall, Panther Power's lyrics are about empowering people and standing up for oneself in the face of racism and oppression. The song is an ode to the Black Panther Party and serves as a reminder of their legacy and ongoing struggle for social justice.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo black it's time to set stage and guidelines
It's time for the black community to come together and establish clear goals.
Ten point program, freeze the genocide
The community needs a set of policies and actions to stop the systemic destruction of black people.
Round the posse to protect the people and
Form a group to protect the community and keep everyone safe.
Regulate and keep straight the man
Hold those in power accountable for their actions and ensure that they act fairly.
Clear the way for p-dog the militant
Make way for a leader who is militant and unafraid to fight for the community.
Made to steer and care for the indigent
This leader will also take care of those who are struggling or disadvantaged.
Power to the people is a serious concept
Empowering the community is a critical and important idea.
Panthers prowl when I say to step
The Black Panther Party will take action when the leader gives the order.
Pigs today'll end up like frey
Police who abuse their power will meet a similar fate as those who targeted Fred Hampton.
Like hutton I'm never lettin 'em get in my way (word)
I'll never let anyone stand in the way of achieving our goals.
"Soul on ice," what I won't be played like
I won't be manipulated or controlled like a pawn in someone else's game.
Pigs and house nigs are set in my sight
I'm aware of those who work against our community, whether they are police officers or those who are subservient to the white power structure.
Cock the gat, for p the pro-black
I'm armed, and I'll use my weapon to defend the Black Panther Party and our ideals.
On to harm and alarmed at the format
We're prepared to use force if necessary, and we're aware of the tactics used against us.
News goin' out to a racist cop
We're letting racist police officers know that we're not afraid to fight back.
The first mother{fucker} steps up gets shot
We'll take violent action against those who stand in our way, starting with the first person who challenges us.
This is panther power
Our organization is powerful and unafraid to use that power.
[Chorus]
Repeating the message of strength and power for the Black Panther Party.
Now hear the growl, I'm proud to be black
I'm ready to assert my pride in my race and fight for our rights and freedoms.
Built to step up and not to step back
We're not afraid to fight and stand up for our beliefs.
Too full grown to allow a gay move
We're mature and strong enough to not be tricked or manipulated by others.
Step to the dog and I show and prove
If you challenge us, we'll fight back and prove our strength and power.
Ten point program jams that flow and
We have a clear set of goals and actions to back up our beliefs.
Pigs end belly up, stopped in motion
Police violence and abuse of power will come to an end, as we've stopped them in their tracks.
Who's more brutal than a panther unleashed?
We're fierce and powerful, unafraid of those who try to stop us.
Paris, made to keep the peace
I'm a leader who also works to maintain peace and order within our community.
Some duck style when I come inside
Some people try to avoid me or hide from me when I enter a room, because they know I'm unafraid to confront them.
Bougies'll pray I get played and fried
Bourgeoisie people hope that I fail or face consequences for my actions.
But I'm too smart to start with the cold feet
I'm confident and intelligent enough to not be intimidated by anyone who stands in my way.
No-doz shows, the p don't sleep
I don't need sleep aids, because I'm already vigilant and alert to the dangers around me.
Comin' to the place all in your cave when
We'll come to anyone's territory, even if they try to hide or isolate themselves from the community.
Panther power protects the citizen
Our organization exists to protect and fight for the rights of black citizens.
Come on, step for the movement
We need more people to join and support our cause.
Dj Mad, hit 'em with that panther power
Our music and message will inspire others to join our movement and fight for equality.
Now, who that thought they could stop
We're challenging anyone who thought they could stand in our way and defeat us.
The crown chief leader of the movement, watch
We're the head of the movement, and we're not afraid to take charge.
When I say build, I mean come correct black
When I say we're building something, I mean we're doing it the right way and working together.
Cause I see straight and I don't play tag
We're serious about our goals and won't be distracted by those who try to oppose us.
Step to this and end up like Axl
If you challenge us, you'll end up like Axl Rose, who was attacked by a rioting crowd.
Devils all and p-dog attacks ya
We'll attack anyone who stands against our cause, even if they call themselves 'devils.'
Panther power keeps punks from runnin' up
Our organization's strength and power deters others from challenging us.
Play the front and you might get stomped
If you challenge us, you'll face violent retaliation and be defeated.
Witness this, the original man
We're proud of our blackness and our heritage, as the original human beings.
Made of earth, cream of the motherland
We're connected to the earth and our African roots, and we embody the best qualities of both.
Black and strong and not down to half-step
We're unafraid to fight for our rights, and we won't compromise on our beliefs or goals.
Piece is kept, police are ripped
We're armed, and we'll defend ourselves against violent police officers.
P don't plea, it's a new direction
We won't back down or beg for mercy, as we're headed in a new direction as a community.
Strength and unity, peace, protection
We're united and committed to achieving strength, peace, and protection for the black community.
One for Huey and the movement won't die
We're carrying on the legacy of Huey Newton, one of the original founders of the Black Panther Party, and our movement won't be defeated.
And the strong survive, the panther power
Our strength and power will help us survive and overcome any obstacles or challenges we may face.
[Chorus]
Repeating the message of strength and power for the Black Panther Party.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: OSCAR PKA PARIS JACKSON
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