''The Green Book'' is the third studio album by American
hip-hop duo
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 ...
, released on July 1, 2003.
Background
In 2003 Twiztid left Psychopathic Records and created Majik Recordz. After the label went under Twiztid returned to Psychopathic Records seamlessly, almost like they never left. Upon returning they recorded "The Green Book". The album was an instant hit with Juggalos, charting at 52 on the Billboard 200. The album features artists: Shaggy 2 Dope, E-40, Esham, Tech N9ne, Violent J, Layzie Bone, Blaze Ya Dead Homie, Anybody Killa and Bushwick Bill. The album was produced by: The Soundsquad, Fritz "The Cat" Van Kosky, Monoxide Child, Mike E. Clark, Legz Diamond (on guitar), Marco Brushstein (on guitar), and Lil Pig (on drums).
Release
The album was rereleased by
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 ...
on August 19, 2016. It was released on
CD,
Cassette
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, and
Vinyl
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with a version only found on the Twiztid-Store.
Reception
Jamie Spaniolo
Jamie Michael Spaniolo (born November 5, 1975), known professionally as Jamie Madrox, is an American rapper from Detroit, Michigan and performs as a member of the hip hop groups Twiztid and House of Krazees. Spaniolo's stage name is a reference ...
has referred to the album as a "
Juggalo favorite".
Rob Theakston wrote for
AllMusic
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that while ''The Green Book'' was an improvement over
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
previous album, "Twiztid sounds like a half-hearted attempt at a flaccid
Kid Rock
Robert James Ritchie (born January 17, 1971), known professionally as Kid Rock (also known as Bobby Shazam), is an American singer, songwriter and rapper. His style alternates between rock, hip hop, country, and metal. A self-taught musician, ...
or
Everlast
Erik Francis Schrody (born August 18, 1969), known by his stage name Everlast, is an American musician, singer, rapper, and songwriter, who was the frontman for hip hop group House of Pain. He was also part of the hip hop supergroup La Coka ...
recording session gone very wrong. Even appearances by the main juggalos themselves can't save this ship from sinking."
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Track listing
Personnel
*Twiztid
*Shaggy 2 Dope – vocals (7)
*E-40 – vocals (8)
*Esham – vocals (9)
*Tech N9ne – vocals (12)
*Violent J – vocals (13)
*Layzie Bone – vocals (15)
*Blaze Ya Dead Homie – vocals (16)
*Anybody Killa – vocals (17)
*Bushwick Bill – vocals (17)
Production
*The Soundsquad – (1, 9, 16, 19)
*Fritz "The Cat" Van Kosky – (2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20)
*Monoxide Child – (4, 7, 8, 10, 15, 20)
*Mike E. Clark – (5)
*Legz Diamond (guitar) – (14)
*Marco Brushstein (guitar) – (20)
*Lil Pig (drums) – (20)
Charts
References
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2003 albums
Twiztid albums
Psychopathic Records albums