MC Paul Barman

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MC Paul Barman
Born
Paul Nathaniel Barman[1]

(1974-10-30) October 30, 1974 (age 50)[2]
Ridgewood, New Jersey, U.S.
Other names
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • illustrator
  • songwriter
Years active1996–present
Musical career
Genres
Labels
Websitemcpaulbarman.com

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 word games, including acrostics[3] and palindromes,[4][5] in crafting his rap lyrics. The SymmyS Awards, a competition once organized by The Palindromist, had Barman as a past panel judge.[6] 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.

  1. ^ "MC Paul Barman". Wordsound. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  2. ^ MC Paul Barman (October 30, 2017). "Glory Be I'm 43". Twitter. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  3. ^ Matson, Andrew (December 3, 2009). "Listening to Paul Barman will make you smarter than listening to Mozart". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on December 3, 2021. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
  4. ^ Miller, Jake (April 2003). "Rapping in Palindromes". Brown Alumni Magazine. Archived from the original on May 20, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
  5. ^ Hoffman, Michael (February 21, 2003). "Sometimes-Cerebral Rapper Mixes Palindromes, Politics". The Harvard Crimson. Archived from the original on May 20, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
  6. ^ Matheson, Whitney (April 15, 2014). "It's the SymmyS: Awards honor best new palindromes". USA Today. Archived from the original on May 20, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023.