ICP Merchandise for the Adult Juggalo in your Family Underground

It’s a crazy thought to think that it’s been almost 20 years since Violent J first uttered the word “Juggalo” on stage at an ICP concert in regards to the ICP fans in attendance. If you in the family underground back then when it when down, then you’re definitely an adult Juggalo by now. Cherish that notion, because not many people can say they’ve been around any family underground for nearly 20 years. Such long term membership in the family underground is especially noteworthy if you managed to collect any ICP merchandise from the early days! Let’s rewind for a second. What’s the family underground? What is an adult Juggalo? If you’re unfamiliar with either, that first paragraph might have been more than a little lost on you. First off, a Juggalo is a fan of horror rap group Insane Clown Posse. The term Juggalo was first uttered by Violent J on stage while performing in 1994. Seeing how Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope were barely in their 20s by then, it wouldn’t come as a surprise if most Juggalos at the time were not yet adult Juggalos. However, anyone who was at that fateful show is definitely an adult Juggalo today. As we’ll discuss later, there’s nothing wrong with being an adult Juggalo who’s over the hill! After all, J and Dope are pushing 40. Secondly, the family underground is the term used to refer to the larger Juggalo collective. Adult Juggalos, teen Juggalos, rich Juggalos, poor Juggalos, black Juggalos, white Juggalos, it doesn’t matter. If you feel connected to the ICP movement and misunderstood by anyone who wouldn’t be caught dead wearing ICP merchandise, then you are a part of the family underground. And don’t feel silly if you’re an adult Juggalo! Just because most Juggalos are on the younger side – after all, this is how the cycle of music fans goes – doesn’t mean there’s plenty of ways to sport your family underground pride, especially with ICP merchandise. There are plenty of ICP merchandise items in the online ICP merchandise store that are designed for adult Juggalos. We can skip over the novelty ICP merchandise items like funny t-shirts, but other ICP merchandise that might be taken more seriously by adult Juggalos are items such as the collared sport shirt, the collectors items like comic books, and the slew of media available like books, vinyl, CDs, and DVDs. Adult Juggalos will most likely be particularly fond of the ICP merchandise that tells their story as they see it, like the Behind the Paint book that dates all the way back to their beginnings. Stories told like this make anyone who is part of the family underground feel connected to the bigger picture. It’s really great for adult Juggalos who have been there since the very beginning! Resource Box The family underground consists of adult Juggalos, young Juggalos, poor Juggalos and rich Juggalos. To learn more about the merchandise available to all in the family underground, please visit http://www.hatchetgear.com/bands/icp.html.

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/