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.
Get ya Wicked On
Insane Clown Posse Lyrics
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I punch bitches in their fake titties (He Does)
I got warrants in like 8 cities (He does)
I like to murder those provokin (he does)
I swing quick, and leave a motherfucker's throat hangin open
I drink the blood of a street rat (he does)
Yo, Monox Boogie where tha weed at
I got 18 plus speed (uh huh)
(We cave heads in wit a brick) We Do
We fuck hotties with tha same dick (we do)
(We eat power lines and generators) We do
One time we shut detroit city off for like 11 hours
(We the wickedest believe that) We do
Stevie Wonder-Bra can see that (shit he do)
(We'll rip your head off) and swing it by the hair
(Until we get blood everywhere) Motherfucker getcha wicked on
(Chorus 2x)
We know you hate who we are, but even in Shangri-La
A wicked Clown gotta get they WICKED ON
(JD the Weedman with the Juggalo Crip Walk)
[Violent J] (Shaggy 2 Dope)
I'll drive a tank through your high school (he does)
I let the carnival high rule (he does)
I get sick like a crime story (he does)
Motherfucker this tha Southwest Side Ghetto Territory
I can make a fist with your neck in it (he can)
I need my medication every 20 minutes (he does)
I store dead bodies all up under my house
And every night I hear 'em runnin they mouth gettin wicked on me
(Day-days on my black hearse) We do
Clown Love Juggalos First (they do)
(Red and black skullcaps everywhere)
With tha fresh face paint and the Twiztid hair
(We find peace at the graveyard) We do
Me and the Wraith sit and play cards (they do)
(So move out of our way) and get out of our path
(Or we'll say your head in half) Motherfucker getcha wicked on
The song "Get Ya Wicked On" by Insane Clown Posse is a celebration of wickedness and violence. The two rappers, Shaggy 2 Dope and Violent J, boast about their evil deeds, ranging from punching fake titties to driving a tank through a high school. They also claim to have warrants in several cities and to have shut down Detroit for 11 hours. The chorus urges the listener to get their wicked on, even in Shangri-La, the mythical paradise of Buddhism.
The lyrics of "Get Ya Wicked On" showcase the rebellious, anarchic worldview of the Insane Clown Posse, who have built a large cult following called Juggalos. The song portrays violence, murder, and mayhem as sources of pleasure, power, and identity. The rappers seem to revel in their status as outcasts and criminals, defying any authority or norm that might constrain their freedom. The references to Dungeons & Dragons, horror movies, and carnival sideshows add to the dark, surreal atmosphere of the song.
One possible interpretation of "Get Ya Wicked On" is that it is a parody or satire of the gangsta rap genre, which often glorifies violence and criminality. The Insane Clown Posse, who hail from Detroit, may have been mocking the tough-guy image of rappers like Eminem, 50 Cent, or Dr. Dre, while also borrowing some of their motifs (such as name-dropping brands or weapons). Another interpretation is that the song is a self-aware meta-commentary on the Juggalo subculture, which has been associated with gang activity, drug use, and violence in some cases. The rappers may be both celebrating and critiquing their own image as wicked clowns.
Overall, "Get Ya Wicked On" is a provocative and controversial song that showcases the dark humor, subversive energy, and creative irreverence of the Insane Clown Posse. It is an example of how music can challenge, shock, and entertain its audience, even if it is not to everyone's taste.
Line by Line Meaning
I punch bitches in their fake titties (He Does)
He physically hits women in their artificially enhanced breasts.
I got warrants in like 8 cities (He does)
He has outstanding court orders for his arrest in multiple urban areas.
I like to murder those provokin (he does)
He enjoys killing people who he perceives as intentionally instigating him.
I swing quick, and leave a motherfucker's throat hangin open
He moves fast in a violent attack and rips open someone's neck, leaving it exposed.
I drink the blood of a street rat (he does)
He consumes the blood of a rodent commonly found in urban areas.
Yo, Monox Boogie where tha weed at
A request for a person known as Monox Boogie to provide marijuana.
I got 18 plus speed (uh huh)
He claims to have a high level of agility and quickness.
With a plus 2 dagger from the Tomb of Horrors, D&D
An obscure reference to a weapon from a specific game, Dungeons & Dragons.
(We cave heads in wit a brick) We Do
They admit to brutally attacking people with a blunt object.
We fuck hotties with tha same dick (we do)
They engage in sexual activity with multiple partners repeatedly using the same penis.
(We eat power lines and generators) We do
They claim to consume electrical equipment used to provide power to homes and businesses.
One time we shut detroit city off for like 11 hours
They caused a widespread power outage in Detroit, Michigan for an extended period of time.
(We the wickedest believe that) We do
They consider themselves to be the most evil of people.
Stevie Wonder-Bra can see that (shit he do)
A comparison to the musician Stevie Wonder indicating that even a blind person could recognize their evilness.
(We'll rip your head off) and swing it by the hair
They threaten to decapitate someone and hold their head by their hair, potentially causing blood to be shed.
(Until we get blood everywhere) Motherfucker getcha wicked on
Intense encouragement to become more evil and violent.
We know you hate who we are, but even in Shangri-La
Acknowledgment of negative opinions toward them, but asserting their wicked nature even in a fictional utopia like Shangri-La.
A wicked Clown gotta get they WICKED ON
They believe that being a sinister clown requires them to embrace their evil tendencies.
(JD the Weedman with the Juggalo Crip Walk)
A mention of a specific person with a particular style of walking associated with their subculture.
I'll drive a tank through your high school (he does)
He threatens to use military equipment to destroy a place of education.
I let the carnival high rule (he does)
He allows the intensity and excitement of a carnival to influence his actions and decisions.
I get sick like a crime story (he does)
He becomes very disturbed and unsettled like the plot of a crime genre story.
Motherfucker this tha Southwest Side Ghetto Territory
A declaration of their violent influence in a specific area of the city.
I can make a fist with your neck in it (he can)
He boasts about his ability to physically harm others with his fists, specifically grabbing someone's neck in the process.
I need my medication every 20 minutes (he does)
He suffers from a medical condition that requires frequent medication.
I store dead bodies all up under my house
He keeps corpses in various places throughout his home.
And every night I hear 'em runnin they mouth gettin wicked on me
He hears voices of the dead bodies he has stored making threats toward him.
(Day-days on my black hearse) We do
They admit to using a specific type of vehicle, black hearses, as a regular mode of transportation.
Clown Love Juggalos First (they do)
They prioritize the support and love of those within their subculture.
(Red and black skullcaps everywhere)
A majority of people in their subculture wear skullcaps in their signature colors of red and black.
With tha fresh face paint and the Twiztid hair
A description of the specific appearance common among members of their subculture.
(We find peace at the graveyard) We do
They take comfort and solace in visiting cemeteries and spending time among the final resting places of the dead.
Me and the Wraith sit and play cards (they do)
Two specific people in their subculture spend time together playing cards.
(So move out of our way) and get out of our path
They demand others to physically move aside and not interfere with their intentions or movements.
(Or we'll say your head in half) Motherfucker getcha wicked on
Intense threat of a physical attack that could lead to the severing of another person's head.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOSEPH BRUCE, MICHAEL JOHN JR. PUWAL, WILLIAM DAIL
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