Insane Clown Posse (commonly known as ICP) is an American rap duo originally from Wayne, Michigan but formed in the Detroit neighb Insane Clown Posse (commonly known as ICP) is an American rap duo originally from Wayne, Michigan but formed in the Detroit neighborhood of Delray. ICP consists of Violent J (Joseph Bruce) and Shaggy 2 Dope (Joseph Utsler). Both "The Ringmaster" and "The Riddlebox" have been certified gold.[1][edit] The Great Milenko/Amazing Jekel Brothers era (1997 - 1999)
In 1997, the duo released the 4th Joker Card, The Great Milenko.
The album was recorded at the studios of Hollywood Records, a Disney-owned record label. After the recording was completed, a board of Disney representatives threatened to halt the release of the album unless significant changes were made to its content. To ensure that their major-label debut would see the light of day, ICP obliged and removed three songs from the album and altered the content of others. However, just six hours after the album's initial release, it was unexpectedly pulled from the shelves. ICP's upcoming tour was canceled, and they were dropped from Hollywood Records. It was later revealed that Disney had received a flood criticism from religious organizations, and, in fear of tarnishing their reputation, had forced Hollywood Records to drop ICP.
A minor media frenzy followed, fueled by ICP appearances on MTV to express outrage over being dropped by Hollywood Records. Originally unwilling to nullify ICP's recording contract and relinquish ownership of the album, Hollywood eventually agreed to allow Island Records to release the album in its uncut form. The controversy turned out to be a blessing in disguise for ICP; the high-profile debacle had created public interest in the duo and their music. The first single, "Halls of Illusions," and the second, "Hokus Pokus," both received airplay on MTV.
The Great Milenko has been certified platinum.[1]The Amazing Jeckel Brothers has been certified gold by the RIAA[1], although Insane Clown Posse press materials claim the album has achieved platinum status[2].
[edit] Big Money Hustlas (2000)
Before the release of these albums, Sharon Osbourne, on The Howard Stern Show, bet Insane Clown Posse that their next record wouldn't sell more than 200,000 copies, and that they would be subsequently dropped from their distributor. Violent J claimed the album would sell 500,000. Together, "Bizaar" and "Bizzar" sold over 250,000 each, totaling over 500,000.[citation needed] ICP claims they won the bet, but there is disagreement as to whether Bizaar counts as one release or half of the originally planned release. Violent J also said on a later appearance on Howard Stern that "The Wraith: Shangri-La" was the album the bet was about. "ICP released an EP with Chaos! comics entitled The Pendulum EP. The EP was originally released as a dozen singles in the ICP comic series from the same company but was later re-release as a EP with the graphic novel version of the comic series The Wraith: Remix AlbumsIn November 2005, ICP released their fourth compilation album, Forgotten Freshness Volume 4. Unlike their other compilation albums, "Forgotten Freshness Volume 4" contained several new songs. The album's single, "The People," was made into a music video in 2006. The video features ICP rehearsing the song in their studio, with photos of juggalos and fans flashing on the screen. This marks the first time ICP has made a music video from a non-studio album.
In 2006, Shaggy 2 Dope released his first full-length solo album, Fuck The Fuck Off. It was his first solo work since 1994's Fuck Off EP. Shortly afterwards, Insane Clown Posse released their first remix album, called The Wraith: Remix Albums, which contained remixes of most of the tracks off both "Wraith" albums.
[edit] The Tempest era (2007 - present)
The TempestIn February 2007, ICP were featured on a final episode of VH1's The White Rapper Show.
On February 23, 2007 ICP released the first single for "The Tempest," entitled "I Do This." They also announced that Twiztid would join them on their Tempest World Tour. This was quickly followed by a second track, "Haunted Bumps," and a photo, presumably the cover, which features ICP riding a roller coaster and a new logo composed of Insane Clown Posse written in lightning.
After a long delay, The Tempest was finally released on March 20, 2007. It was met with a mixed response from fans. Despite the mixed response, most fans agreed it was much better than The Calm. An album dealing with the "destruction of the world" is due to be released in 2008-2009. The ICP has said the delay is because they are working on a new film and another "Dark Lotus" album.
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