- Wizard of the Hood
Infobox Album |
Name = Wizard of the Hood
Type = ep
Artist = Violent J
Released =July 22 ,2003
Recorded = The Lotus Pod,Novi, Michigan
Genre =Midwest hip hop ,rap rock
Length = 34:27
Label =Psychopathic Records
Producer = Violent JMike Puwal
Reviews =
Last album =
This album = "Wizard of the Hood"
(2003)
Next album = "Untitled"
(2008)"Wizard of the Hood" is an EP by Violent J. Released in 2003, it is the
Insane Clown Posse member's first solo release. The EP is aconcept album based upon "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz ", which is retold in an urban setting. The EP contains nine story tracks and two "bonus tracks". It was also released in a "Collector's Edition" tin which featured two different bonus tracks and a package of "Violent Joint"rolling paper . [cite web |url=http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:3cfuxqlaldse |title="Wizard of the Hood" > Overview |accessdate=2008-07-24 |publisher=Allmusic ] [cite web |url=http://secure.hatchetgear.com/v3/shop.php?sw=wizard+of+the+hood&ds=48 |title=CD - Violent J - Wizard Of The Hood Collector's Edition Tin |accessdate=2008-07-24 |publisher=Psychopathic Records ]Violent J takes on the role of this story's version of Dorothy, making his way through this strange new land to get back to his home. Along the way, he meets the Scarecrow (
Twiztid 'sMonoxide Child ), who only needs somebody to smoke with, the Tin Man (Twiztid's Jamie Madrox), who wants a "gat", and the Lion (Blaze Ya Dead Homie ), who wants some "hos".Anybody Killa has a brief cameo as a guard in the Wizard's palace, and fellow Insane Clown Posse member Shaggy 2 Dope appears as the Wizard.Track listing
Cast
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Joseph Bruce — Violent J
*Paul Methric — Scarecrow
*Jamie Spaniolo — Tin Man
*Chris Rouleau — The Lion
*James Lowery— Palace Guard
*Joseph Utsler — The WizardReferences
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