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for|the boxer|Vinny PazInfobox musical artist | name = Vinnie Paz| image =| alt =| caption =| image_size =| background = solo_singer| birth_name = Vincenzo Luvineri| alias = Ikon the Verbal Hologram, Vinnie P, Louie Doggs, Odrama Vin Laden, Genocide General, Pazmanian Devil, Pazmanian Damien, Pazienza, Box Cutta Pazzie| Born = birth date and age|1978|08|19|mf=yes Agrigento , Sicily , Italy | death_date =| Religion = Muslim | instrument =| genre = Hip hop music|Hip hop | occupation = Rapping|Rapper , Record producer|Producer | years_active = 1990–present| label = Enemy Soil| associated_acts = Jedi Mind Tricks , Army of the Pharaohs , Ill Bill , Apathy (rapper)|Apathy , 7L & Esoteric , OuterSpace , Reef the Lost Cauze , Diabolic (rap artist)|Diabolic | website =| notable_instruments = Vincenzo Luvineri (born August 19, 1978), better known as Vinnie Paz (formerly known as Ikon the Verbal Hologram ), is an Italian-American rapper and the lyricist behind the Philadelphia underground hip hop group Jedi Mind Tricks . He is also the frontman of the hip hop supergroup (music)|supergroup Army of the Pharaohs .
Biography
Originally taking the pseudonym of Ikon the Verbal Hologram, he later changed his name to Vinnie Paz, after the Rhode Island boxer Vinny Pazienza . Paz originally started rapping with fellow Jedi Mind Tricks member Stoupe in his basement. Paz is known for his raw and gritty lyrical delivery. He is also known for his extensive use of studio Punch in / out|punch-ins , seldom recording a verse in one take. His lyrics frequently contain references to religion, war, politics, mythology, conspiracy theories, and the paranormal. His more recent albums such as Servants in Heaven Kings in Hell show a more obvious approach to politics and world issues. This gritty style of Paz became apparent with the release of Violent by Design , and has become progressively more defined since its release. Vinnie Paz has a number of aliases, including Louie Doggs, Vinnie P, The Pazmanian Devil, Pazienza, Frank Vinatra, Vin Jong Ill, Rumplestiltsvin, Muhammad Al Vinejahd, and Vin Laden. Raised Catholic , Vinnie Paz is now a Muslim , which plays a major role in much of his lyrics.Gloss, Jason. http://www.philaflava.com/vinnie_paz.htm Philly should have been its own state. Philaflava. Accessed June 13, 2008. Vinnie is also a Heavy metal music|heavy metal fan, and occasionally uses song titles and band names in JMT tracks and lyrics.
Army of the Pharaohs
Paz formed Army of the Pharaohs , an underground East Coast hip hop group featuring himself, Apathy (rapper)|Apathy , Celph titled|Celph Titled , Chief Kamachi, 7L & Esoteric , Planetary & Crypt the Warchild (Outerspace), King Syze, Faez One, Jus Allah, Doap Nixon, Reef the Lost Cauze , Demoz, Block Mccloud, and Des Devious, although not every artist is on every track.
Solo Albums
Vinnie released his debut solo album Season of the Assassin (album)|Season of the Assassin on June 21, 2010, which peaked at number 25 on the US Billboard rap charts. The album featured guest appearances from Paul Wall , Ill Bill , Clipse among others.
Vinnie is currently working on his sophomore solo album God of the Serengeti , which is set to feature production from DJ Premier , The Alchemist (producer)|The Alchemist , Da Beatminerz , The Beatnuts , C-Lance , among others. http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.14931/title.vinnie-paz-taps-dj-premier-alchemist-for-sophomore-lp http://www.411mania.com/music/columns/207398/411-Music-Interview:-Jedi-Mind-Tricks.htm
Discography
Solo albums
Season of the Assassin (album)|Season of the Assassin (2010)
God of the Serengeti (2012) http://www.hiphopug.com/1/post/2011/11/hhug-interviews-c-lance-violence-begets-violence.html
Heavy Metal Kings vs. DJ Muggs (2012) (with Ill Bill & DJ Muggs ) http://www.hiphopug.com/1/post/2011/11/hhug-interviews-c-lance-violence-begets-violence.html
http://www.vinniepaz.com/ Vinnie Paz official website
http://media.www.vermontcynic.com/media/storage/paper308/news/2004/04/13/Arts/A.Conversation.With.Vinnie.Paz-658057.shtml Interview with Vinnie Paz in the Vermont Cynic
http://www.jmthiphop.com/ Jedi Mind Tricks' official website
Jedi Mind Tricks Persondata | NAME = Paz, Vinnie | ALTERNATIVE NAMES = | SHORT DESCRIPTION = | DATE OF BIRTH = October 5, 1977 | PLACE OF BIRTH = | DATE OF DEATH = | PLACE OF DEATH = DEFAULTSORT:Paz, Vinnie Category:People from Delaware County, Pennsylvania Category:American musicians of Italian descent Category:American people of Sicilian descent Category:American rappers of Italian descent Category:Rappers from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Category:1977 births Category:Living people Category:Converts to Islam from Catholicism Category:American Muslims Category:Converts to Islam Category:Underground rappers Category:Horrorcore artists
