Chris Rouleau, also known as Blaze Ya Dead Homie or simply Blaze (born April 27, 1976), is an American
rapper
Rapping (also rhyming, spitting, emceeing or MCing) is a musical form of vocal delivery that incorporates "rhyme, rhythmic speech, and street vernacular". It is performed or chanted, usually over a backing beat or musical accompaniment. The ...
from
Mt. Clemens, Michigan
Mount Clemens is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 16,314 at the 2010 United States Census, 2010 census. It is the county seat, seat of government of Macomb County, Michigan, Macomb County.
History
Mount Clemens was first s ...
. A representative of the
hip hop subgenres
gangsta rap
Gangsta rap or gangster rap, initially called reality rap, emerged in the mid- to late 1980s as a controversial hip-hop subgenre whose lyrics assert the culture and values typical of American street gangs and street hustlers. Many gangsta rappe ...
and
horrorcore
Horrorcore, also called horror hip hop, horror rap, death hip hop, or death rap, is a subgenre of hip hop music based on horror-themed and often darkly transgressive lyrical content and imagery. Its origins derived from certain hardcore hip h ...
, his stage persona is a resurrected
gang
A gang is a group or society of associates, friends or members of a family with a defined leadership and internal organization that identifies with or claims control over territory in a community and engages, either individually or collectivel ...
member who had been killed in the late 1980s.
Biography
Pre-Psychopathic years (1993–1997)
Rouleau began rapping at the age of 17, while in Romeo High School, and performed at local clubs on the east side of Detroit.
Rouleau performed as a member of 2 Krazy Devils (with Skrapz) under the stage name Psycho C.
Rouleau's first big performance was at the Ritz in Roseville Michigan, where he and
James Lowery opened for
House of Krazees
House Of Krazees is an American hip hop group. Formed in 1992 in Detroit, Michigan, they are most associated with the horrorcore subgenre. The group consists of rappers The R.O.C., Mr. Bones and Hektic, the latter of which also perform as a ...
.
House of Krazees member The R.O.C. later produced 2 Krazy Devils' only album, ''Flipped Insanity'', before the group disbanded in 1996.
Psychopathic years (1998–2013)
Rouleau joined several groups, but no material was released. When Rouleau was about to give up rapping, he was encouraged to join
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 ...
, where he initially started out as a member of
Insane Clown Posse
Insane Clown Posse, often abbreviated as ICP, is an American hip hop duo. Formed in Detroit in 1989 as a gangsta rap group, ICP's best known lineup consists of rappers Violent J (Joseph Bruce) and Shaggy 2 Dope (originally 2 Dope; Joseph Utsler ...
's road crew.
He appeared on
Twiztid
Twiztid is an American hip hop duo from Detroit, Michigan, known for both their horror-themed lyrics and rock influenced sound. Formed in 1997, Twiztid is composed of rappers Jamie "Madrox" Spaniolo and Paul "Monoxide" Methric. Spaniolo and ...
's ''
Mostasteless
''Mostasteless'' is the debut album by American hip hop duo Twiztid, released on August 4, 1998 by Psychopathic Records. The album was reissued in 1999 with distribution by Island Records and a drastically altered track listing, with tracks added ...
'' album, and occasionally acted as a hype man in live concerts.
Rouleau joined
Dark Lotus
Dark Lotus was an American hip hop group based in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Formed in 1998 as a side project of Insane Clown Posse and Twiztid, Dark Lotus was best known as a representative of the horrorcore subgenre. From 1998 to 201 ...
and
Psychopathic Rydas
Psychopathic Rydas was an American hip hop group based in Detroit, Michigan. Formed in 1999 as a side project of Insane Clown Posse and Twiztid, the group consisted of Psychopathic Records-associated rappers performing under alternate stage na ...
, performing in the latter under the stage name "Cell Block."
''Blaze Ya Dead Homie'' EP (2000)
In 2000, Rouleau released a solo EP, ''
Blaze Ya Dead Homie
Chris Rouleau, also known as Blaze Ya Dead Homie or simply Blaze (born April 27, 1976), is an American rapper from Mt. Clemens, Michigan. A representative of the hip hop subgenres gangsta rap and horrorcore, his stage persona is a resurrected ...
'', establishing his character as a
gang
A gang is a group or society of associates, friends or members of a family with a defined leadership and internal organization that identifies with or claims control over territory in a community and engages, either individually or collectivel ...
member killed in the late 1980s.
Rouleau toured major cities across the country to support the release, including a debut at the Gathering of the
Juggalos.
The album was released on Psychopathic Records and Phantom Zone Productions.
''1 Less G n Da Hood'' (2001–2003)
The LP ''
1 Less G n da Hood
''1 Less G n Da Hood'' is the debut studio album by American rapper Blaze Ya Dead Homie. Released on October 16, 2001, the album is his second release on the Psychopathic Records, Psychopathic label, following his Blaze Ya Dead Homie (EP), self-t ...
'' was recorded and released in 2001, followed by continued touring and appearances on several Psychopathic releases.
''Colton Grundy: The Undying'' (2004–2006)
On October 19, 2004, Rouleau released his second studio album, ''
Colton Grundy: The Undying''. It peaked at #9 on the ''Billboard''
Top Heatseekers
Top Heatseekers are "Breaking and Entering" music charts issued weekly by ''Billboard'' magazine. The Heatseekers Albums and the Heatseekers Songs charts were introduced by ''Billboard'' in 1991 with the purpose of highlighting the sales by new an ...
chart
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, #16 on the Top Independent Albums chart, #57 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, #167 on the Top Internet Albums chart, and #167 on the
''Billboard'' 200.
Rouleau formed the group Drive-By with Lowery, releasing the album ''
Pony Down (Prelude)
''Pony Down (Prelude)'' is the debut EP by American hip hop duo Drive-By, which consists of Anybody Killa and Blaze Ya Dead Homie. It was released on October 4, 2005, under Psychopathic Records. Primarily produced by the Soopa Villainz (with the e ...
'' in 2005. The following year, Rouleau contributed two tracks to the video game ''
25 To Life
''25 to Life'' is a third-person shooter video game developed by Avalanche Software and Ritual Entertainment and published by Eidos Interactive for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2, and Xbox and released in 2006.
Set in a modern environment, the ...
'', which also featured music by
Tupac Shakur
Tupac Amaru Shakur ( ; born Lesane Parish Crooks, June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996), also known as 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper. He is widely considered one of the most influential rappers of all time. Shakur is among the Li ...
,
Public Enemy
"Public enemy" is a term which was first widely used in the United States in the 1930s to describe individuals whose activities were seen as criminal and extremely damaging to society, though the phrase had been used for centuries to describe p ...
,
DMX,
Geto Boys
Geto Boys (originally spelled Ghetto Boys) was an American hip-hop group originally formed in Houston, Texas. The Geto Boys enjoyed success in the 1990s with the group's classic lineup consisting of Bushwick Bill, Scarface and Willie D, earning ...
and
Tech N9ne
Aaron Dontez Yates (born November 8, 1971), better known by his stage name Tech N9ne (pronounced "tech nine"), is an American rapper. In 1999, he and business partner Travis O'Guin founded the record label Strange Music. He has sold over two m ...
.
''Clockwork Gray'' (2007–2009)
On August 21, 2007, Rouleau released his third studio album, ''
Clockwork Gray
Critical reception
''Clockwork Gray'' is the third studio album by American rapper Blaze Ya Dead Homie. Released on August 21, 2007, it peaked at #14 on the ''Billboard'' Top Independent Albums chart and #34 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
...
''. It peaked at #14 on the Top Independent Albums chart and at #34 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
The album features Twiztid, The R.O.C., Boondox and Violent J. Twiztid, Blaze & The R.O.C. formed the group Samhein Witch Killaz. The song "Inside Looking Out" was a SWK song. Unfortunatally in 2011 the question was asked if there would ever be a SWK EP or full-length album, and it was confirmed that SWK would not be putting out any EP's or full-length albums. The R.O.C. & Blaze formed the group Zodiac MPrint, and the song "Ill Connect" was a Zodiac MPrint song. In late 2013 after Blaze left Psychopathic Records, he and The. R.O.C. started recording a new Zodiac MPrint cd, unknown if it's an EP or full-length album. On The R.O.C.'s Twitter account he announced that he has been bumping the rough cuts to the new Zodiac MPrint cd around October/November 2013. The name "Skywalkers" has been thrown around as the title for the cd, but in the "Clockwork Gray" pamphlet there was a promotional picture of Zodiac signs and the upcoming Zodiac cd to be called "Horrorscope".
''Gang Rags'' (2010–2013)
Rouleau's fourth studio album, ''
Gang Rags'', was released on June 22, 2010 and debuted number 52 on the Billboard 200.
While on the 2011 ''Drive-By Tour'', he released ''Gang Rags Extended Version (Uncut + Uncensored)''.
Blaze would release the original version of ''Gang Rags'' on Drive-By's 2011 tour. Blaze released an EP on the "Kaos & Kronik Tour" with Twiztid, Kottonmouth Kings and Big B titled ''Blaze 'n' Bake EP''.
Leaving Psychopathic & independent releases (2013)
Blaze released an EP single during the 2013 Drive-By Tour independently on his own label titled
Grundy Entertainment. In March 2013, Joseph Bruce speculated that Blaze Ya Dead Homie had left the label. Blaze later spoke openly about the subject during a concert, stating that he had not departed from Psychopathic. ICP publicly apologized to Blaze via Twitter for the misunderstandin
http://www.twitlonger.com/show/l9p53e] but later confirmed during the Gathering of the Juggalos that Rouleau had indeed parted ways with Psychopathic. Later in 2013 Blaze did an interview with NE Hip Hop, saying that he had been hanging out with
Strange Music
Strange Music is an American independent record label specializing in hip hop music and founded by Tech N9ne and Travis O'Guin in 1999.
History
In 2009 Skatterman & Snug Brim fulfilled their commitment to Strange Music and left the label.
In ...
in Kansas City, Missouri. He also went on to say that he wants to do some stuff with other artists he would like to work with, and also said that his fans will start seeing more of him after 2013.
Majik Ninja Entertainment years (2014–present)
''Gang Rags: Reborn'' (2014–2015)
At the Days of Dead convention with Twiztid in early February 2014 it was announced that Blaze Ya Dead Homie had signed with Twiztid's new record label. In April 2014 it was announced on Twiztid's official Twitter account that Blaze's ''Gang Rags (Uncut & Uncensored)'' will be re-released in 2014 on Twiztid's new label. It was also announced that Blaze Ya Dead homie will be releasing two albums in 2014 if there are no major set backs. On July 19, 2014 Blaze Ya Dead Homie posted a picture on his official website showing that he will be releasing ''
Gang Rags: Reborn'' sometime in late 2014. In early August 2014 on Blaze's official Instagram he posted a snippet of a new song on the album called "Fuck Shit Up". On August 22, 2014 on Blaze's official Facebook account, he released the official release date for ''Gang Rags: Reborn'' which is October 21, 2014. Also he released the official interview on his Facebook account. It was announced on September 12, 2014 by InGrooves that Twiztid's new label is called
Majik Ninja Entertainment
Twiztid is an American hip hop duo from Detroit, Michigan, known for both their horror-themed lyrics and rock influenced sound. Formed in 1997, Twiztid is composed of rappers Jamie "Madrox" Spaniolo and Paul "Monoxide" Methric. Spaniolo and ...
, and Gang Rags: Reborn's serial number will be MNE001. ''Gang Rags: Reborn'' charted at 106 on the billboard 200, starting Twiztid's new label off good.
Blaze will be going on MNEs label with PSY artist Boondox titled "Back From The Dead Tour" with special guest Trilogy. The tour kicks off February 14, 2015, which coincides with Twiztids 2nd annual "Be My Bloody Valentine Show", and concludes on March 11, 2015. It is also the first Majik Ninja/Psychopathic Tour, and the first Blaze/Boondox Tour since the "Stix & Headstones Tour" in 2011. Blaze and Boondox will also go on the second "Psychopathic/Majik Ninja" tour. The tour will take place from June 25–29, 2015 in Australia, with native rapper KidCrusher.
''The Casket Factory'' (2015–2017)
In early 2015
Twiztid
Twiztid is an American hip hop duo from Detroit, Michigan, known for both their horror-themed lyrics and rock influenced sound. Formed in 1997, Twiztid is composed of rappers Jamie "Madrox" Spaniolo and Paul "Monoxide" Methric. Spaniolo and ...
, Blaze Ya Dead Homie and
The R.O.C. posted promotional pictures for Blaze's new album titled ''The Casket Factory''. In a May 30, 2015 interview with The Underground in Australia, Blaze announced that he will be going on tour with
Kottonmouth Kings
The Kottonmouth Kings is an American hip hop group formed in Placentia, California in 1996 by D-Loc and Saint Dog. The group advocates for legalizing cannabis, and their lyrics frequently refer to smoking marijuana. The group plays hip hop, p ...
in July,
Drive-By
A drive-by shooting is a type of assault that usually involves the perpetrator(s) firing a weapon from within a motor vehicle and then fleeing. Drive-by shootings allow the perpetrator(s) to quickly strike their target and flee the scene before ...
may not put anything out in 2015, but possibly in 2016. He also stated that he and The R.O.C. have been working on their groups, Zodiac MPrint, debut album here and there, while each working on new solo material. He also stated, and emphasised that his new album will be released in 2015. He may not know the official date until after his tour with Kottonmouth Kings, but he is working on picking out what songs will make the album, and he continued to say that he tries to stick to the release date that is released, he also continued to say that the album will be released in 2015. In June 2015 Twiztid posted on their Instagram account that Blaze's new album was coming along nicely and near the finishing stages. On June 29, 2015 Blaze posted a picture saying that ''The Casket Factory'' release date was coming out soon, and that he was going back to "The Dojo" to record some more for the album. Blaze will be going on tour with KMK, from July 12, 2015 through August 5, 2015. Blaze announced in early July that the official release date will be announced at the GOTJ 2015. In mid 2015 Blaze posted on his social media accounts askings fans who they would like to see him collab with on his upcoming album. This will make the first
Majik Ninja Entertainment
Twiztid is an American hip hop duo from Detroit, Michigan, known for both their horror-themed lyrics and rock influenced sound. Formed in 1997, Twiztid is composed of rappers Jamie "Madrox" Spaniolo and Paul "Monoxide" Methric. Spaniolo and ...
album to feature another artist off the label. During Twiztid's and Blaze Ya Dead Homie's 2015 GOTJ seminar it was announced that ''The Casket Factory'' will be released on January 15, 2016. On August 18, 2015,
Majik Ninja Entertainment
Twiztid is an American hip hop duo from Detroit, Michigan, known for both their horror-themed lyrics and rock influenced sound. Formed in 1997, Twiztid is composed of rappers Jamie "Madrox" Spaniolo and Paul "Monoxide" Methric. Spaniolo and ...
released Blaze's first single off ''The Casket Factory'' via Soundcloud. The single is titled "Ghost" and features
Kung Fu Vampire
Kung Fu Vampire is a Latin American rapper from San Jose, California. Since 2001, he has been recognized as a "goth rapper", and for being accompanied by a band in his live hip hop performances. He released his debut album, ''Blood Bath Beyond' ...
. A few days later the second single was released titled "Wormfood", on August 21, 2016. In December 2015 the track list for the album was released and features,
Kung Fu Vampire
Kung Fu Vampire is a Latin American rapper from San Jose, California. Since 2001, he has been recognized as a "goth rapper", and for being accompanied by a band in his live hip hop performances. He released his debut album, ''Blood Bath Beyond' ...
,
DJ Swamp
Ronald K. Keys Jr. aka DJ Swamp is an American hip hop DJ, turntablist, producer and vocalist. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. He currently resides in Los Angeles, United States. In 1996, he won the title of US DMC Champion, hi ...
,
Anybody Killa
James Lowery (born June 26, 1974), also known as Anybody Killa, or ABK, is an American rapper from Detroit, Michigan, United States, whose stage persona is that of a Native American warrior. He was signed to Psychopathic Records, but is now under ...
, The R.O.C.,
Lex "The Hex" Master
Lex The Hex Master is an American rapper from Queens, New York. He signed to Twiztid's label Majik Ninja Entertainment in mid 2015.
Background
First influenced by Nas, 2Pac and DMX, he later turned to Insane Clown Posse, Twiztid and Blaze Ya ...
,
Boondox
David Hutto (born September 4, 1975) is an American rapper from Covington, Georgia. A representative of the hip hop subgenres rap rock, horrorcore and country rap, Hutto is most commonly known as Boondox, whose stage persona is a killer scar ...
, and Twiztid. On December 23, 2015 the third single and first music video was released for the track "They Call That Gangsta" featuring The R.O.C. and Lex "The Hex" Master.
On January 20, 2016 it was announced through Blaze's official Facebook page that Blaze Ya Dead Homie will be releasing another album "soon", and is the follow up EP to ''
The Casket Factory'' titled, ''The Casket Maker'' EP. In late March/early April 2016 the fourth single and second music video for the song "Who U Looking 4?" featuring Boondox and
Jamie Madrox
James Arthur Madrox, also called the Multiple Man, is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer/editor Len Wein, he first appeared in ''Fantastic Four (comic book), Giant-Size Fantastic F ...
was released. Around the same time it was announced that Zodiac MPrint will be releasing their debut album titled ''
Ride The Stars'' EP on May 20, 2016. There are 3 preorder packages to order from, number one containing the retail version, number two containing the retail version and The R.O.C. version, and the third containing the retail version, The R.O.C. version, and an autographed 24x36 Zodiac MPrint poster. Zodiac MPrint will perform at the release party for Twiztid's "The Green Book" (rerelease), and will perform on Twiztid's "Spooktacular Horror Show Tour" with
Twiztid
Twiztid is an American hip hop duo from Detroit, Michigan, known for both their horror-themed lyrics and rock influenced sound. Formed in 1997, Twiztid is composed of rappers Jamie "Madrox" Spaniolo and Paul "Monoxide" Methric. Spaniolo and ...
,
Mac Lethal
Mac or MAC most commonly refers to:
* Mac (computer), a family of personal computers made by Apple Inc.
* Mackintosh, a raincoat made of rubberized cloth
* A variant of the word macaroni, mostly used in the name of the dish mac and cheese
* Mac ...
,
Zodiac MPrint,
Lex "The Hex" Master
Lex The Hex Master is an American rapper from Queens, New York. He signed to Twiztid's label Majik Ninja Entertainment in mid 2015.
Background
First influenced by Nas, 2Pac and DMX, he later turned to Insane Clown Posse, Twiztid and Blaze Ya ...
,
Dagda
The Dagda (Old Irish: ''In Dagda,'' ga, An Daghdha, ) is an important god in Irish mythology. One of the Tuatha Dé Danann, the Dagda is portrayed as a father-figure, king, and druid.Koch, John T. ''Celtic Culture: A Historical Encyclopedia' ...
,
Godz Of War. On July 10, 2016 it was announced that Blaze Ya Dead Homie will be a new album at the GOTJ 2016 titled: "Dead Vulture EP". On December 30, 2016 it was announced that Blaze Ya Dead Homie and Lex "The Hex" Master will join Boondox as he goes on tour in March (
The Murder Tour) to promote his new album The Murder.
On January 1, 2017 Blaze Ya Dead Homie was invited to the Juggalo March On Washington. On January 4, 2017 via Majik Ninja Entertainment Facebook account, it was announced that no one from the label would take part in the March but will take part in the ''2017 Juggalo Day Show: Tales From The Lotus Pod''. During
Twiztid
Twiztid is an American hip hop duo from Detroit, Michigan, known for both their horror-themed lyrics and rock influenced sound. Formed in 1997, Twiztid is composed of rappers Jamie "Madrox" Spaniolo and Paul "Monoxide" Methric. Spaniolo and ...
's Psychomania Tour a "special CD" was being sold in the crowd at shows during the tour by Detroit rapper and former Native World Inc. (
ABK's label) artist, now running his own label
Grinch Muzik Inc. after leaving NWI in early 2017. The CD was revealed to be a 3-song EP from
Triple Threat featuring 3 songs from the upcoming full-length album titled
Triple Threat that was released on September 1, 2017. The full-length album is only available online at the labels store, twiztid-shop, and not in stores, (Best Buy, FYE etc.).
New Album (2017–present)
On November 22, 2017, it was announced by
Monoxide Child
Paul Robert Methric (born July 14, 1973) is an American rapper and producer from Detroit, Michigan, also known as Monoxide of the rap group Twiztid.
Early life
Paul Methric began rapping as a teenager while he was in high school and listened to ...
that he had to get back to the booth to work on some new beats for Blaze's new upcoming album. It had been hinted that "
nalbum he has wanted to do for a long time, may finally happen after nearly a decade", which has some wondering if it's the album
Last House On Dead Street, that was mentioned in
DJ Clay's song Kept Grindin, and was eventually scrapped for Gang Rags which became Gang Rags: Extended & Uncut), and it was also scrapped for the
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 ...
version of
Gang Rags.
Style and influences
Rouleau is a representative of the
hip hop subgenres
gangsta rap
Gangsta rap or gangster rap, initially called reality rap, emerged in the mid- to late 1980s as a controversial hip-hop subgenre whose lyrics assert the culture and values typical of American street gangs and street hustlers. Many gangsta rappe ...
and
horrorcore
Horrorcore, also called horror hip hop, horror rap, death hip hop, or death rap, is a subgenre of hip hop music based on horror-themed and often darkly transgressive lyrical content and imagery. Its origins derived from certain hardcore hip h ...
.
Rouleau's music strongly derives from late 1980s/early 1990s
West Coast hip hop
West Coast hip hop is a regional genre of hip hop music that encompasses any artists or music that originated in the West Coast region of the United States. West Coast hip hop began to dominate from a radio play and sales standpoint during the ea ...
,
and sometimes incorporates elements of
rock music
Rock music is a broad genre of popular music that originated as " rock and roll" in the United States in the late 1940s and early 1950s, developing into a range of different styles in the mid-1960s and later, particularly in the United States an ...
.
Rouleau's influences include
Insane Clown Posse
Insane Clown Posse, often abbreviated as ICP, is an American hip hop duo. Formed in Detroit in 1989 as a gangsta rap group, ICP's best known lineup consists of rappers Violent J (Joseph Bruce) and Shaggy 2 Dope (originally 2 Dope; Joseph Utsler ...
. Rouleau also enjoys the music of
Kiss
A kiss is the touch or pressing of one's lips against another person or an object. Cultural connotations of kissing vary widely. Depending on the culture and context, a kiss can express sentiments of love, passion, romance, sexual attraction, ...
,
Kanye West
Ye ( ; born Kanye Omari West ; June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer.
Born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, West gained recognition as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records in the ea ...
,
Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath were an English rock music, rock band formed in Birmingham in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward (musician), Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy met ...
,
Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band formed in Leyton, East London, in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. While fluid in the early years of the band, the lineup for most of the band's history has consisted of Harri ...
,
Journey
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* Travel, the movement of people between distant geographical locations
** Day's journey, a measurement of distance
** Road trip, a long-distance journey on the road
Animals
* Journey (horse), a thoroughbred ra ...
,
Spice 1
Robert Lee Greene, Jr. (born July 2, 1970), better known by his stage name Spice 1 (an acronym for "Sex, Pistols, Indo, Cash and Entertainment"), is an American rapper from Hayward, California. He began releasing albums in 1992.
Career Jive Re ...
,
Twiztid
Twiztid is an American hip hop duo from Detroit, Michigan, known for both their horror-themed lyrics and rock influenced sound. Formed in 1997, Twiztid is composed of rappers Jamie "Madrox" Spaniolo and Paul "Monoxide" Methric. Spaniolo and ...
,
Slick Rick
Richard Martin Lloyd Walters (born January 14, 1965), better known as Slick Rick, is an English-American rapper and record producer.
He rose to prominence with Doug E. Fresh & the Get Fresh Crew in the mid-1980s. Their songs " The Show" and " ...
,
The Notorious B.I.G.
Christopher George Latore Wallace (May 21, 1972 – March 9, 1997), better known by his stage names the Notorious B.I.G., Biggie Smalls, or simply Biggie, was an American rapper. Rooted in East Coast hip hop and particularly gangsta ...
,
LL Cool J
James Todd Smith (born January 14, 1968), known professionally as LL Cool J (short for Ladies Love Cool James), is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He is one of the earliest rappers to achieve commercial success, along ...
,
Run DMC
Run-DMC (also spelled Run-D.M.C.) was an American hip hop group from Hollis, Queens, New York City, founded in 1983 by Joseph Simmons, Darryl McDaniels, and Jason Mizell. Run-DMC is regarded as one of the most influential acts in the history of ...
,
N.W.A
N.W.A (an abbreviation for Niggaz Wit Attitudes) was an American hip hop group whose members were among the earliest and most significant popularizers and controversial figures of the gangsta rap subgenre, and the group is widely considered ...
and
Ice-T.
Discography
*''
1 Less G n da Hood
''1 Less G n Da Hood'' is the debut studio album by American rapper Blaze Ya Dead Homie. Released on October 16, 2001, the album is his second release on the Psychopathic Records, Psychopathic label, following his Blaze Ya Dead Homie (EP), self-t ...
'' (2001)
*''
Colton Grundy: The Undying'' (2004)
*''
Clockwork Gray
Critical reception
''Clockwork Gray'' is the third studio album by American rapper Blaze Ya Dead Homie. Released on August 21, 2007, it peaked at #14 on the ''Billboard'' Top Independent Albums chart and #34 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
...
'' (2007)
*''
Gang Rags'' (2010)
*''
Gang Rags: Reborn'' (2014)
*''
The Casket Factory'' (2016)
*''Cadaver'' (2020)
All Groups
*
2 Krazy Devils (1995—1996)
*
International Superstars Incorporated (1996—1997)
*
Dark Lotus
Dark Lotus was an American hip hop group based in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Formed in 1998 as a side project of Insane Clown Posse and Twiztid, Dark Lotus was best known as a representative of the horrorcore subgenre. From 1998 to 201 ...
(1998—2017)
*
Psychopathic Rydas
Psychopathic Rydas was an American hip hop group based in Detroit, Michigan. Formed in 1999 as a side project of Insane Clown Posse and Twiztid, the group consisted of Psychopathic Records-associated rappers performing under alternate stage na ...
(1999—2017); The Rydas (2020-present)
*
Drive-By
A drive-by shooting is a type of assault that usually involves the perpetrator(s) firing a weapon from within a motor vehicle and then fleeing. Drive-by shootings allow the perpetrator(s) to quickly strike their target and flee the scene before ...
(2001—2006; 2007—present)
*
Triple Threat (2005—present)
*
Samhein Witch Killaz (2006—2009)
*
Zodiac MPrint (2006—2009; 2012—present)
Supergroup membership
*
Psychopathic Rydas
Psychopathic Rydas was an American hip hop group based in Detroit, Michigan. Formed in 1999 as a side project of Insane Clown Posse and Twiztid, the group consisted of Psychopathic Records-associated rappers performing under alternate stage na ...
(1999—2017); The Rydas (2020-present)
*
Dark Lotus
Dark Lotus was an American hip hop group based in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Formed in 1998 as a side project of Insane Clown Posse and Twiztid, Dark Lotus was best known as a representative of the horrorcore subgenre. From 1998 to 201 ...
(2000—2017)
*
Drive-By
A drive-by shooting is a type of assault that usually involves the perpetrator(s) firing a weapon from within a motor vehicle and then fleeing. Drive-by shootings allow the perpetrator(s) to quickly strike their target and flee the scene before ...
(2001—2006; 2007—present)
*
Samhein Witch Killaz (2005—2009)
*
Triple Threat (2005—present)
*
Zodiac MPrint (2006—2009; 2012—present)
Filmography
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A Family Underground'' (2008)
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Big Money Rustlas
''Big Money Rustlas'' is a 2010 American Revisionist Western comedy film directed by Paul Andresen. The film is a prequel to the 2000 film ''Big Money Hustlas''. Joseph Bruce wrote the story, and he, Andresen, and Studebaker Duchamp adapted the ...
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Over/Under''
V Movie, "Pilot" episode(2013)
Awards and nominations
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Detroit Music Award for Outstanding Rap Artist
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References
External links
Official website
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Horrorcore artists
Majik Ninja Entertainment artists
Psychopathic Records artists
Underground rappers
Rappers from Michigan
People from Mount Clemens, Michigan
1976 births
Living people
Gangsta rappers
21st-century American rappers
Dark Lotus members
Psychopathic Rydas members