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Comparing Psychopathic Records? Artists? Lyrics

August 14, 2014 by Shawn Dady in Sunset Blvd. Studios Blog | Comments Off on Comparing Psychopathic Records? Artists? Lyrics

Comparing Psychopathic Records? Artists? Lyrics

 

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to tell you that lyrics written by any artist on Psychopathic Records’ roster are going to be darker and more morbid than lyrics written by artists on almost any other label. Let’s look at some examples. Instead of pointing out the obvious ICP lyrics, let’s examine lyrics to Twiztid songs and lyrics to Boondox songs, both of whom are on Psychopathic Records.

 

Lyrics to Boondox

 

Here’s a stanza of lyrics to Boondox song “Inbred Evil.” In fact, the lyrics to Boondox’ “Inbred Evil” that you’re about to read are the first words heard by listeners when they hear the song:

 

“Godforsaken left to rot an orphaned bastard child / mutated product born of incest left out in the wild / a bloody bastard lies abandoned still tied to the cord / open his eyes to see more darkness in an evil world.”

 

As you can imagine, lyrics to Boondox’ “Inbred Evil” only get darker from there as the story progresses. And, as you also might imagine, lyrics to Boondox songs pretty much hover around that level of morbidity throughout his entire catalog.

 

Is there any reason that lyrics to Boondox songs are this way, other than the simple fact that he’s a horror rap artist? Nothing to point to in particular, but more broadly one can point to the life he must have led to be able to write lyrics like these. For the story of that life, we need look no further than lyrics to Boondox’ “Seven”…

 

“A Vision of the dead in the inbred I’m Backwoods / Motherf*cker born inside a toolshed / momma never loved me never gave me no attention / daddy was a rapist 30 years up state Fulton County Prison.”

 

This story, biographically accurate or not, speaks to more than just the lyrics to Boondox songs. It also speaks to the unspeakable bond between Psychopathic Records artists and Psychopathic Records fans. This bond is on display annually at Psychopathic Records’ Gathering of the Juggalos music festival, where the misunderstood artists and misunderstood fans of the world congregate and enjoy each other.

 

Lyrics to Twiztid

 

Now onto lyrics to Twiztid songs. Let’s

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Juggalo Music for Four Days? Psychopathic Records? Big Music Fest

June 13, 2014 by Shawn Dady in Sunset Blvd. Studios Blog | Comments Off on Juggalo Music for Four Days? Psychopathic Records? Big Music Fest

Juggalo Music for Four Days? Psychopathic Records? Big Music Fest

 

 

Yes, as the title would imply, I’m referring to Psychopathic Records’ annual Gathering of the Juggalos. It is one of several big music fests that takes place across the country during months when the cold doesn’t force all outdoor music listening inside, but it is the only big music fest that is geared specifically towards Juggalo music. Juggalo music, to be more specific, falls into the genre of horror rap for the most part, which just so happens to be the genre of music that Psychopathic Records’ specializes in.

 

However, even when you take away the Juggalo music factor, there are many elements to Psychopathic Records’ big music fest that make it more appealing than the dozens of other big music fests that happen each and every year. Continue reading to see the most important.

 

Many refer to Bonnaroo music and arts festival as the granddaddy of the big music fest resurgence, as it stepped up to fill the music festival void in the late 90s, and has been legendary ever since. A similar but lesser argument can be made for Coachella, Lollapalooza, etc., but even though it’s fun to enjoy all the most popular bands in an enormous setting with thousands of other people, none will never be able to emulate the family vibe that Psychopathic Records’ big music fest has going for it.

 

In fact, it’s probably safe to say that this family vibe created by Juggalos coming together for Juggalo music at Psychopathic Records’ GOTJ will never be mimicked elsewhere for the simple fact that music at other big music fests is too diverse. Juggalo music, as it is so kindly labeled, is branded with that title for a reason – Juggalos can connect with it, and appreciate listening to it in each other’s company.

 

The big music fests listed above are large and in charge simply because of the artists they book. Almost all are mainstream entities, and it’s probably safe to say that you’ll never see a Psychopathic Records artist in any of those lineups. However, the same cannot be said with utmost confidence in the reverse scenario.

 

How does that make sense? Why is it that popular artists Bobby Brown or Vanilla Ice that has nothing to do with Juggalo music or Psychopathic Records would be included at the GOTJ big music fest?

 

The answer lies in the inaudible: because these musicians embody the same mainstream misunderstanding that

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