Rapper Paris Launches 'Golden Ticket' Style Contest With New Album
Published: Thursday - October 9, 2008
Words by Ronnie Gamble
Paris (Photo: via MySpace)
Bay Area rapper/activist Paris is putting his own spin on Willy Wonka's "golden ticket" contest, by announcing that he's randomly placed tickets into copies of his upcoming album, Acid Reflex, in winners will get money toward their college education.
The rapper guarantees that among his fan, three will win a prize of $10,000, redeemable as a scholarship towards any kind of post-high school education or towards housing expenses.
In light of the nation's current economic struggles, Paris feels that the education should always hold importance, and what better way than to help a few of his young fans.
"We're living in the hardest economic times in recent memory, and this is a perfect way for me to try to ease the pain for my supporters," said Paris. "I realize that money is tight for many people and that music is becoming less and less of a priority when everything is rising but wages. This is not only a perfect way for me to express my gratitude to those who continue to support me, but to emphasize both the importance of higher education and the need to continue to support art of substance."
To win, fans must purchase his Acid Reflex CD at a physical retail location or online. Upon opening the CD, winners will receive notification stating "CONGRATULATIONS! YOU'VE WON $10,000 FOR EITHER SCHOOL EXPENSES OR HOUSING!" Only winning CD packages will contain notification and details for the claiming of prizes. For further details, visit GuerillaFunk.com.
Paris' new album comes just in time for election year and contains commentary on a wide range of topics including black-on-black crime and violence, the ongoing problem of police brutality, war, politics and what Paris calls "the need for more of an equal balance between positive and negative influences in entertainment."
It is the latest installment from the rapper's career, which boasts the sale of over 3.8 million units independently worldwide. It also features performances by George "Dr. Funkenstein" Clinton and Public Enemy leader Chuck D.
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