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 a representative of the horrorcore subgenre. From 1998 to 2017, Dark Lotus' lineup changed multiple times, with the most consistent members of the group being Violent J, Shaggy 2 Dope, Jamie Madrox, Monoxide and Blaze Ya Dead Homie.
Twiztid is an American hip hop duo from Livonia, 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 Methric are also members of the group House of Krazees with Bryan "The R.O.C." Jones, which formed in 1992.
Zug Izland is an American hard rock band from Detroit, Michigan, United States. The group sometimes refers to its fans as "zuggalos".
Hatchet Warrior is the second solo studio album by American rapper Anybody Killa. It was released on April 8, 2003 through Psychopathic Records. Production was handled by Zug Izland, Fritz the Cat, Monoxide Child and Violent J, with co-producers Eric Koder and Shaggy 2 Dope. It features guest appearances from Insane Clown Posse, Blaze Ya Dead Homie, Esham, Zug Izland, Twiztid and Paris.
Dirty History is the third solo studio album by American rapper Anybody Killa. It was released on July 27, 2004, via Psychopathic Records. Production was handled by Fritz the Cat, Lavel, Mike Puwal, Esham and The R.O.C., with co-production by Violent J and ABK himself. It features guest appearances from Insane Clown Posse, Blaze Ya Dead Homie, Twiztid and Lavel.
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 label, following his self-titled debut EP. 1 Less G n Da Hood was produced by Twiztid, Mike Puwal, Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky, and Violent J, and features appearances by guests Anybody Killa, Monoxide Child, Violent J, Jamie Madrox, and Shaggy 2 Dope.
Colton Grundy is the second studio album by American rapper Blaze Ya Dead Homie. The album was released on October 19, 2004. This album features Blaze rapping under his alternate persona, Colton Grundy, who he was credited as on some guest appearances elsewhere during this period, although he is credited as Blaze in this album's liner notes.
Psychopathics from Outer Space Part 2 is a 2003 compilation album featuring rare and previously unreleased material by Psychopathic Records artists, including Insane Clown Posse, Twiztid, Anybody Killa, Blaze Ya Dead Homie, Esham, Jumpsteady, and Zug Izland. Guest appearances are made by Bushwick Bill, TNT, Fresh Kid Ice, and Fish & Grits.
Freek Show is the second studio album by American hip hop duo Twiztid. It was released on October 31, 2000 via Psychopathic Records and The Island Def Jam Music Group. Production was handled by Systasyrosis Soundsquad and Shaggy 2 Dope. It features guest appearances from Insane Clown Posse, Blaze Ya Dead Homie, Anybody Killa, Three 6 Mafia and Legz Diamond.
The Green Book is the third studio album by American hip hop duo Twiztid. It was released on July 1, 2003, through Psychopathic Records. Recording sessions took place at the Lotus Pod. Production was handled by the Systasyrosis Soundsquad and Mike E. Clark. It features guest appearances from Insane Clown Posse, Anybody Killa, Blaze Ya Dead Homie, Bushwick Bill, E-40, Esham, Layzie Bone and Tech N9ne. The album peaked at number 52 on the Billboard 200 and number 2 on the Independent Albums in the United States. It was reissued on vinyl for the first time on August 19, 2016 via Majik Ninja Entertainment, leading the album to top the Billboard Vinyl Albums chart and receiving a Detroit Music Awards nomination for Outstanding Anthology/Compilation/Reissue.
Man's Myth is the fourth studio album by American hip hop duo Twiztid. It was released on June 28, 2005, through Psychopathic Records. Recording sessions took place at the Lotus Pod. Production was handled by Fritz The Cat, Lavel, The R.O.C., Esham, and Twiztid themselves, with Violent J serving as additional producer. It features cameo appearances from Blaze Ya Dead Homie, Lavel, Anybody Killa, Shaggy 2 Dope and Violent J. The album peaked at number 62 on the Billboard 200, number 14 on the Top Rap Albums and number 4 on the Independent Albums in the United States.
Mutant is the fifth studio album by American hip hop duo Twiztid. It was released on July 26, 2005, through Psychopathic Records, as a companion to their fourth studio album Man's Myth, which was released a month earlier the same year. Recording sessions took place at the Lotus Pod. Production was handled by Fritz the Cat, Lavel, Violent J, and Twiztid themselves. It features guest appearances from Blaze Ya Dead Homie, Lavel and Violent J. The album peaked at number 80 on the Billboard 200, number 20 on the Top Rap Albums and number 11 on the Independent Albums in the United States.
Phatso is the second solo studio album by American rapper Jamie Madrox. It was released on May 16, 2006 through Psychopathic Records, making his only solo release on the label. Production was handled by Monoxide Child, Bar None Productions and Fritz "The Cat" Vankosky. It features guest appearances from Twiztid and Blaze Ya Dead Homie. The album peaked at number 107 on the Billboard 200, number 14 on the Top Rap Albums chart, number three on the Independent Albums chart, and number one on the Heatseekers Albums chart in the United States.
Blood In Blood Out is the second studio album by American hip hop duo Axe Murder Boyz. It was released on April 18, 2006 through Psychopathic Records, marking the group's debut project for the label. Recording sessions took place at The Lotus Pod and The Funhouse Studio in Detroit. Production was handled by AMB themselves together with Twiztid and Blaze Ya Dead Homie. It features guest appearances from Insane Clown Posse, Blaze Ya Dead Homie and Twiztid.
"Homies" is a song written by Insane Clown Posse, Mike Puwal and Twiztid for ICP's 2002 album The Wraith: Shangri-La. After the 1992 single "Psychopathic", "Homies" is the second single released by the group to not be produced by Mike E. Clark, who had stopped working with Psychopathic Records due to a disagreement with ICP's Joseph Bruce and Joseph Utsler. Clark later produced a remix of the song, which appeared on Forgotten Freshness Volume 4, after Clark reconciled with ICP.
Krimson Creek is the second solo studio album by American rapper Boondox. It was released on May 13, 2008 via Psychopathic Records. It features guest appearances from Blaze Ya Dead Homie, Insane Clown Posse and Twiztid, and music by Brian Kuma, Mike E. Clark, Martin "Tino" Gross, Darkeonz, Dr. Punch, Eric Davie, Scott Sumner, and UnderRated. The album peaked at number 113 on the Billboard 200, number 13 on the Independent Albums, number 12 on the Top Rap Albums and topped the Heatseekers Albums charts in the US.
Hatchet History: Ten Years of Terror is a compilation album. Released in 2002, the album is a retrospective featuring tracks from various rappers and bands that had signed to Psychopathic Records up until that point, including Insane Clown Posse, Twiztid, Anybody Killa, Blaze Ya Dead Homie, Zug Izland, Myzery, Jumpsteady, and Dark Lotus.
Over the years, a variety of bands have made up the main stage and second stage lineups of the Gathering of the Juggalos, a yearly festival held by Psychopathic Records.
Gang Rags: Reborn is the 5th studio album, and 9th overall album by Blaze Ya Dead Homie, his first release on Majik Ninja Entertainment, and the first release overall by the newly formed label. The album was recorded at "The Dojo", the label's recording studio.
The Casket Factory is the 6th studio album, and 10th overall album from American rapper Blaze Ya Dead Homie. It was released on January 15, 2016 on Majik Ninja Entertainment.
