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Jumpsteady
Robert Bruce (born August 9, 1970) is an American retired rapper and professional wrestler who would go on to become a Don for Psychopathic Records. Bruce is most commonly known by his stage name Jumpsteady. He is the older brother of Violent J of the Insane Clown Posse, and has been featured on many of their releases, both directly and indirectly, since his debut on their 1992 album ''Carnival of Carnage''. Jumpsteady released the EP ''The Chaos Theory'', and the LP ''Master of the Flying Guillotine'' before retiring from rapping in 2006. Bruce briefly returned to recording and performing in 2012 before retiring again shortly after. Early life Robert Bruce was the second born of three children. His father, Richard Bruce, stole all the family's money and left when Bruce was young. Rob's mother, Linda, was forced to care for him and his siblings, Joe and Theresa, off the income she made as a janitor. One day as a kid, Rob and his brother caught a butterfly, and both were fasci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Master Of The Flying Guillotine (album)
''Master of the Flying Guillotine'' is the only studio album from American rapper Jumpsteady. Released on February 22, 2005, it peaked at #21 on the ''Billboard'' Top Heatseekers, #31 on the Top Independent Albums, and #78 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. Track listing Personnel Information taken from Allmusic. * Delusional — featured artist, producer, concept, background vocals * Lavel - producer, engineer, mixing, background vocals * Fritz the Cat — guitar, producer, engineer, mixing * Jumpsteady — producer, concept * Jeff McAlear — engineer, mixing * Polar Bear - producer * Violent J Joseph Frank Bruce (born April 28, 1972), known by his stage name Violent J, is an American rapper, record producer, professional wrestler, and part of the hip hop duo Insane Clown Posse. He is a co-founder of the record label ''Psychopathic R ... — featured artist, producer, engineer, mixing * Esham - producer * Mike P - producer * Samantha - featured artist * Myzer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Psychopathic Records
Psychopathic Records is an American independent record label headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan. The label is most associated with the hip hop music subgenres horrorcore and rap rock. The label was founded in 1991 by Alex Abbiss and hip hop group Insane Clown Posse. The iconography of a man with a meat cleaver has been used for years as a symbol of the group, its fanbase, and its associates. In addition to producing music, Psychopathic also produces merchandise, video, and professional wrestling. Psychopathic runs its own manufacturing and distribution operations for merchandise, with nearly 30 full-time employees. In 2009–2010, the label had about $10 million in annual revenue. The recording studio for the label was called The Lotus Pod. History Establishment (1991– 1994) Following the release of their 1991 EP '' Bass-Ment Cuts'', Detroit hip hop trio Inner City Posse, consisting of Violent J, Shaggy 2 Dope, and John Kickjazz (John Utsler), hired local record st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Chaos Theory
''The Chaos Theory'' is the only EP by American rapper Jumpsteady. It was advertised in the booklet of '' Tunnel of Love'' and was originally scheduled for a 1997 release, but was delayed several years. It was eventually released on July 23, 2002. Track listing Personnel Information taken from AllMusic. Musicians * Jumpsteady — vocals * Blaze — vocals * Guido — bass * Insane Clown Posse — vocals * Jumpsteady — vocals, liner notes * Jamie Madrox — vocals * Twiztid — vocals * Violent J Joseph Frank Bruce (born April 28, 1972), known by his stage name Violent J, is an American rapper, record producer, professional wrestler, and part of the hip hop duo Insane Clown Posse. He is a co-founder of the record label ''Psychopathic R ... — vocals Additional personnel * Fritz the Cat — programming, producer, engineer * "Ninjas In Action" beat sampled from Chips theme song References {{DEFAULTSORT:Chaos Theory 2002 debut EPs Jumpsteady albums Ps ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myzery
Nene Encarnacion, also known as Myzery, is a Puerto Rican rapper based out of the Bronx in New York City. He was the first solo act signed with Psychopathic Records, and released his debut EP titled ''Para La Isla'' on the label in 1998. Following his departure from Psychopathic Records, Myzery continued to release albums independently. He later returned to Psychopathic Records to release 2018's ''The Demon Angel''. Career Born in the Bronx, Myzery started rapping while growing up through hard times. He expressed his street life and overall mentality through his music. Although Myzery was classified as a rapper, he described his music as "read(ing) my diary over a beat with bars." He was involved in the rap group Boriqua Bee-Hive under the name Rhyme Recker. Eventually, his sister Nancy married rapper Jumpsteady, and the two had a daughter together named Sammy. Jumpsteady introduced Myzery to the Psychopathic Records family, and his brother Violent J of Insane Clown Posse took ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ringmaster (album)
''Ringmaster'' is the second studio album by American hip hop group Insane Clown Posse, released on January 28, 1994, by Psychopathic Records. Recording sessions for the album took place in 1993 at The Tempermill Studio. The album is the second Joker's Card in the group's Dark Carnival mythology. The album's lyrics describe the leader of the Carnival, who serves as one of the judges of one's soul in the afterlife, as being created from the listener's own evils. The album was the first Insane Clown Posse album which was composed solely by producer Mike E. Clark, who would work with the group throughout much of their career. It features guest appearances by Capitol E and Jumpsteady. ''Ringmaster'' was reissued by Island Records in 1998 and earned a gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In 2004 the original version also earned a gold certification by the RIAA. Conception Background Following a dream by group member Joseph Bruce in which "spi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Violent J
Joseph Frank Bruce (born April 28, 1972), known by his stage name Violent J, is an American rapper, record producer, professional wrestler, and part of the hip hop duo Insane Clown Posse. He is a co-founder of the record label ''Psychopathic Records'', with fellow ICP rapper Shaggy 2 Dope (Joseph Utsler) and their former manager, Alex Abbiss. Also along with Utsler, Bruce is the co-founder of the professional wrestling promotion Juggalo Championship Wrestling. Early life Bruce was born in Berkley, Michigan. He was the last born of three children. His father, Richard Bruce, stole all of the family's money and left when Bruce was two years old. Joe's mother, Linda, was forced to care for him and his siblings, Robert and Theresa, off the income she made as a janitor. At age seven, Joe and his brother caught a butterfly, and both were fascinated by the vibrant colors and overall peacefulness of the creature. They kept the butterfly in a jar overnight, and intended to free it the f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carnival Of Carnage
''Carnival of Carnage'' is the debut studio album by American hip hop group Insane Clown Posse, released on October 18, 1992, by Psychopathic Records. Recording sessions for the album took place from 1991 to 1992 at Miller Midi Productions and The Tempermill Studio. The album is the first Joker's Card in the group's Dark Carnival mythology. The album's lyrics describe the Carnival of Carnage as a representation of the violence that occurs within the ghettos, which takes the form of a traveling carnival to enact the same brutality on the upper class. ''Carnival Of Carnage'' was the first album on which Insane Clown Posse collaborated with producer Mike E. Clark, who would work with the group throughout much of their career. It features guest appearances by popular Detroit rappers Esham and Kid Rock. The album features the only recorded appearances of member John Kickjazz, who left the group prior to the album's release. Although the album did not initially sell well, it became ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gathering Of The Juggalos
The Gathering of the Juggalos (The Gathering or GOTJ) is an annual festival put on by Psychopathic Records, featuring performances by the entire label roster as well as numerous well-known musical groups and underground artists. It was founded by Jumpsteady, Insane Clown Posse ( Joseph Bruce and Joseph Utsler), and their label in 2000. Described by Joseph Bruce as a "Juggalo Woodstock" ( Juggalo being a nickname for fans of the Insane Clown Posse), the Gathering of the Juggalos spans five days and includes concerts, wrestling, games, contests, autograph sessions, karaoke, and seminars with artists. Over its first eleven events (2000–2010), the festival drew a total attendance upward of 100,000 fans. History Early years (2000–2002) The Gathering of the Juggalos was created in 1999 when Rob Bruce organized an event for all Juggalos, a concept long talked about by Insane Clown Posse. The first Gathering took place in Novi, Michigan at the Novi Expo Center July 21 - 22, with ove ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Pendulum
''The Pendulum'' is a 12-issue miniseries of comic books based upon the Dark Carnival universe, a mythology detailed in the music of the Insane Clown Posse. Distributed by Chaos! Comics, the series was published from January 2000 until December 2001. A graphic novel containing all 12 issues was released on August 20, 2002 along with an album featuring most of the Pendulum singles. It is the group's 5th compilation album, and their 17th overall release. Prologue and Spin-Off Comics, #1 The Upz & Downz of the Wicked Clownz (1999). #2 The Amazing Jeckel Brothers (1999). #3 Raze the Desertz of Glass (1999). Hallowicked (2001). Halls of Illusion (2002). Creation In 1999, Chaos! Comics signed on to publish a 12-part comic book series about Insane Clown Posse. After choosing Jumpsteady as the writer for the series, the group decided to release new singles with each issue. However, due to other responsibilities, the duo was unable to record new material for several issues. Each 32-pag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Novi, Michigan
Novi ( ) is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the population was 66,243, an increase of 20% from the 2010 census. A northern suburb of Metro Detroit, Novi is located about northwest of the city of Detroit and about northeast of Ann Arbor. The city is located within the boundaries of the survey township of Novi Township, which now also includes portions of the cities of Northville and Walled Lake. The remaining unincorporated township is only a tiny fraction of surrounded by the city. History Novi was organized as a township in 1832, on land taken from Farmington Township. The name Novi was offered by resident Dr. J. C. Emery, at the suggestion of his wife. Residents were reportedly looking for a shorter name than Farmington. A local account has said that it was named after the 6th toll gate (No. VI) on the Grand River Road. But the township was named in 1832 and the toll road was not constructed until the 1850s. Another ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morton's List
Morton's List is a game published by Dark Carnival Games, LLC. Bruce, Robert; Deneaux, R. Jesse; Fostey, Nathan Andren (2001). ''Morton's List: The End To Boredom''. Dark Carnival Games. . It is a "Random Reality" game in which players participate in a randomly generated task or activity. Description Morton's List is presented as a 402-page book. A "Table Master" is randomly selected from among the players to lead the game and arbitrate disagreements. Assembled players take an oath to spend at least an hour participating in the yet-to-be-determined task,GC (2001). "Spotlight On...", The Pendulum, #9. which unlike other roleplaying games is not an imaginary or simulated activity, but a real-world mission.Slizewski, Tom (2002). "GAMA's Believe It or Not", InQuest Gamer, 86. The Table Master rolls a 30-sided die to choose one of 360 possible "Quests." The players then discuss how to interpret and execute the Quest. During this discussion the players are encouraged to use crea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legz Diamond
Richard Murrell is an American guitarist and singer from Detroit, Michigan, United States, better known as Legz Diamond. A former member of the rock band Coup Detroit, Murrell is best known as an affiliate of the hip hop duo Insane Clown Posse, for which he has provided production work, guitar and backing vocals and has also served as a Ring Announcer on their JCW wrestling tours. In 2013, Murrell signed as a solo artist with Psychopathic Records. Career Murrell served as the guitarist of the rock band Coup Detroit during the 1990s. Producer Mike E. Clark introduced Insane Clown Posse to Coup Detroit in the hopes that Joseph Bruce would sign Coup Detroit to his label, Psychopathic Records; however, Bruce found the band unimpressive, except for Murrell's guitar playing. In spite of not liking the band, Insane Clown Posse agreed to record a guest appearance for Coup Detroit's 1996 self-titled album, on the track "Get Your Ass Off The Couch". Murrell also recorded guitar playing a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
