It’s few rap songs, albums, what have you, that actually make me laugh out loud. Very few. I remember back in the 80’s when I would defend my fandom of Sir Mix-A-Lot (& this was before baby got back) with the observation that he was “funny” in addition to his talent, and he was, kinda, but not really. Well, you know what? Bizarre is funny. I laughed. Out loud. Often.
Bizarre, one of the 6 pieces of the rap outfit D12, better known as Eminem’s group, is one twisted mofo. At least by all appearances and based on his raps. He throws out lines galore about breaking his wife’s neck, masturbating with whip cream, raping nuns, molesting handicapped people, taking dumps in his underoos, whatever you can think of, this guy ain’t afraid to say he did it.
When I first heard extended doses of Bizarre on the first D12 album (prior to that all I’d heard was a short verse on Eminem’s Marshall Mathers CD) it seemed like he was going overboard, just being insane for the attention, and even though I liked his flow and he was a crackup, I felt like he was pushing it a little too far, like, the joke was coming too out in the open a bit too much, almost choking his own intention. And part of me still feels like that, but I’m too busy enjoying it to really give a shit.
The funniest song, and, conversely the one that you could probably most easily criticize, on the album, is his parody of Ice Cube’s classic “today was a good day,” wherein the chorus is changed to “Today was a bad day.” Some of the lines are word for word, but the way bizarre substitutes certain parts are funny as hell. Like instead of “got a beep from Kim, and she can f$#% all night,” it’s “got a beep from Cheryl, she’s a transvestite.” It goes on from there, to the point where the Goodyear blimp is proclaiming that “Bizarre ain’t shit.”
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1 - Isabelle Esling
B12, D12’s « biggest » member welcomes you to his « Hanni Cap Circus ».
Sit down in your chair and relax: just be prepared for some dope and crazy music. Rufus Johnson aka Bizarre is D12’s illest member. Known for his sick rhyming style since his childhood, he earned the nickname « Bizarre Kid » from one of his teachers when he was about 10 years old.
Anybody who is not convinced about Bizarre’s skills should take time to have a look at the Attack Of The Weirdos.
Hanni Cap Circus introduces you into D12’s new star’s world. Another weirdo in the band has reached the superstar status as « B12 ».
Bizarre will prove to the world that he is far from being average.
The introduction will make you think about the Devil’s Night introduction…the only difference is that it is brought to you by Bizzy, that « fat shower cap wearing nibble rubbing son of a bitch ».
The new lead singer of the band is politically incorrect on purpose and mentions gays, handicapped people and lesbians.
So before you get mad at him, sit back in your chair, relax, roll it and put your blunt up!
This was just a metaphor for you to understand that Bizarre shouldn’t be taken literally. All you have to do is enjoy the music and get his sense of humor.
His gospel -weed song is written in a « stinky-hinky » Snoop Dogg style combined with a Negro- spiritual melody, which makes an original song. Combined with some catchy beats, the whole song is funny . It also parodies religious fanatism: Catholics and Jehovah witnesses are clearly mentioned. This might be Bizarre’s revenge from his teenage years. When his mom suddenly became a Jehovah witness, all of a sudden his freedom was restrained.
Sing along and enjoy!
Let The Record Skip will strangely remind you of « Under The Influence »: " My Dj’s in a coma for letting the record skip."
D12 is in the house in Bizarre’s album. The « Fuck Your Life » song , an excellent Denaun Porter production is written in a « psycho » style.
The electric guitar and keyboard sound reinforce the sick atmosphere. Bizarre, pill popping as always, fucking « anything that walks » like Slim Shady, doesn’t really give a damn about a life.
He will rape a handicapped bitch along with Proof and Hex (from the Fat Killaz). He doesn’t give a fuck about Britney Spears and so high that he doesn’t know « who the fuck D12 is ».
I’m In Luv Witchu makes some fun of R. Kelly’s wherabouts with teenage girls. It is fulfilled with sexual details and Bizarre gets dirty, dirty with a mad rhythm.
He first acts as if he loved the girl and then his love suddenly turns into hatred.
Rockstar features Bizarre in his « new lead singer of the band » role. You will probably appreciate his sense of humor while listening to the funky style song.
Ghetto Music features Swifty and King Gordy.
It pictures the start of a wonderful sunny day. It is all about chilling, enjoying his freedom, smocking some good weed and listening to ghetto music. Bizzy wants « to get high and listen the music ».
In « I’m So Cool », Bizarre humors himself through his relationship to girls. He has a kind of « Hollywood gangsta » attitude and the admiration he gets from his groupies.
Drums and keyboards add to Bizarre’s relaxed attitude.
Enter Bizzy’s crazy « Porno Bitches » world. Don’t be afraid of his strong and graphic language, just enjoy his ill rhymes and catchy beats. Just face it:Doggy Style and orgasms belong to B12’s world!
Bad Day, a hot Eric Sermon production , uses samples of Ice Cube’s song « It Was A Bad Day » is funny and worth listening to. It will remind you of some days who just start the wrong way. Particularly when you find out your best friend is gay.
« Hip Hop » , produced by Eminem and « Doctor Doctor » featuring Obie Trice will enchant hip hop lovers with their crazy style.
The violin that goes with « Doctor Doctor » adds to the light and funny atmosphere of some weed addict’s complaint.
Hanni Cap Circus is the album that will help to make your summer holidays enjoyable. Fulfilled with humor, great collaborations, mad rhymes and ill sounds, you will enter into Rufus Johnson’s new world.
Track 20, Nuthing At All, a well made Denaun Porter production closes the door to the Bizarre show and reminds you that D12 is in the house and doesn't give a fuck about anything.
There is a new raising star in D12: Bizarre. Just relax and take some time to listen to a valuable and dope album.
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2 - Simon
I think Bizarre is by far the best rapper in D12. I have these two songs by him: Been A Hoe, Be like U. They are genius and wouldn't be half as good without him. Great review, thanks.