Later that year, Project Born was the first outside act signed to Psychopathic Records with the belief that they would become "the next Dayton Family". On March 8, 1994, Insane Clown Posse released Ringmaster, which sold 40,000 copies independently by the summer.
Clark was selected as the label's core producer, with his recording studio The Fun House being the main studio. Greez-e's membership was short-lived however, and after appearing on Beverly Kills 50187 he left the group. Not wanting to show weakness early in the game, they replaced him with friend and fan Greez-e (Erik Olson). Months before the release of Carnival of Carnage John Kickjazz left the group. The group and their label began to gain moderate popularity in the Detroit area following the releases of Carnival of Carnage and Beverly Kills 50187, as well as through their extensive amount of independent promoting. Esham and Kid Rock were paid to appear on the debut "Insane Clown Posse" album to increase the album's marketability. Shortly after, the group underwent a change in style, look, and name to become Insane Clown Posse, and created the Dark Carnival concept that would be continued by much of the label's other artists for years to come. Inner City Posse released their first professionally recorded album, Dog Beats, on the label later that year. A drawing Joseph Utsler scribbled on a napkin, now known as the Hatchet Man, became the company's logo.
After debating between the names Mad Paperboy Records and Psychopathic Records, they decided on Psychopathic and the label soon started operating out of Abbiss's mother's basement. Taking the advice of Violent J's brother, Jumpsteady, the group and Abbiss agreed to create their own label. History Establishment (1991– 1994) įollowing the release of their 1991 EP Bass-Ment Cuts, Detroit hip hop trio Inner City Posse, consisting of Violent J, Shaggy 2 Dope, and John Kickjazz (John Utsler), hired local record store owner Alex Abbiss as its manager. 9.6 Juggalo Day Show 2018: Heckles & Macabre.9.5 Juggalo Day Show 2017: The Amazing Jeckel Brothers.9.4 Juggalo Day Show 2016: "Ringmaster".9.3 Juggalo Day Show 2015: "Take Me Home".9.2 Juggalo Day Show 2014: "The Great Milenko".9.1 Juggalo Day Show 2013: "Riddle Box".1.10 New Roster and Future Plans (2017–present).1.9 Continued releases and other happenings (2015–2016).1.7 Continued signings to PSY and HH (2008 - 2012).