MC Paul Barman
Paul Nathaniel Barman (born October 30, 1974), better known by his stage name MC Paul Barman, is an American rapper and illustrator. Having emerged during the early 2000s, Barman became a definitive voice within the realm of alternative hip-hop, noted for his intricate rhyme schemes and humorous narrative style, which he infuses with an array of literary devices. He is particularly recognized for his usage of, including acrostics and palindromes, in crafting his rap lyrics.
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- Name
- MC Paul Barman
- Birth Name
- Paul Nathaniel Barman
- Born
- 30 October 1974
- Birthplace
- Ridgewood, New Jersey, U.S.
- Occupation
- * Rapper
- Full name
- Paul Nathaniel Barman.
- Nationality
- United States.
- Fields
- alternative hip-hop.
- Education
- Brown University.
- Languages
- English.
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Paul Nathaniel Barman (born October 30, 1974), better known by his stage name MC Paul Barman, is an American rapper and illustrator. Having emerged during the early 2000s, Barman became a definitive voice within the realm of alternative hip-hop, noted for his intricate rhyme schemes and humorous narrative style, which he infuses with an array of literary devices. He is particularly recognized for his usage of, including acrostics and palindromes, in crafting his rap lyrics.
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Biography
Biography
The SymmyS Awards, a competition once organized by The Palindromist, had Barman as a past panel judge. Barman's complex and multilayered approach to songwriting has earned him both acclaim and attention, marking him as a distinctive and influential figure within the alternative hip-hop scene.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — MC Paul Barman • Birth Name — Paul Nathaniel Barman • Other Names — * YOUNGMAN • Hairy Moth Owl • Trumpet Barmy • Born — 30 October 1974 • Birthplace — Ridgewood, New Jersey, U.S. • Occupation — * Rapper • illustrator • songwriter • Years Active — 1996–present
Early life
Early life
Barman is from Ridgewood, New Jersey. He is Jewish. He attended Brown University.
Career
Career
MC Paul Barman released his debut EP, It's Very Stimulating, on Wordsound in 2000; it was produced by Prince Paul. His first studio album, Paullelujah!, was released on Coup d'État in 2002; it was produced by Prince Paul, MF Doom, Mike V, and Phofo. He released his second studio album, Thought Balloon Mushroom Cloud, on Househusband in 2009. He has toured with Blackalicious. He has taught a hip-hop class to high school kids at the Bank Street College of Education. In 2018, he released (((Echo Chamber))), his first studio album since 2009's Thought Balloon Mushroom Cloud, on Mello Music Group. It included productions from MF Doom, Questlove, and Mark Ronson, as well as guest appearances from Open Mike Eagle and Masta Ace.
Identity and origins
Identity and origins
MC Paul Barman was recorded at birth as Paul Nathaniel Barman. He also worked under the name MC Paul Barman. The authorities additionally record the heading Paul Nathaniel Barman. His recorded language was English. His recorded confession was atheism.
Life and career
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1974
MC Paul Barman born at Ridgewood.
Musical style and influences
The New York Times called his music "a surreal departure from the rap norm". His music has been influenced by Boogie Down Productions, Jungle Brothers, Wu-Tang Clan, MC Lyte, and De La Soul.
Discography
Studio albums • Paullelujah! (Coup d'État, 2002) • Thought Balloon Mushroom Cloud (Househusband, 2009) • (((Echo Chamber))) (Mello Music Group, 2018) • Tectonic Texts (2025) • Antinomian Pandemonium (2026) Collaborative albums • A Year of Octobers (2021) (as YOUNGMAN with Celestaphone) Mixtapes • Yestiny: Full Buck Moon Kaboom (Househusband, 2008) • Blue Moon Kaboom (Househusband, 2017) EPs • It's Very Stimulating (Wordsound, 2000) • LOVECORE (2022) Singles • Postgraduate Work (Househusband, 1998) • "How Hard Is That?" (Matador, 2000) • "Cock Mobster" (Coup d'État, 2001) • "Father Moose" (Househusband, 2009) • "Decide-A-Tron" (Househusband, 2017) • "Happy Holidays" (Mello Music Group/Househusband, 2017) • "Leapfrog" (Mello Music Group, 2018) Guest appearances • Deltron 3030 - "Meet Cleofis Randolph the Patriarch" from Deltron 3030 (2000) • MF Doom - "Hot Guacamole" from MM..LeftOvers (2004) • Mr. Dead - "Chemically Imbalanced" from Metabolics Volume II: Dawn of the Dead (2001) • Masta Ace - "Roommates Meet" and "The Classes" from Disposable Arts (2001) • DJ Yoda - "Salvation Barmy" from How to Cut and Paste Mix Tape Vol.1 (2001) • Le Hammond Inferno - "Man from Lafonda (Paul Barman Remix)" from This Is Bungalow (2004) • Prince Paul - "Inside Your Mind" and "The Night My Girlfriend Left Me" from Itstrumental (2005) • DJ Yoda - "Salaam" from The Amazing Adventures of DJ Yoda (2006) • Rushden & Diamonds - "We Want Rushden" and "Money" from 2010 (2010) • Open Mike Eagle - "Exiled from the Getalong Gang" from Rappers Will Die of Natural Causes (2011) • Open Mike Eagle - "Starz" from 4nml Hsptl (2012) • Memory Man - "Live from Death Row" from Broadcast One (2015) • Open Mike Eagle - "Trickeration" from A Special Episode of (2015) • L'Orange and Kool Keith - "Suspended Animation" from Time? Astonishing! (2015) • Prince Paul - "Girls Wanna Do Me, Guys Wanna Be My Friend" from The Redux (2017) • Donwill - "Don, Rob, and Paul" from One Word No Space (2019) • Celestaphone - "Babies" from Paper Cut from the Obit (2023)
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- 1.MC Paul Barman. Wordsound.
- 2.MC Paul Barman. Glory Be I'm 43. Twitter. October 30, 2017.
- 3.Matson, Andrew. Listening to Paul Barman will make you smarter than listening to Mozart. The Seattle Times. December 3, 2009.
- 4.Miller, Jake. Rapping in Palindromes. Brown Alumni Magazine. April 2003.
- 5.Hoffman, Michael. Sometimes-Cerebral Rapper Mixes Palindromes, Politics. The Harvard Crimson. February 21, 2003.
- 6.Matheson, Whitney. It's the SymmyS: Awards honor best new palindromes. USA Today. April 15, 2014.
- 7.Rosen, Jody. MUSIC; Rapping in Whiteface (for Laughs). The New York Times. April 23, 2000.
- 8.Quinlan, Thomas. MC Paul Barman - It's Very Stimulating. Exclaim!. April 1, 2000.
- 9.LeMay, Matt. MC Paul Barman: Paullelujah!. Pitchfork. November 20, 2002.
- 10.Candiotto, Nicholas. MC Paul Barman - Thought Balloon Mushroom Cloud. Potholes in My Blog. June 5, 2010.
- 11.Murray, Margaret. Paullelujah!. XLR8R. January 14, 2003.
- 12.Westhoff, Ben. MC Paul Barman Perseveres. The Village Voice. January 5, 2010.
- 13.Yoo, Noah. MF Doom, Questlove, Mark Ronson, More Produce New MC Paul Barman Album. Pitchfork. March 12, 2018.
- 14.Mullin, Kyle. MC Paul Barman Discusses Writing in the Dark, Making His Kids Proud and His Return to Music on '(((Echo Chamber)))'. Exclaim!. May 18, 2018.
- 15.Williams, Aaron. Within Hip-Hop, Playboi Carti And MC Paul Barman Aren't As Different As They Might Seem. Uproxx. May 22, 2018.
- 16.Rogus, Jamie. MC White Intellectual. Indy Week. May 16, 2011.
- 17.(((happy holidays))). Bandcamp. December 15, 2017.
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