Acid Reflex

A controversial figure in the Bay Area for nearly 20 years, Paris has never strayed from the politically charged hip-hop pioneered by Public Enemy. Educated in economics and with professional experience as a stockbroker, the Oakland native lays his informed lyrical fury over funky West Coast production built on hard-thumping Parliament-like basslines. On his sixth album, released through his own Guerilla Funk label, P-Dog doesn't let up--speaking on police brutality, social justice, war profiteering, media sensationalism, and political trickery. ACID REFLEX is compelling, impassioned protest music from start to finish as Paris weaves his vivid verses in between well-placed TV news samples and excerpts from political speeches. Chuck D, George Clinton, and T-K.A.S.H. are also featured.