Paradox Productionz

Paradox Productionz
Friends Klutch and Phonix started recording and making music in high school. Little did they know that it would turn into something called Paradox Productionz. I recently sat down with Phonix and some of the other artists on Paradox Productionz. I talked with them about the history of the group of artists, influences, upcoming CDs, and a concert thats coming up in December.

Currently, Klutch and Phonix currently run Paradox Productionz, which is a local group of rap artists who are trying to bring real hip-hop back. Klutch makes beats and Phonix does recording and engineering. Paradox Productionz is home to artists, Klutch and Phonix, who make up the group Paradox. Also on the label are Yung Royal, E.R., Markus Tha Great White, and Pynt Syze.

Phonix started editing music when he was 13. Klutch started making beats when he met Phonix in high school. E.R. and Markus Tha Great White each started rapping in their freshman year of high school. Pynt Syze has been rapping since age nine and now he’s 12. Yung Royal began rapping at freshman year of high school. Now, besides Pynt Syze, the artists are in their are all at least in their early 20’s or older.

I asked the artists what inspired them to rap and what their musical inspirations are and in response Phonix said, “ Like most white rappers I liked Eminem.” “We were just hip-hop fans that wanted to bring real hip-hop back,” Markus Tha Great White added. Some of the artists said their influnce was 2pac. Phonix said he didn’t use to like Tech N9ne, but now he listens to his music.

When I asked about how they would describe their sound, E.R. said, “I think I can speak for Klutch, when I say his sound ranges from East Coast rap to Bay area sound.” Phonix said that Paradox's sound is what hey called rock/hop(rock and hip hop mixed). But they also said, that their sound varies from song to song.

On Nov. 12 Yung Royal is releasing his “Out Tha Shadows Mixtape” CD. Paradox’s new album, “Verse-a-tility” is coming soon. Markus that Great White told me to expect his CD out sometime in March of ’09. E.R. wants his to come out in the first quarter of 2009. Another plan Paradox Productionz has is they are putting on a show at the North Albany Grange hall. They are hoping it is a going to be a big show. Phonix told me that there are 7 or 8 artists on the bill, including Suganuts. Also with every paid admission they will be giving out raffle tickets to win tickets to a Portland Blazzers game. Six individual tickets will be given out.

If you want to hear some of the songs from the artists, here are their links.
Paradox: www.myspace.com/ParadoxProductionz
Yung Royal: www.myspace.com/imyungroyal
E.R. : www.myspace.com/youcantbeater
Pynt Syze: www.myspace.com/PyntSyze
Markus Tha Great White: www.myspace.com/MarkusThaGreatWhite