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.
Is That You
Insane Clown Posse Lyrics
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I'm on the microphone, so what'cha wanna do?
Violent J, Violent J, is that you?
A wicked, wicked clown painted just for you
I drink Faygo, it's only a buck-ten
I'm a pour it on your tits when we f***ing
'Cause I'm with that kinky s***, hoe
Shimmy up the house side dash
Now I'm gonna press my nuts on the glass
Let me in, hoe, don't ya know
I'm Violent J of the I-C-P, yo, I got me a checklins cashing
If I could spend it with the hoes I'm crashing
But don't get all geek slut
'Cause I'm a buy ya some lava to wash your butt
What's this clown s*** about?
A knife to your neck
And your throat's hanging out
With a do-me-ray
Now it's about time I say
Kid Rock, Kid Rock, is that you?
Yeah, let me tell ya what I wanna do
Kid Rock, Kid Rock, is that you?
Yo, Nate, Yo, Nate woohoo
Frontin', they frontin', everybody's frontin'
Violent, Violent J is gonna tell ya something
If ya know a b**** who got grits
Kid Rock, Kid Rock will probably eat that s***
Boohoo motherf***er what'cha cry for?
I'm that n**** that your b**** would die for
The whore showed up at my front door
So I f***ed her in the a** and I threw her out the back door
The b**** thought it was a cake drive
She said, drive me to the city, so I dropped her off at lakeside
You driving me home, well, I meant ta
But plans have changed so get your a** on the Centaur
Hoe, this ain't no taxi I be mackin' hoes, they don't mack me
Never slacking, hoes I be macking
Kid Rock, Kid Rock never slacking, hoes I be macking
Violent J serving ghetto hard street s***
The funk, the funk from the old days
Violent J serving ghetto hard street s***
The funk from the old days
Well, I'm up for the shot in a minute
Show me a valley, I might yodel in it
Like somebody else I know, I been to Mount Plen
As I've been to Romeo, meow, meow
Wicked clowns gonna flow for ya son
Three for the treble, eight for the drum
Five for the homies that I run with
B**** call your mother 'cause you're done with
Toe tip-toe, I snuck in your house
And fell asleep butt-naked on the front couch
So, excuse me, pops, I'm napping
So could ya shut the f*** up with that yapping?
And your wife's all worked up for nothing
She act like she ain't never seen a wang or something
'Cause it really don't matter, I'm a show my nuts to innocent bystander
Every f***ing day 'cause it's about time I say
Kid Rock, Kid Rock, is that you?
Yeah, let me tell you what I wanna do
Kid Rock, Kid Rock, is that you?
I just said, ?It was motherf***er?
Skinny dipping in the pool, you know, I drown hoes
F*** them doggie style and play that a** like a bongo
Hit it, hit, hi-hit it
Hitting home rums and never wimp, ho
Smoke my dick like it's a big spliff
This ain't a blooper and I'm no joker
But I can shoot a nut fifty foot like a Super Soaker
But I won't pull it out for a cheap joke
Instead I play John Holmes in a sequel to Deep throat
Taste the nut in your mouth, just to school ya
But ho, don't let the smooth taste fool ya
Don't let the smooth taste fool ya
"Is That You?" by Insane Clown Posse is a rap song that is sprinkled with absurdism, profanity, and sexual references throughout its lyrics. The song primarily features the voices of Violent J and Kid Rock who are known for their contributions to horrorcore music. The song's first verse features Violent J, who asks if he is audible while painting his image as a wicked clown who likes to drink Faygo and spares no opportunity to have kinky sex with women. In the second verse, Kid Rock talks about his sexual escapades with women and makes lewd jokes. The song ends with both artists jointly singing about not letting smooth taste deceive them.
Although "Is That You?" has several explicit themes, the song's main theme is to establish the identities of Violent J and Kid Rock as rappers who don't shy away from speaking their minds. The song achieves this through a combination of derogatory, crass, and humorous lyrics that are commonplace in horrorcore music. Additionally, the song features a heavy bass guitar and drumbeat with sampled sounds, creating a tone that matches the song's content.
Line by Line Meaning
Violent J, Violent J, is that you?
Questioning if the persona of the Insane Clown Posse member is truly themselves
I'm on the microphone, so what'cha wanna do?
Asserting their dominance as a performer and asking what actions the listener wants to take
A wicked, wicked clown painted just for you
Portraying themselves as a sinister, twisted version of a clown specifically for the listener
I drink Faygo, it's only a buck-ten
Stating a preference for a cheap soda brand
I'm a pour it on your tits when we f***ing
Making a sexual advance towards the listener
'Cause I'm with that kinky s***, hoe
Reiterating their interest in unconventional sexual behavior
I can see you butt, naked in your window
Claiming to be able to see the listener in a compromising position
Shimmy up the house side dash
Describing a method of climbing a building
Now I'm gonna press my nuts on the glass
Engaging in crude behavior by placing their genitals on a window
Let me in, hoe, don't ya know
Demanding entry into the listener's home
I'm Violent J of the I-C-P, yo, I got me a checklins cashing
Introducing themselves as part of the Insane Clown Posse and boasting about their recent financial gain
If I could spend it with the hoes I'm crashing
Expressing a desire to use their money for promiscuous behavior
But don't get all geek slut
Warning against becoming too excited or overeager
'Cause I'm a buy ya some lava to wash your butt
Offering a bizarre gift to the listener
What's this clown s*** about?
Asking the listener to consider the significance of clown imagery in their music
A knife to your neck
Threatening the listener with violence
And your throat's hanging out
Further emphasizing the violent threat
With a do-me-ray
Suggesting a weapon or tool used for sexual assault
Now it's about time I say
Transitioning to a new topic or message
Kid Rock, Kid Rock, is that you?
Asking if the persona of the musician Kid Rock is present
Yeah, let me tell ya what I wanna do
Expressing their intention or desire
Frontin', they frontin', everybody's frontin'
Commenting on the insincerity of people
Violent, Violent J is gonna tell ya something
Bringing attention to their persona and message
If ya know a b**** who got grits
Asking if the listener is familiar with a certain type of person
Kid Rock, Kid Rock will probably eat that s***
Implying that the musician Kid Rock has a particular preference or behavior
Boohoo motherf***er what'cha cry for?
Dismissing someone's complaint or distress as unimportant or unwarranted
I'm that n**** that your b**** would die for
Asserting their desirability or appeal to others' romantic partners
The whore showed up at my front door
Sharing an anecdote of a sexual encounter
So I f***ed her in the a** and I threw her out the back door
Recounting explicit details of a sexual encounter and treating the partner as disposable
The b**** thought it was a cake drive
Suggesting the partner was naive or foolish
She said, drive me to the city, so I dropped her off at lakeside
Betraying someone's trust or expectations
You driving me home, well, I meant ta
Admitting to deceiving someone for their own benefit
But plans have changed so get your a** on the Centaur
Ordering someone to leave or follow them
Hoe, this ain't no taxi I be mackin' hoes, they don't mack me
Clarifying that they are not a ride service and that they have sexual encounters on their own terms
Never slacking, hoes I be macking
Repeating their interest in pursuing sexual encounters
Kid Rock serving ghetto hard street s***
Referring to the musician Kid Rock and attributing a particular style or aura to them
The funk, the funk from the old days
Invoking nostalgia or a sense of previous eras and musical styles
Well, I'm up for the shot in a minute
Admitting to being open to new experiences or opportunities
Show me a valley, I might yodel in it
Making a humorous and suggestive comment
Like somebody else I know, I been to Mount Plen
Referencing a shared experience with others
As I've been to Romeo, meow, meow
Continuing to make a humorous allusion
Wicked clowns gonna flow for ya son
Reiterating their persona and purpose as performers
Three for the treble, eight for the drum
Referencing aspects of musical instrumentation or production
Five for the homies that I run with
Giving a shout-out or tribute to their associates or friends
B**** call your mother 'cause you're done with
Abruptly ending a relationship or encounter
Toe tip-toe, I snuck in your house
Describing a stealthy or sneaky action
And fell asleep butt-naked on the front couch
Engaging in more crude or exhibitionist behavior
So, excuse me, pops, I'm napping
Showing disregard for authority or social norms
So could ya shut the f*** up with that yapping?
Demanding someone to stop making noise or talking
And your wife's all worked up for nothing
Dismissively referring to someone's spouse or partner
She act like she ain't never seen a wang or something
Making a crude comment about someone's perceived sexual experience
'Cause it really don't matter, I'm a show my nuts to innocent bystander
Continuing to engage in inappropriate or disrespectful behavior
Every f***ing day 'cause it's about time I say
Justifying their behavior as necessary or expected
Skinny dipping in the pool, you know, I drown hoes
Claiming to engage in sexual activity in public or private pools
F*** them doggie style and play that a** like a bongo
Describing sexual encounters in explicit and degrading terms
Hit it, hit, hi-hit it
Repeating a phrase for emphasis or effect
Hitting home rums and never wimp, ho
Claiming to be successful and assertive in sexual encounters
Smoke my dick like it's a big spliff
Making a crude comparison between their genitalia and drug use
This ain't a blooper and I'm no joker
Asserting that their behavior and statements are genuine and serious
But I can shoot a nut fifty foot like a Super Soaker
Making a crude and boastful comment about their sexual abilities
But I won't pull it out for a cheap joke
Asserting that their humor and behavior have limits or standards
Instead I play John Holmes in a sequel to Deep throat
Referencing a famous pornographic actor and film
Taste the nut in your mouth, just to school ya
Making another crude comment about their sexual behavior
But ho, don't let the smooth taste fool ya
Adding a humorous twist to the previous line
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOSEPH BRUCE
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