Intelligence and Violence

Intelligence and Violence is an album by Inner City Posse, self-released by then-17-year-old Violent J (Joseph Bruce, Insane Clown Posse) and "D-Lyrical" in 1989.

Intelligence and Violence
Studio album by Inner City Posse
Released	1989
Recorded	1989[1]
Genre	Hip hop gangsta rap
Length	36:18
Label	Rude Time
Producer	Violent J & D-Lyrical
Inner City Posse chronology
Intelligence and Violence (1989) Bass-ment Cuts (1990)

Production

The recording group consisted of Joseph Bruce and D-Lyrical, who Bruce later recalled barely knowing and only working with him for his karaoke machine.^[2]

The entire album was recorded on a karaoke machine in D-Lyrical's basement.^[2] Cassettes of the album were handed out for free.^[3] The music for the tracks were taken from contemporary groups who included instrumentals on the B-sides of their cassettes.

D-Lyrical represented the Intelligence aspect of the album, while Violent J represented the Violence.^[3]

Tracks

1. "Intro" - 2:04
2. "Intelligence & Violence" - 3:34
3. "Wizard of Delray" - 4:05
4. "Violent J's The Mack" - 4:02
5. "Gangsta Codes" - 6:57
6. "Inner City Posse" (Interlude) - 1:31
7. "Gangsta Times" - 3:31
8. "Somethin' To Say" - 4:56
9. "Violent Crimes" - 7:22
10. "D-Day" - 2:41

Samples

Intro "Give Da Drummer Some More" by Word Intelligence & Violence "Keep On Movin'" by Soul II Soul Wizard of Delray "Homicide 'N Rhyme" by D-Love Violent J's The Mack "Let's Jam (Slow Jam)" by B.O.S.E Gangsta Codes' "The Bay" by D-Love Gangsta Times "It's All About Me" by D-Nice Somethin' To Say "Peace" by E.M.S. & The Posse D-Day "Homicide 'N Rhyme" by D-Love