Showering themselves in cans of Faygo, inking their skin in ICP’s hatchetman logo, requesting women expose their breasts in declarative unison, it’s all been lampooned: SNL, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and Workaholics are some of the most recent TV shows to have taken digs at ‘lo life. Named after the 1992 ICP track “The Juggla,” Juggalos and their world are a pop culture obsession to outsiders. Their label, Psychopathic Records, has bloomed into a fully loaded hip-hop roster.īy mixing shock, outlandish horror tropes, and gross-out humor, ICP has built an empire, gathering an underground following for twenty years-and they’re still going strong.Įven more enthralling than white dudes rapping about eviscerating rednecks and marveling at nature’s wonders? Their fan base. The culture of ICP is studied in graduate degree programs. With their former hype man’s clown makeup being an audience hit, they donned face paint and changed the name from Inner City Posse to suit their new style. To distinguish their group from local gangsta rap acts, they began exploring horrorcore themes not only did it help them stand out, but it also created an emotional outlet for its members to confront the violence and poverty that was a part of their childhood. Growing up in impoverished Detroit, Joseph Bruce (Violent J) and Joseph Utsler (Shaggy 2 Dope) rapped on the streets together, inspired by Beastie Boys, N.W.A., and their local scene.
Need an example? Look no further than the unbreakable and fascinatingly devoted culture that surrounds Insane Clown Posse. My father always talks about what he calls “tribes”-the chosen family and loose collectives that people with common goals, backgrounds, or interests find and immerse themselves in. There were also many celebratory rounds of shots. The place was brimming with musicians chatting about home recording and distribution, curators spearheading fresh exhibitions, non-profiteers with great ideas.Įveryone had good news to share regarding their current projects there was an untouchable joy in the air, the warmth of a big creative family. After several great shows, including one at a brand-new DIY venue, I found myself at the neighborhood bar. The night preceding an interview with Insane Clown Posse was one of those perfect Savannah nights. But, much to my surprise many, many Juggalos love ‘…Found’ more, so I want to stay on that tip.I'M IN fierce denial, but when Psychopathic Records calls me, I admit it to myself: I’m hungover. Y’know, I thought the Juggalos would love ‘…Lost’ more, the negative dark one with songs about going to hell and shit. “I want to make an uplifting, fresh, positive album. The set will also have a lot in common with ICP’s The Marvelous Missing Link: Found. “My album is going to be all positive,” Violent J says. “I don’t like to hear what they already have I like to tell ’em what I want and see what they come up with.” “I’m getting tracks from several different producers,” he says. Violent J, meanwhile, is gathering material for his fourth solo release, Karma Forest, which he hopes to have out this fall. I can tell he’s putting all his heart into it.” From what I have heard it sounds very high-paced, extreme intensity. It’s taking a long time, but he’s wrapping it up now.
So he sat with DJ Clay and produced every beat from track and it’s really cool. I don’t even want to hear it I want to put it on and not know what’s next and get to know it like I do my other favorite rappers. “I wanted him to do it all him and write it all and produce it all. “I didn’t want any involvement,” says Violent J., who nevertheless does appear on one track at Shaggy’s request. Insane Clown Posse Planning Juggalo March on Washington
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