ROX-TV takes a look at the brand-new video for “Clown Dripping” by Insane Clown Posse. Over 50,000 views on YouTube in a day and climbing.
Welcome back to the ROX-TV website. I’d like to thank the returning readers for their support and time. We are in the midst of that magical holiday season and what better gift to the Juggalos then a new video drop from the Murder Mitten’s most famous duo, the Insane Clown Posse. That’s right ladies and gentlemen, the Wicked Clowns are at it again and sounding as good as ever. So, without further to do, let’s get right to the heart of this thing. ROX-TV’s video review for “Clown Dripping” begins now…
Insane Clown Posse
“Clown Dripping”
Yum Yum Bedlam
Released on YouTube 12/17/2021
www.worldstarhiphop.com
The video starts out with a haunting sound and Detroit’s two favorite clowns drift into focus. Right from the get-go I can tell that this track is fire. Violent J and 2 Dope waste no time in getting right to business, blasting off lyrics like two dynamite charges. Within 19 seconds of the song starting, the ICP is in full control, and we are off and running. The colors in this video are subtle but also eye catching at the same time. What can I really say about it? The colors are pleasing to the eye.
The imagery features some vibrant knife work by Violent J and some serious “big balls” action from Shaggy. The view is continuously changing throughout the video, and I find myself watching and also looking forward to whatever is next on this visual odyssey. Around the 1:41 mark I catch an ode to the dead body man, which has been featured on different releases over the years including “Terror Wheel” in 1994, “Fear” movie soundtrack in 1994, “Riddle Box” in 1995, and the “Mutilation Mix” in 1997.
A little taste of the old school Juggalo anthem, slipped in at the perfect time. Shortly after, Shaggy 2 Dope goes through some amazing changes while Violent J dips into a wormhole. Shaggy suddenly has MMA fighter Brock Lesner’s body with Prince’s “pretty purple face”. Before that has a chance to set in, Shaggy has transformed into a half clown/half tarantula…or better yet a “Southwest Strangula”.
With some break dancing clowns in the background, the video marches on…and with that intoxicating sound which I can only describe as a cross between a rusty swing, mixed with the echo of a merry-go-round in motion, with a pinch of something I have no words for. Nevertheless, the effect creates a shiver down my spine like a cold breeze on an October night in Michigan.
I also can’t help but notice, during the many fluid changes in outfits, are these two “Originals” shirts which look like spilled paint. My vision is continuously drawn to these shirts, and I can’t seem to look away. I need one of those shirts damn it! I know I mentioned it earlier in the article, but the color schemes and arrangements, whether on purpose or just coincidence…really speaks to me on a visual level. Everything works and really well.
By the 2:41 mark, the visual assault continues with a blast of classic Juggalo imagery. Those sexy Juggalettes are back in action, dancing with wicked clowns…hell there are even a couple of low rider bikes tossed into boot. DJ Clay comes through in a G-Ride for good measure. Definitely a nod to the West Coast with that Chicano Juggalo flavor. Not only do I want the shirt, I want those bikes for Christmas too. By the 3:33 mark, the video has divulged into a Wicked Clown party and will remain for the duration.
Conclusions
The Insane Clown Posse shows why they are the best at what they do. The work that these Murder Mitten Legends put in is amazing. I can’t think of another group who delivers this much flavor for their fan base on such a continual basis.
They did it in the 1990’s and they never stopped, for three decades the freshness has been bubbling out of the Dark Carnival like an endless oil well.
Over the years, I’ve seen different groups and artists come out, drop a high-water mark track or album, only to spend the rest of their lives chasing that fleeting one time success.
You know what I’m talking about, the big arrival that never duplicates no matter how hard the artists try. Well, if ICP is anything, they are the complete opposite when it comes to delivering consistent magic which the Juggalos have come to anticipate and celebrate. They grind like no other and show up when it’s time to get busy.
I dig this video and the song. It’s a double pick up for real and only gets me more excited for the coming year. With the Farwell Tour on the horizon, along with all the other yearly shows Juggalos crave, I know 2022 is going to be huge. Hell, 2023 for that matter as well. These are magical times my friends, so don’t sleep on them. Nothing will ever be this way again, and if you miss your chance to bare witness, someday you will regret it.
Video Rating
Four Christmas Trees with Faygo Bottle Stars (out of four of course, that old 4/4)
Signing Off,
Mike Shepard
ROX-TV Head Writer
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