Horrorcore Rap

Yeiko - Horrorcore

The term “Horrorcore” was coined in the early 90’s to describe a sub-genre of Rap music that had a more evil tone.  Most people don’t actually like the term “Horrorcore” because it was created by major record labels and the media in order to market it.  Although it is still the blanket term that most people use, nearly all “Horrorcore” music is underground, so many artists avoid categorizing themselves as “Horrorcore”.  Other variations are “Acid Rap”, Death Rap” or “Wicked Shit”.  Some of the themes in the music revolve around extremely gruesome murder, disease, excessive drug use, satanism, cannibalism, perverse sexual acts, necrophilia, suicide, vandalism and all the good stuff in life.  Much of it is actually very political and many songs touch on serious social issues.  Many people think that this music causes anti-social and violent behavior, but I disagree completely.  As someone who really enjoys this music, I actually find it more therapeutic than influential.  It is like an audio version of a horror film and exposes all the real shit that happens in our world that the news feeds us daily, yet for some reason the music industry tries to censor and sweep these issues under the rug.  Lyrically, it could be considered the Death Metal of the Rap world, and the fan base is equally as die hard and obsessive.  

(The Expansion Project is a mix series exploring a different genre of music each month.  Artwork provided by Static Despair: www.staticdespair.com)

Artist - Song Title - Album
1) Twiztid Feat. Tech N9ne, Krizz Kalico & Potluck - Bury 'Em All - Independent's Day
2) Rittz - Amen - Life And Times Of Jonny Valiant
3) Twisted Insane - Bat Outta Hell - The Insane Asylum
4) Insane Clown Posse - Prom Queen - Tunnel of Love	
5) Natas - Sunday School - Doubelievengod	
6) Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - Mo' Murda - E. 1999 Eternal	 
7) Jarren Benton - My Grandma's Basement - My Grandma's Basement	
8) Big Lurch - I Did It To You! - It's All Bad		
9) Brotha Lynch Hung Feat. Sicx - Return Of The Baby Killa - Season Of Da Siccness	
10) Tech N9ne Feat. Nichia Cayson - Suicide Letters - Anghellic	
11) Dark Lotus - I Wanna Die - Tales From The Lotus Pod	
12) King Gordy Feat. Bizarre - Time To Die - The Entity	
13) Mr. Hyde Feat. Sabac Red - Death Sentence - Barn of The Naked Dead	
14) Cage - Suicidal Failure - Movies for the Blind		
15) Circle Of Tyrants - Joe Spinell - The Circle Of Tyrants	
16) Necro - Technition Of Execution - Death Rap	
17) C-Bo Feat. Big Syke - Raised In Hell - Til My Casket Drops
18) Insane Poetry - Any Given Monday - Faith In Chaos	
19) R.A. The Rugged Man - Smithhaven Mall - American Low Life	
20) Flatlinerz Feat. Rockwilder - Graveyard Nightmare - U.S.A. (Under Satan's Authority)	
21) Gravediggaz - Diary Of A Madman - 6 Feet Deep
22) Swollen Members - Bad Dreams - Bad Dreams	
23) Spice 1 - Mind Of A Sick Nigga - 1990 - Sick	
24) Eminem -’ 97 Bonnie & Clyde - The Slim Shady LP	
25) Jedi Mind Tricks Feat. R.A. The Rugged Man - Uncommon Valor: A Vietnam Story - Servants In Heaven, Kings In Hell	
26) La Coka Nostra Feat. B-Real - I’m An American - A Brand You Can Trust
27) Esham Feat. Dead Boy - Therapy - Closed Casket	
28) The Howse (aka House Of Krazees) - Insane Asylum - Esohrpomatem	
29) Sicktanick - Scream - Chapter One: Doctrines Of The Damned	
30) I.M.P. - Public Execution - Ill Mannered Playas
31) Halfbreed - Dollhouse - Kontamination		
32) Ganksta NIP - Do You Like Scary Movies - Psycho Thug	
33) Kung Fu Vampire - Atmosfear - Blood Bath Beyond	
34) Tyler, The Creator - Sarah - Bastard
35) Hopsin - You Are My Enemy - Raw	
36) Madchild - Black Phantom - Banned from America	
37) Blaze Ya Dead Homie & The R.O.C. - Ill Connect - Clockwork Gray	
38) Ill Bill - The Anatomy Of A School Shooting - What's Wrong With Bill?	

Expansion Project Vol. 16 (Horrorcore/Acid Rap/Death Rap)

CauzeNFX - Apocalypse (Horrorcore Rap)

CauzeNFX - Spectres (Horrorcore Rap)

CauzeNFX - Tombstone (Horrorcore Rap)

CauzeNFX - Desperation (Horrorcore Rap)

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'Gods of the Apocalypse' (Rap group) https://soundcloud.com/gotalivetodie

Yo, thanks for checking out my page! I've been writing and recording music for a few years now. My musical journey started several years back when my friend suggested we jam together on guitar, after a while we stopped making metal tracks and ventured into the world of rap. Encouraged early on by musicians like La Coka Nostra and Necro I quickly picked up vibes and a liking for Death Rap which led me to discover Horrorcore. Working from Cubase was enjoyable but limited at best with my knowledge at the time. Nevertheless I stuck with it til finding a whole new world in the form of Reason. Ever since I've pushed myself to leave my mark on the Horrorcore world and I feel like I'm achieving that much more since joining the cloud.

Since listening and working with several people on here I've honed my skills as a rapper and musical producer, building respect and finding people I respect and trust. It encouraged me to step forward again, this time combining my knowledge of Horrorcore with Dubstep and Trap genres to make what I like to call Terrorstep. Making new music is one thing but to attempt the creation of a new genre has encouraged me greatly to really give something back to the world that has inspired me so much.

I want to extend my thanks to everyone that has taken the time to listen, like, comment, re-post and offer feedback and guidance since late January 2013 where I began my most epic journey - right here. I look back at my oldest work and even though they are flat, basic and painfully display how naive I was, they are precious memories that remind me how much I have grown and I couldn't have done it without the support I have been shown on Soundcloud.

Special thanks goes to Mike Hatchett AKA Morbid3k - If it wasn't for you I would never have stepped into the spotlight, massive respect for believing in me bro! If you haven't heard his work I strongly recommend you do, check it out here - https://soundcloud.com/morbid3k - You won't be disappointed.

If you got this far thanks for taking time out to read what I have to say, I hope you stay tuned because I have nothing less than big steps planned for the future. Stick around if you want to be a part of it!

~Cauze~