Before we tell you Psychopathic's Blaze story, we wanna spit the real shit, here it is:
Blaze has been in the rap game for many years now. From his early beginings in his previous group "2 Krazy Devils" which consisted of Blaze himself and Skrapz of Level Jumpers. Blaze was then known as Psycho C and Skrapz was known as Krazie. The group had the production of Twiztids former rap partner R.O.C. 2 Krazy Devils never really evolved and soon became known as "The Sleepwalkaz". Blazes name switched to The Sandman.
The Sleepwalkaz much like 2 Krazy Devils never really went anywhere and the group was forced to split up. Skrapz went on to do another project with the R.O.C and Blaze went on to hookup with Twiztid and form I.S.I. I.S.I never really did much, a few tracks were recorded by the group but when Violent J of the Insane Clown Posse appraoched Twiztid for a record deal on Psychopathic Records they gladly took the offer. This was after the fact that I.S.I as recording artist were pretty much done with and basically had just become a crew of homeboys from the 7 Mile (twiztids neighborhood).
Blaze kept doin his thing undrground until Twiztid was able to offer him a solo career on Psychopathic. Blaze excepted and was soon on his way to underground stardom. He recordd his first album on Psy which was self titled. Blaze has the sound of an old school hardcore ruthless street thug from the early 90's. Blaze's next album was his first length LP called "1 Less G In The Hood". This release was a little more experimental in Blazes sound. Some guitar was thrown in the mix but all in all the album still stayed true to the "gangsta" image Blaze had created. Blaze has yet to record his 3rd release which is in the works as of now.
A few other side notes about Blaze are that him and label made Anybody Killa are very close friends, and ABK has sung backup for Blaze at numerous live shows.
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And now Psychopathic's Blaze story...
Blaze was workin for a dope man for a couple years. Over these years, he met some homies like Anybody Killa. He was runnin high numbers and it seemed that shit couldn't go wrong. The day was February 14, 1989. Blaze, at the age of 24, makin a reoutine dope drop at a wealthier buyer's neighborhood. WHile he was goin walkin, some guys in ski masks fired away at Blaze.The result: three shots to the chest from 45 Caliber and a shot to the head with a 9 Millimeter. Dead in the grave at 24.
Eleven years later, Twiztid went to Blaze's grave and took him put of his eternal rest to rap for Psychopathic. He released an EP in 2000 which didn't sell well. Blaze left Psychopathic because he wasn't makin the money he felt he should have been. He came back eventually after thinkin about what he was missin out on... the fuckin Juggalo Family. So, Blaze jumped on the FreekShow and Bizzar Bizaar tours which helped up his CD sales.
In 2001, Blaze released the "1 Less G In Tha Hood" LP which was a big hit with the Juggalos. It is one of Psychopathic's best works, and the good thing is that they kept only Psychopathic artists on the album. Blaze hit up the Mirror/rorriM tour with ABK and then left soonafter to work on ABK's upcoming album "Foo-Dang!" Now, Blaze is currently recording with ABK for ABK's new album as well as his own. Blazes Jorney Continues to gro.
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anybody killa bio
Anybody Killa has been known in the local Detroit scene. In 1995, Jaymo (ABK) and Jayho (Lavel) started Krazy Klan. They released their first tape entitled "Frustrationz." Mr. Bones (Jamie Madrox of Twiztid) helped with the cover art and shit. Some rumor of a second version being pressed... bt it has never come up as of yet.
Krazy Klan continued thoughout the years. FInally in 1999, Krazy Klan released a CD entitled "developMENTAL." This, as oposed to "Frustrationz," was only released on CD. Tha Klan was on Slang Town records at the time, so the promotion was slim to none. Anyway, the CD had two special guest artists, Skrapy and Sol... Halfbreed for those of you that don't know. They featured on the track "2 Diffferent Krazys" which is a great song.
The year was 2000, and Krazy Klan died. Jayho took the alias of Lavel and went independant, as did Jaymo. Jaymo changed his name to Native Funk and released a CD that year entitled "Rain From the Sun." The album is tha absolute shit. Special guests such as Dead Mike from Slang Town, Jeremy Methric (Monoxide Child's brother), and Halfbreed once again. I think that the CD would have been popular if the promotion was there... but once again, Jaymo was on Slang Town records.
After the release od "Rain From the Sun", Jaymo met up with Blaze. Jaymo changed his name one again to Anybody Killa, touring with ICP and Twiztid in 2001. (Bizzar/Bizaar/Freekshow) The Juggalos loved ABK, but Psychopathic seemed to never want to sign him.
In 2001, ABK was announced to be in Dark Lotus and he did a song called "Drunken Ninja Master" which can be found on Twiztid's album "Crypric Collection 2." But then Psychopathic had Marz do it instead. Anyway...
Blaze Ya Dead Homie wne into production of the "1 Less G in the Hood" LP. Anybody Killa played a big roll. He was like a second man on the CD. Jaymo appearned everywhere and became to get realy populare amongst the Juggalos. Later that year, Anybody Killa featured in a Christmas song with ICP called "Skanta Claws." This track is off the hook, you gotta get Pendulum #12. On with the story...
In early 2002, Blaze and Anybody Killa recorded a song called "Foo-Dang." This song is so awesome! With the release of this, a release date for ABK's debut EP, "Foo-Dang" on May 7th, 2002. Thats right, ABK was finally signed to Psychopathic Records. But, then the plan changed. ABK's album is to be released some time later in 2002 and Blaze/ABK hit up the Mirror/rorriM tour all the way till the end because they went to record their new albums. So, Anybody Killa's story doesn't stop. He is continuing to rap and record his new album. Some new shit can be found on Hatchet History, the compilation CD from Psychopathic of the best songs over the past 10 years, so pick that up ninjas!
Zug Izland Bio
From the bubbling cesspool of hazardous waste that engulfs the city of Detroit, sickening its residents and radiating the rodents, comes a new rock band ready to infect the ears of a new generation: Zug Izland. Inspired by the industrial waste dump after which they are named, Psychopathic Records recording artists Zug Izland can best be described as toxic rock, with a dirty sound emerged from the filth of the city from which they came.
The band's lead single, "Fire", has become a huge hit in their hometown of Detroit, moving quickly from a song receiving only light rotation on WRIF to a smash hit that is steadily getting more and more people wondering about Zug Izland. This band is just in the beginning stages, and their future is glowing so bright that they have to wear radiation suits.
The lyrics are an intoxicating blend of hyper-realism (as demonstrated on "Prison Song") and an exploration of imperfect human morality brought forth through the imagery of a pure fantasy. This is exemplified by this sample of the song "The River":
Lift on up, glide across the forest
Turn right, find stones of solid gold
Power, you alone can feed a dragon
Just forget not, all that you've been told
I shall never, drink it from the river
I shall never, drink it from this hole
Songs like "Prison Song", however, offer quite a different view, bringing a first person perspective to a disturbing end to a troubled relationship:
I'm not here tryin' to make amends
Turn back time and I'd kill her again
It's what I call justifiable sin
Cock the hammer back
And I put two in
Each song is a display in poetic genius, giving everyone something to which they can relate.
The band is made up of a hungry group of experienced musicians, each lending their own unique talent and sound to create a cohesive mix rarely heard in rock music. The lead singer, Syn, is an unpredictable stage presence, one moment putting his whole heart into carrying forth the band's vocal melodies, the next he is throwing himself around the stage with utter disregard for his own physical safety, demonstrating his punk rock intensity. Mike P, guitarist, is the musical mastermind behind Zug Izland. He is responsible for much of the production of the upcoming album. He is also the one tearing up the amps with his killer guitar at the live shows. Little Pig, drums, is known to leave his drum kit smashed down to splinters after a show. It is his sound that gets the audience into their usual frenzy. Guido Milligan, bass, is a master at laying down the low end, thumping the audience in the chest with his balls out rock bass. Dan Miller, keyboards, creates a dreamlike background of electronic sounds that makes this band such an original mix of intensity and melody.
Straight out of the toxic waste dump to a venue near you, Zug Izland is sure to earn many fans with their stage performances. Their first single, "Fire", is in stores now and ready to burn up the charts. Expect some big things to be happening with this dynamic pack of madmen from Detroit
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