Playing instruments since 5th grade(Saxophone, Drums, Keyboards). Paul Lipsey is a product of the culture of Hip-Hop... Spending the first 9 years of his life on Staten Island(Shaolin), he was fortunate enough to see the Force Mc's perform live on numerous occasions having grew up around them. Moved to jersey in 5th grade he got into breakdancing and instruments... Moved to the bronx in 10th grade he started arranging music for his aunt who was a recording artist... Rapping since 1990, Paul Lipsey was blessed enough to cross paths with Rakim... Who took Paul Lipsey under his wing and guided him on presenting a better product... This led to Rakim setting up a meeting with Lyor Cohen when Lyor was still with Rush Management... That one hour meeting changed everything for Paul Lipsey... Shortly after he got a few writing gigs with The Source magazine... He did Common's (Common Sense) album - "Can I Borrow A Dollar?" and Dougie Fresh & The Get Fresh Crew - "Doing What I Gotta Do"... In