Twiztid is an American hip hop duo from Warren, Michigan. The group is composed of Jamie Spaniolo and Paul Methric, who perform under the respective personas of Jamie Madrox and Monoxide Child. Twiztid performs a style of hardcore hip hop known as horrorcore, and have released eight studio albums, six EPs extended play and seven compilations.

Biography[link]

Prior to Twiztid, Jamie Spaniolo and Paul Methric were members of the hip hop trio House of Krazees, under the names Mr. Bones and Hektic, along with the third member, the R.O.C.^[1] The group released five albums before disbanding in 1997.^[2] After the split, Methric and Spaniolo sent a demo tape to Insane Clown Posse member Joseph Bruce. The demo contained the tracks "2nd Hand Smoke," "Diemuthafuckadie," and "How Does It Feel?"^[2] Bruce was extremely impressed, invited Methric and Spaniolo to perform on 'The House of Horrors Tour', and signed them to Psychopathic Records. Before the tour kicked off, Bruce, Methric and Spaniolo decided on a name that they felt would fit the duo—"Twiztid".^[2] Twiztid's 1997 debut album, Mostasteless, was originally released independently by Psychopathic.^[3] When Insane Clown Posse signed with Island Records, they helped get a deal for Twiztid as well.^[4] After a show in Indianapolis, Twiztid's tour bus stopped at a Waffle House in Greenfield, Indiana. Spaniolo and Joseph Bruce became involved in an altercation with a customer causing a fight to break out between the lone customer and all of the bands' members.^[5] Months later on June 4, 1998, Twiztid were charged with battery.^[6]

In 1999, Mostasteless was pulled, and re-released on Island with somewhat different track listing.^[4] That track listing included brand new songs, but left out tracks such as "Murder Murder Murder" and "She Ain't Afraid" because of uncleared samples.^[4] In his review of the reissued album, Allmusic's Stephen Thomas Erlewine wrote that "[Although] the thought of a group of Insane Clown Posse protégés isn't exactly inspiring", the album "may take you by surprise...Mostasteless actually works better than most ICP records," that "Twiztid often is more convincing than [its] Dark Carnival colleagues," and concluded that "if you don't buy into the whole comic book-horror schtick, Mostasteless...will be irritating, but if you've bought into it, you'll enjoy this record as much, if not more, than most ICP albums."^[7] Mostasteless peaked at #8 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart, and #149 on the Billboard 200.^[8]

On October 31, 2000, Twiztid released their second studio album, Freek Show. In his review of the album, Allmusic's Brad Mills wrote that "this kind of music appeals to a small sector of hip-hop listeners and will probably do well within [its] niche market, but the average hip-hop listener will just have to understand that this is a different kind of album."^[9] The album peaked at #51 on the Billboard 200.^[8] In 2002, Twiztid released the extended play Mirror Mirror. Allmusic reviewer Bradley Torreano praised the EP, writing that "Despite the fact that few outside of the juggalo family will give this a chance, this might be one of the most accurate portrayals of the mood of most unhappy young people in 2002".^[10] Mirror Mirror peaked at #5 on the Top Independent Albums chart, and #103 on the Billboard 200.^[8] In 2003, Twiztid released its third studio album, The Green Book. Spaniolo has referred to the album as a "Juggalo favorite".^[11] Allmusic reviewer Rob Theakston panned the album, writing that it "is much, much better than the last ICP card record, but looking at the forest from the trees, that really isn't saying much anymore."^[12] The Green Book peaked at #2 on the Top Independent Charts and #52 on the Billboard 200.^[8]

On June 28, 2005, Twiztid released its fourth studio album, Man's Myth (Vol. 1), the first half of a double album concluding with Mutant (Vol. 2), released the following month.^[13] Man's Myth focuses on the angst of growing up in a lying world, while Mutant deals with the outcome of this upbringing.^[13] Allmusic reviewer David Jeffries praised Man's Myth, writing that "it reaches farther outside the suburban trash world of Psychopathic Records than anything the label has released previously. Twiztid keep growing lyrically too and the album is edited tightly with little filler."^[13] Man's Myth peaked at #4 on the Top Independent Albums chart, #62 on the Top Internet Albums chart and the Billboard 200.^[8] Mutant peaked at #11 on the Top Independent Albums chart, #80 on the Billboard 200, and #215 on the Top Internet Albums chart.^[8]

On July 4, 2007, Twiztid released its sixth studio album, Independents Day. The album featured guest appearances from rappers signed to independent record labels, such as The Dayton Family, Tha Dogg Pound, Hed PE frontman Jared Gomes, Tech N9ne and Krizz Kaliko. It also notably features appearances by D12 members Proof and Bizarre. The group's leader, Eminem, had feuded with Insane Clown Posse.^[14] The album peaked at #4 on the Top Independent Albums chart, #9 on the Top Rap Albums chart and #57 on the Billboard 200.^[8] In September 2007, the group's Toxic Terror Tour was cancelled after Methric suffered a torn Anterior cruciate ligament following a car accident, but the tour was booked again in early 2008.^[15]

On March 17, 2009, Twiztid released its seventh studio album, W.I.C.K.E.D. (Wish I Could Kill Every Day).^[16] W.I.C.K.E.D was Twiztid's highest charting album, peaking at #11 on the Billboard 200, #4 on the Top Rap Albums chart, and #1 on the Top Independent Albums chart.^[8] Twiztid's ninth studio album, "Heartbroken & Homicidal," was released on September 21, 2010.^[17] Recently in an interview, they have announced a new album entitled Abominations due for an later 2012 release, or early 2013 release. It was also announced that Twiztid would release a song featuring Royce Da 5'9. On one of their Tweets, they stated that Hopsin would be on their next album.^[18]

Style and influences[link]

Twiztid's performance style is often described as horrorcore hip hop.^[19] According to Spaniolo, "Think of it as if there was a Halloween or Friday the 13th on wax and Jason and Michael Myers could actually rap, this is what their vibe would sound like."^[20] Spaniolo has cited Kiss as an influence.^[11] While Man's Myth featured a hip hop-oriented sound, Mutant featured a rock oriented sound.^[11] According to Spaniolo, "I've always wanted to do a Rock album and to date that was the closest thing to it we have ever done, so it holds a special place in my heart."^[11]

Discography[link]

• Mostasteless (1997)
• Freek Show (2000)
• Mirror Mirror (2002)
• The Green Book (2003)
• Man's Myth (2005)
• Mutant (2005)
• Independents Day (2007)
• W.I.C.K.E.D. (2009)
• Heartbroken & Homicidal (2010)
• Abominationz (2012)

Filmography[link]

• Big Money Hustlas (1999)
• Born Twiztid (2000)
• The Purple Show (2003)
• Psychopathic: The Videos (2007)
• Hatchet Attacks: Live From Red Rocks (2008)
• A Family Underground (2009)
• Big Money Rustlas (2010)

Video Games[link]

• Twiztid are playable fighters on the video game, Backyard Wrestling: Don't Try This at Home (2003) for the PS2 and Xbox

References[link]

External links[link]

• Official website
• Twiztid on Myspace
• Twiztid at Allmusic
• Twiztid on Twitter

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Krizz Kaliko
Krizz Kaliko at release signing for Tech N9ne's Killer on July 1, 2008
Background information
Birth name	Samuel William Christopher Watson
Also known as	Big Krizz Kaliko
Born	(1974-03-07) March 7, 1974 (age 38)
Origin	Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Genres	Hip Hop Funkra (Funk, Rap, Rock, R&B, Opera), Horrorcore
Instruments	Rapping Singing
Years active	1999–present[1]
Labels	Strange Music
Associated acts	K.A.B.O.S.H. Tech N9ne E-40 Kutt Calhoun 816 Boyz
Website	www.KrizzKaliko.com

Samuel William Christopher Watson^[2] (born March 7, 1974 in Kansas City, Missouri^[3]) better known by his stage name Krizz Kaliko, is an American rapper and singer. He is a long time collaborator with fellow hometown native, Tech N9ne, and is signed to the label that Tech co-owns, Strange Music.

Career[link]

Krizz Kaliko began his musical career in the late 1990s when he began working with a local producer by the name of IcyRoc Kraven. Another local rapper by the name of Tech N9ne was also collaborating with IcyRoc at the time, which led to the two rappers meeting. Tech N9ne was currently working on a song titled "Who You Came To See" and Krizz made a comment that the song could have a better hook. Tech offered up the opportunity to prove his case, and Tech was blown away when Kaliko proved just that. Tech would bring Kaliko into his "inner circle" which would eventually result in Kaliko signing to the label co-owned by his new found friend.

Since then, Kaliko has often contributed to albums put out by Tech N9ne, be it being featured as a rapper or simply providing background vocals for the tracks on the album. Although the largest portion of his work is that of his collaborations with Tech, he has also performed similar tasks for fellow labelmates Kutt Calhoun, Skatterman & Snug Brim, and Prozak. Other collaborations include tracks with the Kottonmouth Kings, Potluck, E-40, T-Pain and Twiztid.

His debut album, Vitiligo released on May 6, 2008, charted on several Billboard charts including peaking at number 19 on the Top Independent Albums in the week of May 28, 2008. In the same week, he peaked at number 167 on the Billboard 200.

His second studio album, Genius, was released on July 14, 2009.

A number of his songs can be heard in the background of the strip club scenes in the movie "Big Fan" starring Patton Oswalt.

Krizz chose the title Shock Treatment for his third studio album. Other titles he considered were "Son of Sam" and "Walk on Water."^[4]

"S.I.C.", his first EP, was released on May 17, 2011.

In June 2011 he was featured on Winnipeg's Most's second single, Forgive Me, from their second album GoodFellaz.

Personal life[link]

Krizz Kaliko married his wife, Crystal, in 2005.^[2] They have a son, born June 6, 2006.

He suffers from the disease, Vitiligo, a skin disorder characterized by smooth, white patches on various parts of the body caused by the loss of natural pigment.^[2] Several of these patches are clearly visible on his face. He would later use the name of the disease he suffers from as the title for his debut album. Krizz has also been diagnosed with Bipolar disorder.^[2] On his second album, he titled one of the tracks after the disorder.^[1]

Discography[link]

Studio albums[link]

with Kabosh

EPs[link]

Music videos[link]

References[link]

General Source: "Krizz Kaliko - Bio". http://krizzkaliko.com/?page_id=7. Retrieved 2008-05-15. 

External links[link]

• Official website
• Krizz Kaliko on Myspace
• Krizz Kaliko at Allmusic
• Krizz Kaliko discography at MusicBrainz
• Krizz Kaliko Exclusive at Deft Magazine

Stewart D. Ashby, Jr., better known by his stage name Big Scoob is an American rapper from Kansas City, Missouri and a member of Strange Music. Though he is one of the newest on the label, he isn't new to the rap game. He has been rapping since 1998 with a Local KC rap group called 57th Street Rogue Dog Villians [sic]. Scoob just recently released his sophomore album "Damn Fool" under Strange Music label.

Biography[link]

During his teenage years and early 20s, Scoob lived life as a gangbanger — the result of a faction of the Crips and Bloods feud that spread to Kansas City from California in the 1980s — while growing up on 56th and Highland. He now considers himself fortunate to have survived. Friends were murdered. Others are serving consecutive life sentences for homicide.

In making it through, the 35-year-old learned several important lessons that impacted his rap career.

Scoob first met Tech N9ne during their junior high days at Bingham Middle School. Tech, squared off against Scoob in a beatboxing competition. The two quickly became friends, particularly when Scoob learned that Tech lived in his same neighborhood.

The two lost touch soon after graduating from Southwest High in 1991. Tech moved on to work on his rap career, while Scoob was still running the streets.

In the mid ‘90s after Scoob had cleaned up his act and began pursuing music, their paths crossed again. This time they met up at a music expo in Minnesota. Scoob was looking at starting his own group, while Tech was in between labels. The two helped form the successful local rap group, 57th Street Rogue Dog Villians, which released four albums under Midwestside Records, including the popular single, “Let’s Get Fu---- Up.”

In 2002, Tech N9ne left to help form Strange Music. Meanwhile, Scoob’s distribution label filed for bankruptcy.

Fed up with the music game, Scoob left it entirely to help raise his four daughters.

Tech N9ne was the one to coax Big Scoob back into the rap game after all those years. Scoob helped out on some collaboration with Tech and Strange Music and eventually his desire for music came back.

In 2009, Big Scoob released his debut solo album titled "Monsterifik".^[2] There is also talk of a new album for the group 57th Street Rogue Dog Villians.^[3]

Discography[link]

Albums[link]

with 57th Street Rogue Dog Villians[link]

EP's[link]

Mixtapes[link]

Music Videos[link]

Guest appearances[link]

References[link]

External links[link]

• Big Scoob's Official Site
• Big Scoob's Myspace