Founded in Detroit in 1989, Insane Clown Posse performs a style of hardcore hip hop known as horrorcore and is known for its elaborate live performances. Originally known as JJ Boyz and Inner City Posse, the group introduced supernatural- and horror-themed lyrics as a means of distinguishing itself stylistically. The duo founded the independent record label Psychopathic Records with Alex Abbiss as manager, and produced and starred in the feature films Big Money Hustlas and Big Money Rustlas. They formed their own professional wrestling promotion, Juggalo Championship Wrestling, and later collaborated with many hip hop and rock musicians.
The songs of Insane Clown Posse center thematically on the mythology of the Dark Carnival, a metaphoric limbo in which the lives of the dead are judged by one of several entities. The Dark Carnival is elaborated through a series of stories called Joker's Cards, each of which offers a specific lesson designed to change the "evil ways" of listeners before "the end consumes us all". The original lineup of Insane Clown Posse was John Utsler (John Kickjazz), Joe Bruce (Violent J) and Joey Utsler (Shaggy 2 Dope). John Utsler left before Carnival of Carnage was released in 1992.
Insane Clown Posse's performance style is often described as horrorcore hip hop, which "utilize shocking (and blatantly over-the-top) narratives to give an over-exaggerated, almost cartoon-like version of urban deprivation in Detroit", according to author Sara Cohen. Bruce and Utsler describe many of their lyrics as being tongue-in-cheek. The group's early work features a raw, minimalistic sound, which later evolved into a more rock-oriented style. The group's lyrics serve as morality tales, with songs focusing on subjects such as cannibalism, murder and necrophilia. Insane Clown Posse's debut album, Carnival of Carnage, features a politically-oriented focus, criticizing elitism and prejudice against those who live in the ghetto, while the album's liner notes criticize the Gulf War. The group's lyrics have opposed racism, bigotry, domestic violence, and child abuse.
Insane Clown Posse has covered songs by Geto Boys, Sly Fox, and Above the Law. Bruce and Utsler refer to Ice Cube, Awesome Dre, Geto Boys, and Esham as influences on their own music, while Bruce has expressed admiration for Gong, Pearl Jam, and Michael Jackson. Mike E. Clark's production for the group incorporates elements such as "carnival organ riffs, power chords and shotgun blasts...banjolike plucking and Van Halen-esque guitar squeals", while Bruce and Utsler sometimes alternate between rapping and screaming. Bruce has credited pop music as an influence on some of the group's material, even terming the music "Wicked Pop". Bruce has also stated "We do our own genre of music". In his review of The Tempest, Allmusic's David Jeffries writes that Bruce and Utsler "[rap] in a carnival barker fashion that fits with their circus motif, their Insane Clown disguises, and Mike E. Clark's big top-inspired production." Insane Clown Posse has influenced similar acts, such as Axe Murder Boyz, Blaze Ya Dead Homie and Boondox.
09 What Is a Juggalo_
Insane Clown Posse Lyrics
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What is a juggalo?
Let me think for a second
Oh, he gets butt-naked
And then he walks through the streets
Winking at the freaks
With a two-liter stuck in his butt-cheeks
What is a juggalo?
He just don't care
He might try to put a weave
In his nut hair
'cause he could give a fuck less
What a bitch thinks
He tell her that her butt stinks
And all that
What is a juggalo?
He drinks like a fish
And then he starts huggin people
Like a drunk bitch
Next thing, he's pickin fights
With his best friends
Then he starts with the huggin again
Fuck!
What is a juggalo?
A fucking lunatic
Somebody with a rope tied to his dick
Then he jumps out a ten-story window
Oh!
What is a juggalo?
A juggalo
That's what it is
Well, fuck, if I know
What is a juggalo?
I don't know
But I'm down with the clown
And I'm down for life, yo
Southwest? (we juggalos)
Down river? (we juggalos)
Jefferson? (we juggalos)
Fuckin everybody (we juggalos)
I'm that juggalugga locoroni
Get the fuck up
Get the fuck the out of here
What is a juggalo?
A dead body
Well, he ain't really dead, but he ain't like
Anybody that you've ever met before
He'll eat monopoly and shit out connect four
What is a jug..?
What the fuck? Connect four?
Man that shit is whack
Don't worry about my shit
Just rap motherfucker
What is a juggalo?
He ain't a bitchboy
He'll walk through the hills
And beat down a rich boy
Walks right in the house
When you're having supper
And dip his nuts in your soup, gloop!
What is a juggalo?
Well, he ain't a phoney
He'll walk up and bust a nut in your macaroni
And watch you sit there
And finish up the last bit
'cause your a stupid ass dump fuckin idiot
What is a juggalo?
He's a graduate
He graduated from....well
At least, he got a job
He's not a dump puts
He works for himself scratching his nuts
What is a juggalo?
A Hulkamaniac
He powerbombs motherfuckers into thumbtacks
People like him till
They find out he's unstable
He Sabu'd your momma through a coffee table
I'm that juggalugga locoroni
Get the fuck up
Get the fuck the out of here
I'm that juggalugga locoroni
I figured you wouldn't understand
Detroit? (we juggalos)
Cleveland? (we juggalos)
St. Louis? (we juggalos)
Everybody? (we juggalos) (3x)
Fuckin everybody? (we juggalos)
Everybody? (we juggalos)
What is a juggalo?
The song "What Is A Juggalo?" by Insane Clown Posse explores the concept of what it means to be a Juggalo - a fan of the band and subculture associated with it. The lyrics highlight some of the common behaviors and attitudes associated with Juggalos, such as a lack of care for social norms, a willingness to engage in strange and extreme behaviors, and a sense of camaraderie and unity within the Juggalo community.
The verses describe a variety of situations in which Juggalos might act in unconventional ways, such as walking naked through the streets with a 2-liter bottle in their buttocks, or dipping their testicles in someone else's soup. The chorus asks the question "What is a Juggalo?" repeatedly, without providing a clear answer - suggesting that being a Juggalo is a complex and multifaceted identity that defies easy explanation or categorization.
Overall, the song presents a somewhat irreverent and subversive view of Juggalo culture, highlighting its more outlandish elements while also celebrating its sense of camaraderie and defiance of societal norms.
Line by Line Meaning
What is a juggalo?
The question at hand is what exactly is a Juggalo.
Let me think for a second
The singer needs to ponder for a moment before providing a thoughtful answer.
Oh, he gets butt-naked
And then he walks through the streets
Winking at the freaks
With a two-liter stuck in his butt-cheeks
A Juggalo is someone who doesn't conform to societal norms and might engage in careless or extreme behavior, such as walking in public in the nude or with objects inserted in their rear.
He just don't care
He might try to put a weave
In his nut hair
'cause he could give a fuck less
What a bitch thinks
He tell her that her butt stinks
And all that
A Juggalo is someone who doesn't care about social conventions and might upset people with their unconventional appearance or behavior, such as trying a new hairstyle or commenting candidly about someone else's hygiene.
He drinks like a fish
And then he starts huggin people
Like a drunk bitch
Next thing, he's pickin fights
With his best friends
Then he starts with the huggin again
Fuck!
A Juggalo is someone who drinks excessively and might switch from friendly behavior, such as hugging, to aggressive behavior, such as fighting, unpredictably.
A fucking lunatic
Somebody with a rope tied to his dick
Then he jumps out a ten-story window
Oh!
A Juggalo is a mentally unstable person who might engage in dangerous stunts, such as tying a rope to their genitalia or jumping out a high story building.
Southwest? (we juggalos)
Down river? (we juggalos)
Jefferson? (we juggalos)
Fuckin everybody (we juggalos)
Juggalos, or fans of Insane Clown Posse, are found across different regions and are not limited to a specific location.
I'm that juggalugga locoroni
Get the fuck up
Get the fuck the out of here
The artist is asserting their identity as a Juggalo and might be hostile to those who don't accept them.
A dead body
Well, he ain't really dead, but he ain't like
Anybody that you've ever met before
He'll eat monopoly and shit out connect four
A Juggalo is someone who is unique and hard to categorize, and might even consume unusual things like board game pieces.
What the fuck? Connect four?
Man that shit is whack
Don't worry about my shit
Just rap motherfucker
The artist is dismissive of someone who questions their eccentricities and importance, and is more focused on expressing their identity as a rapper.
He ain't a bitchboy
He'll walk through the hills
And beat down a rich boy
Walks right in the house
When you're having supper
And dip his nuts in your soup, gloop!
A Juggalo is someone who is fearless and might defend themselves against someone perceived as privileged, and might even behave offensively to ordinary people's sensibilities.
Well, he ain't a phoney
He'll walk up and bust a nut in your macaroni
And watch you sit there
And finish up the last bit
'cause your a stupid ass dump fuckin idiot
A Juggalo is authentic and doesn't pretend to be someone else, but might engage in offensive and even disrespectful conduct for their own pleasure or amusement.
He's a graduate
He graduated from....well
At least, he got a job
He's not a dump puts
He works for himself scratching his nuts
A Juggalo is someone who is independent and might find their own way to make a living, even if it sounds unconventional, like just scratching their private parts.
A Hulkamaniac
He powerbombs motherfuckers into thumbtacks
People like him till
They find out he's unstable
He Sabu'd your momma through a coffee table
A Juggalo is a fan of extreme wrestling and might get violent and hurt others intentionally, and people might simply be initially charmed by them until they reveal their real, unstable nature.
Detroit? (we juggalos)
Cleveland? (we juggalos)
St. Louis? (we juggalos)
Everybody? (we juggalos) (3x)
Fuckin everybody? (we juggalos)
Everybody? (we juggalos)
Juggalos are found across different cities and are open to anyone who sympathizes with their worldviews, ideologies and attitudes.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOSEPH BRUCE, JOSEPH UTSLER, MIKE E. CLARK
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