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.
Insane Killers
Insane Clown Posse Lyrics
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from New York to L.A.
from Chile to Greece
from New Gandhi to your momma
we gives absolutly no fucks
Motha fucka
natural born serial murderers
mass mothafuckin murderin muderers
I'm scary like Michael Jaskson up close
I like diggin up dead bodies
look at me I'm gross
my name's Violent J but you can call me syphillis
gonorrhea the clap cause i infected this rap
you want to know if i could ever kill somebody
well that's like askin Charlie Manson if he's ever been in jail
I kill family, friends, myself
what, yeah, I'd kill myself if I could only survive
I tried to kill Rob Van Winkle, in fact that's how we met
I went up to kill him and he was thinkin the same shit
I pulled out a chainsaw, he pulled out and ax
I was like come-on, wait is that a Stanley, where'd you get that
it's natural and to murder, you gotta have it in you
it's like a dick all up in you, although I wouldn't now
look at us natural killas
the world most playa hated rapper
and the most hated group together like woooo!
Chorus:
mass murders
natural born killas
I'm not fuckin around
icky icky ya ya
icky icky ya ya
mass murders
natural born killas
I'm not fuckin around
icky icky ya ya
icky icky ya ya
This ain't no blair witch
beware bitch
Ill pick you're motherfuckin brain with an icepick
remember me
the V I see E
well here's my trilogy
I'm outta captivity
rap cujo ya know my flow is ferocious
last survivor with a mouth full of cockroaches
I bring this hocus pocus
you're flying away
like the last days of the motherfuckin loafers
I'm the redneck in the moshpit
2 axes come in handy
to answer Violent J, ya damn right its a stanley
in the shadows of the dark with darkman like spawn
in the dash blazin it up with explosive bombs
I spit homicides like major cities at 11PM
while zipping bodies in the dungeon like the line at GM
ice mixed with blood is the killers milkshake
here with the clowns from the underground it's a lyrical deathbreak
(Chorus)
Disrespect me I'll run in your house
like puffin steam stout
break both your arms, gun in your mouth
knock your teeth out with the nose of the fifth
bullets bust through the back of your head ya die swift
fuckin wit tha clan, watch what you say
we kill *Beep: Lame Lyric Censor*
shoot you with an SK or a AK bitch you gonna die either way
I'm a monster thoroughbred gun holding weed-head
cross me bet tomorrow you'll be dead
catch you at a show while you're chilling with your ho
and crack your skull with a bottle of Mo
I'm a Sing-Sing killer
gun groove captain
brooklyn home of the original gun clapping
gats get brung, niggas get done
sons lose fathers and mothers lose sons
I'm a killer
(Chorus)
(Screams)
OVERDUB: To die is a fate that must come to us all
But how horrible to be buried alive
from the darkness they shuffle eyes glazed with death
hands clawing for blood!
(Chorus)
The Insane Clown Posse's song "Insane Killers" discusses the duo's status as natural-born killers, claiming that they have no qualms about killing anyone, be it family or friends. The song is filled with violent lyrics and descriptions of murder, which gives insight into the dark and twisted minds of the rappers. The chorus of the song is particularly chilling, chanting "mass murders, natural-born killers, I'm not f*ckin' around," portraying the duo as unapologetic about their violent tendencies. The lyrics also mention the group's hatred for mainstream rappers, and their disdain for anyone who crosses them.
The lyrics of "Insane Killers" paint a dark picture of the mentality behind the Insane Clown Posse's music. They present themselves as cold-blooded killers who have no remorse for their actions. However, like many of their songs, the lyrics are meant to be taken with a grain of salt. The Insane Clown Posse is known for their over-the-top antics and exaggerated personas, and it's likely that the lyrics of "Insane Killers" are meant to be a part of that exaggerated persona.
Line by Line Meaning
Violent J, Shaggy, Insane Clown Posse, baby what
Introducing themselves as the Insane Clown Posse
from New York to L.A.
They are known across America
from Chile to Greece
They have international fame
from New Gandhi to your momma
Their influence reaches people from all walks of life
we gives absolutly no fucks
They don't care what anyone thinks
Motha fucka
Aggressive exclamation
natural born serial murderers
They have an inherent inclination towards murder
mass mothafuckin murderin muderers
They commit mass murder without any remorse
bitch, come and meet your maker
Challenging someone to face their death
I'm scary like Michael Jaskson up close
Violent J is terrifying in person
I like diggin up dead bodies
Violent J enjoys grave-robbing
look at me I'm gross
Violent J acknowledges his repulsive appearance
my name's Violent J but you can call me syphillis
Comparing himself to a sexually transmitted disease
gonorrhea the clap cause i infected this rap
Violent J claims to have contaminated the rap genre with his music
you want to know if i could ever kill somebody
Challenging the listener to ask if he is capable of murder
well that's like askin Charlie Manson if he's ever been in jail
Committing murder is an inherent part of their identity
I kill family, friends, myself
Violent J claims to be willing to murder anyone, including himself
what, yeah, I'd kill myself if I could only survive
Preferring to die than to stop being a killer
I tried to kill Rob Van Winkle, in fact that's how we met
Violent J attempted to kill Vanilla Ice and met him in the process
I went up to kill him and he was thinkin the same shit
Vanilla Ice was also considering killing Violent J
I pulled out a chainsaw, he pulled out and ax
They confronted each other with weapons
I was like come-on, wait is that a Stanley, where'd you get that
Praising Vanilla Ice's choice of weapon
it's natural and to murder, you gotta have it in you
Murder is inherent and requires a certain disposition
it's like a dick all up in you, although I wouldn't now
Comparing murder to sexual intercourse
look at us natural killas
Proud of being natural-born murderers
the world most playa hated rapper
Claiming to be the most hated rapper
and the most hated group together like woooo!
Proud of being part of the most hated group
mass murders
Referring to themselves as serial killers
natural born killas
Proud of their natural inclination towards murder
I'm not fuckin around
Serious declaration of intent
icky icky ya ya
Aggressive exclamation
This ain't no blair witch
Assuring the listener that this is not a work of fiction
beware bitch
Warning someone of impending danger
Ill pick you're motherfuckin brain with an icepick
Threatening to harm someone
remember me
Asserting their identity as a killer
the V I see E
Referring to Violent J
well here's my trilogy
Introducing their body of work as a trilogy
I'm outta captivity
Claiming to have escaped imprisonment
rap cujo ya know my flow is ferocious
Asserting their rap skills
last survivor with a mouth full of cockroaches
Claiming to be the sole survivor of a dire situation
I bring this hocus pocus
Referring to their mystical elements
you're flying away
Claiming to have defeated an opponent
like the last days of the motherfuckin loafers
Metaphor for something that's about to end
I'm the redneck in the moshpit
Describing themselves as a redneck in a crowd
2 axes come in handy
Praising their weapon of choice
to answer Violent J, ya damn right its a stanley
Confirming that their weapon is indeed a Stanley
in the shadows of the dark with darkman like spawn
Referring to a comic book character
in the dash blazin it up with explosive bombs
Glorifying explosive weapons
I spit homicides like major cities at 11PM
Referring to their deadly lyrics
while zipping bodies in the dungeon like the line at GM
Filling their dungeon with corpses
ice mixed with blood is the killers milkshake
Comparing their killing to making a milkshake
here with the clowns from the underground it's a lyrical deathbreak
Describing themselves as underground rappers with lyrics about death
Disrespect me I'll run in your house
Threatening to violently react to disrespect
like puffin steam stout
Assuming a tough-guy demeanor
break both your arms, gun in your mouth
Describing their violent tendencies
knock your teeth out with the nose of the fifth
Describing a particular gun's ability to harm
bullets bust through the back of your head ya die swift
Describing a quick and violent death
shoot you with an SK or a AK bitch you gonna die either way
Threatening to use a particular type of gun to kill
I'm a monster thoroughbred gun holding weed-head
Asserting their gun ownership and drug use
cross me bet tomorrow you'll be dead
Threatening retribution for crossing them
catch you at a show while you're chilling with your ho
Threatening to harm someone in a public setting
and crack your skull with a bottle of Mo
Describing a potential weapon of attack
I'm a Sing-Sing killer
Claiming to have killed someone in Sing Sing prison
gun groove captain
Praising their gun proficiency
brooklyn home of the original gun clapping
Praising Brooklyn's history of gun violence
gats get brung, niggas get done
Repeating a violent mantra
sons lose fathers and mothers lose sons
Acknowledging the impact of violence and murder
OVERDUB: To die is a fate that must come to us all
Taking a grim view of death
But how horrible to be buried alive
Expressing a fear of being buried alive
from the darkness they shuffle eyes glazed with death
Describing the appearance of the undead
hands clawing for blood!
Describing a gruesome image of violence
mass murders
Repeating their assertion that they are serial killers
natural born killas
Repeating their pride in their natural inclination towards murder
I'm not fuckin around
Reasserting their seriousness
icky icky ya ya
Repeating their aggressive exclamation
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