ICP’s The Wraith made big waves in the media when it was released 10 years ago, but not for the reasons you would expect. ICP’s The Wraith didn’t spread all over the Internet because it was the best horror rap album every written, and ICP’s The Wraith didn’t suddenly win over the critics that had been vilifying the group for years. What ICP’s The Wraith did do, however, was shed light on Insane Clown Posse’s Christian values for the first time ever.
This was a bigger deal than normal because Insane Clown Posse and Christianity is the last collaboration any fan would have ever expected.
Why is that? Because ICP’s The Wraith, just like any of their other albums, was a horror rap album. So who could have predicted these horror rap tycoons write a song that, while giving a glimpse into Insane Clown Posse’s Christian views, simultaneously announced that Insane Clown Posse and Christianity had been teamed up all along, just not blatantly like they were now?
The results of this admittance were two fold: One, those Juggalos who loved ICP but not Insane Clown Posse + Christianity were quick to voice their disapproval. Many of those Juggalos who felt duped when ICP’s The Wraith was released decided right then and there that they were done with the group, and moved on. The second result was a little more interesting.
Those who were fans of Insane Clown Posse and Christian deep down inside couldn’t have been more thrilled. They knew there was a reason they’d been drawn to the horror rap group all along, and couldn’t wait to join them in Shangri-La some day.
So as you can see, ICP’s The Wraith was a polarizing record, as is the combination of Insane Clown Posse and Christianity in general. The question remains, will we see any more of this on future albums like The Mighty Death Pop!? (The Mighty Death Pop! is slated for release 8/14/12.)
For the time being, signs are pointing to no being the answer to that question. The Mighty Death Pop! (being released 10 years after ICP’s The Wraith) will be many things for sure, but Insane Clown Posse’s Christian morals will probably be far away. Why do I say this? Because both Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope have talked about The Mighty Death Pop! being a way for them to respond to the crazy Juggalo and ICP hate that’s been pervasive in recent years. That’s probably not with Christian light. You knew they were serious about making a damn good record when they vowed to not smoke any cannabis during The Mighty Death Pop!’s production.
There’s little question as to whether or not Insane Clown Posse and Christian values are still aligned on same level—some angry fans isn’t enough to change that. But, the chances that those morals will be aired on The Mighty Death Pop! or any future ICP album are slim.
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The Mighty Death Pop! will hit shelves in August 2012. But being 10 years after Insane Clown Posse and Christianity we’re anointed through ICP’s The Wraith, will The Mighty Death Pop! bring back any of the Christian message? To learn more about The Mighty Death Pop! or ICP’s The Wraith, please visit http://www.hatchetgear.com/bands/icp.html.
This was a bigger deal than normal because Insane Clown Posse and Christianity is the last collaboration any fan would have ever expected.
Why is that? Because ICP’s The Wraith, just like any of their other albums, was a horror rap album. So who could have predicted these horror rap tycoons write a song that, while giving a glimpse into Insane Clown Posse’s Christian views, simultaneously announced that Insane Clown Posse and Christianity had been teamed up all along, just not blatantly like they were now?
The results of this admittance were two fold: One, those Juggalos who loved ICP but not Insane Clown Posse + Christianity were quick to voice their disapproval. Many of those Juggalos who felt duped when ICP’s The Wraith was released decided right then and there that they were done with the group, and moved on. The second result was a little more interesting.
Those who were fans of Insane Clown Posse and Christian deep down inside couldn’t have been more thrilled. They knew there was a reason they’d been drawn to the horror rap group all along, and couldn’t wait to join them in Shangri-La some day.
So as you can see, ICP’s The Wraith was a polarizing record, as is the combination of Insane Clown Posse and Christianity in general. The question remains, will we see any more of this on future albums like The Mighty Death Pop!? (The Mighty Death Pop! is slated for release 8/14/12.)
For the time being, signs are pointing to no being the answer to that question. The Mighty Death Pop! (being released 10 years after ICP’s The Wraith) will be many things for sure, but Insane Clown Posse’s Christian morals will probably be far away. Why do I say this? Because both Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope have talked about The Mighty Death Pop! being a way for them to respond to the crazy Juggalo and ICP hate that’s been pervasive in recent years. That’s probably not with Christian light. You knew they were serious about making a damn good record when they vowed to not smoke any cannabis during The Mighty Death Pop!’s production.
There’s little question as to whether or not Insane Clown Posse and Christian values are still aligned on same level—some angry fans isn’t enough to change that. But, the chances that those morals will be aired on The Mighty Death Pop! or any future ICP album are slim.
Resource Box
The Mighty Death Pop! will hit shelves in August 2012. But being 10 years after Insane Clown Posse and Christianity we’re anointed through ICP’s The Wraith, will The Mighty Death Pop! bring back any of the Christian message? To learn more about The Mighty Death Pop! or ICP’s The Wraith, please visit http://www.hatchetgear.com/bands/icp.html.
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