DJ Clay
Encyclopedia
DJ Clay is an American
record producer
, rap
per and disc jockey
from Detroit, Michigan
. He is currently signed to Hatchet House
, a subsidiary label of Psychopathic Records
. As of 2010, Velasquez has sold over 100,000 units.
, including Big Balla X-Mas Party events, Juggalo Championship Wrestling events, and the release party for Twiztid
’s album Man's Myth. In 2006, he was asked by Shaggy 2 Dope
to DJ for him on his national "F.T.F.O.
" tour. After the successful tour, Velasquez was approached by Insane Clown Posse
to DJ all of their tours. Velasquez was signed by Psychopathic Records in 2007 and began producing songs for several of the label's releases.
music festival, it was announced that Velasquez had been moved to Psychopathic Records' subsidiary label Hatchet House
. The following year, it was announced that Velasquez would be releasing a series of mixtape
s entitled Let 'Em Bleed that would feature artists on both Psychopathic Records and Hatchet House. After releasing four volumes, Velasquez announced in 2010 that he would be releasing a new series of mixtapes entitled Book of the Wicked.
, and Mix Master Mike
among his influences.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
record producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
, rap
Rapping
Rapping refers to "spoken or chanted rhyming lyrics". The art form can be broken down into different components, as in the book How to Rap where it is separated into “content”, “flow” , and “delivery”...
per and disc jockey
Disc jockey
A disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience. Originally, "disc" referred to phonograph records, not the later Compact Discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter the medium.There are several types of disc jockeys...
from Detroit, Michigan
Michigan
Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake"....
. He is currently signed to Hatchet House
Hatchet House
Hatchet House is the sub-label of independent record label Psychopathic Records, based in Royal Oak, Michigan in the United States, which was formed in 2007 by American hip hop group Insane Clown Posse.-History:...
, a subsidiary label of Psychopathic Records
Psychopathic Records
Psychopathic Records, also known as "The Hatchet", is an American independent record label based in Farmington Hills, Michigan that specializes in hip hop music. The label was founded in 1991 by Alex Abbiss and hip hop group Insane Clown Posse....
. As of 2010, Velasquez has sold over 100,000 units.
Psychopathic Records
While DJing locally in Southwest Detroit, Michael Velasquez performed at several events hosted by Psychopathic RecordsPsychopathic Records
Psychopathic Records, also known as "The Hatchet", is an American independent record label based in Farmington Hills, Michigan that specializes in hip hop music. The label was founded in 1991 by Alex Abbiss and hip hop group Insane Clown Posse....
, including Big Balla X-Mas Party events, Juggalo Championship Wrestling events, and the release party for Twiztid
Twiztid
Twiztid is an American hip hop duo from Warren, Michigan. The group is composed of Jamie Spaniolo and Paul Methric, who perform under the respective personas of Jamie Madrox and Monoxide Child...
’s album Man's Myth. In 2006, he was asked by Shaggy 2 Dope
Joseph Utsler
Joseph William "Joey" Utsler is an American rapper, record producer, DJ, professional wrestler and actor. Utsler is known as Shaggy 2 Dope of the hip hop group Insane Clown Posse. He is the co-founder of the record label Psychopathic Records, with fellow Insane Clown Posse rapper Joseph Bruce and...
to DJ for him on his national "F.T.F.O.
F.T.F.O.
F.T.F.O. is the second solo album of American rapper Shaggy 2 Dope. Released in 2006, it is his first full-length solo release.- Reception :F.T.F.O. sold 14,000 copies in its first week in stores.-Track listing:...
" tour. After the successful tour, Velasquez was approached by Insane Clown Posse
Insane Clown Posse
Insane Clown Posse is an American hip hop duo from Detroit, Michigan. The group is composed of Joseph Bruce and Joseph Utsler, who perform under the respective personas of the "wicked clowns" Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope. Insane Clown Posse performs a style of hardcore hip hop known as horrorcore...
to DJ all of their tours. Velasquez was signed by Psychopathic Records in 2007 and began producing songs for several of the label's releases.
Hatchet House
At the 2007 Gathering of the JuggalosGathering of the Juggalos
The Gathering of the Juggalos is an annual festival put on by Psychopathic Records, featuring performances by the entire label as well as numerous well-known musical groups and underground artists. It was founded by Robert Bruce, Insane Clown Posse , and their label in 2000...
music festival, it was announced that Velasquez had been moved to Psychopathic Records' subsidiary label Hatchet House
Hatchet House
Hatchet House is the sub-label of independent record label Psychopathic Records, based in Royal Oak, Michigan in the United States, which was formed in 2007 by American hip hop group Insane Clown Posse.-History:...
. The following year, it was announced that Velasquez would be releasing a series of mixtape
Mixtape
A Mix Tape or Mixed Tape is a compilation of songs recorded in a specific order, traditionally onto an audio Compact Cassette.A Mix Tape, which usually reflects the musical tastes of its compiler, can range from a casually selected list of favorite songs, to a conceptual mix of songs linked by a...
s entitled Let 'Em Bleed that would feature artists on both Psychopathic Records and Hatchet House. After releasing four volumes, Velasquez announced in 2010 that he would be releasing a new series of mixtapes entitled Book of the Wicked.
Influences
Velasquez cites Insane Clown Posse, DJ Q-bertDJ Q-bert
Richard Quitevis, born October 7, 1969, in San Francisco, California, known by his stage name DJ Qbert or Qbert , is a Filipino-American Turntablist and composer.- Early life :...
, and Mix Master Mike
Mix Master Mike
Mix Master Mike is an American turntablist and contributing member of the Beastie Boys.-Life and career:Born Michael Schwartz in San Francisco, California, Mix Master Mike is of German and Filipino descent. He first came to prominence upon winning the 1992 New Music Seminar/Supermen Inc...
among his influences.
Mixtapes
- 2006: EOYC
- 2007: The W-E-R-O-B-U Mixtape, Vol. 1
- 2008: Let 'Em Bleed: The Mixxtape, Vol. 1Let 'Em Bleed: The Mixxtape, Vol. 1Let 'Em Bleed: The Mixxtape, Vol. 1 is a mixtape by DJ Clay. Released in 2008, it is the first installment of a three-per-year series of mixtapes which contain brand new and remixed songs from artists from the Psychopathic Records and Hatchet House roster....
- 2008: Let 'Em Bleed: The Mixxtape, Vol. 2Let 'Em Bleed: The Mixxtape, Vol. 2Let 'Em Bleed: The Mixxtape, Vol. 2 is a mixtape by DJ Clay. Released in 2008, it is the second installment of a three-per-year series of mixtapes which contain brand new and remixed songs from artists from the Psychopathic Records and Hatchet House roster. This volume also features a solo song by...
- 2008: Let 'Em Bleed: The Mixxtape, Vol. 3Let 'Em Bleed: The Mixxtape, Vol. 3Let 'Em Bleed: The Mixxtape, Vol. 3 is a mixtape by DJ Clay. Released in 2008, it is the third installment of a three-per-year series of mixtapes which contain brand new and remixed songs from artists from the Psychopathic Records and Hatchet House roster...
- 2009: Let 'Em Bleed: The Mixxtape, Vol. 4Let 'Em Bleed: The Mixxtape, Vol. 4Let 'Em Bleed Vol. 4 is the fourth and final mixtape of DJ Clay's mixtape series. The album was pushed back several times, originally to be released on April 15, it was pushed backed to the Gathering of the Juggalos on August 7...
- 2010: Book of the Wicked, Chapter OneBook of the Wicked, Chapter OneBook of the Wicked, Chapter One is a mixtape by DJ Clay. Released in 2010, it is the first installment of a series of mixtapes which contain brand new and remixed songs from artists from the Psychopathic Records and Hatchet House roster...
- 2010: Book of the Wicked, Chapter TwoBook of the Wicked, Chapter TwoBook of the Wicked, Chapter Two is a mixtape by DJ Clay. Released in 2010, it is the second installment of a series of mixtapes which contain brand new and remixed songs from artists from the Psychopathic Records and Hatchet House roster.-Track listing:...