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Paul Nice


Hip-Hop/Rap
A.k.a. Paul Kilianski

Paul came up in the early 80's as a snot nose DJ, making a name for himself spinning at hard scrabble community centers and parties in his hometown of Poughkeepsie, NY. Toward the later half of the decade, he began dabbling in production; first with local crew Magnum Force, then with early Source magazine Unsigned Hype winner, J Rock. After relocating to Manhattan in the 90's, Paul embraced the role of producing wholeheartedly when he purchased an Akai MPC-60 II. In quick succession, he began releasing his own material on wax, including the now classic "Beats Anonymous" and the best selling DJ Break series, "5 Fingers of Death" and "Drum Library" (which Kanye West has often relied on for his own production). His infamous "Fist of the White Lotus" instrumental has been freestyle'd over by countless rap legends including Biggie Smalls & Jay-Z. Paul spent a few years in the Bay Area of Oakland/San Francisco where he established himself as one of the more sought after beatsmiths during the thriving indie hip hop scene of the late 90's. With "production credits to die for" (Spine Magazine), Paul has produced & remixed some of the best from east to west and beyond, including Biz Markie's infectious comeback singe, "Turn The Party Out"; an exclusive remix of the Beastie Boys' "Hey Ladies" for their Anthology DVD (Criterion); "Conflict"- the only collaboration between rap legends Guru (Gangstarr) and Masta Ace; his own single "Definition of Nice" featuring AG (DITC), Genessee & Babu (Dilated Peoples) to name but a few. Other credits have Paul working with such luminaries as Mark Ronson, Sharon Jones, Quantic, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Black Thought (The Roots), Talib Kweli, Tony Touch, Lord Finesse, Party Arty, Phil Most Chill, Foreign Legion, Prozack, Rasco, Planet Asia, El Gant, Swollen Members (including 3 songs used on EA Sports' NBA LIVE franchise), Abstract Rude, Jamal-Ski, Agallah, Nightmares On Wax, DJ Yoda and Lady Kier (DeeeLite). Paul is also responsible for such critically acclaimed mix tapes as "Breaks For Days" and "Soul On The Grill". His remix of Jay-Z's entire "Black Album" was hailed as "a masterpiece" by XLR8R magazine and lauded by The New York Times as well. As a DJ, Paul has played all over the world including NY, LA, Las Vegas, London, Paris, Tokyo, Sydney and back again. He recently linked up with Richard Smith & his indy label powerhouse, Slice-Of-Spice Records, for several limited 7" collaborations featuring never-before-released rarities, coupled with some amazing artwork courtesy of Joe Buck (De La Soul). This inspired Paul to launch his new label, SURE SHOT! - which he founded in 2011 with his partner (and high school sweetheart), Desarée Colón. 2012 and beyond sees Paul as prolific as ever with the formation of "The Fabreeze Brothers", the long-awaited pairing of Paul Nice & Phill Most Chill.

     
Genres
  • Hip-Hop/Rap
  • Electronic
  • R&B/Soul
Popular Tracks   
Got to Be a Love - Paul Nice Remix on Soul Mosaic by Greyboy
Hey Ladies - Paul Nice Remix on Hey Ladies by Beastie Boys
Definition of Nice (feat. Ag, DJ Babu, And Gennessee) on Definition of Nice by Paul Nice
Re-Definition of Nice on Definition of Nice by Paul Nice
Finer - DJ Paul Nice Mix on Finer by Nightmares On Wax
Fists of the White Lotus on Five Fingers Of Death Battle Breaks Vol. 1 by Paul Nice
The Sure Shot! - Mixed on Funk n' Beats, Vol. 10 [DJ Mix] by Boca 45
Break It Down on Five Fingers Of Death Battle Breaks Vol. 1 by Paul Nice
Back In Love Again on Ultimate Block Party Breaks Vol. 1 by Paul Nice
The Sure Shot! on Funk n' Beats, Vol. 10 by Boca 45

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Discography


Title Artist Year Type
Body LanguageOxygen & Paul Nice2018Single
Ultimate Block Party Breaks Volume 5Paul Nice2018Album
Body LanguageOxygen & Paul Nice2018Single
Ultimate Block Party Breaks Volume 6Paul Nice2018Album
Drum Library: Lost VolumesPaul Nice2017Album
Drum Library Vol. 15Paul Nice2017Album
Ultimate Block Party Breaks Volume 4Paul Nice2017Album
Drum Library Vol. 14Paul Nice2016Album
Drum Library Vol. 13Paul Nice2016Album
Ultimate Block Party Breaks Volume 3Paul Nice2016Album
Drum Library Vol. 12Paul Nice2015Album
The Bohemien B-BoysPaul Nice And Pooky2014Album
Drum Library Vol. 11Paul Nice2014Album
Forgotten Treasures Mix #09Paul Nice2013Album
Drum Library Vol. 6-10Paul Nice2013Compil.
Drum Library Vol. 8Paul Nice2013Album
Drum Library Vol. 9Paul Nice2013Album
Drum Library Vol. 10Paul Nice2013Album
Drum Library Vol. 7Paul Nice2011Album
Just A Little Something / 4BKPaul Nice Feat. Tony Touch & AG / Masta Ace2011Single
Shaolin Buddha Beat MixPaul Nice2011Album
Neva Stop Diggin' / Smash!Paul Nice / Jorun Bombay Featuring Phill Most Chill2011Single
BK (We Don't Play)Paul Nice Featuring Masta Ace2011Single
Drum Library Vol. 1-5Paul Nice2009Album
Beef Patty Breaks Vol. 1Paul Nice / DJ Wisdom2004Album
Journey To The Centre Of The BeatsPaul Nice2004Compil.
Drum Library Vol.6Paul Nice2003Album
14 Cold Blooded BreaksPaul Nice2003Album
Drum Library Vol.5Paul Nice2003Album
Drum Library Vol.3Paul Nice2002Album
5 Fingers Of Death Battle Breaks Vol. IVPaul Nice2002Album
Drum Library Vol. 4Paul Nice2002Album
Drum Library Vol.1Paul Nice2001Album
Drum Library Vol. 2Paul Nice2001Album
5 Fingers Of Death Battle Breaks Vol. OnePaul Nice2000Album
Definition Of NicePaul Nice Featuring AG, Babu, Gennessee1999Album
Beats Anonymous Volume TwoPaul Nice & Joey T.1998Album
Beats Anonymous Volume OnePaul Nice & Joey T.1996Album
5 Fingers Of Death Battle Breaks Vol. IIPaul NiceAlbum
5 Fingers Of Death Battle Breaks Vol. IIIPaul NiceAlbum
5 Fingers Of DeathPaul NiceSingle
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