Juggalos everywhere know and respect Psychopathic Records’ in-house mixmaster DJ Clay. His two mixxtape series “Let ‘Em Bleed” and “Book of the Wicked” have become classic Juggalo albums. On June 4th, DJ Clay will be dropping a completely new mixxtape that captures the craziness of these fucked up times we live in.

      Titled “A World Upside Down,” this album features dope new material from ICP, Anybody Killa, Blaze Ya Dead Homie and guest artists like Tech 9ine, Hopsin, and the Kottonmouth Kings. Also included is a new track from old school Psychopathic homie Myzery!

      We caught up with DJ Clay to discuss the creation of “A World Upside Down” and what Juggalos can expect.

Hatchet Herald: So your new mixxtape is called “A World Upside Down.” Tell us a bit about the concept. How is this different from “Let ‘Em Bleed” or “Book of the Wicked?”

DJ Clay: This mixxtape is different from any other mixtape that I’ve ever done. The name explains it all. I called it “A World Upside Down” because everything is fucked up right now, the world is just twisted. If the world turned upside down the underground would be on top and the mainstream would be under us. And that’s the whole vibe of this mixxtape. Just straight up unexpected pandemonium!

There’s more scratching and turntable play and I ain’t yellin’ over shit as much. I feel right now is a great time for this mixxtape come out; it couldn’t have been planned out better. Certified banger from beginning to end!

Hatchet Herald:How long did it take you to complete this new album?

DJ Clay: It took about three months to complete this project but the idea, concept and just the whole organization of it has been in the works for about five months. But when you hear the mixxtape you’ll appreciate why it took as long as it did. I can honestly say this is one of the best mixxtapes that I have put out to date. 

Hatchet Herald:Tell us about some of the guest artists appearing on “A World Upside Down.” You’ve got some really impressive names representin’ on this CD.

DJ Clay: Yeah I got a real hard-hitting lineup on this one. I have an exclusive Insane Clown Posse track, I have a Legz Diamond remix that is ridiculous, there’s a remix of “SKREEEM!!” with ICP , Tech N9ne and Hopsin and exclusives from the Kottonmouth Kings, Drive-By , ABK, Blaze, Violent J, Myzery and the list keeps going! This motherfucker is straight up trunk bangers! If you have a system in your whip, I just want to let you know that I am not responsible for blowing your speakers. 

Hatchet Herald:Who are some of your biggest DJ influences?

DJ Clay: My biggest influences in DJing and turntableism are DJ Q-Bert, Mix Master Mike, Tony Touch, The Xecutioners, DJ Quik and all the local DJs from around Southwest Detroit that used to put out mixtapes in the 90’s. It was that whole freestyle scene that influenced me as well. Those are my roots. 

Hatchet Herald:Any final message for the Juggalos out there?

DJ Clay: Yes… I just want to say GO GET IT! It drops on Tuesday, June 4th. This mixxtape, musically and lyrically, shows the power of the underground and all the production is ridiculous. I haven’t been this excited about one of my mixxtapes since I dropped the very first “Let Em Bleed.” JUGGALOS, LET’S SPREAD THE WORD OF A WORLD, OUR WORLD! “A WORLD UPSIDE DOWN!” Whoop whoop!