FBI and Juggalos

So a new story has been released that has taken me a week to process my feelings on.  The FBI has decided to label Juggalos as an official gang in their latest gang threat assessment.  Here is what they say about Juggalos:
 "The Juggalos, a loosely-organized hybrid gang, are rapidly expanding into many US communities. Although recognized as a gang in only four states, many Juggalos subsets exhibit gang-like behavior and engage in criminal activity and violence. Law enforcement officials in at least 21 states have identified criminal Juggalo sub-sets, according to NGIC reporting."

  They go on to describe the crimes committed by Juggalos as this:

 "Most crimes committed by Juggalos are sporadic, disorganized, individualistic, and often involve simple assault, personal drug use and possession, petty theft, and vandalism. However, open source reporting suggests that a small number of Juggalos are forming more organized subsets and engaging in more gang-like criminal activity, such as felony assaults, thefts, robberies, and drug sales. Social networking websites are a popular conveyance for Juggalo sub-culture to communicate and expand."

Then they further go on to say that:

 "Juggalos’ disorganization and lack of structure within their groups, coupled with their transient nature, makes it difficult to classify them and identify their members and migration patterns. Many criminal Juggalo sub-sets are comprised of transient or homeless individuals"

  So looking at their assessment it is safe to assume that all Juggalos are Transient, drug using, who engage in such horrific criminal activity that we cannot be trusted.  Now anyone who knows a Juggalo/Juggalette will be the first to tell you we are nothing like the FBI has made us out to be.  As a general population we are peaceful outcasts who want nothing more than to fit in.  That is what the "family" gives us.  A good example is the Gathering.  In 2010 Tila Tequila was invited to the Gathering and proceeded to get a lot of crap thrown at her, everything from rocks, to trash, to feces (supposedly).  So this year the media ascended on the Gathering in hopes of having a violent story to tell the world about how terrible we are.  The problem was that after 4 days they had nothing to report on.  No fights, arrests, deaths, fires, violence, etc.  They had nothing to talk about except how nice the event was.  How peaceful we were.  How they were welcomed even though for the most part Juggalos hate the way the media reports on us.  That speaks volumes in my opinion.


  I would ask the FBI or any law enforcement agency to gather thousands of actual gang members, aka Bloods, Crips, MS13, etc. in one location for 4 days and see how much violence and other things actually occur.  Then maybe they would have a better perspective of who we are.  Do I feel we are all innocent, hell no.  But there are bad apples in every bunch.  Every group has a few people that do not believe the same things or do the same things.  That is what makes every group unique.  Every subset in music has bad people.  Every genre of music has fans that do not do the right things.  This alone has never made the FBI classify them as gang members.  But for Juggalos the few bad seeds have tainted our image permanently.  Why is that?  Why must we be singled out? 


  I wrote a blog earlier this year about other bands with rabid fans that states my opinions about this topic.  Unfortunately this blog is only my opinions.  I am actively trying to make a difference and maybe change the perception of the family.  But until the entire family adopts this mentality I feel like we will never change the image.  That alone will not stop me from doing the right things while wearing the hatchet proudly.  Through actions we can change perceptions.  Through deeds we can change lives.  Just because we are outcasts does not mean we need to exclude others from the family.  Welcome everyone and love them as your brothers and sisters.  This is a positive movement and we can change the world. 


MMWCL,
  Juggalotus

First ever CD review Twiztid Cryptic Collection Vol. 4

So here is something new from me an actual review of a newly released CD from Psychopathic Records.  I chose Twiztid's newest release Cryptic Collection Vol 4!  Here is how I am going to do this, I am going to go track by track giving my thoughts and then a short ending with my overall opinion with a score out of 10.  I plan to go back over all the releases this year and also include my review of the American Psycho tour cd.  So here we go:

Twiztid Cryptic Collection 4 Track List:

Lil Poot & Big Stank - Majik Majik Ninja- Nice way to open a cd.  Not to deep just Twiatid having fun in the studio.

Lil Poot & Big Stank - Big Money- Instant classic.  They made Big Money Hustlas and this track is no different.  Very humor filled.

My Addiction - with Mike E. Clark- Origionally on Psychopathics from outer space 3.  Great song.  A look inside the minds of the demented duo.  Add in Mike E Clark and what else could you need.

Need Some Help - with Mike E. Clark, Prozak, Tech N9ne, Krizz Kaliko- This is off the Fright Fest 05 CD.  Anything Twiztid does with Tech N9ne is devistating.  Love the track.

Speculationz - with E40- Track off the Green Book.  Not one of my favorites but still a good track

Gimme More - with ICP- First new track on this CD.  Nice track.  It is always good when the two groups team up.  Different styles of course but a nice addition.  I absolutely love the music and slow flow of this song.

Hell On Earth- Off the End of Days EP.  Great song.  A lot more Rock and metal than most Twiztid tracks but still not completely out of the scope of what they normally do.

Wild Out- Second new track this time with ROC.  Great combo.  HOK in the house on this one. 

Hold On To Me- Another End of Days tour CD pick here.  Nice song and with the Scarcrow on it it is nothing less than awesome.

Yuwannahoe- From Psychopathics from outer space part 2.  Interesting thing here is that even though Esham still does the intro he has been removed from the track.  I know they have had beef and I guess it is understandable.

Monster Inside - with Prozak- Prozak adds a nice touch here.  I like how Twiztid can rap on almost any beat.  Weird chorus but very eerie.

Wake Up - with ABK and The ROC-  From the Fright Fest 03 EP. Along the same lines as other Twiztid tracks.  Sounds like something cut from The Green Book.

If They Don't Come For Me- Slower beat.  Nice track that I have not ever heard before.

Hell Ride - with Violent J- Off the End of Days EP.  Awesome track.  Very dark sound.

Prey For Us- Fast tempo but still Twiztid.

Zombie- Ready for the Zombie Apocolypse?  This song is all about it.  Once again sounds like a song that belongs on The Green Book.

Moonlight- One of the more skitzo tracks on the album.  Great verses and very slow chorus.

  All in all this is one of the better compilation cd's they have put out.  There were enough new tracks to be worth the money.  I am a fan of actually buying the cd to support the artists so I don't download tracks.  Twiztid has made a very nice effort to give you a lot of music for the money.  If you love Twiztid you will love the cd.  If you have never heard them before check it out you wont be disappointed.

Album rating: 8.5 of 10

  I have more reviews coming so let me know if you like it or what you would like to see change.

MMFWCL,
  Juggalotus

Esham's rant on Psychopathic

  So today while checking out Faygoluvers I watched a video posted by Esham on Youtube that gives his side of why he left Psychopathic.  In this video he gives derogatory statements about the entire Psychopathic family.  How much of the video is based on fact is debateable.  So here is the video in question:




  So my feelings are this.  While watching the video I found myself questioning Esham and his motives.  He comes across like he is bitching about something and has no facts to back it up.  He makes claims of pedophilia, homosexuality, and shady money dealings.  He seems like he is a boyfriend/girlfriend who is complaining because they were hurt personally in a business dealing.  Now I know the rap game is a mix of both and there is always some reason to "beef" with someone else.  While I respect Esham as an origionator of the genre this video really hurts his credibilty.  To me Psychopathic reached out to him, due to his influence on their music, at a time when he had become irrelevent in the genre.  He was past his prime and I truely feel he used ICP and Psychopathic records to increase his fanbase.  I know the Family and know this post will kill what Juggalos and Juggalettes he has left as fans.  He does say he loves Juggalos, but in ripping Psychopathic he is not going to keep us around.

  I truely love the family and this movement.  While I have yet to read Psychopathic records official response, I do hope they will pass it off and let it go.  We as Juggalo/Juggalettes need to make sure we do not jump to conclusions.  We do not know both sides of the story and we don't know how much of the video is true.  From what I know about the music and company an official response is forthcoming, no guarantee that is going to happen.

MMFCL,
  Juggalotus

Denver American Psycho Tour

Juggalos and Juggalettes this is your homie from New Mexico Juggalotus.  I just got back from the Juggalo Infantry 4 day road trip to Denver, CO to see the ICP American Psycho tour with Draztik the Terrible.  I decided to hop on the blog and give you a quick review.

Wed Sept 28th- Day started about 1 pm as we arrived at the venue to get in line.  Doors opened at 7pm so we had a long wait.  Just chilled in line with a few homies.  We watched them unload the truck and at one point who do we see walking toward us but Blaze ya Dead Homie, Mono, and Madrox!  They walked by and we gave them a "whut up fam!"  Then some jack hole hound dogs approached them offering weed and shit.  They went next door to the music shop and spent about 20-30 min in there.  When they came out they had to walk through the isiots again.  As they went by Jamie came over to us and dapped our hands.  It was fresh.  So 7 pm finally comes and the venue opens.  We make our way inside and wait for showtime.  The opening acts hit the stage I think they were called the SK records crew or something.  The first group were ok but the second were horrid.  Then Mike E Clark hit the stage.  He hit us with the murder mix for about 45 min and then left the stage.  Finally it was time for Dark Mutha Fuckin Lotus!  They hit the stage in the standard lotus paint, black pants, black dress shirts, and white ties.  They flipped our wigs for over an hour covering tracks from the entire catalog that is Dark Lotus.  All of them had smiles from ear to ear the entire show.  It was unbelievable.  That was the first of many amazing shows this few days, tomorrow would hold Blaze, Twiztid, ICP, and another special guest.

Thurs Sept 29th- Day started a little earlier around 12 cause we knew this show would be packed.  Not much happened in line other than a Denver Sheriff van rolling by and the passenger (a cop) leaning out of the window flashing East side and shouting "Whoop Whoop Ninjas!" that cop is the shit!  We get inside and wait for the show.  First up was the Wolpac.  There show was alright.  Standard for them strippers, rolling papers, and mosh pits.  They left the stage and the crew removed their equipment.  Then like 10 min later Ya dead homie hit the stage.  To say he left anyone alive would be an understatement, he straight murdered it.  He played all the hits and left no one disappointed.  Next up was the demented duo themselves.  Stage was set up with padded institutional walls, 2 decrepit wheelchairs, and 2 bis of bloody body parts.  They hit the stage and blew my wig off!  The set started with Ha ha ha ha ha ha and went from there.  The covered their entire collection and even had Blaze come back onstage and perform Triple Threat with em.  As if their show was not enough we still had ICP to go.  I was blown away at this point but wanted the Dons themselves.  As we waited the crew rolls 4 yes I said 4 huge barrels full of Faygo onto the stage in front of the curtain.  I knew even in the balcony I was not safe.  Then the speakers hit with the Star Spangled Banner and the curtain slowly opened to reveal Mike E Clark in the DJ booth spinning.  He slows the music down to a demented sounding om age to America before the carnival music kicked in.  Then the clown came on stage in a slow robotic like style.  Lights went out and the show kicks off with "In Yo Face".  ICP owned the stage for more than an hour and we were all blown back and wondering if we still had domes.  It was awesome.  They finished of course with Faygo Armageddon and Bang Pow Boom.  All in all the show alone would have been enough, but this is Denver and we were lucky enough to have 1 of the Rydas after parties!
  We made our way to the other venue and when we got in Mike E Clark was on stage murdering shit again!  He is unstoppable.  After about an hour we hear gunshots and the Rydas creep onto the stage.  To say I was eager to see it would be an understatement.  I have never had the privilege to see the Rydas.  So this was the greatest moment for me in recent times.  They hit the stage and left no one in the place with any watches, jewelry, and wigs.  The robbed everyone of all their shit and blew our minds at the same time.  If the Rydas are in your town look out mutha fackos.  The night ended with Bullet on stage telling us how much they loved us all and how much they missed being in Denver.  He did not seem to want to leave the stage.  It was Amazing.

  So all in all I had the most entertaining week I have had in a long time.  As a long time Juggalo I loved every moment of these shows.  Psychopathic did not disappoint and if you miss this show you WILL regret it.  Check it out Ninjas and Ninjettes.  Paul Andresen of Big Money Rustlas fame was also there filming all week so we may be getting a documentary of the tour soon (I hope it happens).  Juggalo Infantry was on spot and representing all week so look for twitter, youtube and facebook posts from the trip cause that's how we do.

Peace out,
  Juggalotus

Music and Ethnicity

So a few weeks ago I was having a discussion with a black female co-worker about music.  The conversation went like this:

Co-Worker: "Man you look tired."
Me: "Yeah I stayed up late last night watching the Kottonmouth Kings Concert online.  It ended like 1:30!"
Co-Worker: "Who are the Kottonmouth kings?"
Me:  "They are a rap group from Cali, you have never heard of them?"
Co-Worker:  "No I sure haven't."

That was it.  Simple and I thought no more of it after the fact.  That happened on a Sat, The next Friday there were 5 of us in the office including her and I and we all were joking around and cutting some racial jokes and other random stuff.  Out of nowhere she says "Oh like you assumed I like rap music cause I am black" I was stunned and tried my best to grasp what she had said.  I responded "uh no I never assumed you liked it cause you were black I was telling you why I was tired that day and surprised you had never heard of the group."  Like ten minutes of her going off ended when a fellow co-worker chimed in and told her I would have asked him the question the same way and hes white.  Long story short I guess I can't discuss my likes or dislikes because someone may get upset.

  Now the point of the story was this, to me music has no color.  Sure the roots of certain kinds of music is ethnic but by now as a culture we have evolved beyond that.  To me music is liked by anyone not just certain groups.  I mean look at country music.  For a long time is was white redneck music.  Now there are several black country musicians.  In rap we have a lot of white rappers, latin rappers, asian, etc.  Music is the common bond between races.  It is supposed to make you feel good and not care who else might like it.  Why do certain people have to ruin it.  I mean if you have insecurities about your race fine but do not play the race card because you took it the wrong way.  If you are offended ask the person if that was their intent.  If they say no believe them.  Racial bigotry is something many of us have experienced no matter what our color of skin.  As a community we need to keep spreading the love.  Keep doing the right thing and preaching acceptance.

  As a people I think we need to evolve mentally.  Do the same things in private you would do if someone was right in front of you.  That is true integrity.

J

The Gathering

    Ok so it has been a few months since my last post but I have had a lot on my plate!  This post is about The Gathering of the Juggalos and how it has become a mecca of sorts for all Juggalos.  First off for those who don't know The Gathering is a once a year 4-day festival held in Cave-In-Rock, IL by Psychopathic Records.  They bring in a huge number of bands, comedians, wresters, actors, etc. and just cut loose and have fun.  So this year once again ICP has done it by brining in the man himself, Ice Mutha fuckin cube!  This will be his second appearance I believe.  Over the years, several hundred artists have performed at the Gathering of the Juggalos. Outside of the label's roster, notable artists who have become a common stay at the event include Project Born, Kottonmouth Kings, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Vanilla Ice, Zug Izland, Esham, Tech N9ne, Wolfpac, 2 Live Crew, Rehab, Necro, Haystak, King Gordy, Prozak, Three 6 Mafia, Afroman, Bizarre, Big B, and Coolio.
Notable guest performances include Mack 10, Bubba Sparxxx, Dope, Killah Priest, Bushwick Bill, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Kurupt, Powerman 5000, Digital Underground, Drowning Pool, Too $hort, Ying Yang Twins, Mushroomhead, Andrew W.K., Ice Cube, GWAR, Scarface, Naughty by Nature, Spice 1, Method Man & Redman, Above the Law, Warren G, Tila Tequila, Tone Lōc, and Rob Base.
  ICP has stated they try to bring a lot of variety to the Gahtering because they want Juggalos to not only enjoy the music they put ouut but want them to be open to all genres and accept everyone.  There have been several artists who performed at the gathering that did not work out and once a year they recieve a booby prize or award based on not being a successful act at the Gathering that has been lovingly called the Bubba Sparxxx award since he was the first to recieve it.
  The Gathering has garnered main stream attention from SNL as they have made several spoof Gathering commercials which have run on the show.
  As I was watching a TV show about motorcycle gangs and Sturgis I made a connection to Juggalos and the Gathering.  Sturgis is the most widely known motorcycle gathering and it was only because Sturgis, SD has accepted the fringe society known as bikers.  The Gathering has the same roots.  For years ICP moved location to location trying to find a place to call home.  For years we have been pushed out cause we are outcasts, punk kids, gangsters, etc.  Until Cave-In-Rock opened their doors.  And I can safely say we cannot thank them enough.  Without their support the Gathering would be a nomadic event and while that would be ok we love having a place to call our own.  Now Juggalos we need to keep our minds right.  We need to ensure we do not go into the small town that has accepted us and ruin it with stupidity and dumb decisions.  We have to change how people think of us.  We have to be the example of fans who are accepted everywhere.  There are a lot of us and there will always be a few bad apples, but we need to put out such a positive vibe that those small problems do not even matter.
  So am I telling you not to drink, smoke, or have fun hell no!  Go do it up, just be smart.  We juggalos and juggalettes need to keep our relationship with Cave-In-Rock positive and awesome.  We will be welcomed there for years to come as long as we do it the right way.  Much love to the fam and all who might be just checking me out.


Juggalotus

Petition to Albuquerque

Scottie D at Faygoluvers posted a link yesterday to a petition began by New Mexico Juggalos to the Mayor of Albuquerque to reverse his ban on Psychopathic artists.  I have signed it and am encouraging all Juggalos and Juggalettes no matter where you live to sign it.  This kind of discrimination has got to stop.  No other fan base has had to endure what we have.  This is a call to action and I hope all of you will sign this as we attempt  to make a difference.

Let Us Enjoy Our Music @ PetitionOnline.com
Now on a side note they also posted an interview with Scott Hall of wrestling fame claiming he is now a huge part of Psychopathic sports!  I am for it if we can get him off his drug/alcohol issues.  Big news for us wrestling fans.

Did anyone watch the hatchet attacks this past Sat night?  I couldn't but would love to hear your thoughts.

Peace,
  Juggalotus

ICP IPPV, DMA's, Haters

So Juggalos/Juggalettes I have found a few articles online that concern the fam and I am also finding nothing but hate!  First this Sat ICP will be hosting a JCW Event at The Rave.  Cool thing is if you cant make it to the show live you can hook it up on iPPV.  Whats iPPV you ask well it's internet Pay per view!  So you can be at the show from the comforts of your own living room.  Last cool thing about this is that the show online is only $3.99!  Thats right 4 bucks for hot JCW action.  Here are the links to check it out:

http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/179517/Insane-Clown-Posses-Juggalo-Championship-Wrestling-Gets-First-Internet-PPV.htm

www.theravelive.com

www.InsaneClownPosse.com


Second and almost as fresh ICP will be headlining the DMA's!  Thats right Detroits infamous will be headlining the Detroit music awards.  How fresh is that Juggalos!  ICP was up for an award last year if I remember right but this year they are the F'n Show!  Wish I could be there but not so much luck in my life.  Here is what was put out by the DMA promoter:

DMAs unveil headliners

Dennis Coffey, Mayer Hawthorne and Insane Clown Posse will be the headlining acts at this year's Detroit Music Awards, organizers have announced.


That is tight as hell.  Anyway if you go to the first link on the page it goes to a site called www.411mania.com  Pretty much a site which updates movies, music, wrestling, etc.  The hate I spoke of in the beginning is in the comments section.  I mean ICP and Juggalos take a lot of crap from people.  But here is my feeling, if you don't like the music, group, movie, etc. Don't open and read the freaking article!  I mean I don't care for country music but I do not spend my time going to all the music sites promoting the next big country album and trash the guy or group!  I think Ice T said it best in his twitter not long ago:


 "If ppl ain't hating on you, you're doing something wrong"


and


"A person hates u for 1 of 3 reasons. 1.They wanna be you 2.They hate themselves 3.They see you as a threat."


Much love family.  Keep it real and show love not hate!


Juggalotus

Faith and Music

Today's blog is going off track a little bit but not too far.  I have been asked recently if being a Juggalo and a member of my church are contridictary.  Like being one is the opposite of the other.  My response was a simple one but I will elaborate it here a bit more.  I do not feel as though the two things are opposites.  Both sides teach me to love all humans and not discriminate against anyone because of gender, race, religion, etc.  Both have brought me a lot of peace and comfort in my life.  My belief in both is made stronger everyday by my actions and the response it brings from those around me.  The devotion to both is a must.  I mean I have to be completely trusting that the things I am taught in each is right.

  So I am asking all those who read my blog or just stopping by, does being devoted to a certain faith mean you cannot be a Juggalo?

  I understand to the common listener ICP might come off as evil or wicked.  But if someone takes the time to understand the meaning behing the message they would find that it is not at all what it seems on the outside.  They would find the devotion to a God.  They would see the talk of murder in the music is simply their way of expressing their displeasure with those in society who are not good for humanity.  I know I do not support wife beaters, child molesters, rapists, wealthy people who care for nothing except money and greed, racists, or the corrupt.  I know a lot of people cannot get past the graphic nature of the music to hear the message.  They can't see tracks like "Pass me by", "Miracles", "Wind me up", "Thy Unveiling" and other tracks that have no killing in them.  But instead spread a positive message about God and the many things people take for granted about our Earth.  Those of us who have been open minded enough to hear these messages have been profoundly affected.

  The whole Meme aspect of Miracles should tell people that the book may not match the cover.  Sure a lot of what they talk about most people would not classify as miracles, but I would.  If we start to view the world through the eyes of a child we might notice that small things really are miracles.  That song single handedly made me view the world in a different way.  I remember being 8 or 9 and not understanding the way magnets worked.  It amazed me and I found myself experamenting with magnet trying to figure it out.  People today want everything explained.  But the one thing that we will never have an explaination for is Death.  We don't know what happens when we die.  Most believe we go to heaven and it is total bliss.  Some believe we are reborn as something else.  Some believe nothing happens.  The great thing is we never know.

  As I close this blog I ask all the Family to remember that ALL Juggalos and Juggalettes are our family.  Those who are not in the family and knock our music are misunderstood.  It is our job as Juggalos/juggalettes to set the example.  To be the group of people that regardless of our music can rise above hate and be the perfect example for others.  If we begin to change the view the others will follow.  Believe in a God or supreme being.  There is no harm in questioning simple things and enjoying the small miracles.  Keep an open mind.  We need not fight with one another, there is enough hate outside our family.  Keep your head up and try to keep your eyes on the positives.  Much family love to all my family.

Juggalotus

My complaint with the Albuquerque PD!

Juggalos and Juggalettes I have officially filed a complaint against the Albuquerque Police Department about the shutting down of the ABK show.  I went online and found a way to file a complaint.  So I filled out the online form and submitted it.  Well yesterday I recieved a registered letter from the internal affairs part of the Police department requesting my signature on the comlaint and informing me they were going to look into the issue.  Now don't get me wrong I do not expect anything to come from this but it is a step in the right direction to maybe getting some opinions changed about our community.  I will scan in the complaint and post in this blog later today so all of you can see what was submitted and be aware of the action as it continues.

Now on another note I am so appreciative of Scottie D and Faygoluvers.  Without their support my blog would not have had near the hits it has gotten in the past week.  Much love to Scottie and the crew!

Please check out the two artists Special K spotlighted.  We met them at the show in NM and they were some cool Mutha Fackos.  New artists trying to get ahead and we here at the Juggalo Infanry will do our best to help promote them.  For your info, Special K is my Lette.  We have been together now for 13 years and love the subculture and want the best to come to all the Fam.

Much Love,
  Juggalotus!

SikOne & Psycho Krew in Albuquerque

While we were in Albuquerque, standing in line, we managed to meet a few fellow ninjas who want to get their names out there as musicians.  Well, part of juggalo support is giving these guys some props, right?

First off, we had a long, fresh-ass conversation with a group out of Arizona called Psycho Krew.  I see that they just joined facebook, so if you like 'em, go over there and give 'em some love.  Otherwise, they have a more pimped-out myspace  profile with some tracks on it, for those of you still rockin' it over there.

Sadly, the concert was invaded before these guys had a chance to perform, and we all got scattered before they could give us their tracks.  (So guys, if you're reading this, hit us up and send us anything new you got!)  But, I did go onto youtube to get something for all of you to listen to.  This was my favorite track of the ones I found.

The other performer we talked to was the first one to perform once everything started.  His name is SikOne, and he's from Texas.  He was tight; everyone seemed to really like him.  He was real quiet out in the parking lot, but when he got in, he tore it up, with some of his homies to help out.  Here's the facebook, and a site to check him out at.  The bio says:  

IM SIKONE OF THE CHICANO RAP GROUP TIERROSOS. REPRESENTING TEXAS TIERRA ENTERTAINMENT. WE MAKE OUR OWN BEATS, PRODUCE OUR OWN MUSIC, BOTTOM LINE IS WE OWN OUR SHIT! (NO MIXTAPE MATERIAL HERE).

And this was our favorite song he did that night:

Okay, ninjas, that's all from me for now! MWCL

-Special K

Albuquerque Police can lick my nuts!

So my wife, a friend, and I all drove 3 hours to Albuquerque yesterday to go see ABK at the Orchid Chamber.  We got there at like 5:30 and had to wait for an hour until the doors opened.  I was almost in the door and I see these guys ride up on bicycles, so I look over and notice a badge sewn onto their shirts.  I keep looking to find out if they are rent-a-cops or the real deal.  Well apparently I offended said cop as he stared me down and mean mugged.  Anyway once inside I found Bonez from AMB and starting chatting about what happened on the label.  He informed me it was a mutual decision and Psychopathic is still going to help support them but the label wanted them to stand on their own, so thats cool.  The show starts with a guy named Sikone.  He looked drunk and homeless but the guy could spit.  He did about 15-20 min and I really enjoyed it.  Then a duo came on and did not do so well.  I personally did not enjoy them as much as the first guy.  They finished up and some recorded music came on for what I thought was a short intermission, turns out it was ABK and AMB doing an autograph signing!  So about 30 minutes into that my friend says "yo bro S.W.A.T. is here"  I was like yeah right and he says look.  I look over and like 50 police are in the building!!!  WTF!  So turns out the owner did not get a permit or something, the place violated fire code, there were too many people in the building, etc.  So we are hearing about 9 million reasons why they were shutting the event down and all of them sounded like complete BULLSHIT!  I personally have no love for the Albuquerque police department as of this moment.  Just because we all had the hatchet on we are somehow violating some fucking stupid rules and have to all get removed from a peaceful event.  Now I saw no fights, no tagging, no violence, no drugs, no underage drinking, no violations of code, or anything similar.  So once again we are being singled out and broken up due to our musical preference.  So anyway ABK says Fuck this where is the closest bar cause we will meet all Juggalos 21 and over there to party.  Turns out the bar was right next door.  We ended up at a place call Knuckleheads, cool place, hot waitresses, and cool fucking owners.  We ended up hanging out with ABK, AMB, and all the fam until well past midnight.  ABK was cool as shit, Bonez was the shit, and Otis was the shit until he got drunk and started shit with all of us.  But ABK stepped in like the OG he is and squashed it, like I said he is the shit!  So even though our event was shut down we still found a way as Family to hang and be together.  First for me as far as the police go but fun all around.  Oh and just for good measure my friend started his car as the police were kicking everyone out rolled his windows down and bumped "Fuck the Police" by N.W.A. take that motherfuckers! 

Juggalotus

What is a Juggalo/Juggalette?

So I am always asked what my tattoo means.  I have on my right calf a guy running carrying a hatchet with the words Denver Juggalo surrounding it.  My first instinct is just to quickly say Oh that means I am a fan of the Insane Clown Posse.  But then I fell the need to expand on that by explaining who they are, why I listen to it, what kind of music it is, etc.  So I decided to make this blog post informative about what I feel makes a person a Juggalo.  So here we go:

A Juggalo IS a fan of the Insane Clown Posse.  They are also fans of other underground Death Rap groups such as Twiztid, Anybody Killa, Blaze Ya Dead Homie, Marz, Kung Fu Vampire, and many others.  Are most of those groups a part of Psychopathic records?  Yes they are.  But that is because Psychopathic has made itself the center of the genre.  A juggalo is a person who has never really fit into any certain group or click.  As fans we consider each other family.  It is a group of people with similar interests who are not concerned with race, religion, sex, or any of the other BS that divides us as people.  Throughout the world the Hatchetman symbol is recognized and Juggalos are everywhere.Anyone who questions this needs to listen to the song by ICP called "lets go all the way" it is a very good representation of what the community stands for.  For anyone who read my last blog you will understand that the current media is classifying Juggalos as a gang.  This is complete crap, but if you want my feelings on this read the last post.  I have never gone to any Psychopathic related event and had any concern for my safety.  I have always felt welcomed.  Now there is a divide between the old and new Juggalos, but much like any family there is always differences between generations.  Female fans are called Juggalettes.  They would fit the same criteria as above.  The family is always there.  They don't care where your from they welcome you.  We have a common greeting, either What up ninja or Whoop Whoop!  Now many groups with a solid cult following such as Kiss, Phish, Greatful Dead, etc. do not readily call themselves the common names of fans.  ICP and the others all call themselves Juggalos.  This is unique to the culture.  They don't stand out as the leaders or above the fans.  They consider themselves fans as well.  The term Juggalo was not created by the groups.  I have met and interacted with all of the above groups and I can personally attest that they are willing to just hang with their fans.  They are not pre-Madonnas.  They are down to earth and honestly appreciative to the fan base. 

So Why am I a Juggalo?  I am a Juggalo because I love the message that is presented in the music.  I love the fans and history of the groups.  I love the fact it isn't about all the PC bullshit.  The artists say what they feel, don't let the record label censor them, and refuse to change to make it in the mainstream.  I am a Juggalo because I choose to be.  I am proud to be a Juggalo.  I will live and die as a Juggalo.  This is who I am and no matter how much hate and horrible things get said about the groups, music, fans, or beliefs will change that.  I hope this clears things up about my beliefs.  Peace and MMFWCL (Much, Much wicked clown love)

Juggalotus

Kiss Army, Deadheads, and other rabid fans

  So in the past few years I have seen the ability of a few "fans" to completely ruin the image and opinion of an entire genre of music and the fans that follow it.  Yes I am speaking of the major negative light that has been concentrated on Horrocore and the fans that make up the base.  I am a Juggalo.  I say it with pride and love for fellow Juggalos and Juggalettes.  In recent times there have been several fans that have commited horrible crimes and due to the apparel they had on at the time of their arrest, the tattoos they have, the stickers on their cars, and the music on their Ipod have begun to taint the name and public opinion toward all Juggalos.  Also due to the types of crimes they are commiting we are all now labeled Gang members!  I am sorry when I think of gangs I think crips, bloods, ms13, etc.  I don't think of ANY fans that follow any group or groups in music.  I am of the opinion that if people want to continue to refer to Juggalos as a gang then groups such as the Kiss Army, Deadheads, Phishheads, and other similar fanbases are gangs as well.  If a few bad fans can taint an entire group of people I hate to see where we would end up.  I am the first to admit that without fully understanding the sub-culture known as Juggalos and horrocore most people are only going to understand what the media puts out there.  Unless we as a society stop blaming every horrible crime on movies, music, tv, etc. and start placing blame where it belongs (with the criminal or parents of the criminal) we are setting ourselves up for failure.  We as civilized people need to stop being sheep and just going with what we are told and taking it as fact.  We need to find out the truth for ourselves.  Do research.  Listen to the music and what is being said.  Actually talk to a Juggalo who has been a fan for over a decade, because most of us are now grown with families.  We listen to music and go to concerts because we like the music.  Not because we are criminals and the mighty ICP has called us to our gang chapters monthly meeting.  We are not all criminals.  Most of us live within the laws and respect authority.  The few bad apples that have been exploited are all in their teens and trying to "rebel" against something.  And as a veteran Juggalo I am making a plea to the younger generation of fan:  We are all family, juggalo or not.  We need to love one another and try our best to make sure the "normal" people know we are capable of being civilized.  Act as though you are alway  under watch, because you are.  We are under a microscope and what we do right now will influence not only us now but generations to come.

  Now on a similar note there was a group a while back that called themselves the Juggalo Holocaust.  This group absolutely disgusts me.  They not only have been Anti-Juggalo they believe that violence and beating the juggalo out of someone is the way to make a change.  They have advocated violence against all Juggalos.  They have told there members to kill anyone wearing anything psychopathic records related.  Yet this group is not on any police/government watchlist.  They are not labeled a gang.  As a matter of fact noone on any media outlet is even telling the story.  Why?

  I know I am probably going to get alot of hate for this blog and that is ok.  I expect it.  Any thoughts on this would be appreciated and engouraged!

Juggalotus

First Post

Ok so I had to start a blog to show support for the family.  I am tired of seeing negative reports on the news and other sources of Juggalos.  So I am going to use this blog to not only spread the positive but rant about the stupidness I see in music, politics, news, etc.  So if you are Juggalo family follow me and lets see if we can change the image we give to the world.  I have been down for 12 years and I am very disturbed by the new wave of Juggalo and their attitudes and actions so look for a rant in the next few days about that.  Also look for another post about my thoughts on the Juggalos being classified as a gang.  Here in the southwest we are holding it down and Juggalo Infantry is where it's at!