Paul Wright (rapper)
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Paul Wright is an American
musician originally from Eugene, Oregon
. His debut LP
, "Fly Away
", was recorded in Oregon with Christopher Stevens and released in 2003. He graduated from Northwest Christian University with a degree in Communications after spending a semester studying at the Contemporary Music Center in Martha's Vineyard.
His latest record is called "Diego's Diary" which was released in 2008. He is featured on the tobyMac
CD's Welcome to Diverse City
and Renovating Diverse City. He was signed to Gotee Records
, which is managed by tobyMac
. In October 2009, he led a songwriting workshop in Thailand
.
Wright also recently released some singles which were custom songs he wrote for his fans. He offers his fans the opportunity to purchase an original song in which he writes and records their story for them. A couple of these songs were "16" and "Tulips" both available on iTunes.
a rock band from Eugene, Oregon
. Singer/songwriter and personal friend Mat Kearney
co-wrote with Wright his parts as the narrator of the rock opera
"!Hero
". His character was named Agent Hunter. He worked for I.C.O.N. as an undercover agent, but later joined Hero, played by Michael Tait
. Wright has been featured on CDs by tobyMac
, LA Symphony
, Falling Up, and Shawn McDonald
.
Other albums he's been involved with as part of a group are as follows:
Singles
United States
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musician originally from Eugene, Oregon
Eugene, Oregon
Eugene is the second largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the seat of Lane County. It is located at the south end of the Willamette Valley, at the confluence of the McKenzie and Willamette rivers, about east of the Oregon Coast.As of the 2010 U.S...
. His debut LP
Gramophone record
A gramophone record, commonly known as a phonograph record , vinyl record , or colloquially, a record, is an analog sound storage medium consisting of a flat disc with an inscribed, modulated spiral groove...
, "Fly Away
Fly Away (Paul Wright album)
Fly Away is the debut album of Christian rapper, Paul Wright. It was released in 2003 by Gotee Records. Notable songs include "Your Love Never Changes", the first single from the album, and "West Coast Kid", which features Christian artist tobyMac...
", was recorded in Oregon with Christopher Stevens and released in 2003. He graduated from Northwest Christian University with a degree in Communications after spending a semester studying at the Contemporary Music Center in Martha's Vineyard.
His latest record is called "Diego's Diary" which was released in 2008. He is featured on the tobyMac
Toby McKeehan
Toby McKeehan , better known by his stage name TobyMac , is a Christian recording artist, music producer, hip-hop/pop artist, singer-songwriter, and author....
CD's Welcome to Diverse City
Welcome to Diverse City (album)
Welcome to Diverse City is the second full length studio album released by Christian singer TobyMac. The songs on this album deal with racial tolerance in society and a desire to know God better...
and Renovating Diverse City. He was signed to Gotee Records
Gotee Records
Gotee Records is a record label founded by dc Talk member Toby McKeehan , Todd Collins, and Joey Elwood...
, which is managed by tobyMac
Toby McKeehan
Toby McKeehan , better known by his stage name TobyMac , is a Christian recording artist, music producer, hip-hop/pop artist, singer-songwriter, and author....
. In October 2009, he led a songwriting workshop in Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
.
Wright also recently released some singles which were custom songs he wrote for his fans. He offers his fans the opportunity to purchase an original song in which he writes and records their story for them. A couple of these songs were "16" and "Tulips" both available on iTunes.
Other projects
Wright is also the singer in RootdownRootdown
ROOTDOWN is a rock band with reggae and hip-hop undertones. Formed in 2007 by American Singer-Songwriter Paul Wright, the Oregon-based group released their debut album ROOTDOWN EP in 2007. The band is best known for the song "Taking Over Me" from their second album "Summer of Love", which charted...
a rock band from Eugene, Oregon
Eugene, Oregon
Eugene is the second largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the seat of Lane County. It is located at the south end of the Willamette Valley, at the confluence of the McKenzie and Willamette rivers, about east of the Oregon Coast.As of the 2010 U.S...
. Singer/songwriter and personal friend Mat Kearney
Mat Kearney
Mathew William "Mat" Kearney is an American musician born in Eugene, Oregon, now based in Nashville, Tennessee. Kearney has received critical acclaim and widespread recognition for his Columbia Records debut, Nothing Left to Lose. So far, he has a total of four top 20 hits on the Adult Top 40...
co-wrote with Wright his parts as the narrator of the rock opera
Rock opera
A rock opera is a work of rock music that presents a storyline told over multiple parts, songs or sections in the manner of opera. A rock opera differs from a conventional rock album, which usually includes songs that are not unified by a common theme or narrative. More recent developments include...
"!Hero
!Hero
!HERO is a rock opera about Jesus. It is based on the question, "What if Jesus was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?". After the original tour in 2003 ended, it was released on DVD, CD, and was written into a trilogy of novels and series of comic books....
". His character was named Agent Hunter. He worked for I.C.O.N. as an undercover agent, but later joined Hero, played by Michael Tait
Michael Tait
Michael DeWayne Tait is a Contemporary Christian Music artist. Michael Tait met Toby McKeehan and Kevin Max while attending Liberty University in the late 1980s, and formed four-time grammy winning band DC Talk, with whom he released 5 acclaimed studio albums...
. Wright has been featured on CDs by tobyMac
TobyMac
Toby McKeehan , better known by his stage name TobyMac , is a Christian recording artist, music producer, hip-hop/pop artist, singer-songwriter, and author....
, LA Symphony
LA Symphony
L.A. Symphony is an independent hip hop group from Los Angeles, California. Current members of L.A. Symphony are FLYNN , UNO Mas, CookBook, Joey the Jerk, and Sharlok Poems. Past members include Pigeon John and BTwice, J-Beits a.k.a...
, Falling Up, and Shawn McDonald
Shawn McDonald
-Childhood:As a child, McDonald lived with his grandparents because his parents could not take care of him. Not really understanding the situation, he became rebellious. He would sneak out of the house, drink alcohol, get intoxicated, and later use drugs...
.
Other albums he's been involved with as part of a group are as follows:
- ROOTDOWN, Summer Of Love [independent]
- ROOTDOWN, Rootdown EP [independent]
- Frunt Row Joe, FRJ EP, 2002 (independent)
Discography
Albums- Diego's Diary, 2008 (independent)
- Kingdom Come, 2007 (independent)
- Wright or Wrong: These Songs Are Pauls, 2007 [Gotee]
- The Best Songs You Never Heard Digital EP, 2006 [iTunes / Gotee]
- Midnight Sonnet Digital EP, 2006 [iTunes / Gotee]
- Sunrise To Sunset, 2005 [Gotee]
- Fly Away, 2003 [Gotee]
- The Paul Wright EP, 2003 [Gotee]
Singles
- "Your Love Never Changes"
- "You're Beautiful"
- "Sunrise to Sunset"
- "Take This Life"
- "Bring Me Back"
- "Sorry"
- "Sunset Cliffs (Take Me Over)"
- "16"
- "Tulips"
- "Your Heart Is"