Renowned Bassist PARIS FORD

REAL NAME: Paris Ford
OCCUPATION: Bassist/Producer, Founder CEO Overlord Entertainment Group
BORN: Bronx, N.Y. USA
AGE: Forever young

One of the most enduring Bassist of the past Three decades, PARIS FORD has taken his place as one of the most groundbreaking “New Old School” session players in popular music, from sharing recording sessions with the likes of Marcus Miller and Anthony Jackson to Recording and/or touring with everyone from Punk/Funk R&B recording artist Rick James to Jazz Fusion Violinist Micheal Urbaniak to name a few.
FORD has already begun branching out into several remarkable directions, from his exceptional bass playing style to taking over the helm as Founder/CEO of Overlord Entertainment Group Inc a new record label, dedicated to providing an outlet for creative and diverse music projects (Stock options available).

Overlord Entertainment Group Inc in association with Ways 2 Move Entertainment (France) is proud to announce the Artist Booking Divison, promoting national acts live concert event series.

PARIS FORD’s early days of Junior High School in the Bronx, playing in local bands with a great deal of his influences Larry Graham, Graham Central Station and Francis Rocco Prestia of Tower Power to name a few, makeup the unique style of his bass playing technique. His production combines the undeniably funky soulful song writing skills of R&B Jazz/Funk and Hip Hop.

As the youngest member of the Soul/R&B/Funk group Tyrone Thomas & The Whole Darn Family, with the release of one of the most sampled recordings in Hip Hop history ”7 Minutes of Funk” (Remixed 2nd released verison), was sampled by: and/or he has played sessions for Hip Hop artist’s: Jay-Z & Foxy Brown, KayGee (of Naughty by Nature), Faith Evans f/ Ja Rule,Vita & Caddillac Tah” (Fast & the Furious movie soundtrack), EPMD, Wycleff, Jodeci, The Alcoholics, Grave Diggaz, Mob Deep, Q-Tip, The College Boyz, DrawDown and a host of others just to name a few.
In the early 80s FORD was the Bassist for Capitol records group B.B.Q Band(Brooklyn, Bronx & Queen Band) whom had the Hit Single “On The Beat”.
In 82’ FORD was signed as a solo artist to Arthur Baker’s record label, Streetwise Records, there Ford released his debut Dance/Funk 12inch single ”Be My Girl”, charted at # 69 on Billboard's Top 100 R&B/Dance charts also playing Bass on most of the Streetwise hits.

PARIS FORD has released several Recordings throughout Europe and has played Bass for Rick James, The B.B.&Q Band, Johnny Gill, New Edition, Evelyn “Champagne” King, Lenny White, Tyrone Thomas, Norman Conners, Lonnie Liston Smith, Micheal Urbankiak, Urszula Dudziak, James Robinson, Invisible Man's Band, The Village People, Glen Jones, Vicki Sue Robinson, Jean Carn, Val Young, JP Branch & Oneness and many other well known major recording artist also playing on many Jingles.
PARIS FORD endorse Spector Basses (since 86') and Handmade DR Bass Strings: .035 .055 .075 .095 .120 EMG's Pickups, Mutron III, Nady Wireless Bass systems.
Contact:
Overlord Entertainment Group Inc. FOR RECORDING SESSIONS and/or MAJOR TOURS(sideman)
Philip Anthony Mgmt (917)498.3621
Email: overlrdent1@aol.com

Pictured Below are just 2 of many classic Gold & Platinum albums PARIS FORD have been involved with:

1-The B.B&Q Band(Brooklyn, Bronx & Queens Band)The Dance Classic “On the Beat”(GOLD)1981.
2-Tyrone Thomas & The Whole Darn Family ”HAS ARRIVED” (the album included the most sampled recording in Hip Hop history “7 Minutes Of Funk”(Remixed 2nd released verison)(Sampled by hip hop artist Jay-Z & foxy brown”Ain’t No Neg#@” off the Eddie Murphy “Nutty Professor Movie Sound track)(DOUBLE PLATINUM).

3-PARIS FORDs (old skool) 1989 European Release "2 Far" f/James Robinson(Of CHANGE) EMI/Karamel Records France.

4-PARIS FORDs (old skool)1988 Release "Don't Pass On Her"(Dope Ass On Her)
5-TO HEAR TRACKS FROM THE BOOTY SHAKIN THUMB PUMPIN DANCE FUNK Vol 1 CD (click album below)or visit: www.parisford.org or www.youtube.com/overlrdent
NOTE: (This Cd contains 17 trks of OLD SKOOL Dance Funk also includes The Hit Single "AIN'T PAID"