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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The Devil Made Me Do It
Paris Lyrics
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Another beat that's so strong
Hold on and I get wicked in this song
Stirr up shit as the wit gets wisdom
P-Dog comin' up, I'm staying low
Pro-black and it ain't no joke
Comin' straight from the mod that broke shit last time
Now I'm back with a brand new sick rhyme
Revolution ain't never been simple
Following the path from Allah for know just
Build your brain and we'll soon make progress
Paid your dues, don't snooze or lose
That came with the masterplan that got you
So know who's opposed to the dominant dark skin
Food for thought as a law for the brother man
P-Dog with a gift from heaven
Tempo 116.7
Keeps you locked in time with the program
When I get wild I pile on dope jams
They spit on your flag and government
Cause help the black was a concept never meant
Nigga please, foodstamps and free cheese
Can't be the cure for a sick disease
Just the way the devil had planned it
Rape then pillage everyone on the planet
Then give 'em fake gods at odds with Allah
Love thy enemy and all that hooplah
Hear close to the words I wrote
Crack, cocaine are genocide on black folks
Cool when I write mine, never coulda missed this
Damn right when you think seditious
And I move swiftly, you can't get with me
The triple six moved quick but missed me
When I came off involved in conscience
So don't ask why next time I start this
Now let's get wild, allow me to freestyle
I build and fill your mind up with know-how
Common sense, a defense to next time
A pig tried to step to this, listen
Never let someone work on ya
They don't belong 'till they set you from
Ya can't be intrigued by the leads a pig lead
Unless you don't give a fuck to be free
Keep stompin' on, keep stompin'
Attitude but I ain't from Compton
I can't be fucked around or muffed around
I can't be held down, check the sound
And keep in tuned on point on target
The revolution won't be thwarted
A set back, cause my man it's plain to see
Lost in a white surpremacy
So let the rhythm roll on while I kick this
Brothers gonna work it out, with a quickness
And now you know just why a panther went crazy
The devil made me
The song "The Devil Made Me Do It" by Paris is a politically charged rap that touches upon themes of revolution, racism in America, and the Black Panther movement. Paris starts the song with the line "This is a warning, another cut to move on," and sets the tone for an aggressive and critical commentary on American society. The lyrics are about the power dynamics between white America and black America and the ongoing fight for civil rights.
Paris uses metaphors and wordplay to convey his message. For instance, he talks about being "pro-black," as well as coming "straight from the mod that broke shit last time," which is a reference to the Black Panther uprising in the 1960s. He repeats the line "the devil made me do it" throughout the song, implying that the problems faced by black Americans are not their fault, but rather the result of systemic racism.
The song also talks about the influence of drugs on black communities, with Paris calling crack and cocaine a "genocide on black folks." He critiques the government's response and the social policies that were put in place to address the issue, such as food stamps and free cheese, calling it "a concept never meant" to help the black community.
In conclusion, "The Devil Made Me Do It" is a powerful song that addresses systemic racism, the Black Panther movement, and the ongoing fight for civil rights in America. Paris's lyrics, metaphors, and wordplay convey a strong message that is still relevant today.
Line by Line Meaning
This is a warning, another cut to move on
Pay attention, this is a serious message that we need to act on.
Another beat that's so strong
The music in this song is powerful and energizing.
Hold on and I get wicked in this song
Get ready for the aggressive and provocative lyrics ahead.
Stirr up shit as the wit gets wisdom
I'm going to start controversy and use my clever wordplay to impart knowledge.
P-Dog comin' up, I'm staying low
My stage name is P-Dog and I'm keeping a low profile for now.
Pro-black and it ain't no joke
I am unapologetically in favor of black culture and rights.
Comin' straight from the mod that broke shit last time
I'm returning from the previous movement that caused destruction.
Now I'm back with a brand new sick rhyme
I have new lyrics that are sure to impress and shock people.
So black check time and tempo
Let's focus on the black perspective and tempo of the music.
Revolution ain't never been simple
Changing society is never an easy task.
Following the path from Allah for know just
We must follow Allah's teachings for guidance.
Build your brain and we'll soon make progress
Educate yourself and we will see positive changes soon.
Paid your dues, don't snooze or lose
You have contributed to the cause and must continue to stay alert.
That came with the masterplan that got you
Your actions were part of the plan for success.
So know who's opposed to the dominant dark skin
Identify those who are against black people who are in power.
Food for thought as a law for the brother man
Take this message to heart, it's what we need to strive for as brothers.
P-Dog with a gift from heaven
As an artist, I feel like my talent is a God-given blessing.
Tempo 116.7
The specific tempo of the music is important.
Keeps you locked in time with the program
The music is a part of the overall plan and message.
When I get wild I pile on dope jams
When I become more intense in my lyrics, the music becomes even better.
They spit on your flag and government
People disrespect the American flag and government due to their unfair treatment of black people.
Cause help the black was a concept never meant
The idea of helping black people was never a part of the plan.
Nigga please, foodstamps and free cheese
These handouts are not enough to solve the real issues black people face.
Can't be the cure for a sick disease
Economic assistance cannot cure the underlying problems in black society.
Just the way the devil had planned it
The situation we're in is the result of the devil's influence.
Rape then pillage everyone on the planet
The powers that be have taken advantage of and exploited people across the entire world.
Then give 'em fake gods at odds with Allah
These same powers then push religions that go against the teachings of Allah.
Love thy enemy and all that hooplah
These same religions preach loving your enemies which goes against what is necessary for change.
Hear close to the words I wrote
Listen carefully to what I am saying.
Crack, cocaine are genocide on black folks
Drug addiction is killing black people and it's a form of genocide.
Cool when I write mine, never coulda missed this
I'm confident in what I say and people won't be able to ignore it.
Damn right when you think seditious
My lyrics are controversial and subversive.
And I move swiftly, you can't get with me
I am a quick thinker and won't be slowed down by opposition.
The triple six moved quick but missed me
People who are trying to harm or silence me won't succeed.
When I came off involved in conscience
When I first started speaking out, I had a strong moral compass.
So don't ask why next time I start this
I will continue to speak out and fight for change.
Now let's get wild, allow me to freestyle
Let's have some fun and enjoy the music together.
I build and fill your mind up with know-how
I'm going to use my music to educate people and inspire change.
Common sense, a defense to next time
Having logic and reasoning skills will help protect us in the future.
A pig tried to step to this, listen
If someone tries to stop us or talk down to us, we're not going to listen.
Never let someone work on ya
Don't let anyone try to control or manipulate you.
They don't belong 'till they set you from
Only trust people who have your best interests at heart.
Ya can't be intrigued by the leads a pig lead
Don't be fooled by people who are not on our side.
Unless you don't give a fuck to be free
If you really don't care about freedom or change, then it doesn't matter.
Keep stompin' on, keep stompin'
Continue to push forward and make progress.
Attitude but I ain't from Compton
I have a tough attitude but I'm not from the same place as other famous rappers.
I can't be fucked around or muffed around
I won't tolerate any nonsense or manipulation.
I can't be held down, check the sound
I won't let anyone or anything stop me from speaking my truth.
And keep in tuned on point on target
Stay focused and don't lose sight of our goal.
The revolution won't be thwarted
We are determined to create change and won't let anyone stop us.
A set back, cause my man it's plain to see
We may experience some setbacks, but it's obvious what we need to do.
Lost in a white surpremacy
Black people are stuck in a society that prioritizes whiteness.
So let the rhythm roll on while I kick this
Let's enjoy the music while I continue to speak out for change.
Brothers gonna work it out, with a quickness
We are going to work together to create change and do it quickly.
And now you know just why a panther went crazy
You should now understand the motivations of black activists.
The devil made me
The problems and struggles we face are due to evil influences.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: OSCAR PKA PARIS JACKSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Reggie H
This Brother was telling us in the early 90's...this is Pure Facts...and still happening today
Frank Henry
Loved this shit back in the day. An underrated lyracist ( and producer).
D NEIL
The industry hurried up and pushed him to the rear, P Dog❤️
LoebRules
When rap had a message and wasn't all about self boasting.
TheSurlax
Rap literally started with nothing but boasting and talking about sex. Songs with a proper message came years after rap came up
I'm an asshole
Amen
Tyrone Bee
This is when the True Hip-Hop was the voice for Black People. The stuff the Paris was talking about some 32 years ago still holds true to this day.
Murkum Mike
We need more music like this
j p
Zayd Malik is a good example, Mutulu Shakur is his godfather who told him to make an album. Free Mutulu Free Kamau Sadiki FreeEmAll.
Robert Lee
Yeah more uncensored music