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Psychopathic Records, also known as "The Hatchet", is an independent record label based in Royal Oak, Michigan, in the United States, which was formed in 1991[1] by Alex Abbiss and hip hop group Insane Clown Posse.
[edit] History[edit] Establishment (1990—1994)In late 1990, rap trio Inner City Posse, consisting of Violent J (Joseph Bruce), 2 Dope (Joseph Utsler), and John Kickjazz (John Utsler), released the album Bass-Ment Cuts, before releasing their first album done in the form of a mixtape Intelligence and Violence and Ghetto Territory. When the group walked into a local record store, Hot Hits, wanting their album to get sold, they met Alex Abbiss. Shortly thereafter, the group undertook the advice of Joseph Bruce's brother, Rob Bruce, to talk with Abbiss about creating their own label.[1] Inner City Posse convinced Abbiss to become their manager, and the four set out to create their own record label. The choice came between naming it Mad Paperboy Records, alluding to a paperboy in the Utslers' neighborhood who would constantly kick over garbage cans, or Psychopathic Records.[1] They all decided on Psychopathic Records, and the label soon started operation out of Abbiss's mom's basement. A drawing Joseph Utsler scribbled on a napkin soon became the company's logo, the Hatchetman.[1] The first record released on the label would also be Inner City Posse's first album recorded in a studio, Dog Beats. Shortly after the release, the group under went change in style, look, and name to become Insane Clown Posse. Later that night, Violent J had a dream of the Dark Carnival, a concept that would complete their transformation from Inner City Posse into the Insane Clown Posse,[2] as well as shape Psychopathic Records and all of its artists for years to come. While working on their next album, Insane Clown Posse realized that their home label would not gain many record stores attention, so they paid Esham $500 and Kid Rock $600 to appear on their debut "Insane Clown Posse" album.[3] With the release of Carnival of Carnage, Psychopathic Records began its long journey to becoming a successful record company. After another release (Beverly Kills 50187) ICP gained moderate local popularity in the Detroit area, especially after a large amount of independent promoting. [edit] First acts signed (1994—1998)Insane Clown Posse had decided to use Mike E. Clark and his recording studio The Fun House as a whole label producer, so all artists could have a music producer. In 1994, the first outside act, Project Born, was signed to Psychopathic Records.[4] Due to the members still being in high school, the label used to pick them up, give them rides to the studio, and buy them clothes. Bruce had high hopes for Project Born, thinking that they would become the next Dayton Family.[4] Around this time ICP had released their second full length album "Ringmaster" and it much popularized them as they promoted it very highly, gaining sales still today and would go on to get a gold certification from the RIAA. The group would then go on to release two more EP's while Project Born was working on their full length album, the Terrorwheel EP which was a Ringmaster follow up, and the Carnival Christmas EP, which didn't gain much recognition due to poor promotion. Project Borns first album was an LP produced by Mike E. Clark and had finally been finished, and in ICP's opinion was everything they had expected from the group, but the original recording was lost. Project Born created another record in its place, this time an EP, which was released as Born Dead.[4] Guest appearances included Insane Clown Posse and Esham, but the album received few sales, resulting in Project Born's removal from the label in 1995.[4] As born dead was released, ICP was working hard focuing much of their attention to their third full-length album, Riddlebox. To hold off the fans in 1995 ICP release Forgotten Freshness. Alex Abbiss has wanted to make the Riddlebox album the album that would hopefully popularize ICP nationwide, so in hopes of receiving a wider range of distribution, Insane Clown Posse signed a record deal with Battery/Jive Records later that year. Jive records poorly promoted the album but Alex Abbiss would eventually get Riddlebox a video, another gold RIAA certification, a tour, and a spot on the Top Heatseekers chart at 16. In 1996, a day after the group's contract with Jive Records expired and one day before it signed with Hollywood Records, Insane Clown Posse released Tunnel of Love on its Psychopathic label. Afterwards the group foused its music career to one thing, their fourth studio album The Great Milenko. In 1997, Robert Bruce (Jumpsteady) introduced his brother-in-law, Myzery, to Violent J. As ICP were very much busy finishing up their album The Great Milenko. Alex Abbiss saw a gold opportunity when Hollywood Records approached them for a record deal and accepted. The Great Milenko was released but some songs were ordered to be pulled off, with those songs pulled off the album hit the shelves. As the head corporate reviewed the album as it lied on the shelves nationwide awaiting sale, they found its subject matter to be so disgusting, they pulled it from the shelves within six hours of the release. ICP were stunned by the move, Alex Abbiss mails the story into L.A. Times and many other large news corporations, getting ICP known worldwide, and them being able to run Psychopathic Records again. Running Psychopathic Records while waiting, ICP wanted to expand themselves by adding new artists to the Psychopathic Records team. After constant persistence by Myzery, Psychopathic Records signed him to a contract in 1998. Myzery began working on his album Para La Isla as soon as he joined Psychopathic Records. A third act signed to Psychopathic Records that very same year which were the two old members from the other popular Detroit rap group House Of Krazees Jamie Spaniolo and Paul Methric. Spaniolo and Methric created the identities of Jamie Madrox and Monoxide Child, and the group took name of Twiztid. Twiztid soon began sporting face paint of their own. In 1997, they released their first album, Mostasteless,[5] to the juggalo fan base, which according to Twiztid, thought they were just "clones of the clowns". Mostasteless had featured Myzery, Blaze Ya Dead Homie, and ICP. In 1998, Psychopathic Records signed a new artist, Blaze Ya Dead Homie, which was not announced until 1999. In 1998 Psychopathic Rydas was created. With ICP, Twiztid, Myzery, and Blaze Ya Dead Homie going under fake rap names. The group recorded the album Dumpin' which was released under the fake record label Joe and Joey Records because it was using other rap artists beats without consent. The album was recorded and finished in 1998, but held off by Alex Abbiss because Myzery had decided to leave Psychopathic Records, also Psychopathics From Outer Space had been released on the same fake label as Psychopathic Rydas album Dumpin'. With ICP still stuck, Island/Def Jam saw a big money investment in Psychopathic Records, and invested millions to get free the rights of The Great Milenko and get ICP signed off of Hollywood. Psychopathic Records had merged with Island Records. Twiztid also began working on the re-release of Mostasteless for Island Records. [edit] Booming productions (1998—2000)In 1998, with the help of Island Records, Psychopathic Records sprung into the movie business. Island funded Insane Clown Posse US$250,000 to begin work on a full length movie, Big Money Hustlas, written by Joseph Bruce.[6] The movie featured artists Insane Clown Posse and Twiztid, as well as friends and family including Alex Abbiss, Myzery, and Rob "Jumpsteady" Bruce. Following Insane Clown Posse's success in the wrestling rings of WWF, WCW, and ECW, the duo decided to shift Psychopathic into much more than just a record label. The duo hoped to create their own professional wrestling promotion, and run it themselves. In 1999, along with the creation of Psychopathic Sports, Juggalo Championshit Wrestling (later changed to Juggalo Championship Wrestling) was born.In July, Psychopathic Records staged the first annual Gathering of the Juggalos at the Novi Expo Center in Novi, Michigan.Described by Bruce as a "Juggalo Woodstock", the Gathering of the Juggalos was a three-day music festival that featured wrestling, games, seminars, contests, sideshows, and performances by all Psychopathic Records' artists.[7] It drew over 7,000 people to Novi, Michigan for the 2 day event.</ref> 2000 was a big year for Psychopathic Records with the release of a full length movie, new artists being signed, and JCW running well. During this time, Twiztid returned to the label and released 2 albums in the year 2000 (Cryptic Collection and Freek Show). Freek Show debuted #51 on Billboard charts, proving the group could do well on their own.[8] Twiztid would continue to stay on the Psychopathic label to present day. Later that year, Insane Clown Posse officially ended their contract with Island Records. [edit] Independent releases (2001–present)In 2001, the supergroup Dark Lotus debuted. Its original line up consisted of Jamie Madrox, Monoxide Child, Violent J, Shaggy 2 Dope, Blaze Ya Dead Homie, and non-Psychopathic artist Marz.[7] Since its creation, the line up has changed multiple times until its latest, and final version, consisting of Jamie Madrox, Monoxide Child, Violent J, Shaggy 2 Dope, and Blaze. New artist Anybody Killa was also announced to be signed in 2001. While working on his own album, Hatchet Warrior, Anybody Killa appeared on many other tracks by his label-mates. He also replaced Marz in the line up for Dark Lotus for a short period.[9] While Psychopathic hyped Insane Clown Posse's long awaited release of the sixth Joker's Card, a surprise was handed to fans. A major influence on the Insane Clown Posse, Esham, signed to Psychopathic Records. He quickly released a greatest hits album, Acid Rain, in 2002. On November 5, 2002, Insane Clown Posse released their sixth Joker's Card, The Wraith: Shangri-La on Psychopathic Records. The record debuted at #15 on Billboard charts.[10] Since then, the duo has stayed on their own label, deciding that it is better to control themselves than be controlled.[11] Since their release of Hell's Pit in 2004, they've managed to release one or more albums every year to the present. Joseph Bruce's brother, Robert Bruce, had appeared on Carnival of Carnage in 1992 as Jumpsteady. In 2002, Jumpsteady released an EP entitled Chaos Theory. After appearing on Psychopathics from Outer Space 2 in 2003, Jumpsteady started recording his full length album. 2005 marked the year he released Master of the Flying Guillotine. He later retired, becoming an EMT and ambulance driver in Detroit.[12] In 2003, newly signed band Zug Izland released their first album Cracked Tiles. They were then pushed to the now defunct sub-label Ax & Smash Records, and released 3:33. In 2004, Psychopathic Records and Zug Izland separated in mutual agreements. The summer of 2005 saw the birth of two new supergroups; the first being the Soopa Villainz. Consisting of Mr. Diamond (Violent J), Mr. Club (Shaggy 2 Dope), Mr. Spade (Esham), and Mr. Heart (Lavel), the Villainz released their first album Furious in August 2005. The other group, Blaze and Anybody Killa, called themselves Drive-By. They released their debut EP, Pony Down (Prelude), in October 2005. That same month, Esham left Psychopathic Records abruptly, followed by Lavel (who was not officially signed to the label). With their departure, the Soopa Villainz were disbanded. Esham and Lavel commented with harsh words towards Insane Clown Posse and their label. In February 2006, Anybody Killa left the label as well. Much like Esham and Lavel, Anybody Killa also made disparaging comments about the record label, as well as its fans.[13] Drive-By was then disbanded. The same month Anybody Killa left, a new artist was announced to be signed to Psychopathic Records. He was debuting at that summer's Gathering of the Juggalos, but his identity was kept secret until his performance. In April, after Detroit rapper Proof was shot and killed in a nightclub in Detroit, Esham and Psychopathic Records made amends. Esham did not resign with the label, but remains close friends.[14] 2006 also marked the only album release of Axe Murder Boys on Psychopathic Records. After receiving a contract from Psychopathic Records to release one album, do one music video, and be featured on one tour, they left shortly after their contract expired. They later signed with Hatchet House on August 22, 2008.[15] In June 2006, Psychopathic Records went through a major change. Alex Abbiss, who had been with Psychopathic since the beginning, announced his retirement. He stepped down as President and CEO of Psychopathic, and was replaced by William Dail, better known as Billy Bill.[16] The 2006 Gathering of the Juggalos revealed the new artist, Boondox. He released his first album The Harvest later that year. Boondox was placed on every tour any Psychopathic artist was on for 2007. Later that year, he released an EP, Punkinhed. At the 2007 Gathering of the Juggalos, Violent J stated that Psychopathic Records and Anybody Killa had almost worked through all contractual issues for him to re-sign with Psychopathic Records.[17] Later that year R.O.C. signed with newly created Psychopathic sub-label, Hatchet House.[18] Blaze announced that he and R.O.C. have started a new group, "Zodiac M-Print," and their new album Horrorscope would be released in 2008. The Samhein Witch Killaz, a supergroup rumored to be consisted of Twiztid, Blaze, and R.O.C, appeared on Blaze's newest album Clockwork Gray. Since then, The R.O.C. has been released from Hatchet House, disbanding these groups. Violent J announced in January 2008 that the Red Rocks Amphitheatre would host a new event called "Hatchet Attacks". The event was advertised to contain "concerts by the whole Psychopathic Family, JCW wrestling, and much more".[19] In the March 2008 edition of the Weekly Freekly Weekly, it was announced that Anybody Killa officially made his return to Psychopathic Records after leaving the label in 2006 and that AMB would be releasing their album God's Hand on Hatchet House, also marking their return to the Hatchet.[20] A Family Underground, a documentary on Juggalos, filmed at the 2008 Gathering of the Juggalos, was released on May 12, 2009.[21] On April 28, 2009 Violent J's album The Shinning was released, in side the booklet was the name of ICP's next Album, BANG! POW! BOOM!, set to be released on September 1, 2009. On May 22 and 23, 2009, Hatchet Attacks was be hosted in Tempe, Arizona at the Marquee Theater and Mesa Amphitheater respectively. [edit] Current artists[edit] Hatchet HouseMain article: Hatchet House [edit] Past groups and artists
[edit] Psychopathic VideoMain article: List of films released by Psychopathic Video Psychopathic Video has released 6 professional wrestling videos, 5 concert films, 5 documentaries, 1 mockumentary, 1 mini-movie, 1 collection of music videos, 1 feature film, and is set to release a second feature film in 2010.[22][23][24][25][26][27][28] On August 31, 2004, Psychopathic Video made world history when it released the mini-movie Bowling Balls with Insane Clown Posse's album Hell's Pit.[29] The video was the first ever 3-D film shot in high-definition.[29] [edit] Written Works
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