Paradime Albums (3)
What The Critics Say
Paradime seems to be tugging on Eminem's coat-tails a bit here. Not because they're both from Detroit. Not because they both work with D12. It's just that the angry kid metaphor gone way too far thing has been done before. Still, it hasn't been done to death, and the Eminem comparison is just inevitable. That said, Paradime really puts together a good album here. Plenty of the tracks are pleasant surprises, from the self-centered "Sultan of Slang" to the remake of the Temptations' funk classic "Papa Was a Rolling Stone" called "Rollin Dope" that's sure to catch some parent's ears. All of the MCs are lyrically proficient throughout, the production is busy and effective, and, as a whole, the album is amusing and playful while staying dead serious. ~ Brad Mills, All Music Guide
'Paragraphs'
Release Date 1/1/1999
Tracks 18
Label Silent /Beats-At-Will
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What The Critics Say
The polished full-length from Paradime, aka the Chubby Jon B, out of the dirty depths of Detroit is further claim to the wealth of hip-hop talent from the Great Lakes State. This gruff, self-proclaimed boorish boozer brings a fierce gargling flow to the mic coupled with the signature Detroit twisted wit. Dime's lyrics and concepts are wickedly clever backed by a kaleidoscope of beats and compositions provided by the Beats-At-Will production squad. Paradime represents Detroit with a brash and unique sound by combining the abstract with just plain rowdiness. Tracks like "Fire and Ice" outline Dime's schizo niceness on the microphone while cuts like "The Shining," "Gimme Mine," and the hip-hop drinking anthem "Ode to Guinness" feature tight lyrics over well-crafted beats. More entertaining and innovative than 75% of major-label material. ~ M.F. DiBella, All Music Guide
