''Forgotten Freshness Volume 3'' is a

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Insane Clown Posse Insane Clown Posse, often abbreviated as ICP, is an American hip hop duo. Formed in Detroit in 1989 as a gangsta rap group, ICP's best known lineup consists of rappers Violent J (Joseph Bruce) and Shaggy 2 Dope (originally 2 Dope; Joseph Utsl ...

. Released in 2001, it was notable for being their first release to feature Mike Puwal as a producer rather than

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. It is the group's 3rd installment in the "Forgotten Freshness album series", their 4th compilation album, and their 16th overall release.

Music and lyrics

"Intro" is a real radio commercial from 1994 that promoted the group's " Ringmaster Tour" in Detroit.Insane Clown Posse (2001). ''Forgotten Freshness Volumes 3''. Liner notes.

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. "Fly Away" was the first song recorded by

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. A different mix of the song was released on their debut album '' Cracked Tiles''. The song "Run!" was originally created by Insane Clown Posse to test their new producer Mike Puwal's skills. "Nuttin' But a Bitch Thang" was recorded during the group's feud with Eminem. The song itself was a response to Eminem's song "Marshall Mathers" from his ''

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''. The songs "It" and "Super Star" were recorded and written by

Joseph Bruce Joseph Frank Bruce (born April 28, 1972), known by his stage name Violent J, is an American rapper, record producer, professional wrestler, and part of the hip hop duo Insane Clown Posse. He is a co-founder of the record label '' Psychopathic R ...

during a late-night studio session with

when he was "bored". "The Mom Song" was recorded by Violent J and long-time friend, the Rude Boy, in March 1999, while on "

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Tour". The song was made as a

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gift for both their mothers. The songs "Cartoon Nightmare" and "Take Me Home" were recorded specifically for ''Forgotten Freshness Volume 3''. The song " Take It!" was originally written about

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. Joseph Bruce explains that the song is about having "to watch somebody eknew go to Hell and meet the devil." Bruce would have no control over what would happen to his friend, and the only advice he could give would be to "take hatever punishment the Devil gives" When the group went to wrestle in

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, the company asked to use the song for wrestler

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's entrance music. Insane Clown Posse agreed, and added background vocals which said "Vampiro" to make the song be about him.

Track listing

* At the 6:09 mark of "Take Me Home" a bonus track featuring

Violent J Joseph Frank Bruce (born April 28, 1972), known by his stage name Violent J, is an American rapper, record producer, professional wrestler, and part of the hip hop duo Insane Clown Posse. He is a co-founder of the record label '' Psychopathic R ...

and Jumpsteady's family members plays

Chart positions

References

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