MC Paul Barman
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Paul Nathaniel Barman better known as MC Paul Barman (born October 30, 1974, in Ridgewood, New Jersey
) is a Jewish- American emcee from Ridgewood, New Jersey
, who attended Brown University
.
"Enter Pan-Man," from his self-produced 7-inch Postgraduate Work (Househusband Records, 1998), attracted the attention of Prince Paul, and the two collaborated, releasing the It's Very Stimulating EP in 2000 on Wordsound. Paullelujah!
followed in late 2002, with production by Prince Paul, MF DOOM
, MikeTheMusicGuy and Phofo
. He has appeared on records with Deltron 3030
and Masta Ace
, and has toured with Del tha Funkee Homosapien
and Blackalicious
. In film he made a cameo
in the 2008 Michel Gondry
film Be Kind Rewind
and in the same year narrated the satirical political short Because Washington is Hollywood for Ugly People. While Barman is culturally Jewish, religiously he is an atheist
. He also performs regularly on tracks by DJ Yoda.
Ridgewood, New Jersey
Ridgewood is a village in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the village population was 24,958. Ridgewood is an affluent suburban bedroom community of New York City, located approximately northwest of Midtown Manhattan.The Village of Ridgewood was...
) is a Jewish- American emcee from Ridgewood, New Jersey
Ridgewood, New Jersey
Ridgewood is a village in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the village population was 24,958. Ridgewood is an affluent suburban bedroom community of New York City, located approximately northwest of Midtown Manhattan.The Village of Ridgewood was...
, who attended Brown University
Brown University
Brown University is a private, Ivy League university located in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Founded in 1764 prior to American independence from the British Empire as the College in the English Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations early in the reign of King George III ,...
.
"Enter Pan-Man," from his self-produced 7-inch Postgraduate Work (Househusband Records, 1998), attracted the attention of Prince Paul, and the two collaborated, releasing the It's Very Stimulating EP in 2000 on Wordsound. Paullelujah!
Paullelujah!
Paullelujah! is MC Paul Barman's first full length album, released in 2002. It featured production from artists MF Doom, Prince Paul, MikeTheMusicGuy and Phofo.-Track listing:...
followed in late 2002, with production by Prince Paul, MF DOOM
MF Doom
Daniel Dumile is a hip hop artist who has taken on several stage names in his career, most notably MF DOOM, where the "MF" stands for metal face, and for tracks he has produced, metal fingers...
, MikeTheMusicGuy and Phofo
Phofo
Phofo is a music producer from New York . He is best known for composing 52 episodes of Sushi Pack, a Saturday morning cartoon on CBS , the animated feature film, "Los Campeones de La Lucha Libre" for Fwak! Animation and Shep & Tiffany Watch TV...
. He has appeared on records with Deltron 3030
Deltron 3030
Deltron 3030 is an alternative hip hop supergroup composed of producer Dan the Automator, rapper Del the Funky Homosapien and DJ Kid Koala...
and Masta Ace
Masta Ace
Duval Clear , known better by his stage name Masta Ace, is a rapper from Brownsville, Brooklyn. He appeared on the classic 1988 Juice Crew posse cut "The Symphony"...
, and has toured with Del tha Funkee Homosapien
Del tha Funkee Homosapien
Teren Delvon Jones , better known as Del the Funky Homosapien or Del tha Funkee Homosapien, is an American MC.-Early life and beginnings: 1990-1997:...
and Blackalicious
Blackalicious
Blackalicious is an American hip hop duo from Sacramento, California made up of rapper Gift of Gab and DJ/producer Chief Xcel . They are noted for Gift of Gab's often "tongue-twisting", multisyllabic, complex rhymes and Chief Xcel's "classic" beats...
. In film he made a cameo
Cameo appearance
A cameo role or cameo appearance is a brief appearance of a known person in a work of the performing arts, such as plays, films, video games and television...
in the 2008 Michel Gondry
Michel Gondry
Michel Gondry is an Academy Award winning filmmaker, whose works include being a commercial director, music video director, and a screenwriter. He is noted for his inventive visual style and manipulation of mise en scène. - Life and career :...
film Be Kind Rewind
Be Kind Rewind
Be Kind Rewind is a 2008 American comedy film with dramatic elements from New Line Cinema, written and directed by Michel Gondry and starring Jack Black, Mos Def, Melonie Diaz, Danny Glover and Mia Farrow. The film first appeared on January 20, 2008 at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. It was later...
and in the same year narrated the satirical political short Because Washington is Hollywood for Ugly People. While Barman is culturally Jewish, religiously he is an atheist
Atheism
Atheism is, in a broad sense, the rejection of belief in the existence of deities. In a narrower sense, atheism is specifically the position that there are no deities...
. He also performs regularly on tracks by DJ Yoda.
Albums
- 2000: It's Very StimulatingIt's Very StimulatingIt's Very Stimulating is an EP by MC Paul Barman.-Track listing:#"An Introduction"#"The Joy of Your World"#"School Anthem"#"Salvation Barmy"#"I'm Fricking Awesome"#"Mtv Get Off the Air, part 2"...
EP (Wordsound) - 2002: Paullelujah!Paullelujah!Paullelujah! is MC Paul Barman's first full length album, released in 2002. It featured production from artists MF Doom, Prince Paul, MikeTheMusicGuy and Phofo.-Track listing:...
(Coup d'État) - 2009: Thought Balloon Mushroom CloudThought Balloon Mushroom CloudThought Balloon Mushroom Cloud is MC Paul Barman's second full length album, released in 2009. It features production from DJ Pocket, DOOM, Prince Paul, ?uestlove and Michel Gondry.-Track listing:...
(Househusband)
Singles
- 1998: Postgraduate WorkPostgraduate Work-Track listing:#"MC Fibonacci Sequence vs. Interrupting Rapper"#"A Very Sad Story"#"Enter Pan-Man"#"The Name In All Caps"...
7" (Househusband) - 2000: How Hard Is That? 12" (MatadorMatador RecordsMatador Records is an independent record label, with a roster of indie rock artists and bands.-History:Matador was started by Chris Lombardi in 1989 in his New York City apartment. The following year, Lombardi was joined by former Homestead Records manager Gerard Cosloy, and the two of them have...
OLE 447) - 2001: Cock Mobster 12" (Coup d'État)
Guest appearances
- 2000: Deltron 3030Deltron 3030Deltron 3030 is an alternative hip hop supergroup composed of producer Dan the Automator, rapper Del the Funky Homosapien and DJ Kid Koala...
, Deltron 3030Deltron 3030 (album)Deltron 3030 is the 2000 debut album by hip hop supergroup Deltron 3030. It is a rap opera concept album set in a dystopian year 3030.-Album information:...
(track 13, "Meet Cleofis Randolph the Patriarch") - 2000: MF DoomMF DoomDaniel Dumile is a hip hop artist who has taken on several stage names in his career, most notably MF DOOM, where the "MF" stands for metal face, and for tracks he has produced, metal fingers...
, "MM..LeftOvers" (track 6, "Hot Guacamole") - 2001: DJ YodaDJ YodaDuncan Beiny , better known as DJ Yoda, is a hip hop turntablist who uses samples to create a cartoony musical style.-Biography:From 1995 to 1998, he studied English and American literature at the University of Warwick...
, How to Cut and Paste Mix Tape Vol.1 (track 15, "Salvation Barmy") - 2001: Mr. Dead, Metabolics Volume II: Dawn of the Dead (track 14, "Chemically Imbalanced")
- 2005: Prince PaulPrince PaulPaul Huston, better known by the stage name Prince Paul, is an American disc jockey and hip-hop record producer. He was also a founding member of the Gravediggaz where he used the name The Undertaker.- Biography :...
, ItstrumentalItstrumentalItsrumental is the fourth album by African-American hip hop producer Prince Paul. Similar to other Prince Paul albums, it follows a theme. The album is strung together by a series of skits about the Mental Victims Unit tracking down and arresting Prince Paul...
("Inside Your Mind", "The Night My Girlfriend Left Me") - 2006: DJ YodaDJ YodaDuncan Beiny , better known as DJ Yoda, is a hip hop turntablist who uses samples to create a cartoony musical style.-Biography:From 1995 to 1998, he studied English and American literature at the University of Warwick...
, The Amazing Adventures of DJ YodaThe Amazing Adventures of DJ YodaThe Amazing Adventures of DJ Yoda is the fourth studio album mixed by DJ Yoda.-Track listing:#Intro#He's A Nutbag#Wheels#Fertilizer#Breakfast Cereal ft. Biz Markie#Yoda In Reverse#Playin' Around ft. Jungle Brothers#Cuban Brothers FM...
(Track 21 "SALAAM") - 2007: Memory Man feat. Busdriver, Live from Death Row 12" (Track 1 "Live from Death Row")