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PARIS
Hip Hop / Rap / Hardcore



Bay Area, California
United States

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Member Since12/21/2005
Band Websitewww.guerrillafunk.com
Band Members

The ever-expanding Guerrilla Funk family: Public Enemy, Kam, T-K.A.S.H., The Conscious Daughters, dead prez, Uno The Prophet, Truth Universal, Ms. Monét, Sandy Griffith, Hard Truth Soldiers...and many, many more...

Influences

Non-Hip-Hop: George Clinton and Parliament/Funkadelic (P-Funk Mob) | Earth, Wind & Fire | Stevie Wonder | Curtis Mayfiled (R.I.P.) | Cameo | Slave | Zapp and Roger Troutman (R.I.P.) and The Bar-Kays, among others.

Hip-Hop: Early Def Jam | early Public Enemy | Rakim | Kam | early Cool J | Dr. Dre (production) & early Ice Cube.

All the movements worldwide for the struggle of oppressed people everywhere.




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   About PARIS




Paris hails from the San Francisco Bay Area and was catapulted onto the national hip-hop scene in 1990 with his hit single and album The Devil Made Me Do It, after earning a degree in economics from the University of California at Davis. Originally released on Tommy Boy Records, his first single from that album, "Break The Grip of Shame," was banned by MTV. Since then his uncompromising stance on political issues and biting social commentary have both aided and hindered his quest to bring solid music and messages to the masses. When his second album, Sleeping With The Enemy was ready for release in 1992, Paris was dropped from now-defunct Tommy Boy Records and distributor Time Warner when they discovered its incendiary content - content which included fantasy revenge killings of then-President Bush and racist police officers. Rather than buckle under pressure, he released the LP himself on his newly-formed Scarface Records to major sales and national acclaim.

Paris signed a major artist and distribution deal with Priority Records for himself and Scarface Records in 1993 and released his third LP, Guerrilla Funk, and several then up-and-coming groups, most notably the Conscious Daughters. Paris and Priority formally severed their business relationship due to creative differences in 1995, and in 1997, Paris signed a one-off deal with now-defunct Whirling Records (distributed by Rykodisc), for the release of his 4th LP, Unleashed. Released in limited numbers, the LP went largely unnoticed due to lack of focus and funding.

In 2003, Paris returned with a vengeance, injecting a much needed dose of reality and consciousness into an industry which now seems to only reflect corporate hip-hop sensibilities. Sonic Jihad was released to strong sales and critical acclaim, with Paris emerging with his new label and website, Guerrilla Funk Recordings. Born out of necessity, it's a musical organization that counters the corporate stranglehold of censorship currently plaguing the entertainment industry, providing a home for projects and material of such notable acts as Public Enemy, Kam, dead prez and The Conscious Daughters, among others. He also released deluxe remixed and remastered editions of his first three albums in '03.

Paris has never been one to shy away from controversy. In 2006, his Guerrilla Funk imprint released three projects, the first being Rebirth of a Nation, the long-awaited Paris-written and produced collaboration with Public Enemy. Receiving robust sales and critical acclaim, the album features dead prez, Kam, MC Ren, The Conscious Daughters and Immortal Technique.

He also released Paris Presents: Hard Truth Soldiers, Vol. 1, the first in a Paris-produced compilation series that is a collection of material that goes against the grain of commercial hip-pop by providing content of substance, touching on subjects ranging from war and police brutality to black on black crime and domestic violence. It showcases contributions from Public Enemy, The Coup, dead prez, Paris, T-KASH, Kam, The Conscious Daughters, Mystic, MC Ren, Sun Rise Above, and The S.T.O.P. Movement (Mobb Deep, Tray Deee, Soopafly, KRS-One, Defari, Daz, J-Ro, RBX, Bad Azz, WC, Dilated Peoples, Mac Minister, The Alchemist, Mack 10, Evidence, Defari, Everlast, and B-Real), among others.

Also in 2006, Paris introduced the world to former Coup-member T-K.A.S.H. and his stellar debut offering, Turf War Syndrome.

In 2007, Paris released the follow up companion piece to Rebirth of a Nation, the Public Enemy collaboration Remix of a Nation, and began laying the framework for the film division of Guerrilla Funk Recordings.

Paris inked a distribution deal with Fontana/Universal for Guerrilla Funk (with movies through Vivendi) in 2008, and recently released his newest album, Acid Reflex, featuring Chuck D. and George Clinton.

With new music and film projects forthcoming, Guerrilla Funk is set to balance out an industry seemingly hell-bent on exploitation.

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A Luv

A Luv



Jan 30 2010 2:32 AM

hey Paris, holy shit man you have some real powerfull lyrics. true lyricology, i can dig it
Demetre [RM] - Meetings: 323-960-8253

R-enaissance M-ovement



Jan 30 2010 2:32 AM

+JVA+
Nisa

Nisa Hott



Jan 30 2010 2:31 AM

Paris! I feel like I just discovered one of the dopest people alive....
Sosyopat Zaat

Sosyopat Zaat



Jan 30 2010 2:30 AM

Life Goes On super track..respect..
Nisa

Nisa Hott



Jan 30 2010 2:30 AM

Hey Paris,
Haiti
…well what can I say ? …we’re raising money each day…. but can’t open up our borders so that Haitians can stay…I’m watching Wyclef cry on Youtube yelling Haiti Yelé!!…I’m going there to help to say I did more than pay…Cells and credit get the profit but some helps on the way….however everything’s unorganized and sh*t ain’t okay….Dr. Gupta said supplies arrived but sat at the airport for days... "time saves lives so there’s no time to waste!"…if it’s a state of emergency why the delays?....Where the f*ck is Préval and why doesn’t he talk?….International donations can get caught at the top…paying off politicians,richmen, soldiers and cops…who confuse looting and survival, rather let the food rot...truth is WE can save the world > at odds with those who would not….




J.PROFIT Gho$twriter

J.PROFIT  Gho$twriter



Jan 30 2010 2:30 AM

What up Paris...I hOpe all iz well & that my Music finds it's way 2 yOur ears. PeaCe

2 ALL OPEN EARS...PLZ CHECK MY PAGE AS WELL. GUARANTEED FiRE & FREE DOWNLOADS!!
LYRICS ALSO POSTED fOr thOse Lookin' fOr Dope Writers (Prices very reasOnable.)

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Gordoamun

Gordoamun



Jan 30 2010 2:30 AM

GUERRILLA FUNK WORLD WIDE
YabCo

YabCo



Jan 30 2010 2:30 AM

What's up?

I want to say that You're doing real rap, that I need even If I can't feel all of lyrics. It's not about racism it's about other coutry, mentality, age etc. But Hip-Hop culture is "Peace, Love, Unity & havin' Fun" so there is no matter If I'm white because some of cases and topics are universal. You, NWA, 2Pac, Ice-T, Public Enemy or 2 Black 2 Strong,Kam Ya'all talking about America that we can't see on the news, Image of that country is dirty, whack. Back in the Communism USA were mecca, the golden country that everybody wanted to go for the Polish people. Gangsta, hardcore rap showed the other side. It's so sad and terrible that there is still racism, gang violence, weapon, even in some states U can't own Pit bull... so called land of liberty... But in Your track "The Days Of Old" are some bars that I feel to the fullest, "I'ts a fact/that some of our people don't know how to act/....Can't anything without some fool actin' up"..shit I'm a victim of violence with no reason too, violence is fucked up all over the world. All we, the artists can do is talkin' about that we don't agree with that kind of attidute. So thanks for the beutiful music, don't stop to be guerilla!!
Much love and respect!

A J@y

A J@y



Jan 30 2010 2:29 AM

PRAISING OBAMA WHILE THAT KILLER TAKES AWAY YOUR FREEDOM.
ANTHONY (Bass Raging Fury) of STONE VENGEANCE!

ANTHONY (Bass Raging Fury) of STONE VENGEANCE!



Jan 30 2010 2:29 AM

HAVE A GOOD WEEK AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
Truth Addict

Truth Addict



Jan 30 2010 2:29 AM

Thanks for the add. Never be afraid to spread the Truth.
-J5-

-J5-



Jan 3 2010 9:19 PM

damn, p-dog, you tore them lyrics up on 'true'
CrhymeThink

CrhymeThink



Jan 3 2010 9:17 PM

FUCK THEYRE NEW WORLD OF SLAVERY!! THE WAR IS NOW.

(N.W.O) NEW WORLD ORDER=ORDER WITHOUT NEED (O.W.N)

MUCH LOVE, PEACE!!!!!!

---KEEP UP THE FIGHT THE WAR IS ALL AROUND----

CRHYMETHINK
DAVITOS WAY...

DAVITOS WAY...



Jan 3 2010 9:17 PM

PARIS,
YO GOD BEEN ROCKING YA MUSIC SINCE THE "break the grip of shame" SINGLE....I GAVE YOU MAD AIR PLAY HERE ON THE EAST!!!!!!! YOURE THE MOST UNDERATED CAT OF ALL TIME IN HIP-HOP.
PEACE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY'S FAM!!!

Cats such as your self is the reason Hip-Hop is still alive. Word up!!!! I respect your dedication to true HIP-HOP!


While FOUL CATS LIKE CRAIG G ask for loot for verses and never records them and makes it bad for all of us because Craig G makes it hard for true cats to be trusted to be paid to do collabs.A Damn Shame!
Peace-Pounds of Respect..
DJ DAVITO
AKA
DJ NEVER TRUST CRAIG G
KodydaKillah

KodydaKillah



Jan 3 2010 9:17 PM

Greetings
☭Karl Marx☭

☭Karl Marx☭



Jan 3 2010 9:17 PM

Smokin' Cohiba, sippin cognac, thinkin' about the days ahead of us comrade. Red Salutes!
Baslee

Baslee



Jan 3 2010 9:16 PM

I hear u Music since the 90ies and i still hear it becuse is the real shit , keep going and peace from Kosovo
CrhymeThink

CrhymeThink



Jan 3 2010 9:16 PM

P-Dogg your the shit homie, keep bringing that hard truth to the people!

fuck illuminati! fuck nwo!

check out more hard truth music myspace.com/crhymethink
peace
ANTHONY (Bass Raging Fury) of STONE VENGEANCE!

ANTHONY (Bass Raging Fury) of STONE VENGEANCE!



Jan 3 2010 9:15 PM

GREETING FROM YA BROTHERS IN METAL,KEEP DOING YA THANG IT STILL SOUND GOOD. WE BEEN DOWN WIT YOU SINCE THE DEVIL MOVE QUICK BUT MISSED ME!............PEACE
xXRUFFDiAMONDXx

xXRUFFDiAMONDXx



Dec 1 2009 7:05 PM

Aww WestCoast Lord
yu izz a strrayght K.I.L.L.A.H.
cuzz yu silenccce em all out

WESTCOAST
We b killyn it eva sincce
hardccore madness
mastermind realness
strayght into tha heart, mind, brainzz & vainzz
derz no esccapin
Cannot git anybetta
WESTCOAST
Real Hittazz

yu stayy safe & successful
and keep on supplyn uzzzz

The Anonymous

The Anonymous



Dec 1 2009 7:04 PM

In a world with lot of suffering and unfairness- war, mobbing, children dying - your music and your message is the appreciated quantum of solace. I truly appreciate your friendship. True friendship is more than just a treasure, even Gold is more found in the world than true friendship.
I wish that you will enjoy a warm advent and Christmas time which is not seized with superfluous consummation but filled with the urgently needed consciousness of righteousness, respect, peace and love.

Jah Bless
T.A.
DJ KASSIUS KAY...DA CHAMP IZ HERE!!

DJ KASSIUS KAY...DA CHAMP IZ HERE!!



Nov 26 2009 8:05 AM

peace fam...
1431

1431



Nov 26 2009 8:05 AM

thanks for tha add on bro! keep hittin em with that truth:)
DONATO

DONATO GIANFERMO



Nov 16 2009 9:48 PM

Hey! Just wanted to pass on new A. Jones film man!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d53ggvUoVtg
This is real good shit !!! Very important!
also looking forward to Hard Truth Soldiers tour!!!
Darrell

Darrell



Nov 16 2009 9:48 PM

Welcome Fam! You are my Throwback artist of the week(been reppin hip hop legends for over a year)! I normally tell new friends to visit my page for entertainment & awareness(blogs/documentaries)...but...i'll ask you to visit & send me any new info to share! We met at your pops once..I am Isaac's son from Houston! I hope i repped you well in the bulletin & on my page(same)!

LUV 4 YA,

DARRELL
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