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".
The Oracle
Vinnie Paz Lyrics
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You motherfuckers better duck
I’m a bull in a china shop, watch how the uzi spit
Who we with, bros with hammers and they like too legit
I ain’t got any time for your foolishness
Raw raps from the same place where the sits
He the mo’fucker always sippin’ goose and shit
The left hand is what I give you the with
The right hand is where I write all of the ruthless shit
Survival of the fit or my little boozy shit
My hands are made of stone cut from that Madusa shit
Big gold chains, we was on that shit
Still roll with the kids I stole the Gucci with
I punch you dead in the face so fuck the music shit
The guns command though, Hollywood movie shit
Y’all aware y’all on some Lollapalooza shit
Let the beard grow
Y’all are scared when I step inside the booth and shit
Cuttin’ mo’fuckers cell roll on some sushi shit
Y’all are cowards, y’all’ll only talk on computer shit
This a Haitian ritual, I’m on my voodoo shit
Find out who’s the realest (Vinnie)
Rock and not quit
What I’ma hit you with
You motherfuckers better duck
Death before dishonor, [?] blood y’all are fake
I let the 4.5 blocka blocka while I was [?]
Dead Sea overlook the view from inside a grave
The dictionary definition of dominate
Y’all weak Germantown
Fat bull, but my pockets never out of shape
You a bitch, security guard lock the gates
The Louis Vuitton bootleg, Prada fake
I’m tryin’ to make the same money that Madonna make
Eyes never lie, I’m surprised that you not with
Rhymes and one tape, record an album in an hour’s
You a pile of waste, I see a sucker and salivate
Cutting motherfuckers of, time to consolidate
A thousand pounds of weight’ll force your heart to
It’s Armageddon for you motherfuckers, lock the date
Any bitch I meet means that I’ma copulate
My revolution will be met with Peter Tosh’s fate
That’s the reason that the God is tryin’ to populate
I can tell you how the Vodka taste
The 4.5 lift you, sent you into outer space
Brah
The Oracle by Vinnie Paz is a song that speaks to the rapper’s ability to dominate the rap world with his raw, ruthless, and powerful lyrics. The first verse of the song is about his confidence and prowess as a rapper in the industry. He warns his competition to beware of his wild and unpredictable nature, and boasts that he has the capacity to stomp out any rapper, sporting Timberland boots in the process. While he is fueled by Hennessy and raw power, he has a left hand that strikes with brute force and a right hand that weaves tales of ruthless and savage lyrics. The rapper is conscious of his heritage, and has been cut from a stone of Madusa’s making. The gangs he associates with are too legit, and the rap game is his bullring. He is no coward, and this is a Haitian ritual, and he's on his voodoo shit.
Line by Line Meaning
What I’ma hit you with
I'm about to come at you with some real, hard-hitting lyrics
You motherfuckers better duck
You better watch out and be ready for what I'm about to say
I’m a bull in a china shop, watch how the uzi spit
I'm a force to be reckoned with and I'm not afraid to use my power
Who we with, bros with hammers and they like too legit
I have a strong crew of loyal friends who will back me up
I ain’t got any time for your foolishness
I'm not interested in playing games or dealing with fake people
Raw raps from the same place where the sits
I come from a raw, authentic place and my lyrics reflect that
He the mo’fucker always sippin’ goose and shit
I don't waste my time on frivolous things, I'm always focused on my craft
Stomp a rapper out, Timberland boots and shit
I'm not afraid to take on other rappers and put them in their place
The left hand is what I give you the with
I'm coming at you with my full force and strength
The right hand is where I write all of the ruthless shit
My writing is ruthless and powerful, and I'm not holding back
Survival of the fit or my little boozy shit
In the rap game, it's survival of the fittest and I'm in it to win it
My hands are made of stone cut from that Madusa shit
My hands are powerful and can strike down my enemies
Big gold chains, we was on that shit
I come from a place where material success is important and I'm proud of my accomplishments
Still roll with the kids I stole the Gucci with
I stay loyal to the people who supported me from the beginning
I punch you dead in the face so fuck the music shit
I'm not afraid to use physical force to defend myself and my craft
The guns command though, Hollywood movie shit
I have a powerful weapon and I'm in control of the situation
Y’all aware y’all on some Lollapalooza shit
I'm not impressed by meaningless trends or fads
Let the beard grow
I'm not afraid to embrace my masculinity and let my beard grow
Y’all are scared when I step inside the booth and shit
Other rappers are intimidated by my power and skill
Cuttin’ mo’fuckers cell roll on some sushi shit
I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty and take down my enemies
Y’all are cowards, y’all’ll only talk on computer shit
Other rappers are afraid to confront me and only talk behind a computer screen
This a Haitian ritual, I’m on my voodoo shit
I come from a place with a rich cultural history and I'm proud of my roots
Find out who’s the realest (Vinnie)
I challenge other rappers to step up and prove themselves against me
Rock and not quit
I'm dedicated to my craft and won't give up
Death before dishonor, [?] blood y’all are fake
I value honor and loyalty above all else, and I won't tolerate fake people
I let the 4.5 blocka blocka while I was [?]
I'm not afraid to use my weapon to defend myself and my crew
Dead Sea overlook the view from inside a grave
I come from a dark place and have faced many challenges in my life
The dictionary definition of dominate
I am the definition of dominance and power in the rap game
Y’all weak Germantown
Other rappers are weak and inferior compared to me
Fat bull, but my pockets never out of shape
I may be a big guy, but I'm successful and financially secure
You a bitch, security guard lock the gates
Other rappers are afraid of me and need security to protect them
The Louis Vuitton bootleg, Prada fake
I don't care about material possessions and see through the fakeness of designer brands
I’m tryin’ to make the same money that Madonna make
I'm ambitious and hungry for success, striving to reach the top like Madonna
Eyes never lie, I’m surprised that you not with
I can see through fake people and am surprised that some haven't recognized my power and skill
Rhymes and one tape, record an album in an hour’s
I have the skills and talent to create music quickly and efficiently
You a pile of waste, I see a sucker and salivate
Other rappers are beneath me and I'm ready to take them down
Cutting motherfuckers of, time to consolidate
I'm taking out my competition and consolidating my power
A thousand pounds of weight’ll force your heart to
My power and dominance will put others under intense pressure
It’s Armageddon for you motherfuckers, lock the date
I'm coming at my enemies with everything I have, and they better be ready
Any bitch I meet means that I’ma copulate
I'm not afraid to pursue sexual encounters and indulge in my desires
My revolution will be met with Peter Tosh’s fate
I'm dedicated to pushing boundaries and making a difference, even if it comes with consequences
That’s the reason that the God is tryin’ to populate
I am a powerful and influential figure, and others are trying to replicate my success
I can tell you how the Vodka taste
I've experienced life to the fullest and can share my experiences with others
The 4.5 lift you, sent you into outer space
My gun is powerful enough to send someone flying, and I'm not afraid to use it
Brah
Casual expression to conclude the rap
Lyrics © TUNECORE INC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Christopher E. Martin, Vinnie Paz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MrCisco420
Vinnie always makes me wanna start boxin strangers
@wiz3jameswize32
This comment go hard 😂
@ryrez4478
yooo haha
@bizmanarte1449
With this blasting you'd probably win those fights too haha
@smiffspliff3432
Even more hahahha
@paulmarz76
🤣👍
@lategreat11
Dj Premier always says he tries to make the beat custom to according to the rappers style, he fucking nailed it. Vinnie and Preemo were ahead of their time with this one.
@brianmcintyre503
No one messes with premo. Guru was blessed to have him. Fn gangstarr. Premo kills it with everyone. Just shows Vinnie's underground respect. Real know
@jbthc
@@brianmcintyre503 If you like DJ Premier than check out Tone Spliff. I calm him the modern day DJ Premier
@misanthrope5063
Metal heads salute to you