Get To Know......Just para-DOX

Brief Biography: I’m a ASCAP registered Hip Hop recording artist, producer, promoter, publicist, published author, poet, freelance writer, songwriter, blogger, graphic artist and artist. I picked up the nickname AddLibbz for my ability to flow on any topic and ad-lib of any comment and freestyle. I have made mixtapes and have put out mixtapes that have been listened to over 35,000 people under the Dj alias Dj XDC (X-DarqChyld). I started making mix tapes (when they where still actually tapes). I’ve had a few brushes with my 15 minutes of fame, starring in episode of Beach MTV, also receiving some local news coverage and being interviewed on live radio show in Spain.

My Experience In Music: My first live performance was at a Mars Music store open mic a friend invited me to. He failed to mention it was put on by CMT, I placed well & got recognition for my writing abilities. I started rapping as full time as am emcee in 2003 with a group we formed called SoulFIRE. I supervised the release of our album Fired Up on my XDC Record label. I also promoted us statewide and nationally, getting us on a cable battle of the bands show in which we received second place performing a song I wrote, produced and performed. After moving on due to members getting married and moving I started the Dallas/Fort Worth Hip Hop Alliance to bring artist together we did some really successful shows Faze1 Final Fridays & Faze1 First Fridays, along with others shows in conjunction with other local ministries. We also had local meetings for artist to network, build and grow. For a season I worked for Dj Maj’s Virtual Frequency as their Dallas representative, helped get the show back on the air, as well helped plan and promote a Virtual Frequency Christmas show at The Neotropolis. After that I started working for Tre-9 and Much Luvv Records as their marketing and promotion manager, getting “The Next… Now!” album reviewed by the likes of OkayPlayer and into such store as UnderGround Hip Hop as well as putting out mixtapes to promote album releases. I promoted to magazines and radio CY’s The Ringleader as his publicist. I have also worked for the All Eye’s On Me Achievement Awards as their media and Red Carpet coordinator.

My Crew (Secta 7): is a crew of underground emcee’s who’ve been in the industry for over
10 years. We are an underground group that has credentials going back to the 80’s including the Ministers Of The Underground TV. I’m one of the newest members. We are Intellectually Deep crew, We are battle emcees, weve honed our skills in Rap Cyphas. We address issues such as Politics and Social Justice. We can lyrically hang with and handle the roughest and toughest emcees. We have a strong overseas and international following
because our Underground status and Lyrical Prowess that speaks too many in Slums, Barrios, Hoods, Wards, Ghettos and Shante Towns around the world.

Who Am I?: I am fresh voice in Hip Hop, a diverse artist with a broadband of musical influences having studied Music Theory, Production, Guitar, Saxophone, Trumpet, Clarinet and Drums along with listening to everything from Dancehall, Alternative Rock, Hip Hop, Rap and R&B to Celtic Music. Using transparency and an ability to put myself in the shoes of the listeners I am able to connect with listeners on a deeper level. I have a plethora of life experiences to draw on to paint graphic, detailed and artistic pictures using metaphors in rap to connect with listeners and convey messages that impact minds, hearts and change lives.

Albums
Just para-DOX made his first full length appearance on SoulFire’s The Fired Up EP feat myself as Emcee para-DOX1 (2003) released through paradox’s XDC reCORDz.
Currently working towards releasing my first full length solo project “The DOX is in…” while releasing a couple advance mixtapes.
Also, Currently working on a new Crew album Secta 7 - Sectarian Family.

Compilations
Currently working on compiling The SaveDarfurNow Compilation to raise funds, awarenents and ways to get involved helping those affected by the genocide in Darfur.

Mixtapes
Just para-DOX has several mixtapes in the making:
DOX Don’t Bust No Glocks (Mixtape) The current project that I am working on dealing with issues from unjust war, genocide, social justice to ending beef.
Crayola Music (Riding Through My Neighborhood) A mixtape over dope beats about my life painting picture like Crayola.
Dusk (Emotionally Restless) An emotional expressive mixtape expressing how I feel and saying what I would say if we close friend chilling.
DirtDOX (SamauriAdrian) The Healing Is a mixtape focused on healing the whole mind, body, soul and spirit, and lessons learned on the path.

Listen and download @ http://JustparaDOX.BandCamp.com & www.myspace.com/JustparaDOX
Follow & Stay Up To Date @ www.twitter.com/JustparaDOX & http://paradoxparables.wordpress.com