Gang Rags
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| Studio album by Blaze Ya Dead Homie | ||||||||||
| Released | June 22, 2010 | |||||||||
| Recorded | Funhouse Studio | |||||||||
| Genre | Gangsta rap, horrorcore | |||||||||
| Length | 51:04 | |||||||||
| Label | Psychopathic Records | |||||||||
| Producer | Mike E. Clark, Violent J | |||||||||
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Gang Rags is the fourth studio album by American rapper Blaze Ya Dead Homie. Released on June 22, 2010, Gang Rags was produced by Mike E. Clark, and features appearances by guests Kottonmouth Kings, The Dayton Family, Anybody Killa and Insane Clown Posse. One of five different colored bandanas was included in the packaging of each album. Gang Rags debuted number 52 on the Billboard 200.
Blaze had been interested in the concept of bringing back the style of the late '80s to mid 90's for several years prior to the recording of Gang Rags. He thought that the best way to bring back "the old school [was] in the form of clothing. Gang rags [were] what it was all about back then." Blaze noted that "I may never be a designer or some shit, but I do know my music," so he decided to use the name "Gang Rags" for his next album.
On December 24, 2009, Joseph Bruce revealed through his Twitter account that Gang Rags would be produced by Mike E. Clark. In April, Bruce announced that he would join Clark in producing the album, marking the first time that the two would collaborate on an album by Blaze.Gang Rags also marked the first time that the members of hip hop group Twiztid, Jamie Spaniolo and Paul Methric, did not provide any production on a Blaze album. Bruce and Clark helped Blaze develop new vocal styles, utilizing different voices and rhyme styles. Clark notes that they "tried to do a lot of different stuff on this record." Bruce adds that the album is "still very much Blaze, but ... the sounds and concepts around him have changed."
Bruce praised Clark's production on the album, saying that Clark "makes Blaze sound louder and stronger than he ever has," while Blaze added that Clark "is a genius at his craft. His ear is like no other." Clark attributed the success of the album to the group's ability to work well together. He described Gang Rags as "bangin’, bumpin’, crushin’ & ruthless!," while Blaze said that the album is "some straight dope Juggalo music."
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