''Intelligence and Violence'' is an album by
Inner City Posse, self-released by Violent J (Joseph Bruce, Insane Clown Posse) and "D-Lyrical" in 1989.
Production
The recording group consisted of
Joseph Bruce and D-Lyrical, who Bruce later recalled barely knowing and only working with him for his karaoke machine.
The entire album was recorded on a
karaoke
Karaoke (; ; , clipped compound of Japanese ''kara'' "empty" and ''ōkesutora'' "orchestra") is a type of interactive entertainment usually offered in clubs and bars, where people sing along to recorded music using a microphone. The music is ...
machine in D-Lyrical's basement.
Cassettes of the album were handed out for free.
The music for the tracks were taken from contemporary groups who included instrumentals on the B-sides of their cassettes.
D-Lyrical represented the Intelligence aspect of the album, while Violent J represented the Violence.
Tracks
# "Intro" - 2:04
# "Intelligence & Violence" - 3:34
# "
Wizard of Delray" - 4:05
# "Violent J's The Mack" - 4:02
# "Gangsta Codes" - 6:57
# "Inner City Posse" (Interlude) - 1:31
# "Gangsta Times" - 3:31
# "Somethin' To Say" - 4:56
# "Violent Crimes" - 7:22
# "D-Day" - 2:41
Samples
Intro
* "Give Da Drummer Some More" by Word
Intelligence & Violence
* "
Keep On Movin'" by
Soul II Soul
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Wizard of Delray
* "Homicide 'N Rhyme" by D-Love
Violent J's The Mack
* "Let's Jam (Slow Jam)" by B.O.S.E
Gangsta Codes'
* "The Bay" by D-Love
Gangsta Times
* "
It's All About Me
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" by
D-Nice
Somethin' To Say
* "Peace" by E.M.S. & The Posse
D-Day
* "Homicide 'N Rhyme" by D-Love
References
Self-released albums
Insane Clown Posse EPs
1989 EPs
Gangsta rap EPs
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