Soopa Villainz

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Soopa Villainz
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Soopa Villainz members Mr. Heart, Mr. Diamond, Mr. Spade, and Mr. Club
Background information
Origin Detroit, Michigan
Genres Hip hop
Years active2002–2005; 2018–present
Labels Psychopathic Records
Members Mr. Diamond (2002–2005; 2018–present)
Mr. Club (2002–2005; 2018–present)
Mr. Spade (2002–2005; 2018–present)
Past membersMr. Heart (Lavel) (2002–2005)

Soopa Villainz is an American hip hop supergroup based in Detroit, Michigan. Formed in 2002, the group consists of Joseph Bruce (Mr. Diamond), Joseph Utsler (Mr. Club) and Esham (Mr. Spade). Lavel (Mr. Heart) was later added to the lineup, but left during the group's hiatus. Since 2018, the group has reverted to its original lineup. The songs of Soopa Villainz center thematically on nefarious actions conducted by comic book supervillains. The group went on hiatus in 2005. ICP announced at its 2016 GOTJ seminar that the group would be reuniting for 2017. During ICP's performance on July 21, 2018 a banner showing the groups logo was unfurled, teasing the return of the group.

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Soopa Villainz made their on stage return at the 20th annual "Soopa" Gathering of the Juggalos in Springville, Indiana on August 2, 2019.

History

The group made their debut appearances in 2002 on Esham's Acid Rain and Insane Clown Posse's The Wraith: Shangri-La . [1] [2] Later that year, the group released the Halloween single "Silence of the Hams." [3] In 2005, they released their debut album Furious . [4] The album peaked at number 9 on the Billboard "Top Independent Albums" chart, number 42 on the "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums" chart, and number 92 on the Billboard 200. [5] [6]

Following a disagreement with the label, Esham and Lavel left Psychopathic Records in October, effectively disbanding the Soopa Villainz. [7]

During the ICP 2016 GOTJ on July 22, 2016 it was announced that at the GOTJ 2017 there may be a Soopa Villainz reunion. [8] The next day on July 24, 2016 Esham announced via social media that he will not be performing at another GOTJ again, stating "I will not follow in someone else's shadow". [9]

During Insane Clown Posse's 2018 GOTJ seminar, Violent J said that the 2019 GOTJ would be themed The Soopa Gathering in honor of it being the 20th Annual, but few understood what he was eluding to. During ICP's Saturday night performance, they brought out Esham for a song, and then revealed that indeed Soopa Villainz have reunited and will indeed release a new album and will be at the 2019 GOTJ.

On September 18, 2019, it was announced that The Villainz would be performing on Devil's Night in Detroit, MI, at the El Club, just 24 hours before ICP's annual Hallowicked Show.

Discography

Studio albums

Compilation albums

Singles

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References

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  2. ↑ Esham (2002). "P-P-P-Pow!" Acid Rain. Psychopathic Records. Acid Rain at Discogs, EAN   756504303023
  3. ↑ Insane Clown Posse (2005). Forgotten Freshness Volumes 4. Liner notes. Psychopathic Records.
  4. ↑ "The Soopa Villainz Are Here!". Psychopathic Records. August 26, 2005. Archived from the original on 2006-03-24. Retrieved 2008-08-17.
  5. ↑ "Charts and awards for Furious". Allmusic . Retrieved 2008-08-12.
  6. ↑ Jenison, David (August 24, 2005). "Duff Rebuffs All Comers". E!. Archived from the original on May 26, 2008. Retrieved 2008-08-14.
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  8. ↑ "GOTJ18 going down in Colorado with possible Soopa Villainz performance!". Faygoluvers. 2016-07-24. Retrieved 2016-07-25.
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