Twisters Music recently had the chance to interview Blaze Ya Dead Homie. They also published a short review of his show at the Harmonious Monks in Jacksonville Beach,Fla.

I’ve posted both the review and the interview below. You can also listen to the interview by CLICKING HERE.

Blaze gives me a call before his Local show here at Harmonious Monks Jax Beach,Fla. Blaze is on tour in support of his new album ” The Casket Factory”

From his early days as an aspiring rapper from Mt. Clemens, Michigan, Blaze has assumed many aliases as he virtually clawed his way into the Underground Hip-Hop Scene, with merely a dream and an undying love for Rap to accompany his supreme skills.

After a brief encounter with Jamie Madrox & Monoxide of Twiztid in the early 1990s, an immediate friendship was born, which would later lead to Blaze working for the legendary Psychopathic Records (former label of Twiztid, as well as Insane Clown Posse) toward the end of the decade. Blaze quickly worked his way up through the company, all the while honing his craft and developing a concept for his soon-to-be persona.

One late evening, while attending a recording session in 1999 for the Island/Def Jam reissue of Twiztid’s acclaimed album Mostasteless, Blaze was asked to kick a verse for the track “Hound Dogs.” It was on that historic night that the notorious undead gangster known as Blaze Ya Dead Homie was born.

Shortly after, in 2000, Blaze released a self-titled EP that become so popular among his new and ever-growing fan base that he was invited to join Twiztid on their U.S. “Rock the Dead Tour.” He took to the stage each night with his newfound and unique brand of “dead gangster” theatrics, complimenting the image with shirts riddled with bullet-holes, wearing a blood-soaked clock rumored to have stopped on the day of his “death.”

Just as the fans welcomed Blaze with open arms, Psychopathic released his first full-length album 1 Less G In Da Hood in 2001. The record quickly became a landmark in the saga of Blaze Ya Dead Homie, establishing who and what the character is, and laying the groundwork for what he would become.

Blaze Ya Dead Homie: The Casket Factory Tour rolled into Jacksonville Beach, FL with all of the fan fare of a good old fashion New Orleans funeral. With a procession of young, hip rappers opening the show, the Juggalos were reppin’ big time at The Green Room in Harmonious Monks.
Trilogy set this Horrorcore loving family celebration off in proper fashion.

His flow is dynamic and smooth. He’s huge on audience participation, seemingly engaging every Juggalo with his shout out to participate in the lyrical wake-up call, high five or a direct point to a crowd member. Trilogy was exactly what TCFT need to heat up the crowd that cold, blustery night!

Lex the Hex took the stage next. Not as engaging at first, but after grabbing a beer from an audience member, became much more comfortable with the love the crowd offered. With his face painted in a black and white skull and wearing a hoodie over his head, he appeared as hard as his vocal stylings and rhymes suggested. Lex didn’t disappoint the fans, or this writer.

After a short interlude, the venue began to buzz with the anticipation of what was next. Blaze. The scene was set with fog, casket and darkness; save for the multitude of cell phones snapping away prior to him stepping out from behind the black curtain.

There was this well-dressed “deceased” villain of both Heaven and Hell. Blaze wasn’t alone though.

He was joined on stage by an unknown rapper with the moniker, The Masked Guy. There were a few technical hitches, where the light rigs lost power, but Blaze didn’t let those glitches bother him or the Fam(ily). He continued the performance and the fans continued to sing along and cheer. Once the light issue was resolved, the ambience returned and the Old Skool sound with the heavy base booming, permeated the club and the walls. As I stepped away from the stage to take in the whole scene
Lex the Hex returned to the stage and the crowd went nuts!He had come back from the shaky start to walk alongside the ever-enigmatic Blaze and fellow artist.

If you’ve never experienced the Horrorcore Rap genre, do yourself a favor and check it out. The beat and sound are intoxicating and the lyrics grab you tight and won’t let go of your soul. Majik Ninja Entertainment has this one on lock!

Websites:

• blazeyadead1.com