PARIS – The Days of Old

“The Days of Old” serves as a standout track on Paris’s hard-hitting 1992 sophomore album, Sleeping with the Enemy. True to his “Guerilla Funk” style, Paris took complete creative control by writing, producing, performing, and directing the vision behind the project. The song utilizes a soulful, nostalgic loop to contrast the harsh realities of systemic injustice and the loss of innocence in the inner city. By blending revolutionary politics with a smooth, West Coast aesthetic, Paris solidified his reputation as one of hip-hop’s most uncompromising voices. Even decades later, the track remains a masterclass in how to pair provocative social commentary with infectious, self-produced grooves.