“Sugar Honey Iced Tea” with Dalima Kapten, dances between tenderness and toughness, showing off a pen smart enough to write love letters and eulogies with the same hand.

​Paris Williams is a rapper and producer from Muskegon, Michigan, now based in Kansas City, Missouri. Known for his self-described “bittersweet” sound. He blends elements of hip-hop, soul, and bedroom pop, often drawing comparisons to genre-bending artists like Pharrell, and Toro y Moi. Williams began releasing music in 2019 with his debut album Drop Dead Gorgeous, and has since built a catalog that includes EPs like Cocoa and Rebel Heart, as well as a series of singles.

“Midnight Thesis” and “Cigarettes & Cold Truths” showcase Williams’ ability to say more with subtlety than many do with noise.

His most recent project, A Paris Williams Joint, is a collaboration with producer The Human. The 10-track album showcases Williams’ lyrical introspection and genre-blending style. The album opens with “When The Smoke Clears,” setting a contemplative tone that persists throughout the project. Tracks like “Alien Luv,” featuring Saving Miles Lemon, and “Sugar Honey Iced Tea,” with Dalima Kapten, showcase Williams’ ability to blend emotive storytelling with melodic hooks. The title track, “A Paris Williams Joint,” enlists TheBabeGabe and Sintoria, adding dynamic vocal layers that enhance the album’s depth.

Production-wise, the album is buttery and head-nodding. Whether it’s dusty drums, chopped-up soul, or eerie keys, the beats never overshadow the bars—they ride with them. Standout cuts like “Midnight Thesis” and “Cigarettes & Cold Truths” showcase Williams’ ability to say more with subtlety than many do with noise.

Our Final Thoughts.

Overall, A Paris Williams Joint stands as a testament to artist growth, offering listeners a quirky, nuanced and heartfelt musical experience.

7.8/10

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