Insane Clown Posse (abbreviated as ICP), is an American hip-hop duo compose… Read Full Bio ↴Insane Clown Posse (abbreviated as ICP), is an American hip-hop duo composed of Violent J (Joseph Bruce) and Shaggy 2 Dope (Joseph Utsler). ICP has earned two platinum and five gold albums. According to Nielsen SoundScan, the entire catalog of the group has sold 6.5 million units in the United States and Canada as of April 2007. The group has established a dedicated following called Juggalos numbering in the "tens of thousands".

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.

Blaaam!!!
Insane Clown Posse Lyrics

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[Anybody Killa]
Story time, bitch! All across the East Side!

[Violent J] + {Shaggy 2 Dope}
What? I represent Delray! {DELRAY!}

[Any Killa] So?
[Violent J] SOUTHWEST SIDE!

[Violent J] + {Shaggy 2 Dope}
This Gypsy aunt of mine {You're the lucky one}
She died and left behind, an ancient piece of time
I didn't know what it was {You're the lucky one}
Knuckle deep in dust, edges played with rust
I started to get pissed {You're the lucky one}
This lamp is all I get, a worthless piece of shit
But once I rubbed it clean {You're the lucky one}
A genie popped on the scene, brought true my every dream

[Chorus 1]
I was like BLAAAM! Free Hoes!, BLAAAM! Nyquil!
BLAAAM! Faygo!, Anything I want
I was like BLAAAM! Sharp Axe!, BLAAAM! Good Weed!
BLAAAM! Hot Tracks!, Everything I Need

[Violent J] + {Shaggy 2 Dope}
Now I'm in a fizzle {You're the lucky wizzle}
Hotties on thy nizzle, still a jugglizzle
I drive a platinum car {You're the lucky one}
It has a tennis court and a bar, you know who I are
Money out the ass {You're the lucky one}
I'm wishin while it last, Genie's moving fast

[Chorus 2]
I want my BLAAAM! Free Bank!, BLAAAM! Necks Cut!
BLAAAM! My Shank!, Anything I want
I want my BLAAAM! Hot Wings!, BLAAAM! Good Weed!
BLAAAM Big Thangs!, Everything I need

[Violent J] + {Shaggy 2 Dope}
Now I am a king {You're the lucky one}
I have everything, nothing's challenging
Nothing makes me proud {You're the lucky one}
I stand out in the crowd, while others beg out loud
I remember when {You're the lucky one}
Money was so thin, but dreams were all up in
Looking at the lamp {You're the lucky one}
Would I give it all back? Sheeit, fool, gimme that

[Chorus 3]
I'll be like BLAAAM! Bitch Slaps!, BLAAAM! Cheap Wine!
BLAAAM! Dub H!, (Waffle House) Anything I want
I'll be like BLAAAM! Half Pipe!, BLAAAM! Good Weed!
BLAAAM! Moonlight!, Everything I need

(Repeat chorus 1)

[ABK] + {Shaggy 2 Dope}
{BLAAAM!} The moral of the story is {BLAAAM!} Those who never had shit
{BLAAAM!} And then get shit {WHAT?} Need to get shit {BLAAAM!}

So if you got shit {BLAAAM!} Or you need shit {BLAAAM!} Get some shit
{GO GET YOUR SHIT!} Fuck this shit, where JD at?

Overall Meaning

In the song Blaaam!!!, Insane Clown Posse and Anybody Killa tell a story about a genie that grants wishes, bringing the rappers all of the material possessions they could ever desire. The song also touches on the theme of being grateful for what you have and how money and possessions don't necessarily bring happiness. The lyrics describe the transformation of a person who went from having nothing to having everything, but feeling unfulfilled and ultimately wishing to go back to their humble beginnings. The chorus repeats the word "Blaaam!" as a reference to the instant gratification that the genie provides.

The use of the setting in Delray and the Southwest Side, both of which are known for their poverty and crime rates, adds depth to the story's message. The lyrics deliver a warning about the pitfalls of greed and the emotional emptiness that extreme materialism can bring. The moral of the story is that it's more valuable to have a deep sense of gratitude and appreciation for life and the people around you, rather than to cling to fleeting possessions that can disappear at a moment's notice.

Line by Line Meaning

Story time, bitch! All across the East Side!
Introducing a story that takes place on the East side.

What? I represent Delray! {DELRAY!}
Proudly identifying oneself as being from Delray.

[Any Killa] So?
Asking for clarification or further explanation.

[Violent J] SOUTHWEST SIDE!
Announcing that they are from the Southwest side.

This Gypsy aunt of mine {You're the lucky one} She died and left behind, an ancient piece of time I didn't know what it was {You're the lucky one} Knuckle deep in dust, edges played with rust I started to get pissed {You're the lucky one} This lamp is all I get, a worthless piece of shit But once I rubbed it clean {You're the lucky one} A genie popped on the scene, brought true my every dream
Telling the story of a lamp that contained a genie who granted their every wish.

I was like BLAAAM! Free Hoes!, BLAAAM! Nyquil! BLAAAM! Faygo!, Anything I want I was like BLAAAM! Sharp Axe!, BLAAAM! Good Weed! BLAAAM! Hot Tracks!, Everything I Need
Listing the things they wished for and received from the genie.

Now I'm in a fizzle {You're the lucky wizzle} Hotties on thy nizzle, still a jugglizzle I drive a platinum car {You're the lucky one} It has a tennis court and a bar, you know who I are Money out the ass {You're the lucky one} I'm wishin while it last, Genie's moving fast
Describing the luxurious lifestyle they now enjoy thanks to the genie.

I want my BLAAAM! Free Bank!, BLAAAM! Necks Cut! BLAAAM! My Shank!, Anything I want I want my BLAAAM! Hot Wings!, BLAAAM! Good Weed! BLAAAM Big Thangs!, Everything I need
Further listing the things they wish for and would receive from the genie.

Now I am a king {You're the lucky one} I have everything, nothing's challenging Nothing makes me proud {You're the lucky one} I stand out in the crowd, while others beg out loud I remember when {You're the lucky one} Money was so thin, but dreams were all up in Looking at the lamp {You're the lucky one} Would I give it all back? Sheeit, fool, gimme that
Reflecting on their current position and how they achieved it, and expressing desire to keep the lamp and its genie.

I'll be like BLAAAM! Bitch Slaps!, BLAAAM! Cheap Wine! BLAAAM! Dub H!, (Waffle House) Anything I want I'll be like BLAAAM! Half Pipe!, BLAAAM! Good Weed! BLAAAM! Moonlight!, Everything I need
Reiterating the things they would wish for and receive from the genie.

{BLAAAM!} The moral of the story is {BLAAAM!} Those who never had shit {BLAAAM!} And then get shit {WHAT?} Need to get shit {BLAAAM!} So if you got shit {BLAAAM!} Or you need shit {BLAAAM!} Get some shit {GO GET YOUR SHIT!} Fuck this shit, where JD at?
Concluding the story with a moral about acquiring what one desires or needs.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOSEPH BRUCE, MICHAEL JOHN JR. PUWAL, WILLIAM DAIL

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