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".
Nosebleed
Vinnie Paz Lyrics
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I don't really know what to say
Ruin your idol
I'm glued to the Bible and my rifle
Losing your title, instead of shootin'
You suin' for libel
Everybody hate me cause I stay
More than Jews and blacks
Yeah, you over for certain
You can pray to whoever
Jehovah, Buddha, Allah, Jesus
Mother Mary the Virgin
Is it the violence that the TV taught us?
I grew up worshipping Charles Bronson
John Rambo and Chuck Norris
Pazienza the Pazmanian Damien
Rapping the pain he in crackin' ya cranium
I'm mackin' Mahogany at the Palladium
I'm Bruce Leroy, you Eddie Arkadian
I got the gat and the black and the Arabian
I'm waterboardin' like Dick Cheney
And ayo, back at the first day of my birth
The moment I was born I was
Condemned by the Catholic Church
Warsaw, battlin' the streets we inhabited
I'm sugar like Ray Robinson
You ain't even saccharine
Leavin' you staggerin', makin' an impact
New York, we created this rap
This a blatant attack
East Coast we takin' it back come on!
Life is love, death, pain, pain
Nothin' ain't left, ain't nothin' to gain
Life is love, death, pain, pain
Nothin' ain't left, ain't nothin' to gain
I'm lettin' these motherfuckers live
It was truly compassion
I brutally bash 'em
'cause I'm steadily losin' my passion
Tell Louie to stab 'em
Or to shoot 'em with two different Magnums
I'm usually packin'
Carry hawks like I'm Julian Jackson
I rob 'em for Gucci, I'm a thief
These are Lucifer's actions
I'm a provider, I'm a messiah
Jesus's assassin
I don't think it's anybody livin'
That truly could match 'em
I slaughter Buddha through the computer
Medusa's companion
A lotta rappers wanna beef with the lion
Ain't too many people that's as
Fucking lethal as I am
I feast 'em and fry 'em
Vinnie so at peace with the violence
I exercise absolute power
Peace to the tyrants
I'm old school like quarter waters
And eatin' in silence
You new school like faggot
Rappers competin' for prizes
I'ma send you to the afterlife
Speak to Osiris and when he ask you why you
There tell him the lethalest virus
Yeah! R-r-ratt!
Life is love, death, pain, pain
Nothin' ain't left, ain't nothin' to gain
Life is love, death, pain, pain
Nothin' ain't left, ain't nothin' to gain
Yeah, Pazienza!
The legendary RA the Rugged Man!
What up, cuzzo? Real rap, lyrical shit!
Philly to New York!
The lyrics of Vinnie Paz's song "Nosebleed" portray a sense of aggression and defiance, with a focus on both personal struggles and societal issues. The opening lines, "Yo, what should I say? I don't really know what to say," reflect a feeling of uncertainty and an inability to fully express oneself.
The next lines, "Ruin your idol, I'm glued to the Bible and my rifle, Losing your title, instead of shootin', You suin' for libel," highlight Vinnie Paz's rejection of mainstream idols and his commitment to his beliefs, which are influenced by his faith and weapon of choice. He acknowledges the controversy he may face for speaking his truths and refuses to back down.
The lyrics also confront themes of racism and violence, referencing the hate Vinnie Paz receives from the Ku Klux Klan. He questions the role of media in shaping violent tendencies and reveals his own admiration for action movie characters like Charles Bronson, John Rambo, and Chuck Norris. These references serve to emphasize his toughness and relentlessness.
Throughout the song, Vinnie Paz juxtaposes his own identity with religious and cultural symbols, such as Jehovah, Buddha, Allah, Jesus, Mother Mary, and the Virgin. He portrays himself as a powerful force, comparing his presence to that of Bruce Leroy, Eddie Arkadian, and Dick Cheney. The lyrics imply that Vinnie Paz has been an outcast since birth, rejected by the Catholic Church, and battles the hardships of growing up in Warsaw.
The chorus of the song, "Life is love, death, pain, pain. Nothin' ain't left, ain't nothin' to gain," suggests a deep contemplation on the nature of existence, highlighting the struggles and losses that shape life.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, what should I say?
I don't really know what to say
Ruin your idol
I challenge your beliefs and dismantle your heroes
I'm glued to the Bible and my rifle
I find solace in religion and protection in my gun
Losing your title, instead of shootin'
You suin' for libel
When I expose your lies, you resort to legal actions instead of confrontation
Everybody hate me cause I stay
True to the facts the Ku Klux Klan hate me
More than Jews and blacks
I receive hate from the Ku Klux Klan because I speak the hard truth, making them dislike me more than they dislike Jews and blacks
Yeah, you over for certain
Your destruction is inevitable
You can pray to whoever
Jehovah, Buddha, Allah, Jesus
Mother Mary the Virgin
Regardless of who you pray to, it won't save you
Is it the violence that the TV taught us?
Are the acts of violence we see on TV responsible for our own violent tendencies?
I grew up worshipping Charles Bronson
John Rambo and Chuck Norris
I idolized movie characters known for their violent roles
Pazienza the Pazmanian Damien
Rapping the pain he in crackin' ya cranium
Vinnie Paz, the crazed and tortured artist, expresses his pain through his music, impacting your mind
I'm mackin' Mahogany at the Palladium
I'm attracting beautiful women and enjoying lavish experiences
I'm Bruce Leroy, you Eddie Arkadian
I am the skilled martial artist, while you are the antagonist trying to bring me down
I got the gat and the black and the Arabian
I possess both a gun and the knowledge and heritage of African and Arabian cultures
I'm waterboardin' like Dick Cheney
I metaphorically torture my enemies like Dick Cheney did with waterboarding
And ayo, back at the first day of my birth
The moment I was born I was
Condemned by the Catholic Church
From the very beginning, the Catholic Church viewed me as sinful and condemned
Warsaw, battlin' the streets we inhabited
I'm sugar like Ray Robinson
You ain't even saccharine
In the city of Warsaw, I fight on the streets we call our own, comparing myself to the boxing legend Sugar Ray Robinson while dismissing you as inferior
Leavin' you staggerin', makin' an impact
New York, we created this rap
This a blatant attack
I leave you stunned and make a strong impression as I represent the roots of rap originating from New York, delivering a direct and aggressive assault
East Coast we takin' it back come on!
The East Coast is reclaiming its dominance in the rap game
I'm lettin' these motherfuckers live
I show mercy by allowing these individuals to continue living
It was truly compassion
I brutally bash 'em
'cause I'm steadily losin' my passion
My relentless energy to crush them stems from my fading passion for life
Tell Louie to stab 'em
Or to shoot 'em with two different Magnums
Send a message to Louie, instructing him to stab or shoot the enemies with powerful firearms
I'm usually packin'
Carry hawks like I'm Julian Jackson
I am usually armed, carrying weapons like the professional boxer Julian Jackson
I rob 'em for Gucci, I'm a thief
These are Lucifer's actions
I steal from them, taking their luxury possessions like a thief, engaging in actions associated with evil
I'm a provider, I'm a messiah
Jesus's assassin
I am a provider of knowledge and a revolutionary figure, acting as an assassin of the conventional religious order
I don't think it's anybody livin'
That truly could match 'em
I believe there is no living person who can truly compete with me
I slaughter Buddha through the computer
Medusa's companion
I metaphorically destroy religious figures like Buddha through my music, being associated with Medusa's destructive influence
A lotta rappers wanna beef with the lion
Ain't too many people that's as
Fucking lethal as I am
Many rappers want to challenge the strong and dominant figure I represent, but there are very few individuals who possess the same level of deadly skill and ability
I feast 'em and fry 'em
Vinnie so at peace with the violence
I metaphorically consume and defeat my opponents, finding inner peace in the chaotic world of violence
I exercise absolute power
Peace to the tyrants
I demonstrate and wield absolute control and authority, ironically sending well wishes to those who abuse power
I'm old school like quarter waters
And eatin' in silence
I embrace the traditional way of things, like drinking cheap quarter waters, and enjoy moments of solitude while eating
You new school like faggot
Rappers competin' for prizes
You represent the modern era which lacks authenticity, engaging in shallow competitions for recognition
I'ma send you to the afterlife
Speak to Osiris and when he ask you why you
There tell him the lethalest virus
I will send you to the realm of the dead, where you will face judgement from Osiris. When he questions your presence, tell him it is because you embody the most lethal virus of humanity
Yeah! R-r-ratt!
Expressing a burst of energy and aggression
The legendary RA the Rugged Man!
Acknowledging the presence and skill of RA the Rugged Man
What up, cuzzo? Real rap, lyrical shit!
Greetings to a close associate, emphasizing the authenticity and intelligence found in their rap style
Philly to New York!
Showing unity and connection between the cities of Philadelphia and New York
Lyrics © TUNECORE INC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: AMALIE BRUNN, DARRYL CHRISTY, RA THORNBURN, VINCENT LUVINER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Snoi
Who knew the villains from home alone would grow up to be some of greatest MCs Hip Hop has ever seen.
Joel Abel
Yooo this shit got me dead
Patt haz ADHD
Hahaha 😂 shit, this comment got me
VANILLA GORILLA
🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Drowzie James
Bahahhhaha
Vittorio Bartoli
The only comment I like
KajiCarson
Two rap veterans just killing it. Amazing song and video.
Punished Diplomat
R.A. the rugged man is just amazing. His flow, lyrics, delivery...etc... And Vinnie Paz gets better by age. his voice got deeper. he's like wine. The older the better.
Dewala Shape
Vinnie and R.A together - no matter what tracks - to this date give me goosebumps.
sk8mysterion
Dude, what a dope track! I love that amalie bruun found her way into dope HipHop, she's amazing as well :)