Paz was born in Sicily, Italy, where he lived for a short time before moving with his family to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is of Sicilian/Italian heritage. He has both Italian and American citizenship. Paz originally started rapping with fellow Jedi Mind Tricks member Stoupe in his basement.
In 1996, Paz released the Amber Probe EP. This was the debut EP from the duo and it was released in 1996. It featured guest appearance from The Lost Children of Babylon. It was in 1997, Jedi Mind Tricks released their debut album; The Psycho-Social, Chemical, Biological & Electro-Magnetic Manipulation of Human Consciousness (often abbreviated as The Psycho-Social CD). The group only consisted of Paz and Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind at this time and featured Apathy, Jus Allah, and Black Thought.
He released his first solo album, Season of the Assassin in 2010. This was 18 years after Paz had originally started rapping. He released his second album God of the Serengeti in October 2012. In 2013, Paz confirmed that he was working with Army of the Pharaohs to release In Death Reborn, which was released in 2014. October 22, 2013 marked the release date of his second EP, Carry On Tradition. Paz's third solo LP, The Cornerstone of the Corner Store, was released on October 28, 2016. He released his fourth solo album, The Pain Collector, in September 2018. Subsequently, his newest solo album titled As Above so Below was released in February, 2020.
Paz owns an independent record label, Enemy Soil.
Paz is known for his raw and gritty lyrical delivery. His lyrics frequently contain references to religion, war, politics, mythology, conspiracy theories, and the paranormal. His more recent albums such as Servants in Heaven, Kings in Hell show a more obvious approach to politics and world issues. This gritty style of Paz became apparent with the release of Violent by Design, and has become progressively more defined since its release.
Raised Catholic, Paz is now a Muslim, which plays a major role in much of his lyrics, often controversially, as on "Heavenly Divine", where he rapped "I'm with Allah 'cause he chose me, I broke into the Vatican, strangled The Pope with his rosary." Paz is also a heavy metal fan, and occasionally uses song titles and band names in JMT tracks and lyrics.
Paz has a number of aliases, such as: "Ikon the Verbal Hologram", "Louie Doggs", "Boxcutter Pazzy", "Pack Pistol Pazzy", "Hologram", "Paz", "Vinnie P", "The Pazmanian Devil", Odrama Vin Laden", "Ikon the Python", and "Pazienza".
Aristotle's Dilemma
Vinnie Paz Lyrics
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Silly girl to be a fool
You didn't play the golden rule
'Cause once you're through with one world
There's another waiting there
[Verse 1]
Y'all motherfuckers walk around like you got a wire
My watch face the same size as a Ducati tire
Everybody hit the deck when the shotty fire
Vinnie give your team problems like I'm Stoudemire
Your fam should be ashamed of you still
This ain't a cookout but Vinnie put the flame to your grill
You claim to be real but y'all just end up painfully killed
My four-fifth is vicious, cold enough for Satan to chill
I don't give a fuck cousin, everybody can fry
Everyone could be a victim, everybody could cry
Only a real man look another dead in the eye
And tell him that he only got like twenty seconds to die
I'm slow but I realise that's my best pace
My voice raw, when I spit it crack through my chest plate
I ain't the type of motherfucker to test fate
The type of motherfucker to increase the arrest rate
Streets fucked up suffering bad, there's no kush
Motherfuckers stuck hustling skag
Yeah, same ones get stuck with the mag
Hard rock turn to rubble cause he's fucking a fag
[Chorus]
Silly girl to be a fool
You didn't play the golden rule
'Cause once you're through with one world
There's another waiting there
Silly girl to be a fool
You didn't play the golden rule
'Cause once you're through with one world
There's another waiting there
[Verse 2]
I'mma go hard till nothing is left
Till there's nothing left in the world, nothing but death
And the .38 tucked in my vest
And I stare at my guns like they're a pair of voluptuous breasts
I don't care, I'll take one in my chest
If it means seeing my father again and maybe touching his flesh
I'll walk around with thirty guns in my sweats
If it means that I'm eating and my mother eating, son of success
I see the world different than y'all
I have more determination and persistence than y'all
It's probably why I have such a resistance to y'all
It's probably why I been so much more consistent than y'all
It's business-involved, I'm everything that you could possibly dream
I'm a mathematician, I'm a vision, I'm a machine
Know what I mean? I roll with brothers pushing rock to the fiends
Roll with brothers who love their mothers, stay on top of their Deen
Louie Dogs rap harder than most
And I got something that rearrange your face and turn your pop to a ghost
You get rocked with the toast
And I make you put your hands up like people that are talking in quotes
[Chorus]
In "Aristotle's Dilemma," rapper Vinnie Paz takes on a confrontational and aggressive tone as he raps about his experiences with violence and street life. The song begins with the lines "Silly girl to be a fool, you didn't play the golden rule," which sets the tone for the rest of the track, highlighting the harsh consequences of making poor choices in life. Paz goes on to describe the violent nature of his surroundings, describing his watch face as the same size as a Ducati tire and his gun as cold enough for Satan to chill. He talks about the struggles of those around him, with many stuck hustling drugs to get by. Despite the harshness of his surroundings, Paz is determined to succeed and will do whatever it takes to provide for himself and his loved ones.
The chorus repeats the line "Silly girl to be a fool, you didn't play the golden rule / 'Cause once you're through with one world, there's another waiting there." This line suggests that life is full of consequences and that the choices you make will impact your future. It also suggests that there is always another opportunity waiting if you fail in one area.
The overall theme of the song is the struggle to survive in a harsh environment and the importance of making the right choices to succeed. Paz's aggressive tone and vivid descriptions of violence create an intense and powerful track that speaks to the realities of life in impoverished urban areas.
Line by Line Meaning
Silly girl to be a fool
Addressing someone who is foolish
You didn't play the golden rule
Not following the right principles
'Cause once you're through with one world
Once you're done with one phase of life
There's another waiting there
Another phase or world awaits you
Y'all motherfuckers walk around like you got a wire
People act tough and like they're untouchable
My watch face the same size as a Ducati tire
My watch is huge, expensive, and represents my style
Everybody hit the deck when the shotty fire
When the shotgun goes off, everyone runs
Vinnie give your team problems like I'm Stoudemire
Like basketball player Amar'e Stoudemire, I cause problems for my opponents
Your fam should be ashamed of you still
Your family should be embarrassed of your actions
This ain't a cookout but Vinnie put the flame to your grill
I'll heat things up and make you feel the burn, even if it's not a party
You claim to be real but y'all just end up painfully killed
People who act tough end up dying painfully
My four-fifth is vicious, cold enough for Satan to chill
My gun is dangerous and powerful, even Satan would be scared
I don't give a fuck cousin, everybody can fry
I don't care who you are, anyone can get hurt
Everyone could be a victim, everybody could cry
Anyone can become a victim and feel pain
Only a real man look another dead in the eye
Only a truly brave person can confront someone else
And tell him that he only got like twenty seconds to die
Threatening to take someone's life quickly
I'm slow but I realise that's my best pace
I may not be quick, but my steady pace works for me
My voice raw, when I spit it crack through my chest plate
My voice is powerful and the lyrics I sing are intense
I ain't the type of motherfucker to test fate
I don't take chances or risks
The type of motherfucker to increase the arrest rate
I'm someone who causes trouble and increases crime
Streets fucked up suffering bad, there's no kush
The streets are tough, there's no luxury or comfort
Motherfuckers stuck hustling skag
People are stuck selling drugs to make a living
Yeah, same ones get stuck with the mag
The same people selling drugs end up getting shot
Hard rock turn to rubble cause he's fucking a fag
Someone who is tough and fierce can become weak and destroyed because of their sexuality
I'mma go hard till nothing is left
I'll keep pushing and working hard until everything is gone
Till there's nothing left in the world, nothing but death
I'll work until there's nothing else in life but death
And the .38 tucked in my vest
Referring to a gun in my vest
And I stare at my guns like they're a pair of voluptuous breasts
I love my guns like they're beautiful women
I don't care, I'll take one in my chest
I'm not afraid to die for what I believe in or love
If it means seeing my father again and maybe touching his flesh
I would rather die and reunite with my deceased father
I'll walk around with thirty guns in my sweats
I carry many weapons with me wherever I go
If it means that I'm eating and my mother eating, son of success
I'll do anything to provide for myself and my family
I see the world different than y'all
My view of the world is unique and different
I have more determination and persistence than y'all
I'm more driven and committed than others
It's probably why I have such a resistance to y'all
People who lack determination and commitment frustrate me
It's probably why I been so much more consistent than y'all
My determination and persistence help me stay consistent
Business-involved, I'm everything that you could possibly dream
I'm involved in business and can achieve anything you dream of
I'm a mathematician, I'm a vision, I'm a machine
I'm intelligent, have great foresight, and am very productive
Know what I mean?
Do you understand?
I roll with brothers pushing rock to the fiends
I hang out with people who sell drugs to addicts
Roll with brothers who love their mothers, stay on top of their Deen
I'm also friends with people who stay true to their faith and values
Louie Dogs rap harder than most
My friend Louie Dogs is really good at rapping
And I got something that rearrange your face and turn your pop to a ghost
I have a weapon that can hurt or even kill someone
You get rocked with the toast
You'll get shot and fall down
And I make you put your hands up like people that are talking in quotes
I'll make you raise your hands up like you're in a conversation
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