Medicine Bag
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Medicine Bag is the fourth studio album by Anybody Killa
. It was released in three different versions on October 19, 2010, each featuring two different bonus tracks. It features guest appearances by Insane Clown Posse
, Blaze Ya Dead Homie
, and Axe Murder Boyz
.
entitled Possessed, which was later scrapped in favor of this album. ABK enlisted the services of Brian Kuma for the production of Medicine Bag. All music was written and produced by Brian Kuma. Bonus tracks were produced by Eric Davie
, Funkdoobiest
and Mike E. Clark
.
Anybody Killa
James 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:...
. It was released in three different versions on October 19, 2010, each featuring two different bonus tracks. It features guest appearances 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...
, Blaze Ya Dead Homie
Blaze Ya Dead Homie
Chris 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:...
, and Axe Murder Boyz
Axe Murder Boyz
Axe Murder Boyz are an American hip hop duo from Denver, Colorado. The group consists of brothers Mike and James Garcia, who perform under the names Bonez Dubb and Otis.-Biography:...
.
Production
Anybody Killa began working on a concept albumConcept album
In music, a concept album is an album that is "unified by a theme, which can be instrumental, compositional, narrative, or lyrical." Commonly, concept albums tend to incorporate preconceived musical or lyrical ideas rather than being improvised or composed in the studio, with all songs contributing...
entitled Possessed, which was later scrapped in favor of this album. ABK enlisted the services of Brian Kuma for the production of Medicine Bag. All music was written and produced by Brian Kuma. Bonus tracks were produced by Eric Davie
Music
Allrovi reviewer David Jeffries compared the album's musical style to Cypress HillCypress Hill
Cypress Hill is an American hip hop group from South Gate, California. Cypress Hill was the first Latino hip-hop group to have platinum and multi-platinum albums, selling over 18 million albums worldwide...
, Funkdoobiest
Funkdoobiest
Funkdoobiest is an American rap group from Los Angeles, California. The original members are Son Doobie , a Puerto Rican rapper, and DJ Ralph M , a Chicano DJ, and Tomahawk Funk of the Lakota nation. The latter left after their second album.Their first two albums were mainly produced by Cypress...
and 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...
.
Reception
Allrovi's David Jeffries wrote that on Medicine Bag, "ABK reveals himself as one of Psychopathic's more talented artists".Track listing
- The Meaning - 0:41
- Medicine Bag - 3:32
- Get Down - 2:55
- I'm Coming Swinging - 3:26
- Last Chance - 4:21
- Brace Yo Self (featuring Axe Murder BoyzAxe Murder BoyzAxe Murder Boyz are an American hip hop duo from Denver, Colorado. The group consists of brothers Mike and James Garcia, who perform under the names Bonez Dubb and Otis.-Biography:...
) - 4:10 - Nervous 3:04
- Lose Control - 3:04
- That Shit You On (featuring 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:...
) - 2:54 - Super Killa Fragilistic 2:42
- Tired Of Asking - 4:39
- That's Enough 4 Me - 3:46
- Keep It Wicked (featuring Insane Clown PosseInsane 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...
) - 3:34 - On My Way - 3:55