Joseph Utsler
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Joseph William Utsler |
| Also known as | 2 Dope Shaggy 2 Dope Gold D Full Clip Mr. Club |
| Born | October 14, 1974 |
| Origin | Wayne, Michigan, United States |
| Genre(s) | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Producer Rapper Wrestler |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 1989 – Present |
| Label(s) | Psychopathic |
| Associated acts | Insane Clown Posse Dark Lotus Psychopathic Rydas Soopa Villainz |
| Website | InsaneClownPosse.com |
Joseph William "Joey" Utsler (born October 14, 1974[1])is an American rapper, record producer, professional wrestler, and actor.
Utsler is most commonly known as Shaggy 2 Dope of the Insane Clown Posse. He is the co-founder of the record label Psychopathic Records, with fellow I.C.P. rapper Joseph Bruce (a.k.a Violent J) and their former manager, Alex Abbiss. Also along with Bruce, Utsler is the co-founder of the professional wrestling promotion Juggalo Championship Wrestling.
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[edit] Early life
[edit] Musical career
[edit] Insane Clown Posse (1991-present)
In late 1991, Inner City Posse changed their style, look, and name. Joseph Bruce recalled a dream of a clown running around in Delray, which became the inspiration for the group's new name: Insane Clown Posse.[2] Upon returning home that night, Bruce had a dream in which spirits in a traveling carnival appeared to him—an image that would become the basis for the Dark Carnival mythology detailed in the group's Joker's Cards series.[2] These stories each offer a specific lesson designed to change the "evil ways" of listeners before "the end consumes us all." Insane Clown Posse has a dedicated following, often referred to by the group as Juggalos and Juggalettes.
John Utsler left the group in early 1992, and Insane Clown Posse has since been comprised of Joseph Bruce and Joseph Utsler, who perform under the respective personas of the murderous, wicked clowns Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope. The duo perform a style of hardcore hip hop known as horrorcore, and is known for its dark, violent lyrics and elaborate live performances. Insane Clown Posse has earned two platinum and three gold albums. According to Nielsen SoundScan, the entire catalog of the group has sold 6.5 million units in the United States and Canada.[3]
[edit] Solo career (1994-present)
In 1994, Utsler released his first solo album, Fuck Off!, containing only four tracks. His second planned solo album, Shaggs The Clown, was never released due to sampling issues.[4] After almost 12 years of promotion, Utsler released his second solo album, F.T.F.O. (Fuck The Fuck Off!), in 2006.
[edit] Golden Goldies (1995)
Golden Goldies was a comical group whose lyrics focused solely on gold.[5] The group consisted of Psychopathic Record's employees and friends; Joseph Bruce (Golden Jelly), Joseph Utsler (Gold D), Robert Bruce (Golden Gram), Billy Bill (Gold Double B), Alex Abbiss (Gold Rocks), Mike E. Clark (Gold Digger), Rich Murrell (Golden Warrior), Frank G (Golden Frank), Keith (Gold Teeth), Josh (Rold Gold), Kelly Eubanks (Gold Spud), Fink the East Side G (Golden Toby), and Matt Mackalantie (Gold Spakalantie).[5] Their only LP, Gimme Them Fuckin' Nuggets Bitch, Or I'll Punch Your Fuckin' Face, was recorded in 1995 in a span of one week, and was not publicly released.[5] Golden Goldies was a project put together by Insane Clown Posse for entertainment purposes only. To add more humor to the album, each artist was given only five minutes to write their verses, and had only one take to record them, which resulted in some artists messing up their lines, and lyrics containing "some very strange things."[5] The group held only one live performance, which occurred at the record release party for Insane Clown Posse's Riddle Box.[5]
[edit] Dark Lotus (1999-present)
Formed in 1999, Dark Lotus consists of Bruce and Utsler of Insane Clown Posse, Jamie Spaniolo and Paul Methric of Twiztid, and Chris Rouleau.[6] Each member is said to "act as a 'petal' of the lotus,"[6] and it was announced that there would be six members. After switching between two different "sixth members," Marz and Anybody Killa, Dark Lotus decided to keep the group to only five.
[edit] Psychopathic Rydas (1999-present)
Psychopathic Rydas formed in 1999, and consists of Psychopathic Records-associated rappers performing under alternate stage names in the style of mainstream gangsta rap.[7] The group's current lineup consists of Bruce (Bullet),[7] Utsler (Full Clip),[7] Methric (Foe Foe),[7] Spaniolo (Lil' Shank),[7] Rouleau (Cell Block)[8] and David Hutto (Yung Dirt).[9]
Psychopathic Rydas reuses the beats of popular rappers within the genre without paying to license the original songs or requesting permission from copyright owners to use the music, effectively making their albums bootlegs[10] and resulting in the releases becoming difficult to find in some markets.[7]
[edit] Soopa Villainz (2002-2005)
Formed in 2002, Soopa Villainz consisted of Lavel (Mr. Heart), Bruce (Mr. Diamond), Esham (Mr. Spade) and Utsler (Mr. Club). The group made appearances on Insane Clown Posse's The Wraith: Shangri-La[11] and Esham's Acid Rain[12] and Repentance[13] before releasing their debut album, Furious, in 2005.[14] Following Esham and Lavel's departure from Psychopathic Records in October 2005, the group disbanded.
[edit] Wrestling career
| Joseph Utsler | |
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| Statistics | |
| Ring name(s) | Rhino White Tiger Shaggy 2 Dope "Handsome" Harley Guestella Gweedo |
| Billed height | 6'2"[15] |
| Billed weight | 230 lbs.[16] |
| Born | April 28, 1972 |
| Billed from | Detroit, Michigan |
| Trained by | Self-Trained[17] Al Costello[18] Denny Kass[18] |
| Debut | 1990[19] |
Utsler is also a professional wrestler. He started off in the 1980's backyard wrestling alongside his friends Joe Bruce and "The Rude Boy" Rudy Hill.[17] In 1989, Bruce started training to become a professional wrestler. In 1990, Utsler decided to start training as well, but trained as a manager. After forming the Insane Clown Posse, and for a short period not being involved in wrestling, ICP was back in the ring. This time Shaggy (Utsler) wrestled along with Violent J (Bruce), instead of just managing. Since then, the two have competed for the likes of World Championship Wrestling (WCW), Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), World Wrestling Federation (WWF), Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), XPW and their own promotion, JCW. In WCW, Shaggy even had a brief period where he was wrestling as a singles competitor.[20]
[edit] In wrestling
- Finishing and signature moves
- Lotus Cross (Diving leg drop)[21]
- Brainbuster
- Clothesline
- Jumping DDT
- Multiple powerbomb variations
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- Corner sitout
- Crucifix, sometimes from the top rope
- Running release
- Sitout double underhook
- Entrance themes
- 1997-1998: "Oddities" performed by Insane Clown Posse, in WWF.[22]
- 1998-2000: "Take It," performed by Insane Clown Posse, in WCW.[23]
- 2000-Present: "Chicken Huntin' (Slaughterhouse Remix)," performed by Insane Clown Posse, in JCW, TNA, and anywhere else he competes.[21]
- 2000-Present: "Hokus Pokus" and "Assassins," both performed by Insane Clown Posse, have been occasionally used in indy promotions, but only a short number of times.
- Wrestlers managed
[edit] Championships and accomplishments
- Juggalo Championship Wrestling
- JCW Heavyweight Championship (1 time) [24] [25]
- JCW Tag Team Championship (2 times) - with Violent J (First)[26]
[edit] Personal life
In 1998, Utsler, Joe Bruce, and others were arrested following a brawl at a Waffle House in Indiana. The incident occurred after a customer screamed insults at the group resulting in a huge fight. He along with Violent J, Myzery, and Twiztid pled guilty to disorderly conduct charges. The charges were later dismissed so they could perform later that night.[27]
In late 2005-2006, Utsler was admitted to a rehabilitation center, due to alcoholism, on the Howard Stern Show. He was given the recommendation to do so by close family and friends. He has since stopped attending bars and has spent much more time in the studio and with family.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Solo releases
[edit] With Insane Clown Posse
[edit] With Golden Goldies
- Gimme Them Fuckin' Nuggets Bitch, Or I'll Punch Your Fuckin' Face (1995)
[edit] With Dark Lotus
[edit] With Psychopathic Rydas
[edit] With Soopa Villainz
[edit] Appearances on albums by other artists
- Violent J: Wizard of the Hood (2003) - "The Wizard's Palace"
- Boondox: Krimson Creek (2008) - "Walking After Midnight"
[edit] Appearances on albums by multiple artists
- Let 'Em Bleed: The Mixxtape, Vol. 1 (2008) - "Fall Apart"
- Let 'Em Bleed: The Mixxtape, Vol. 2 (2008) - "Knee Crakaz", "Filthy"
[edit] Videography
- ICP's Strangle-Mania (1995), as "Handsome" Harley 'Gweedo' Guestella[28]
- Shockumentary (1997), as Shaggy 2 Dope[28]
- ECW Hardcore Heaven 1997, as Shaggy 2 Dope
- WWF Summerslam (1998), as Shaggy 2 Dope[28]
- Backstage Sluts (1999), as Shaggy 2 Dope[28]
- Strangle Mania 2 (1999), as "Handsome" Harley 'Gweedo' Guestella[28]
- WCW Road Wild (1999), as Shaggy 2 Dope[28]
- The Shaggy Show (2000), as Shaggy 2 Dope
- JCW, Volume One (2000), as "Handsome" Harley 'Gweedo' Guestella, and as Shaggy 2 Dope[28]
- JCW, Volume 2 (2001), as "Handsome" Harley 'Gweedo' Guestella, and as Shaggy 2 Dope[28]
- XPW Redemption (2001), as Shaggy 2 Dope[28]
- Bootlegged in L.A. (2003), as Shaggy 2 Dope
- Psychopathic: The Videos (2007), as Shaggy 2 Dope
- JCW: SlamTV - Episodes 1 thru 9 (2007), as "Handsome" Harley 'Gweedo' Guestella
- JCW: SlamTV - Episodes 10 thru 15 featuring Bloodymania (2007), as "Handsome" Harley 'Gweedo' Guestella, and as Shaggy 2 Dope
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Film appearances
- Big Money Hustlas (2000), as Sugar Bear
- Bowling Balls (2004), as Shaggy
- Death Racers (2008), as Shaggy 2 Dope
[edit] Television and internet programs
- The Shaggy Show (2000), as Shaggy 2 Dope
- Mad TV (2002), as Shaggy 2 Dope
[edit] References
- ^ Michigan State Corrections
- ^ a b Bruce, Joseph; Hobey Echlin [August 2003]. "The Dark Carnival", in Nathan Fostey: ICP: Behind the Paint, 2nd Edition, Royal Oak, Michigan: Psychopathic Records, pages 174–185. ISBN 09741846083.
- ^ "Insane Clowns prosper even as album sales wane". Reuters/Billboard (April 2, 2007). Retrieved on 2008-09-24.
- ^ Bruce, Joseph; Hobey Echlin [August 2003]. "Complete Discography", in Nathan Fostey: ICP: Behind the Paint, 2nd Edition, Royal Oak, Michigan: Psychopathic Records, page 544. ISBN 09741846083.
- ^ a b c d e Bruce, Joseph; Hobey Echlin [August 2003]. "Complete Discography", in Nathan Fostey: ICP: Behind the Paint, 2nd Edition, Royal Oak, Michigan: Psychopathic Records, page 549-550. ISBN 09741846083.
- ^ a b True, Chris. "Dark Lotus > Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved on 2008-07-14.
- ^ a b c d e f Valdivia, Victor W.. "Review of Pyschopathic Rydas Dumpin'". Allmusic. Retrieved on 2008-06-28.
- ^ "Thug Back from the Dead". Psychopathic Records. Retrieved on 2008-07-14.
- ^ Friedman, David. "Interview with Boondox". Murder Dog. Retrieved on 2008-08-08.
- ^ Insane Clown Posse (1999). The Amazing Jeckel Brothers. Liner notes. Island/Psychopathic. ISBN 731452465924
- ^ "Look, Up in the Sky!". Psychopathic Records (August 9, 2005). Archived from the original on 2006-03-24. Retrieved on 2008-08-17.
- ^ Esham (2002). "P-P-P-Pow!" Acid Rain. Psychopathic Records. ISBN 756504303023
- ^ Esham (2003). "Soopa Doopa." Repentance. Psychopathic Records. ISBN 756504402122
- ^ "The Soopa Villainz Are Here!". Psychopathic Records (August 26, 2005). Archived from the original on 2006-03-24. Retrieved on 2008-08-17.
- ^ "Insane Clown Posse profile". Black Pants, Inc. Retrieved on 2008-11-22.
- ^ "Shaggy 2 Dope profile". Psychopathic Records, Inc. Retrieved on 2008-11-22.
- ^ a b Bruce, Joseph; Hobey Echlin [August 2003]. "JJ Boys and The Royal Oak Township", in Nathan Fostey: ICP: Behind the Paint, 2nd Edition, Royal Oak, Michigan: Psychopathic Records, page 51-61. ISBN 09741846083.
- ^ a b (2007-01-29). ProWrestlingPress.com - Insane Clown Posse Interview [Interview]. ProWrestling Press. Retrieved on 2008-10-09. Event occurs at 2:30.
- ^ Bruce, Joseph; Hobey Echlin [August 2003]. "Intelligence and Violence", in Nathan Fostey: ICP: Behind the Paint, 2nd Edition, Royal Oak, Michigan: Psychopathic Records, page 121-144. ISBN 09741846083.
- ^ Bruce, Joseph; Hobey Echlin [August 2003]. "Taking Bumps", in Nathan Fostey: ICP: Behind the Paint, 2nd Edition, Royal Oak, Michigan: Psychopathic Records, page 398-413. ISBN 09741846083.
- ^ a b Insane Clown Posse (Wrestlers). (2007-10-30). JCW SLAM TV, Volume 2 [DVD]. Royal Oak, Michigan: Psychopathic Video. Retrieved on 2008-06-06.
- ^ WWF: The Music 3 [CD]. Koch Records. Retrieved on 2008-06-06. ISBN 099923880325.
- ^ WCW Mayhem. Tommy Boy Records. Retrieved on 2008-06-06. ISBN 016998135327.
- ^ JCW Heavyweight Beginning History
- ^ Body Slamming Profile
- ^ "Insane Clown Posse". Psychopathic Sports (June 13, 2007). Retrieved on 2008-06-30.
- ^ Bendersky, Ari (June 11, 1998). "Insane Clown Posse Plead Guilty", Rolling Stone. Retrieved on 26 December 2007.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Bruce, Joseph; Hobey Echlin [August 2003]. "Complete Discography", in Nathan Fostey: ICP: Behind the Paint, 2nd Edition, Royal Oak, Michigan: Psychopathic Records, page 550-591. ISBN 09741846083.
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