Paragone has released his latest compilation LP record, "Eastern Society." The album showcases performances by a bevy of artists including Bronze Nazareth, Timbo King, William Cooper, 9th Prince, Leech, Pone-Op, Purpose, Str8 Bizz, Shannon Sharp, Sume, Pistola, Salute, and additionally features Blue Raspberry, Solomon Childs, StoneFace, Majesty, Napoleon, Dexter Wiggle, and Shaka Amazulu the 7th. Many of them are are affiliates of the Wu-Tang Clan. It has been proudly published on the Black Stone of Mecca independent record label.
Aggressive, creative, clever and
blending old-school qualities with a contemporary edge, "Eastern
Society" is a towering example of what Paragone and Black Stone
of Mecca can do for the underground hip hop scene.
We asked Paragone who were some of his
artistic influences and he mentioned NWA, Ice-T, Public Enemy,
Easy-E, Rakin, Guru, Tupac Shakur, the Wu-Tang Clan, Mobb Deep, Dr.
Dre, Eminem, Snoop Dog, and Cypress Hill to name a few.
"Hip-Hop music has always been a
part of my life ever since I was young," writes Paragone. "After
going to several different studios with some of the homies back in
the days, I just knew it was something I wanted to get into and be a
part of."
While "Eastern Society" is
nearly an hour long with 14 different tracks, it's a work of
non-fiction. Paragone describes the LP as a kind of window into the
life we live on a day to day.
"It basically depicts our lives
and what we see and go through on a daily basis," Paragone
writes. "Nothing is fabricated or exaggerated, we just spit
about reality and circumstances we deal with on the daily."
Paragone is the founder of
PremiereHipHop.com along with Kevlaar7 RIP. Kevlaar7 is blood
brothers with Bronze Nazareth and Kev tragically passed a few years
ago. Basically they wanted to create an outlet that would showcase
artists with real lyrical skills who don't conform with the
mainstream media trash!
PremiereHipHop.com's bio page says:
"Along with [Paragone's] partner, Sunez, contributing his hip
hop element as executive editor, PremiereHipHop.com has become the
most progressive online hip hop music publication. PremiereHipHop.com
has now connected with Classic Storm Radio and DJ Toshi to interview
artists on their podcast featuring exclusive news and music,
launching and promoting different concerts and artist showcases all
around the New York City area." You could see some of these
interviews on Premiere's Youtube page at
https://www.youtube.com/user/premierehiphopdotcom
Paragone also mentioned that he has
recently teamed up with Mr. Ceza from 1WorldMagazine to design their
physical magazine and there currently working on issue #3. 1World is
a hip hop publication that focuses on artists from all around the
world and brings you indept interviews, news and album reviews.
Paragone also developed there website which can be seen at
http://1worldmag.com 1World recently signed a magazine distribution
deal which will put them on store shelves all around the world!
“Eastern Society” by Paragone and
Black Stone of Mecca is available online worldwide from over 700
quality music stores now. A limited edition CD of the album (only 200
copies available) can be bought directly from
https://celestialproductions.bandcamp.com/releases.
“Eastern Society” by Paragone
and Black Stone of Mecca –
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