The Archives Mr. Ford (Owner, Overlord Entertainment Group Inc.) Published 2 years ago - Online Editor Joe Letizio Arts and Entertainment editor 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. 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. 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, J Plunky & Oneness and many other well known major recording artist also playing on many Jingles. PARIS FORD endorse Spector Basses (since 86′), EMG”s Bass pickups, Mutron products and DR Handmade strings From 1973 – 2020 this is Mr. Ford’s timeline: Paris Ford started Playing Bass 1973 In 74′ He did his 1st album w/ his cousin group from Richmond Va Oness of JuJu the Album “African Rythmns” In 75′ Tunston Steel a local Dance/Disco/Funk group In 76’Tyrone Thomas & The Whole Darn Family toured & recorded “Has Arrived” album Remixed 2nd release version) 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, Wyclefkf, Jodeci, The Alcoholics, Grave Diggaz, Mob Deep, Q-Tip, The College Boyz,T-Ski Valley, DrawDown just to name a few. In 77′ Vicky Sue Robinson toured with her North America In 78′ Michal Urbaniak toured & recorded with “Ecstasy”Album In 79′ Lonnie Liston Smith toured & recorded “Love is the Answer” Album In 80′ Johnny Gill toured East Coast In 81′ BB&Q Band toured in support of the “On The Beat” album openingact for Teddy Pendergrass & Commodores In 81′ Norman Conners Toured & Recorded Mr.C album (that year Paris Ford picture came out on Both albums BB&Q band & Mr. C)[He got in trouble for that] In 81′ Invisible Man Band Recorded Album Rated X In 82′ Released PARIS FORD’s 1st Single aka ‘Peewee’ “Be My Girl” f/ James Crab Robinson on Arthur Bakers Streetwise Records (also playing Bass on most of the Streetwise hits). In 83′ Val Young (Val & the Boys) A RICK JAMES Productions In 83′ Village People & The Ritchie Family toured South America & Brazil In 83′ Stacy Lattisaw toured American & Jamaica Fest In 83′ Released Follow up 2nd Single: Peewee In The Newz “Keep Dancin” f/ James Crab Robinson on N.A.M.E Brand Records In 84’Evelyn “Champagne” King Toured American & Germany In 85′ RICK JAMES recorded “The Flag” album on Motown Records In 86′ New Edition Toured West & East Coast In 88′ Sign with Vintertainment Records These are Paris Ford Solo Single Releases: In 82′ “Be My Girl” f/James Robinson Streetwise Records In 83′ “Keep Dancin” f/James Robinson NAME Records In 86′ “Freak Stick” (b/w)”Big Legs Gals” Test Press In 89′ “2 Far” f/James Robinson Karamel/EMI France In 90′ ‘”Dont Pass On Her” Jammin Records In 92′ “U R My Luva” Mystique Records In 95′ “Drop Da Beat” Provocative Entertainment Grp In 96′ “Somebody Like U” K-P Provocative Entertainmeny Grp[From 2000 – 2020] In 2001 “Ain’t Paid” Provocative Ent Grp In 2001′ “2 far” Karanel Super Dance Classic (France) In 2002′ Booty Shakin Thump Pumpin’ Overlrord Ent Grp In 2002′ Funky Or Not! Funk U Records Compilation In 2007 “Chocolate Swirl” f/ James Robinson Overlord Ent Grp After Chocolate Swirl featuring James Robinson, he then released in 2017 “The Best Of Paris Ford Party of The Year” Overlord Ent Grp a year later he released “Dont Pass On Her (b/w) Suzy Suzie Six Nine Records UK two years later he released “Boogie On Down” (b/w) You ask for it Come & freak w/ me Epsilon Records UK(Recorded in 1977). 83 recommended Share ShareTweetSharePin it