Detroit legend Paradime is back with “Annie,” his new video single heralding global women’s empowerment. Named after his daughter, “Annie” is a compelling song that graciously embodies the father-daughter bond. The new single is the latest release taken from Paradime’s forthcoming studio album Period. due out September 22nd on Mello Music Group.

Produced by Chanes, “Annie” exemplifies Paradime's skillful songwriting. Paradime, who plays the dual roles of a musician and a father, emphasises this anthem. Undoubtedly, “Annie” serves as an inspiring melody, encouraging women worldwide to pursue their goals with determination. On “Annie,” Paradime states: “Probably one of my favourite songs on here and maybe ever. Chanes sent me this beat and the sample was saying “Annie” and it’s my daughters name. It was like meant to be.. It's beautiful. Like people don’t say that about hip hop.. but this song is beautiful and I wanted to say what she means to me, and I think it came out exactly how I wanted.”

Paradime has been a staple in Detroit’s music scene for years. His first solo album Paragraphs was referred to by the Detroit Free Press as a “Detroit Hip Hop Classic”, and it was named the top selling independent album in Detroit in '01 by the Detroit Music Retailers Collective. Dime has won 13 Detroit Music Awards over a 8 year span and collected 3 Detroit Hip Hop Awards including “Best Solo Album'' and “Best Live Performer.” Dime also has accumulated numerous co-writing and production credits in multiple genres, and in the later years has become a sought after songwriter and producer. Following a decade-long hiatus, Paradime has returned with his new album Period.

Aptly titled “Period.,” Paradime looks to make his final mark on an already great legacy with this long-awaited album, stating “This album is basically me coming out of retirement to make a final statement. And the end of the statement is a period. Also my first album was called Paragraphs.. Kind of feel the play on words that it’s an end of the start. Also when someone says the word “PERIOD” in that forceful way to say “there’s nothing more to say”.

Paradime sat down with Wordplay Magazine to answer our infamous 10 Questions:

1. So tell me, how did it all begin? What sparked your love for music?

Honestly, music has always been a part of my fibre as a human.. My grandfather was a trumpet and piano player in a New Orleans style creole-jazz band called The Gartersnappers.. My parents played music all day, everyday, I do the same in my house now.. Music just always has BEEN life and my love. When I first heard hip hop tho.. It was a whole different word and way to speak freely musically.

2. Who are some artists that influence you and that you want to work with in the future?

Nas I think is one of my all-time favourites. Talk about someone who progressed and changed with the times and remained relevant.  That 90's era of NY hip hop tho. Biggy, Jay, Nas, Big L, Wu.. That's where I was always locked.. I would love to work with Nas or Ghostface man.

3. What projects do you have coming up and can you give us any info on them?

My album Period on Mello Music Group comes out this Friday. Really looking forward to it.. I haven't dropped new music in over a decade so this was totally unexpected and feels like a whole new thing honestly.

4. How would you describe your sound?

Adult contemporary hip hop maybe? Hell, I came up in the Detroit scene in the late 90's where everyone was a fuckin’ problem. Eminem, Royce, D12, Danny Brown, Fat Killaz, Woofpak, Quest McCody, Trick Trick.. I could go on and on.. That's what formed me..Battle rap and alcohol, street life and drugs.. you know the drill.. But I had my kids and while that's all still a part of what formed me and where my roots lay.. I have a different focus now. So the subject matter is that of someone who's made some journeys.. Beat wise tho? Boom bap.

5. What's your proudest moment to date so far as an artist?

Releasing the song ANNIE about my daughter. Never felt for a song like I do for this! It's a whole different world. Shout out to Chanes for the production.

6. Do you have any advice for our readers who may be trying to play the mad game of music?

Yea. Finance. Get into it. Go to school and learn about investments and finance. Rap after you made millions in finance and then all will be fine. Fuck the music business unless you set yourself up as a songwriter or have something real with decades of legs. Finance kids. Learn fuckin’ finance.

7. Are there any artists on your radar right now that we should check out?

Marv Won. Ty Farris. Stretch Money.. They ain’t new.. but man, they are killers bro.

8. What albums are on heavy rotation on your Spotify playlist currently?

The new Nas, I dig RJ Payne, Black Milk, anything Apollo Brown puts out.

9. What do you like to do when you're not making music?

Thinking of ways to make music! haha No, raising my kids, working on some other business ventures, cooking with my wife, being a top notch dad really.

10. Name Three things you can't live without when in the studio?

Black Coffee, beef jerky, and GOOD beef jerky not bullshit, and uniball Vision Elite pens.