>> Guerrilla Funk
bio: Guerrilla Funk was born out of necessity. It's a musical organization that was founded by Paris - the politically conscious artist best known for the incendiary song "Bush Killa" -- that counters the corporate stranglehold of censorship currently plaguing the entertainment industry. It provides balance in this intolerant climate of suppression of free speech and artistic expression, and serves as a vehicle for those who are unable - not because of lack of talent or relevance - to be heard. There now exists a harmful double-standard at most record labels of endorsing artists who only espouse misogyny, mindless violence, and drug culture references in their music -- while at the same time ignoring artists who strive to enlighten and inspire. It is our pledge at Guerrilla Funk Recordings not to follow suit.
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2. Do you guys hate America? If so, why don't you leave?
Of course we don't hate America. But we do hate its unequal and oppressive practices when dealing with its citizenry and the citizenry of people abroad. And though we love our folks and have no desire to live elsewhere, understand that there is no utopia, and concerned citizens will point out problems and strive for improvements wherever they live. Running away from these problems will not solve them. Additionally, if they were to leave this country, the problems inherent to the U.S. (especially militarism and corporate exploitation) would often affect them more if they lived elsewhere.
Also, racism has and continues to be a huge obstacle in the way of progress for many people of color here, so we speak on it. Things simply have to change for the better of everyone - that's why we do our part to try to counteract measures that have been put in place to systematically thwart our growth as a people. And for the record, no, we don't support terrorists (U.S. or otherwise) or terrorism, and, no, we're not calling for violence to be inflicted on anyone. Remember, freedom of speech to voice dissent at injustice is NOT a privilege, but a right afforded to us here. To not excercise that right when faced with injustice and oppression is unpatriotic - not the other way around.
3. How do I get in touch with Guerrilla Funk artists for appearances and/or speaking engagements?
Paris doesn't do speaking engagements or public appearances. T-K.A.S.H. can be reached here. Public Enemy can be reached here. The Conscious Daughters can be reached here. Kam can be reached here. Uno The Prophet can be reached here, and Truth Universal can be reached here.
4. Where is Paris from? I heard he is from Chicago...
Paris was born in raised in San Francisco, CA and has lived several places in the Bay Area. He has only visited Chicago.
5. Did Paris do time in jail?
No.
6. Is Paris still involved in the financial markets? Can he help me with my financial planning?
Yes, Paris is still involved in the markets but only manages close friends and relatives now. Guerrilla Funk has, however, provided a lot of valuable information to get you started with the Guerrilla Funk Wealth Builder.
7. How do you guys feel about digital file sharing?
Filing sharing is here to stay, regardless of how we feel about it. Of course we want to be compensated for what we do, but at the same time we realize that the internet can be used to reach people we may not have contact with otherwise. As artists who want to be heard, we think the process has potential - but only if the quality can be somehow made to be consistent. There are many different rates at which to encode MP3s, and sadly, most of them sound terrible when compared to the source material they originate from. This is why we post .wavs and highly-encoded MP3s in each album’s track list. Understand that it is impossible to share quality files if you have dial-up access because the better quality the file, the larger the file (it takes too long). Invest in DSL or cable access if you really want to get the best of what the web has to offer.
Since there is currently a glut of shitty music that the industry is trying to force-feed people, we believe it is now more necessary than ever for artists to endear ourselves to the listening audience by giving our best and showing appreciation for those who support us. The problem is that most artists and labels have taken music lovers for granted for far too long - offering poor-quality projects - and treating listener's concerns with indifference. Hopefully people will dig this site and support it, and realize that what we do is a labor of love that benefits everyone.
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