Paradise The Prolific One has been described as “the cultural evolution of global Hiphop’s finest traits, and one of the candidates most responsible for the DIY urban music movement within the UK. -HHC MAG
His life is a portrait of discipline, dedication, sacrifice, suffrage and creative accomplishment. With an extensive array of works in a multitude of disciplined arts, Paradise has niched out a spot in history for himself by continuously creating, exploring and undertaking projects & roles which only serve to bolster his platform as one of the most accomplished artistes of our time, independent or otherwise.
Imagine an artist passionate about the truth and honesty in the body of his work.
Imagine an artist capable of capturing the imaginations of millions by simply being himself.
Imagine an artist born to inspire, excelled in craft and bred to succeed...
Imagine no more.
It’s time to Believe.
Paradise The Prolific One [PTP1] is one of the most accomplished independent UK artists of our time. As front-man to The 57th Dynasty, Paradise enjoyed critical acclaim and international success as vanguard(s) of the UK urban music scene. Many milestones were accomplished during their reign as UK’s finest pioneers... 1st independent UK Hiphop Video ever produced: "Love of Hiphop" aired on MTV's Yo! Raps and ignited a country of youths to realise their potential without the stallment of a non-interested music infrastructure | 1st independent album sold in HMV and major other retailers | 1st to introduce on-road sales to the UK scene selling the Boro 6 Mixtape and The Spoken Word album. Winning Best Hiphop Act and receiving a Mobo Nomination are just a few of their successes to date.
As a community activist Paradise The Prolific One [PTP1] achieved another feat with the creation of The Good Samaritan Music Project. TGSMP is a musical initiative to raise awareness and bring relevant issues to the forefront of young people's minds via edu-tainment (educating & entertaining). Paradise successfully enlisted the talents of well-established international performance artists along with motivational speakers. His leadership and hard work as Executive Producer and Project Coordinator paid off with the commercial success realised by pooling together HIPHOP legend, KRS ONE alongside UK luminaries Skinnyman and MCD for the Charlie "the baptist" Parker produced: "U Must Learn."
Ever the media mogul, Paradise has featured on countless songs & remixes, recorded on the OST for Guy Ritchie's blockbuster, Mean Machine, starring Vinnie Jones. Performed the lead role of Donnie in the £400,000.00 international Mozart Hip-h’opera, "School 4 Lovers" produced by Glyndebourne Opera House in association with Finnish National Opera, and Paradise also starred in his own VH1’s Music First 4 part advert, to name a few.
The Multipreneur is presently Director of Young People Matter Charity and also serves as Executive Project Coordinator of TGSMP. In addition to his community activities, Paradise The Prolific One [PTP1] is a ghost-writer and creative advisor. His current activities include journalist & editor at whoisparadise.com, championing the people, music, politics and culture from Brixton, UK.
Catch Paradise The Prolific One [PTP1] featuring on the 2010 smash hit “We Are Africans remix” as well as “Stunnas,” featuring Ace of Spades and Fire 45. Current works in progress include ColdSteps, Noni Zondi and Amplify Dot.
Oct 2010 - Paradise The Prolific One nominated for Community Campaigner Of The Year!
PTP1 is the multiple Award Winning [British born/NYC raised] lyricist also referred to as Mr. International and The Ambassador for the Youts. With over a decade of experience under his belt as an executive producer, song writer, poet-lyricist, community activist, performer, facilitator, actor, novelist and front-man/co-founder of The World Famous 57th Dynasty, Paradise brings the creativity and energy derived from his true-life experiences to the forefront of his biographic, introspective, easy-to-relate-to sound-scapes. His body of work speaks volumes far more vast than his career as an independent artiste.
“I subscribe to the philosophy that pain & anguish are the greatest catalysts for my creativity.”
