author: TAMARA HARRIS
Situated in Tampa via NYC, Paradox/2wx is a mystical champion of the MP3 chart. He has a Grim Reaper type design motivated by the love of hip-hop destined to kill any MC that is not what he believes to be a true representation of the art. Dark Reign has convinced innumerable online listeners that whatever he stands for is good. They are not off in commending his passion and goal to make music that is distinctly Paradox2wx. The lyrics about spiritual power manifested through his force of MCing, painted face, red-eye and penchant for skulls will make onlookers configure him as a Latino Necro. White and full of gore, Necro deals with darkness in particular the mutilation of the body in some songs yet he and Paradox are nothing alike. But in this business where suits and some hip-hop entrepreneurs alike need to compare someone to someone else for possible market credibility the contrast is going to happen. Paradox's music and persona reads like a good hip-hop comic book with the appropriate music to help the stories glow. The female voice properly narrates "Four Horseman" which gets complimented by Krazystylz, Reason, Noctik, Rogue and tight construction with racing beats that make the pulse of the song. Honesty gleams from down to earth stories such as the modest "Product" centered on the ebbs and flows of daily life. "Lyrical Imbalances" tips the scales with an unfolding of syllables produced to sound like a stream of consciousness message in a bottle. Whether it's the semi "Flash Gordon" soundtrack looming on "On The Attack" or the alt. pop licks in "Rise To Power" every moment of the disc reveals an artist in the twilight of self-actualization and to witness it is worth every listen
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author: JONATHAN SANDERS
This track is a prime example of everything there is that is good in hip hop music. Paradox/2wx totally has this style going on. Give this a listen, you'll see what I mean!
First off, this is some well produced hip hop. From the intro, which sounds like the beginning of a television scene, to the edgy guitar tinged background beat, this song is creative all around. The vocals are totally smooth and are among the best I've heard. Using their creative edge to allow themselves to expand the horizons of the hip hop world, Paradox/2wx is heading straight up.
I can't find much wrong with the production on this, and the sound is smooth while the lyrics are powerful and far reaching. You want good hip hop that will stretch your horizons and keep you listening time and again? Give this shit a spin, you won't be regretting it any time soon!
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author: TAMARA HARRIS
Situated in Tampa via NYC, Paradox/2wx is a mystical champion of the MP3 chart. He has a Grim Reaper type design motivated by the love of hip-hop destined to kill any MC that is not what he believes to be a true representation of the art. Dark Reign has convinced innumerable online listeners that whatever he stands for is good. They are not off in commending his passion and goal to make music that is distinctly Paradox2wx. The lyrics about spiritual power manifested through his force of MCing, painted face, red-eye and penchant for skulls will make onlookers configure him as a Latino Necro. White and full of gore, Necro deals with darkness in particular the mutilation of the body in some songs yet he and Paradox are nothing alike. But in this business where suits and some hip-hop entrepreneurs alike need to compare someone to someone else for possible market credibility the contrast is going to happen. Paradox's music and persona reads like a good hip-hop comic book with the appropriate music to help the stories glow. The female voice properly narrates "Four Horseman" which gets complimented by Maximus, Reason, Noctik, Rogue and tight construction with racing beats that make the pulse of the song. Honesty gleams from down to earth stories such as the modest "Product" centered on the ebbs and flows of daily life. "Lyrical Imbalances" tips the scales with an unfolding of syllables produced to sound like a stream of consciousness message in a bottle. Whether it's the semi "Flash Gordon" soundtrack looming on "On The Attack" or the alt. pop licks in "Rise To Power" every moment of the disc reveals an artist in the twilight of self-actualization and to witness it is worth every listen
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The Cure For Hip-Hop's Current Maladies!
author: Reason
Paradox is quite simply one of the illest emcees I've ever heard, and it's a shame that we aren't bombarded with his music at every media outlet. This is a rare and welcome case of a treasure shining brighter when hidden than other so-called "stars" do right in your face. It's clear that he cares about his listener, as he's crafted every song with his audience being considered. I'd say more about this talent, but I'd rather go back and keep listening to more of his incredible album myself!
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