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Paris - Acid Reflex
By Malcolm Azania, Vueweekly.com
You can't not react to the intensity, even the sheer outrageousness, of a Paris record. For that, he's pure rock 'n' roll.
Hip Hop Give Back
By Charlene Muhammad, Finalcall.com
Imagine being a father fighting foreclosure and trying to keep your family off the streets, a single mother trying to keep a roof over your children's heads, or a college-bound youth with no funds for tuition or books in sight. You spend a fraction of your income to buy some music to cheer yourself up and when you look inside, there's a golden ticket announcing that you've just won a $10,000 award redeemable towards any kind of post high school education or for housing expenses.
Local Licks | Paris - Acid Reflex
By Nate Seltenrich, Eastbayexpress.com
Paris' political and social commentary on terrorism, Darfur, Katrina, and much more, all set to cogent contemporary beats, challenges mainstream hip-hop to move beyond bling.
Paris - Righteous Indigestion
By J. Quintella, Soulsandsounds.com
In the midst of an economic collapse, an endless war, and the flux of Election 2008, the Black Panther of rap spits up an Acid Reflex.
Acid Reflex - Activist Rapper Paris Drops a New Bomb
By J. Quintella, Soulsandsounds.com
Paris' 15-cut sonic assault on injustices gets crackin' right from the album's opening track. "Don't Stop The Movement"-- a danceable stepping number with it's low, buzzing synth bass, Zapp & Roger-style melody at the bridge, and a tempo-matched sample of cheerleading protesters is almost worth the price of admission by itself. But the goodies keep coming--and Paris is in fine form throughout most of the disc.
MTV Airs Paris' New Video
By Ismael AbduSalaam, Allhiphop.com
After years of being shunned by mainstream media outlets, militant Bay Area rapper Paris has secured an unlikely supporter in MTV for his latest album Acid Reflex.
Using Hip-Hop To Defeat The Devil
By Muhammad Sajid, Illume Magazine
Illume Magazine sat down with Bay Area based hip hop artist T-Kash and talked about his journey to Islam and more.
Paris - Acid Reflex
By J.H. Thompkins, S.F. Bay Guardian
Paris tackles the big picture on Acid Reflex, a gloriously irreverent deconstruction of the state of our nation...The raps are tightly rhymed and intricately constructed...
Paris - Acid Reflex
By Allen S. Gordon, Murder Dog Magazine
Acid Reflex is PARIS at his best - the music and lyrics are just impeccable...an album for the people with a clear moral line and standards of excellence.
Paris - Acid Reflex
By David Jefferies, Allmusic.com
The "preaching to the converted" problem San Francisco rapper Paris shares with so many other politically charged rappers has a lot to do with titling songs "Bush Killa" or in the case of his 2008 effort, juxtaposing images of Uncle Sam, a baby, and a hand grenade.
Paris: Here For November
Yaminah Ahmad, Allhiphop.com
Never one to hold his tongue on issues like politricks, violence and poverty in the Black community, it is no surprise veteran, revolutionary rap commander Paris is sounding off on this historic 2008 Presidential Election.
Paris - Acid Reflex
By Thickonline.com
Releasing an album that has Uncle Sam presenting a black child and a hand-grenade on the cover automatically says something is wrong, not only with how things are being done but also how we react. Paris' strong stance on his latest album is reflected by its timely release.
Paris - Acid Reflex
By SC, Wackbeats.com
Direct. Volatile. Impassioned. Litigous. Debatable. Dubious. These are all words you could use to describe Acid Reflex, or anything else that Paris has ever done. What is indisputable is only that he's talented, and that he's the real deal when it comes to headstrong, take-no-prisoners political hip-hop.
Paris - Acid Reflex
By LAS Magazine
Paris is a beacon of true independence, able to rock his fanbase on his own terms and without compromising his beliefs.
Paris - Acid Reflex
By Thomas Quinlan, Urbnet.com
Acid Reflex is unlikely to change the outcome of the upcoming election, but maybe - just maybe - it might change the lives of a handful of misguided hip hop youth...
Paris - Acid Reflex
By John Sewell, Metropulse
Acid Reflex is an album of potent political messages delivered in block-rocking beats that's on par with the best work of Boogie Down Productions, Dead Prez, and even Public Enemy.
Paris - Acid Reflex
By Jonathan Phillips, Bassline Magazine
Longtime fans and new listeners - don't sleep on this album. It offers something that most albums don't: solutions. And that's what will keep "Acid Reflex" relevant and PARIS stand apart from other MCs.
Paris - Acid Reflex
By Alex Engelen, Juice Magazine
Die Karrierehighlights sind spärlich geworden im
künstlerischen Schaffen von Oscar Jackson Jr., der seit knapp zwanzig Jahren unter seinem Künstlernamen
Paris hochpolitische Reimsalven über Beats feuert. Nichtsdestotrotz zählt der 41-Jährige,
der einst bei Tommy Boy unter Vertrag und als "Bush Killa" im Kreuzfeuer der öffentlichen Kritik
stand, nach wie vor zur Polit-Rap-Elite der alten Schule. Dafür sind knapp vier Millionen verkaufte
Platten auf Independent-Basis Argument genug. Zusätzlich versorgt Paris die geneigten Leser
seiner labeleigenen Homepage guerrillafunk.com mit einer streng oppositionellen Informationsmischung
aus Black Power-Bewusstsein, konkreter Lebenshilfe, kritischer Weltpolitik und der jüngsten
9 / 11-Verschwörungstheorie.
The Revolution Will Have a Dance Club
By Tom Chandler, East Bay Express
Listening to Paris in 2008 is like walking on the edge of a razor blade. On one side of that slippery slope, the East Bay militant rap icon continues to espouse the anger and violent revolutionary tendencies he's famous for. On the other, as evident on his new album Acid Reflex, his music grooves and swirls and lifts.
Paris - Acid Reflex
By Steve 'Flash' Juon, RapReviews.com
Paris is an informed and unapologetic speaker, never afraid to put his views right in your face. Of course there are plenty of people in the world who fit this description but few of them have the deep vocal tone of P-Dog, the clear oral dictation of P-Dog, and the FUNKY ASS BEATS of P-Dog. The words "all songs written, produced, arranged and performed by Paris" inside the CD make it perfectly clear why it took Paris four years to release a follow-up to "Sonic Jihad." Paris took his time to do this shit RIGHT.
Paris - Don't Stop the Movement
By Lulu McAllister, XLR8R
With this complicated audio-visual collage and his honest vocal delivery, Paris effectively captures the apocalypse that is now.
Paris - Acid Reflex
By Justin Melo, Raptalk.net
We can only take so much out before we just give up, before we throw caution to the wind and say that the consequences don't really matter when we're under the economic violence that most of us are in our communities.
Paris - Acid Reflex: Jamoeblog
By Billy Jamm, Amoeba.com
As always, Paris pulls no punches on this new release and tells it like it is, preaching non-stop about what he sees as the ills of our society and their causes. But more importantly, the stubbornly socially and politically charged Paris, who constantly fights on behalf of the poor and oppressed, practices what he preaches and is offering a unique prize to those who buy the new album: a chance for three lucky individuals to each win $10,000 towards either a college education or housing down-payment.
Paris Recombines Hip-Hop, SFX on Acid Reflex
By Scott Thill, Wired.com
Over four decades ago today, Huey Newton and Bobby Seale created the Black Panthers in Oakland, in turn influencing everything from The Go! Team to Marvel Comics. But Oakland's native son Paris has probably built the most upon the Panther legacy, adding another brick with his recently released effort Acid Reflex.
Thoughts on Barack Obama
By Paris, Op-Ed for Vapors Magazine
The real question in our communities is not whether or not Barack Obama is 'black enuff'-the real question is whether or not America will be capable of overcoming its own racism when the curtain is pulled in the booth.
Hard Truth Soldier: Rap Legend Paris Discusses His New Album "Acid Reflex"
By Matt Conley, southcoast247.com National Correspondent
With nearly two decades of ferocious and politically-charged lyrics, controversial album artwork, and thought-provoking statements about the state of the U.S., Paris' career has been a constant mission to bring social awareness to the unaware.
Paris - Hero
By Dennis Byron Jr., XXL
While revolutionary rappers like Chuck D and KRS-One used their pens and pads to inspire the oppressed to "fight the powers that be" on the East Coast, a man always garbed in black single-handedly revitalized the spirit of the Black Panthers on the Left Coast.
Ex-Broker/Rapper Paris Explains the Wall Street Meltdown's Affect on Hip-Hop
By Danica Dow, SOHH
After the House rejected the Bush administration's $700 billion bailout plan, SOHH caught up with West Coast emcee/ex-stockbroker Paris to get the low down on the proposal and find out how the hip-hop industry and you will be affected by the current credit crunch.
Paris - Acid Reflex
By Spectre Entertainment
This San Franscisco Bay Area native emcee and UC Davis graduate continues to impress with another bold thought provoking new album that pleases the ears with smooth yet powerful beats and lyrics.
Paris - Acid Reflex - 4 out of 5 stars
By Paul Glanting, URB Magazine
While Paris' lispy flow and slightly impractical anarchy has remained virtually the same since 1990, his ability to collaborate with testosterone-summoning beats, all the while promoting respect for women and a more accurate portrayal of African Americans in the media is a refreshing duality which could only come out of the Yay.
Paris - Acid Reflex
By Ron Machmann, SF Weekly
For 17 years, the veteran MC has uncompromisingly addressed burning issues in the African-American community with an ultradense rhyme style over durable, hard-hitting beats...Acid Reflex is expertly made hip-hop both lyrically and sonically...
Public Enemy featuring Paris: Remix of a Nation
By James Shahan, www.urb.com
Remix of a Nation is sure to give listeners just what they were looking for: the fist-pumping, self-empowering anthems that are so desperately needed in hip-hop music.
Public Enemy featuring Paris: Remix of a Nation
By Omar Mouallem, www.exclaim.ca
If there's any good that's come out of these last seven Bush years, it's the resurgence of Public Enemy.
Public Enemy featuring Paris: Remix of a Nation
By Jonathan Phillips, www.basslinemagazine.com
Of all of the music that is politically orientated that only shines light on the problems, Remix of a Nation gives solutions to the current events ranging from Katrina, 9/11, the war in Iraq, the lack of education to politicians' wrongdoing and black on black crime....Listen to this disc very closely. You'll be a better person for it.
Public Enemy featuring Paris: Remix of a Nation - 4 out of 5
By www.jivemagazine.com
In 2006, Public Enemy along with Bay Area producer/rapper Paris, dropped Rebirth of A Nation. Addressing such issues as the Bush administration and Katrina, PE provided a call for change that so many others wanted to say but didn't have the courage to do so. Paris' production brings the noise of these previous PE tracks at an even louder decibel.
Oakland's Race For Mayor Brings Hip-Hop Into Politics
By Davey D, San Jose Mercury News
Recently, a who's who of Bay Area hip-hoppers gathered for a news conference in front of the popular Oakland hangout Lucky's Barbershop to announce plans for "Vote Fa Sheezy," a campaign encouraging fans to take part in Oakland's primary election.
Public Enemy Rap Activist Talks Revolution With FTP
By Kalonji Jama Changa, ftpmovement.tk
On Friday June 2, 2006, I caught up with Professor Griff at Lush Life Cafe in the West End of Atlanta and what followed was this interview. Brace Yo' self!
L.A. Rapper Kam And The Politics Of Love
By Ben Quinones, La Weekly
The game is on, and Kam - whose name in ancient Aramaic means "land of the blacks" - wants no part of it. His attention is focused instead on discussing the new "Gangbusters" bill that will incarcerate more of his black and brown brothers.
Timely & True - The Motivation Of Paris
By Max Sidman, Mesh Magazine
Most MCs get into the rap game for a love of wordplay combined with a serious and sadly stereotypical jonze for material achievement. That's obviously not the case for Paris. This East Bay native, record label owner, and veteran MC and producer is known for his outspoken contempt for the increasingly failing health of American government.
Rapper Paris Raises Controversy
By Ramy, TheOG.net
Our homie Ramy sat down with one of rap most incendiary and thought-provoking artists, Paris, to share with you a piece of his mind and his music.
Paris: Enemy Alliance
By Anil Prasad, Innerviews.org
Hip-hop artist and producer Paris has never shied away from infusing his music with incendiary, thought-provoking messages. His most recent solo album, 2003's Sonic Jihad, offered a fiery indictment of the Bush Administration's track record of deceit, destruction and incompetence, as well as a brutally honest look at issues plaguing America, including inner city decay and black-on-black violence. Now he's back producing Public Enemy's latest.
Spotlight on Guerrilla Funk
By Flatline, Rapstation.com
Guerrilla Funk is the label. The one that will pull out all the stops to bring forth nothing but hardcore, political material. Unfiltered, uncensored, raw and uncut. Guerrilla Funk is the real deal. Paris is the man for putting it down like no one else and bringing along some of the best in the biz to put it down with him...sparking a legacy and engaging thought processes around every turn and track.
Public Enemy Featuring Paris - Rebirth Of A Nation
By John Benson (Kid Rock), Colorado Springs Independent
Even though this is the first Public Enemy album not fully written by Chuck D - virtually all those duties went to Paris - it still possesses a distinct Fear of a Black Planet vibe that will entice longtime fans.
Flavor Flav Takes A Back Seat On 'Rebirth'
By Kyle Lund, Royalpurplenews.com
Rebirth of a Nation is a powerful record. Paris has a thing for the Superfly soundtrack by Curtis Mayfield. Many samples early on the record are a fitting tribute to the late, groundbreaking artist. Yet, just when the music starts to get predictable a different song emerges with a new sound. The bottom line is this: Chuck D. not only still has plenty to say, he still has one of the boldest, coolest voices in music today.
Public Enemy Featuring Paris - Rebirth Of A Nation
By Darryl Gudmundson, HipHopDX.com
What began as a thinly veiled reference to the Public Enemy revolutionary classic, It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold us Back, ends with an experiment for the group as a whole to become a collective mindset once again or a tempered example of what may be on the minds of many American's today.
Public Enemy Featuring Paris - Rebirth Of A Nation
By Ruben Diaz, Ballerstatus.net
With 16 tracks full of Chuck D's potent lyrics, it's a decent outing, but doesn't quite have the same impact PE music once had. Partially, or perhaps, mostly to blame, is Bomb Squad's absence on the production end of things, though Paris attempts to breathe life back into Public Enemy with futile attempts on "Raw Sh--", "Hard Rhymin'," and "Plastic Nation."
Public Enemy Featuring Paris - Rebirth Of A Nation
By Chloe Sasson, Syndey Morning Herald
Rebirth is distinctly Public Enemy, with Chuck's signature gruff delivery, but Paris's powerful rock-infused production - old-school funky basslines and peppering of political samples - raises this album above their recent but underwhelming New Whirl Odor.
T-K.A.S.H. - Turf War Syndrome
By Morley Seaver, Rocknworld.com
The record encompasses a wide selection of material, going from the hard-hitting "American Nightmare" to the funk of "In My Drawz". The title cut is a harsh but riveting song with an aggressive beat, also featuring Guerilla Funk Recordings Pres Paris who also did production work on the record.
T-K.A.S.H. - Turf War Syndrome - 3 Out Of 4
By Jane Dark, Blender
The Coup's compadre's seen-it-all drawl lingers just behind the beat as he adds the misapprehension that most everything is the President's fault, surely learned from his label boss Paris, Mr. "Bush Killa" himself, where intelligent hoodlums are "mobbin' in the whip with camcorders to follow pigs."
Public Enemy Featuring Paris - Rebirth Of A Nation - A-
By Robert Christgau, The Village Voice
PE's best album in nearly a decade was overseen by Oakland Muslim-stockbroker-revolutionary Paris, who puts his stamp on its functional funk and unyielding class consciousness.
T-K.A.S.H. - Turf War Syndrome
By Eric K. Arnold, XLR8R
Dispensing with most, if not all, of the cliches of gangsta or turf rap, T-Kash-a former Coup member and current protege of Paris-absolutely flips the script with one of the hardest-hitting political rap albums ever to come from the West Coast.
T-K.A.S.H. - Turf War Syndrome
By Pedro 'DJ Complejo' Hernandez, RapReviews.com
T-K.A.S.H. is able to walk a fine line few rappers have been able to walk. His music has a real gritty, authentic, and hardcore street vibe to it. This vibe in itself is becoming increasingly rare, but T-K.A.S.H. is able to infuse a positive, political, and revolutionary message into his music.
T-K.A.S.H. - Turf War Syndrome
By C.Wulf, Platform8470.com
Guerrilla Funk - the label of Paris, Public Enemy, Lench Mob and more - took T-KASH under their wings and offered him the perfect platform to spread his knowledge under the form of street tales. It takes about 40 seconds for 'American Nightmare' to really grab your attention and to (re-)introduce the strong-voiced KASH to the world: 'The return of the real, American nightmare, black man with a plan, that's me right there'.
T-K.A.S.H. - Turf War Syndrome
By AR, Generation-one.de
German Review.
T-K.A.S.H. - Turf War Syndrome
By Thomas Quinlan, Exclaim!
T-K.A.S.H.'s debut album chronicles the tragedy and redemption of street life, giving voice to the underrepresented in the process. It's a call for action; and perhaps a call for armed revolution, if necessary.
Public Enemy Featuring Paris - Rebirth Of A Nation
By Evocator Manes, 411mania.com
It still sounds like Public Enemy, even though Chuck D contributed lyrics to only four of the songs here, the rest being written completely by Paris. Whatever his faults, not learning his history is not among them for Paris. He clearly has done his homework here, picking up samples from the illustrious past of Public Enemy, which both contributes to the theme as presented by the album title as well as making a nice tie-in and nod to the work Public Enemy has already done, even going so far as to remix Hell No (We Ain't Alright).
Public Enemy Featuring Paris - Rebirth Of A Nation
By J. Miller-Dean, Hiphopsite.com
The original revolutionaries of rap are back, and damn, are they pissed! After spending years watching the destructional retardation of rap music and the ditieration of America, Public Enemy is back with their new album, Rebirth Of A Nation. No, this isn't a public service announcement, its just stone cold Guerrilla Funk.
Public Enemy Featuring Paris - Rebirth Of A Nation - Grade: A
By Kevin Britton, Cincinnati CityBeat
Safely staying within Chuck D's preferred tempo and cadence, Paris masterfully recreates (as opposed to samples) much of the chaotic, urgent feel that characterized PE's early catalog while simultaneously adding the bouncy, synth-driven loops reminiscent of his own earlier work. Lyrically, there are few surprises -- what else would you expect when Chuck D, Paris, M1 and stic.man grace the mic? It's nation time.
Public Enemy Featuring Paris - Rebirth Of A Nation - 4.5 Out Of 5
By Richard Alverez, Timeoff.com.au
And so, some 20 years after PE's birth, enter the rogue force of Paris. The Washington maverick has written an album specifically for PE, but with the edge that he has, and PE once had - Rebirth Of A Nation is crackling with a fire and energy that is palpable. Paris's hard leftist militant themes are still right up front, but delivered by a voice as trusted as that of Martin Luther King Jr.
Public Enemy Featuring Paris - Rebirth Of A Nation
By Justin Strout, Orlando Weekly
Rebirth, for all its sound and fury, is not a catalyst for change; rap just doesn't serve that purpose any longer. However, there's still no more reliable source of agit-hop.
Public Enemy Featuring Paris - Rebirth Of A Nation
By Will Jordan, Rib Magazine
Rebirth, for all its sound and fury, is not a catalyst for change; rap just doesn't serve that purpose any longer. However, there's still no more reliable source of agit-hop.
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