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.
Juggalo Party
Insane Clown Posse Lyrics
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Every Hallowicked!!
Put yo' axe up
Every Hallowicked!!
It's a juggalo party
Every Hallowicked!!
Put yo' axe up
Every Hallowicked!!
Every Hallowicked!!
Put yo' axe up
Every Hallowicked!!
It's a juggalo party
Every Hallowicked!!
Put yo' axe up
Every Hallowicked!!
I love the way the leaves turn orange
And pumpkins seem to be on each and everybody's porch
But bitch, it's Halloween, I'm tryin' to raise the dead
And anybody disagree can catch an axe in they forehead
Bitch, fuck Halloween, it's Hallowicked
It's like a Live-Aid all on the stage for real killas
Is you wit' us?
Then keep yo' axe held high
'Cause trick-or-treatin's for fags bitch, we wanna die
I can't afford a costume so I came as self
All high and sweaty, just a picture of health
Trick-or-treat, bag snatchin' ain't shit for the bitch
Run these Pay Day's, Almond Joys, and barbecue potato chips
No more knockin' on the door
We moshin' on the floor and shit
And we ain't leavin' till we heavin' up some blood and shit
Fuck a mothafuckin' Twix, bitch
I'd rather roll with the clique of lunatics
That's now known as TWIZTID!!
Tell me do you want the wicked shit?
HELL YEAH!!
Tell me do you want the wicked shit?
HELL YEAH!!
Tell me do you want the wicked shit?
HELL YEAH!!
Wicked shit!
HELL YEAH!!
Wicked shit!
HELL YEAH!!
Tell me do you want the wicked shit?
HELL YEAH!!
Tell me do you want the wicked shit?
HELL YEAH!!
Tell me do you want the wicked shit?
HELL YEAH!!
Wicked shit!
HELL YEAH!!
Wicked shit!
HELL YEAH!!
Every Hallowicked, it's another killin' spree
Choppin' people up with the axe for hatin' me
I got a long list to fill
Some bitches and ex-friends
I promise you the bitches'll die before the night ends
I got a Hallowicked blunt to smoke with all of y'all
My name is Blaze, let me introduce you to my chainsaw
What it sound like choppin' your neck
Bullet holes in my chest
Like a straight up vet
I'm the dead body waitin' to stick yo' ass up
And fuck yo' ass up
If you with me, throw yo' hands up
And show your dead homie Blaze how you rock
Hallowicked till infinity, the wicked shit'll never stop
We get this bitch so high that my head is spinnin'
Fuck every jugga-ho is how the fuck I'm feelin'
This is some of that scary, it won't quit
Juggalos, tell me do you want the mothafuckin' wicked shit?
Tell me do you want the wicked shit?
HELL YEAH!!
Tell me do you want the wicked shit?
HELL YEAH!!
Tell me do you want the wicked shit?
HELL YEAH!!
Wicked shit!
HELL YEAH!!
Wicked shit!
HELL YEAH!!
Tell me do you want the wicked shit?
HELL YEAH!!
Tell me do you want the wicked shit?
HELL YEAH!!
Tell me do you want the wicked shit?
HELL YEAH!!
Wicked shit!
HELL YEAH!!
Wicked shit!
HELL YEAH!!
It's my favorite time to haunt the streets
Anybody Killa!!
Snatchin' all yo' goodies and handin' out bloody treats
Fuck a costume, I'm scary enough
Devil's Night, Hallowicked, get yo' axe, raise em' up
I can smell the souls and the spirits
And every Hallowicked when the clouds blow by, I can hear em'
Tellin' me to celebrate the dead for life
And every Hallowicked night
Stab everything in sight
I love it when it rains every Halloween
My nose runnin' like a faucet while I'm steady tryin' to trick-or-treat
Wagglin' my dick at every jack-o-lantern I see
Until your mom gets mad and calls the cops on me
Hallowicked is the only day of the year I get to be myself
Instead of trying to be normal like you or anybody else
Psychopathic in this bitch, you know how we ride
Madrox, Twiztid for life, EASTSIIIIDE!!
Tell me do you want the wicked shit?
HELL YEAH!!
Tell me do you want the wicked shit?
HELL YEAH!!
Tell me do you want the wicked shit?
HELL YEAH!!
Wicked shit!
HELL YEAH!!
Wicked shit!
HELL YEAH!!
Tell me do you want the wicked shit?
HELL YEAH!!
Tell me do you want the wicked shit?
HELL YEAH!!
Tell me do you want the wicked shit?
HELL YEAH!!
Wicked shit!
HELL YEAH!!
Wicked shit!
HELL YEAH!!
It's a juggalo party
Every Hallowicked!!
Put yo' axe up
Every Hallowicked!!
It's a juggalo party
Every Hallowicked!!
Put yo' axe up
Every Hallowicked!!
It's a juggalo party
Every Hallowicked!!
Put yo' axe up
Every Hallowicked!!
It's a juggalo party
Every Hallowicked!!
Put yo' axe up
Every Hallowicked!!
The Insane Clown Posse's song "Juggalo Party" is a celebration of their favorite holiday, Halloween, which they refer to as "Hallowicked." The lyrics talk about how they love the way the leaves turn orange and how they are excited to raise the dead. They reject traditional trick-or-treating, opting instead to mosh and raise hell. The song's opening lines state that it's a juggalo party every Hallowicked and encourage listeners to put their axes up.
The song alludes to violence and murder, with lyrics like "Choppin' people up with the axe for hatin' me" and "Stab everything in sight." The song also features various members of the Psychopathic Records hip-hop collective chanting "Tell me do you want the wicked shit? HELL YEAH!!" It's important to note that while the Insane Clown Posse's music often includes violent and graphic lyrics, they have stated that it is all intended to be theatrical and exaggerated, and they do not condone real-life violence.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a juggalo party
Juggalos are gathering for a party
Every Hallowicked!!
This party is held on every Hallowicked holiday
Put yo' axe up
Raise your axe in the air
I love the way the leaves turn orange
The artist enjoys the autumnal decorations
And pumpkins seem to be on each and everybody's porch
The artist notes the prevalence of jack-o-lanterns
But bitch, it's Halloween, I'm tryin' to raise the dead
The singer wants to engage in a more macabre holiday
And anybody disagree can catch an axe in they forehead
The singer threatens violence against those who don't embrace Hallowicked
Bitch, fuck Halloween, it's Hallowicked
Hallowicked is a superior holiday to Halloween
It's like a Live-Aid all on the stage for real killas
Hallowicked is a gathering of murderous individuals
Is you wit' us?
Are you on our side?
Then keep yo' axe held high
Raise your axe if you're with us
'Cause trick-or-treatin's for fags bitch, we wanna die
Trick-or-treating is seen as weak compared to the violent, deadly Hallowicked celebration
I can't afford a costume so I came as self
The singer did not dress up in a costume
All high and sweaty, just a picture of health
The singer is in poor physical condition
Trick-or-treat, bag snatchin' ain't shit for the bitch
The singer belittles traditional Halloween activities
Run these Pay Day's, Almond Joys, and barbecue potato chips
The artist lists the types of candy they want to steal
No more knockin' on the door
Trick-or-treating is over
We moshin' on the floor and shit
The party has become more chaotic
And we ain't leavin' till we heavin' up some blood and shit
The partygoers won't leave until there's violence
Fuck a mothafuckin' Twix, bitch
The artist doesn't want candy, they want violence
I'd rather roll with the clique of lunatics
The artist prefers to be with other violent individuals
That's now known as TWIZTID!!
The group Twiztid is preferred by the artist
Tell me do you want the wicked shit?
Are you interested in the violent, macabre nature of Hallowicked?
HELL YEAH!!
Yes, I am interested
Every Hallowicked, it's another killin' spree
Hallowicked is a time of violence and murder
Choppin' people up with the axe for hatin' me
The singer seeks revenge on those who dislike them
I got a long list to fill
The singer has many targets for their violence
Some bitches and ex-friends
The targets include former friends and enemies
I promise you the bitches'll die before the night ends
The artist intends to kill their targets
I got a Hallowicked blunt to smoke with all of y'all
The singer has a marijuana cigarette to share with the group
My name is Blaze, let me introduce you to my chainsaw
Blaze is the singer, and they want to show off their chainsaw
What it sound like choppin' your neck
Blaze is threatening violence with their chainsaw
Bullet holes in my chest
Blaze has been shot before
Like a straight up vet
Blaze has experience with violence
I'm the dead body waitin' to stick yo' ass up
Blaze is waiting to commit acts of violence
And fuck yo' ass up
Blaze intends to cause harm
If you with me, throw yo' hands up
Raise your hands if you support Blaze's violent intentions
And show your dead homie Blaze how you rock
Demonstrate your support for Blaze's cause
Hallowicked till infinity, the wicked shit'll never stop
Hallowicked is a permanent part of the singer's life
We get this bitch so high that my head is spinnin'
The group is getting very high on marijuana
Fuck every jugga-ho is how the fuck I'm feelin'
The artist is very aggressive towards women
This is some of that scary, it won't quit
The violence and aggression will continue
Juggalos, tell me do you want the mothafuckin' wicked shit?
The singer challenges the group to embrace violence and macabre activity
It's my favorite time to haunt the streets
The artist enjoys Halloween season
Anybody Killa!!
The rapper ABK is mentioned
Snatchin' all yo' goodies and handin' out bloody treats
The artist is stealing candy and adding a violent twist
Fuck a costume, I'm scary enough
The singer doesn't need a costume to be menacing
Devil's Night, Hallowicked, get yo' axe, raise em' up
The artist is promoting a violent, aggressive Hallowicked season
I can smell the souls and the spirits
The singer is sensing a supernatural presence
And every Hallowicked when the clouds blow by, I can hear em'
The singer is hearing the ghosts of the dead on Hallowicked
Tellin' me to celebrate the dead for life
The supernatural presence is calling for a celebration of the dead
And every Hallowicked night
The celebration happens every Hallowicked
Stab everything in sight
The artist intends to cause violence and destruction
My nose runnin' like a faucet while I'm steady tryin' to trick-or-treat
The singer is showing the physical effect of being in cold weather while going door-to-door for candy
Wagglin' my dick at every jack-o-lantern I see
The singer is being lewd towards decorations
Until your mom gets mad and calls the cops on me
The artist is demonstrating inappropriate behavior that could get them in trouble
Hallowicked is the only day of the year I get to be myself
The artist feels most at home being violent on Hallowicked
Instead of trying to be normal like you or anybody else
The artist doesn't want to conform to other people's expectations
Psychopathic in this bitch, you know how we ride
The singer is part of a group that embraces violence
Madrox, Twiztid for life, EASTSIIIIDE!!
The group Madrox and Twiztid are mentioned, and the artist associates with their East Side upbringing
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