This week we focus in on the idiosyncratic rap stylings of MC Paul Barman. We've been following Paul's career since his life-changing collaboration with venerable producer Prince Paul in 2000. Paul's intricately written rhymes have consistently improved over the course of many releases and he is one of hip-hop's most unique characters…

3rd Bass, MF DOOM and MC Paul Barman

In this loosies episode Prince Paul tells the story of working with these three legendary hip-hop acts and gives us a look inside each of their creative processes. Along the way we discuss 3rd Bass’s beef with MC Hammer, a potential full length collab with DOOM and the story of what the beats from Paul Barman’s ‘It’s Very Stimulating’ were originally intended for. Learn more about your ad choices.

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MC Paul Barman - It's Very Stimulating

“MC PAUL BARMAN, a 25-year-old Brown University graduate from Ridgewood, N.J., is pioneering a new hip-hop persona: the rapper as schlemiel.”

“Barman’s chief subject is himself, but his passion is wordplay. As he says on Excuse You, “I’m the ne plus ultra of B+ culture.” His voice is high and a little irritating, but in contrast to Eminem, his humor is self-deprecating and his love of rhyme is infectious.”

Gun talk - is that really all you can think of?

Paul Barman is a Jewish MC from New Jersey whose lyrics are a witty antidote to gangsta rap's tedious bragging. He talks to Andrew Perry

Review: MC Paul Barman’s ‘(((Echo Chamber)))’ Is As Lovably Eccentric As Ever

Nearly 20 years after he became a cult favorite, the word nerd is still an entertaining hip-hop oddball…

Ice T - AG & OC - Souls Of Mischief - Freddie Gibbs - Black Silver - MC Paul Barman

MC Paul Barman is not normal. He admits that. He is an extremely gifted wordsmith and undeniably unique artist, whose music is creatively unparalleled. However, whether that translates to a full phone interview could be brought into question with this latest effort. Possibly one of our more disjointed attempts at sanity in recent years. What do you think?

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