Paraiso is (I can't believe I'm saying this) an even BETTER version of Joao Gilberto's 'Um Abraco no Bonfa'.
you nailed it dude. new wave bossa nova. dave
Not as incredible as his "Vol. II" (in the sense that the second volume is more constant, there are very good and meh songs here) but still an excellent instrumental hip-hop album. Kenny-The-Bear