Career
McKasty was of Polish descent. However, in 1989, Paul C was shot to death in Rosedale, Queens, at the age of 24. His murder was featured on America"s Most Wanted leading to the arrest of Derrick "Little Shine" Blair, who was later released due to lack of evidence.
The case has yet to be solved.
Despite his short career, Paul C left a lasting legacy on hip-hop music His protégé Large Professor took over production duties on much of the music Paul was working on before his death.
He went on to become a well-known producer and emcee. Large Pro"s publishing company is named Paul Sea Productions in honor of his late mentor.
Other hip hop producers such as Domingo, Pete Rock, and Cut Chemist cite Paul C as an influence.
Kool Keith, Pharoahe Monch, and Rahzel cr Paul C with helping them to grow as artists. A picture of Paul C appears in the liner notes of Let the Rhythm Hit "Econometrica and the album is dedicated to his memory (although his name is not listed in the production credits). The liner notes of Main Source"s debut album Breaking Atoms includes the inscription Paul C Lives.
On Organized Konfusion"s debut single "Fudge Pudge," the duo gives a shout-out that says, "Paul C to the organisms!" Critical Beatdown was re-released in 2004 with the non-album singles that Paul produced as bonus tracks.
In 2006, an unreleased album by Mikey Doctorate & the Los Angeles Posse was released under the title Better Late Than Never: In Memory Of A documentary about Paul C was uploaded to Vimeo in 2013. lieutenant features interviews with Rakim, Pharoahe Monch, Ced Gee, Mikey Doctorate, and others who worked with and were influenced by him.
