MC Paul Barman explained

MC Paul Barman
Birth Name:Paul Nathaniel Barman[1]
Birth Date:30 October 1974[2]
Birth Place:Ridgewood, New Jersey, U.S.
Years Active:1996–present
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Paul Nathaniel Barman (born October 30, 1974), better known by his stage name MC Paul Barman, is an American rapper and illustrator. Having emerged during the early 2000s, Barman became a definitive voice within the realm of alternative hip hop, noted for his intricate rhyme schemes and humorous narrative style, which he infuses with an array of literary devices. He is particularly recognized for his usage of, including acrostics[3] and palindromes,[4] [5] in crafting his rap lyrics. The SymmyS Awards, a competition once organized by The Palindromist, had Barman as a past panel judge.[6] Barman's complex and multilayered approach to songwriting has earned him both acclaim and attention, marking him as a distinctive and influential figure within the alternative hip hop scene.

Early life

Barman is from Ridgewood, New Jersey. He is Jewish. He attended Brown University.[7]

Career

MC Paul Barman released his debut EP, It's Very Stimulating, on Wordsound in 2000; it was produced by Prince Paul.[8]

His first studio album, Paullelujah!, was released on Coup d'État in 2002; it was produced by Prince Paul, MF DOOM, Mike V, and Phofo.[9]

He released his second studio album, Thought Balloon Mushroom Cloud, on Househusband in 2009.[10]

He has toured with Blackalicious.[11] He has taught a hip hop class to high school kids at the Bank Street College of Education.[12]

In 2018, he released (((Echo Chamber))), his first studio album since 2009's Thought Balloon Mushroom Cloud, on Mello Music Group.[13] It included productions from MF Doom, Questlove, and Mark Ronson,[14] as well as guest appearances from Open Mike Eagle and Masta Ace.[15]

Musical style and influences

The New York Times called his music "a surreal departure from the rap norm".[7] His music has been influenced by Boogie Down Productions, Jungle Brothers, Wu-Tang Clan, MC Lyte, and De La Soul.[16]

Discography

Studio albums

Collaborative albums

Mixtapes

EPs

Singles

Guest appearances

Notes and References

  1. Web site: MC Paul Barman. Wordsound. March 27, 2018.
  2. Web site: MC Paul Barman. Glory Be I'm 43. Twitter. October 30, 2017. March 27, 2018.
  3. Web site: Listening to Paul Barman will make you smarter than listening to Mozart. The Seattle Times. Andrew. Matson. December 3, 2009. May 20, 2023. December 3, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211203111236/https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/music/listening-to-paul-barman-will-make-you-smarter-than-listening-to-mozart/. live.
  4. Web site: Rapping in Palindromes. Brown Alumni Magazine. Jake. Miller. April 2003. May 20, 2023. May 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230520004530/https://www.brownalumnimagazine.com/articles/2007-06-22/rapping-in-palindromes/. live.
  5. Web site: Sometimes-Cerebral Rapper Mixes Palindromes, Politics. The Harvard Crimson. Michael. Hoffman. February 21, 2003. May 20, 2023. May 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230520003538/https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2003/2/21/sometimes-cerebral-rapper-mixes-palindromes-politics-paul/. live.
  6. Web site: It's the SymmyS: Awards honor best new palindromes. USA Today. Whitney. Matheson. April 15, 2014. May 20, 2023. May 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230520011045/https://www.usatoday.com/story/popcandy/2014/04/15/palindromes/7740239/. live.
  7. Web site: Rosen. Jody. MUSIC; Rapping in Whiteface (for Laughs). The New York Times. April 23, 2000. July 30, 2008.
  8. Web site: Thomas. Quinlan. MC Paul Barman - It's Very Stimulating. Exclaim!. April 1, 2000. March 27, 2018.
  9. Web site: Matt. LeMay. MC Paul Barman: Paullelujah!. Pitchfork. November 20, 2002. March 27, 2018.
  10. Web site: Nicholas. Candiotto. MC Paul Barman - Thought Balloon Mushroom Cloud. Potholes in My Blog. June 5, 2010. March 27, 2018.
  11. Web site: Margaret. Murray. Paullelujah!. XLR8R. January 14, 2003. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131027233632/http://www.xlr8r.com/reviews/mc-paul-barman/paullelujah. October 27, 2013. March 27, 2018.
  12. Web site: Ben. Westhoff. MC Paul Barman Perseveres. The Village Voice. January 5, 2010. March 27, 2018.
  13. Web site: Noah. Yoo. Matthew. Strauss. MF Doom, Questlove, Mark Ronson, More Produce New MC Paul Barman Album. Pitchfork. March 12, 2018. March 27, 2018.
  14. Web site: Kyle. Mullin. MC Paul Barman Discusses Writing in the Dark, Making His Kids Proud and His Return to Music on '(((Echo Chamber)))'. Exclaim!. May 18, 2018. May 20, 2018.
  15. Web site: Within Hip-Hop, Playboi Carti And MC Paul Barman Aren't As Different As They Might Seem. Uproxx. Aaron. Williams. May 22, 2018. May 23, 2018.
  16. Web site: MC White Intellectual. Indy Week. Jamie. Rogus. May 16, 2011. May 23, 2018.
  17. Web site: (((happy holidays))). December 15, 2017. Bandcamp. December 15, 2017.

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