Mike Puwal
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Mike Puwal or Mike P , full name Michael J. Puwal III, is a guitarist and producer best known for his work with Psychopathic Records
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's long-time producer Mike E. Clark
, he made his production debut with the group on Forgotten Freshness Vol. 3 and went on to produce the group's sixth Joker's card. The final Jokers Card of the Dark Carnival
story. Puwal was discovered by ICP when he was hired to build the group its own studio, the Lotus Pod.
Previously, the group's recording sessions would take place at Mike E. Clark's Funhouse studio. During the process of building the new studio, it was revealed that Puwal was a noteworthy guitar player and producer. With their studio ties to Clark severed and a new producer available, ICP moved away from its producer of eight years and teamed up with Puwal.
After joining Psychopathic Records, Puwal started the label's rock group Zug Izland
. He is the guitar player, producer and writer on the group's first two albums. In 2005, Zug Izland left Psychopathic Records and Puwal left the group. Mike E. Clark has since returned as producer.
Puwal produced tracks for fellow emcee Esham
as well as his group Natas. Puwal has earned 9 number one's and 24 top ten's on the billboard charts. Puwal is now living in Nashville, Tennessee
, writing and producing for national and independent artists.
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....
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Biography
Often referred to as Mike P. to distinguish him from the Insane Clown PosseInsane 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...
's long-time producer Mike E. Clark
Mike E. Clark
Mike Earl Clark is an American record producer and DJ from Detroit, Michigan currently signed to Hatchet House.Clark is best known for his work with Insane Clown Posse, for which he has produced nine studio albums...
, he made his production debut with the group on Forgotten Freshness Vol. 3 and went on to produce the group's sixth Joker's card. The final Jokers Card of the Dark Carnival
Dark Carnival (Insane Clown Posse)
The Dark Carnival is the mythology of the concept album series used in much of Insane Clown Posse's discography. It is a concept of the afterlife in which souls are sent to a form of limbo while waiting to be sent to Heaven or Hell based on their individual actions. These concepts are related by...
story. Puwal was discovered by ICP when he was hired to build the group its own studio, the Lotus Pod.
Previously, the group's recording sessions would take place at Mike E. Clark's Funhouse studio. During the process of building the new studio, it was revealed that Puwal was a noteworthy guitar player and producer. With their studio ties to Clark severed and a new producer available, ICP moved away from its producer of eight years and teamed up with Puwal.
After joining Psychopathic Records, Puwal started the label's rock group Zug Izland
Zug Izland
Zug Izland is an alternative rock band from Detroit, Michigan formerly associated with Psychopathic Records. Named after an industrial site in Detroit, the band broke onto the national competitive music scene in 2003 with their debut album, Cracked Tiles, produced by Insane Clown Posse member...
. He is the guitar player, producer and writer on the group's first two albums. In 2005, Zug Izland left Psychopathic Records and Puwal left the group. Mike E. Clark has since returned as producer.
Puwal produced tracks for fellow emcee Esham
Esham
Rashaam Attica Smith, better known by his stage name Esham , is an American rapper from Detroit, Michigan known for his hallucinogenic style of hip hop which he refers to as "acid rap", which fuses rock-based beats and lyrics involving subjects such as death, drug use, evil, paranoia and...
as well as his group Natas. Puwal has earned 9 number one's and 24 top ten's on the billboard charts. Puwal is now living in Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...
, writing and producing for national and independent artists.
Discography
- Grand Funk Railroad, 1996
- "Devils Night" (2000) - D-12
- Uncle Sam Turner (2000) (MCA)
- "This Aint A Game", (2000) - Ray Jay
- "Live Evolution", Queensrÿche 2001
- "The President", E-DUB, (MCA) 2000
- E-40, 2000
- George Clinton, 2000
- Keith Washington 2000
- Kenny Wayne Sheppard, (MCA) 2000
- 1 Less G N Da Hood1 Less G N Da Hood-Personnel:*Alex Abbiss – Vocals*Anybody Killa – Performer*Jamie Madrox – Vocals*Monoxide – Performer*Sabrina – Vocals*Shaggy 2 Dope – Cut*Jami Spittler – Graphic Design, Concept*Twiztid – Producer...
(2001) - Blaze Ya Dead HomieBlaze Ya Dead HomieChris Rouleau, also known as Blaze Ya Dead Homie, is an American rapper from Romeo, Michigan. His stage persona is that of a reincarnated gang member killed in the late 1980s, and his music is a fusion of gangsta rap and horrorcore.-Biography:... - Tales From The Lotus PodTales From The Lotus PodTales from the Lotus Pod is the first album by American hip hop group Dark Lotus. Released in 2001, the album featured the first and only appearance of former member Marz, who was soon dismissed from the group. Mike E. Clark was brought in to produce the album, but left the project after producing...
(2001) - Dark LotusDark LotusDark Lotus is an American hip hop supergroup based in Detroit, Michigan. Formed in 1998, the group consists of Psychopathic Records-associated rappers Joseph Bruce and Joseph Utsler of Insane Clown Posse, Jamie Spaniolo and Paul Methric of Twiztid, and Chris Rouleau.-History:Dark Lotus made its... - Forgotten Freshness Vol. 3 (2001) - ICPInsane Clown PosseInsane 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...
- Tales From The Lotus Pod Revisited (2002) - Dark LotusDark LotusDark Lotus is an American hip hop supergroup based in Detroit, Michigan. Formed in 1998, the group consists of Psychopathic Records-associated rappers Joseph Bruce and Joseph Utsler of Insane Clown Posse, Jamie Spaniolo and Paul Methric of Twiztid, and Chris Rouleau.-History:Dark Lotus made its...
- Hatchet History: Ten Years of TerrorHatchet History: Ten Years of TerrorHatchet History: Ten Years of Terror is a compilation album. Released in 2002, the album is a retrospective featuring tracks from various rappers and bands that had signed to Psychopathic Records up until that point, including Insane Clown Posse, Twiztid, Anybody Killa, Blaze Ya Dead Homie, Zug...
(2002) - The Wraith: Shangri-LaThe Wraith: Shangri-LaThe Wraith: Shangri-La is the eighth studio album by American hip hop group Insane Clown Posse, released on November 5, 2002, by Psychopathic Records. Recording sessions for the album took place in 2002 at multiple recording studios throughout the United States. The album is the first of two...
(2002) - ICPInsane Clown PosseInsane 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... - Cracked TilesCracked TilesCracked Tiles is the debut album of Zug Izland. Released on January 28, 2003, the album peaked at #48 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and at #31 on the Top Independent Albums chart.-Track listing:-Musicians:*Syn — lead vocals...
(2002) - Zug IzlandZug IzlandZug Izland is an alternative rock band from Detroit, Michigan formerly associated with Psychopathic Records. Named after an industrial site in Detroit, the band broke onto the national competitive music scene in 2003 with their debut album, Cracked Tiles, produced by Insane Clown Posse member... - Acid RainAcid Rain (album)Acid Rain is the third compilation album by Esham. Released in 2002, it is the first of three albums by the rapper released on Psychopathic Records, followed by the studio albums Repentance and A-1 Yola.-Track listing:...
(2002) - EshamEshamRashaam Attica Smith, better known by his stage name Esham , is an American rapper from Detroit, Michigan known for his hallucinogenic style of hip hop which he refers to as "acid rap", which fuses rock-based beats and lyrics involving subjects such as death, drug use, evil, paranoia and... - "Trial & Tribulations of Russell Jones" (2003) - Ol' Dirty BastardOl' Dirty BastardRussell Tyrone Jones was an American rapper and occasional producer, who went by the stage name Ol' Dirty Bastard or simply ODB...
- Repentance (2003) - EshamEshamRashaam Attica Smith, better known by his stage name Esham , is an American rapper from Detroit, Michigan known for his hallucinogenic style of hip hop which he refers to as "acid rap", which fuses rock-based beats and lyrics involving subjects such as death, drug use, evil, paranoia and...
- Wizard of the HoodWizard of the HoodWizard of the Hood is the second EP by Violent J. Released in 2003, it is the Insane Clown Posse member's first solo release. The EP is a concept album based upon The Wizard of Oz, which is retold in an urban setting.-Plot:...
(2003) - Violent JJoseph BruceJoseph Frank "Joe" Bruce is an American rapper, record producer, professional wrestler and actor. Bruce is most commonly known as Violent J of the Insane Clown Posse . He is the co-founder of the record label Psychopathic Records, with fellow ICP rapper Joseph Utsler and their former manager,... - Psychopathics from Outer Space 2 (2003)
- Hatchet WarriorHatchet WarriorHatchet Warrior is the debut studio album by Anybody Killa. Released in 2003, it is the rapper's first release on Psychopathic Records. It peaked at #4 on the Billboard Top Independent Albums chart, #42 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and #98 on the Billboard 200...
(2003) - Anybody KillaAnybody KillaJames Lowery, also known as Anybody Killa, or ABK, is a Native American rapper from Detroit, Michigan whose stage persona is that of a Native American warrior. He is signed to Psychopathic Records.-Biography:... - "Thug Pit (2004) - Bone Thugs and Harmony
- Black Rain (album) (2004) - Dark LotusDark LotusDark Lotus is an American hip hop supergroup based in Detroit, Michigan. Formed in 1998, the group consists of Psychopathic Records-associated rappers Joseph Bruce and Joseph Utsler of Insane Clown Posse, Jamie Spaniolo and Paul Methric of Twiztid, and Chris Rouleau.-History:Dark Lotus made its...
- 3:333:33-Musicians:*Syn — vocals*Mike Puwal — bass, guitar, keyboards*Guido Mullingan — bass, background vocals*Glen Chorazyczewski — background vocals*Chris Codish — piano*Michelle Czygan — piano*Vinnie Dombrowski — background vocals*Esham — vocals...
(2004) - Zug IzlandZug IzlandZug Izland is an alternative rock band from Detroit, Michigan formerly associated with Psychopathic Records. Named after an industrial site in Detroit, the band broke onto the national competitive music scene in 2003 with their debut album, Cracked Tiles, produced by Insane Clown Posse member... - Dirty HistoryDirty HistoryDirty History is the second studio album by Anybody Killa. Released in 2004, the album peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart, No.10 on the Top Independent Albums, No. 53 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, and No...
(2004) - Anybody KillaAnybody KillaJames Lowery, also known as Anybody Killa, or ABK, is a Native American rapper from Detroit, Michigan whose stage persona is that of a Native American warrior. He is signed to Psychopathic Records.-Biography:... - Hell's Pit (2004) - ICPInsane Clown PosseInsane 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...
- N of tha WorldN of tha World- Personnel :* Esham the Unholy aka Black Hitler — rapping* T-N-T aka The Dynamite Kid — rapping* Mastamind aka Mr. Hellraiser — rapping- Musicians :* Mike P...
(2006) - NatasNatasNatas may refer to:*King Natas, the villain of the TurboGrafx-16 game Dungeon Explorer*Natas Kaupas, an American professional skateboarder*Natas , a Detroit hip hop group consisting of Esham, Mastamind and T-N-T...
(writer/producer, guitars, mixer) - Rattlesnake EP (2006) - Anybody KillaAnybody KillaJames Lowery, also known as Anybody Killa, or ABK, is a Native American rapper from Detroit, Michigan whose stage persona is that of a Native American warrior. He is signed to Psychopathic Records.-Biography:...
(Mixer/Co-producer) - Psychopathics From Outer Space 3 (2007)
- The Butcher Shop (2008) - Esham
- Sacrificial LambzSacrificial LambzThe album peaked at #50 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart and at #42 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.-Track listing:-Charts:Album - Billboard...
(2008) - EshamEshamRashaam Attica Smith, better known by his stage name Esham , is an American rapper from Detroit, Michigan known for his hallucinogenic style of hip hop which he refers to as "acid rap", which fuses rock-based beats and lyrics involving subjects such as death, drug use, evil, paranoia and...
(writer/producer, guitars, live instruments) - "Losing All", Day Of Fire 2008