What to Expect from ICP’s Album The Mighty Death Pop

It’s been two years since an ICP album came out. From parodies and mainstream media hate to announcing their faith and booking Charlie Sheen as a Gathering of the Juggalos host, it’s safe to say that a lot has happened in those two years since the last ICP Joker’s Card, Bang! Pow! Boom!, was released.

Fortunately, Insane Clown Posse fans won’t have to wait much longer, with ICP’s album and Joker’s Card The Mighty Death Pop slated to launch in early 2012. The band’s remarks about their upcoming release have been few and far between, but they haven’t hesitated to say that The Mighty Death Pop will fire back against all the hate they’ve received in recent years from media outlets.

Why has The Mighty Death Pop Taken So Long?

The most straightforward answer Insane Clown Posse members Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope have given for this question is just that they didn’t want to rush it. By not announcing an official release date for The Mighty Death Pop, the guys have given themselves the freedom to take their time with this ICP album and Joker’s Card, and promise that because of that, it will be the best yet.

“We're doing what we do in the studio, coming out with the best record that we can do and, right now, it's gravy man" Violent J told MTV back in April.

Mighty Death Pop Production Personnel

Aside from the renewed sense of anger to be present on this newest ICP Album, there will also be an old friend in the studio who’s recorded plenty of ICP albums through the years: Mike E. Clark.

Best known for his work with Kid Rock, George Clinton, and eight of the previous Joker’s Cards, Mr. Clark’s production style has been labeled as one of the best parts of all Joker’s Cards. His ability to infuse various carnival sounds goes a long way in helping Insane Clown Posse achieve the mischievous sonic atmosphere present on ICP albums, and will most likely do the same on Mighty Death Pop.

The last time Clark worked on an ICP album was for Bizaar, during which he had a falling out with Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope. Being unsure about the material he was recording, Clark decided it was time for a break. During that break, Clark formed the group Project: Deadman with rapper Prozak and became a full-time engineer for Michigan-bred superstar Kid Rock. He also endured a severe bout of pneumonia, a disease that almost took his life. After this near death experience, he reconnected with ICP with the intent of working on their next Joker’s Card. He’s now doing just that.

Joker’s Card Face(s)

The duo revealed at their annual Hallowicked concert in Detroit the character face of the Mighty Death Pop Joker’s Card. It’s a maniacal clown with purple, yellow, and white accents, but Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope say it’s only half of the Mighty Death Pop Joker’s Card. The second face will be revealed soon!

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Mighty Death Pop is the 12th ICP album and Joker’s Card, slated for release in early 2012. To learn more about Mighty Death Pop, please visit the Insane Clown Posse website at http://insaneclownposse.com/