The Devil Made Me Do It

Paris

About The Devil Made Me Do It

For the song by alternative rock band Against All Will, see The Devil Made Me Do It (Against All Will song). The Devil Made Me Do It is the debut album of militant Black nationalist rapper Paris. The title track was banned on MTV. The 13-track vinyl record version of The Devil Made Me Do It was released in 1990 on Tommy Boy Records. Paris toured the US and Europe that year to promote the record. The album eventually sold over 300,000 according to the emcee.


Year:
1990
4:13
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This is a warning, another cut to move on
Another beat that's so strong
Hold on and I get wicked in this song
Stirr up shit as the wit gets wisdom
P-Dog comin' up, I'm staying low
Pro-black and it ain't no joke
Comin' straight from the mod that broke shit last time
Now I'm back with a brand new sick rhyme
So black check time and tempo
Revolution ain't never been simple
Following the path from Allah for know just
Build your brain and we'll soon make progress
Paid your dues, don't snooze or lose
That came with the masterplan that got you
So know who's opposed to the dominant dark skin
Food for thought as a law for the brother man

P-Dog with a gift from heaven
Tempo 116.7
Keeps you locked in time with the program
When I get wild I pile on dope jams
They spit on your flag and government
Cause help the black was a concept never meant
Nigga please, foodstamps and free cheese
Can't be the cure for a sick disease
Just the way the devil had planned it
Rape then pillage everyone on the planet
Then give 'em fake gods at odds with Allah
Love thy enemy and all that hooplah
Hear close to the words I wrote
Crack, cocaine are genocide on black folks
Cool when I write mine, never coulda missed this
Damn right when you think seditious
And I move swiftly, you can't get with me
The triple six moved quick but missed me
When I came off involved in conscience
So don't ask why next time I start this

Now let's get wild, allow me to freestyle
I build and fill your mind up with know-how
Common sense, a defense to next time
A pig tried to step to this, listen
Never let someone work on ya
They don't belong 'till they set you from
Ya can't be intrigued by the leads a pig lead
Unless you don't give a f*ck to be free
Keep stompin' on, keep stompin'
Attitude but I ain't from Compton
I can't be fucked around or muffed around
I can't be held down, check the sound
And keep in tuned on point on target
The revolution won't be thwarted
A set back, cause my man it's plain to see
Lost in a white surpremacy
So let the rhythm roll on while I kick this
Brothers gonna work it out, with a quickness
And now you know just why a panther went crazy
The devil made me

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Paris

Oscar Jackson, Jr. (born October 29, 1967), better known by his stage name Paris is an American rapper from San Francisco, California, known for his highly charged political and socially conscious lyrics. Influenced by the Black Panthers, he was once a member of the Nation of Islam, but now is agnostic. more »

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Written by: OSCAR PKA PARIS JACKSON

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8 facts about this song

Artist Background
"The Devil Made Me Do It" is a song by rapper Paris, whose real name is Oscar Jackson Jr. He hails from San Francisco and is known for his provocative, politically charged lyrics.
Album Details
The song is the title track from Paris's debut album "The Devil Made Me Do It," which was released in 1990.
Concept behind Song
The song's lyrics focus on social, political, and racial injustices, reinforcing Paris's reputation as a politically vocal artist.
Ban History
Due to its radical political content, the song "The Devil Made Me Do It" was banned by MTV.
Sampling Technique
The song incorporates elements of funk, jazz, and soul and is popularly known for its rich sampling technique.
Album's Importance in Rap Music
Paris's album "The Devil Made Me Do It" featuring this title song, is praised for its musically dense, sample-heavy production. It is considered a classic of political rap.
Paris’s Educational Background
Interestingly, Paris was studying economics in UC Davis when he wrote this song, reflecting the strong socio-political undertones in his music.
Relevance Today
Today, the song retains relevance as its themes continue to resonate with present-day societal and political issues.

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