Dirty History is the second full length album released by Anybody Killa under the Psychopathic Records label. Dirty History is a follow up of his previous album, Hatchet Warrior. Anybody Killa's previous roles were a backseat to fellow Psychopathic Records artists, Blaze Ya Dead Homie. His original underground album, Native Funk, provided a means of entry into Psychopathic where he provided backup vocals for Blaze Ya Dead Homie and later helps Insane Clown Posse and Twiztid.

Because of Anybody Killa's early background with Blaze Ya Dead Homie, ABK displays his persona similar to the dead body man himself. There are very clear distinctive similarities between the two artists, not in the way of personalities or lyrics, but in the delivery of lyrics and messages as a whole. These aspects are what really set Anybody Killa into a different realm than the likes of Insane Clown Posse and Twiztid. However, don't forget that the entire Psychopathic family puts in their fair share of offerings to this album as well.

Just like Hatchet Warrior, ABK sings about being a crazy native growing up on the streets of Detroit, sharing similar backgrounds with Insane Clown Posse and Twiztid. Thus most of the songs are directed towards subjects like: underground rap, liquor stores, weed, and softcore gangster mentalities that a ghetto urban youth might face on a daily basis. Obviously this isn't hardcore African American gangsta rap talking about money hoes and drugs, but the subject matter is'nt too far off. Hatchet Warrior pertained to similar situations, but a lot has changed in 2 years and ABK manages to bring more to the table this time around. The music is a lot heavier, the lyrics are well written, and his annoying lisp is well trained.

The Intro is a quick little story about bringing Anybody Killa back to life. This story is also captured on the album cover which depicts several kids breaking into a hidden chest. Obviously the introduction isn't a big deal, but if you've never heard Anybody Killa or know nothing about his past, then you're eyes will glaze over in a daze for a good one and a half minutes while you try to figure out what's going on.

The entire Bombs On You song is nothing more than a heads up to all the listeners that ABK is down with Psychopathic and the whole underground juggalo scene. In fact, ABK promises to 'drop a bomb' at every concert instead of setting off a few marshmallow roasting explosions like other weakass mainstream artists. Unfortunately, tracks like this get old really fast. I think most people already know ABK is associated with the underground Psychopathic scene by now, do we really need to hear about it over and over again? I guess it's better to be safe than sorry. Lyrics: "I'm gonna tell you why I'm droppin' bombs. Because I'm sick and fxckin' tired of seeing fire alarms. Little explosions, marshmallows roasting. Soft motherfxckers standing on the stage boasting".

Like most Psychopathic artists, metaphors and similes are used quite often and thus it can be difficult to understand exactly what a song is talking about, as evident in Down Here. After a first glance it would appear that ABK is talking about living in the sewers, which isn't too far off actually. When you read between the lines you'll find he's actually talking about being poor, having little to no food, depression, lack of hope, and other similar aspects of being an urban ghetto artist. And of course Violent J has to step in and screw up the whole song by making references to blown out nedens and crawling out of people's toilets to find food. Lyrics: "Come and visit us I know it's somewhere that you wanna be. Gettin' dirty life of no luxury. Even though this road is so swervy. This place is still home to me".

Thankfully not every song is centered around being an underground juggalo with an urban ghetto lifestyle. Hey Ya'll & Trees And Woods are somewhat slow songs dedicated to his native american background.

And following along the same path as other 'gangsta rappers', amongst all the hate and confusion the last song is always dedicated to unity and having a positive outlook on the future. It seems a little awkward to hear a serious song such as To Whom This May Concern like this at the end, but at least it gives you something to think about. Throughout the song ABK discusses his past and how everyone has a little dirty history that they just have to live with. Lyrics: "Suffering, body recovering, struggling, when things start bubbling. Can't wash away what's not seen, guess we all gotta little dirty history. Don't know which way to go, time to pick up the pace and let the whole world know".

If you're new to the Psychopathic Records scene and have never heard of Anybody Killa before, you may want to check out his previous album, Hatchet Warrior. However, Dirty History is definitely a better album because it clearly displays everything that ABK was in the past, is right now, and will be in the future. Insane Clown Posse, Twiztid and Blaze Ya Dead Homie all make appearances on different tracks through the album. So, if you find these bands or their material offensive then you should stay away from Anybody Killa as well. Really though Anybody Killa has his own unique rap sound and is not dedicated to the same horrorcore environment as Insane Clown Posse and Twiztid. So whether you a juggalo or just an adventurous music lover, you might find something appealing in Dirty History.

Recommended: Yes

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