Moniker’s Top Ten: Best “Horrorcore” Tracks
Necro, one of Hip-Hop's most popular Horrorcore artists.
Throughout all of the rap sub-genres, I will be the first to admit that Horrorcore isn’t my favorite. However, there are still quite a few “Horrorcore” tracks that I’ve enjoyed. Considering this wonderful Halloween season, I felt it would be of good taste to compile a Top Ten list relating to it. As always, be sure to share your favorite Horrorcore tracks in the comments section below!
10. “Among The Sleep”
By: Cage
Album: Movies For The Blind
While this song may not be as vicious as other “Horrorcore” rap songs that will be listed here, It’s definitely just as dark. The unique lyrics depict Cage having nightmares before waking up. The beat sounds mesmerizing, keeping in proper pace of Cages dreamlike approach and stays true to the nightmarish aspect.
9. “Creepy Crawl”
By: Necro
Album: Death Rap
Despite Necro being at the forefront of the Horrorcore genre, his style never really did it for me. However, this was one of the few songs I heard of his that I ended up really enjoying. The lyrics are Necro-norm, they pertain to gruesome ways of execution and how he’ll “execute you”. The reason I chose this one however is because his flow was nice and the beat is cynical. Definitely one of my favorite Horrorcore tracks.
8. “The Dead Man And His Stepson”
By: Warcloud
Album: Smuggling Booze In The Graveyard
Warcloud is another artist who I’m not completely fond of, but a few specific tracks that hes made I’ve really enjoyed. His uncanny approach to the content on this track and the awkward piano sample used here make this one seem pretty dark. At times the lyrics kind of become skewed and awkward, but I can overlook that due to this songs overall uniqueness.
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7. “Demon Inside”
By: Eminem
Album: N/A
Not only is this one of my favorite Horrorcore tracks, but one of my favorite Eminem songs. The premise is that Eminem is trapped inside a “Haunted House”, yet he can’t get out because a supernatural force is stopping his escape. Even though some may shun this because it has Eminems name attached to it, don’t sleep on it because of your current prejudice, this is one of Eminems darkest and most unique pieces.
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6. “Agent Orange”
By: Cage
Album: Movies For The Blind
One of Cages darkest tracks. The beat for starters is sampled from the film “A Clock Work Orange”, staying on the level of dark and depressing, and Cage makes sure his lyrics work in favor of this. From start to finish, this song will keep you filled with “dark intentions”. Again, one of the nicest “Horrorcore” tracks.
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5. “Accidents Don’t Happen”
By: El-P
Album: Fantastic Damage
While El-P hasn’t really been paired with the “Horrorcore” crowd before, he does make some of the darkest beats I’ve ever heard; this being a clear example of what I’m talking about. The beat sounds like it’s sampled from some sort of operating room. While Els lyrics remain surreal, and kind of veer off of what makes “Horrorcore”, the other two verses on the track provided by Cage and CamuTao keep it dark.
4. “Helterskkkelter”
By: Esham
Album: KKKill the Fetus
Esham has been on the Horrorcore scene for awhile now, this is one of his older classics, but I still consider it one of his nicest. The beat is very simple yet effective, as are Eshams lyrics; showing him as a murderer and making references to other horror related things such as “The Shining”.
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3. “Blood In My Eyes”
By: Psych Ward
Album: Decrepid Methods
This is a straight up vicious track, with a bumping beat and of course, deadly lyrics. The multi-syllable approach this group uses make the vicious content become gruesomely-enjoyable. The chorus is also well done. This a must listen for anyone wanting a “vicious” track or an enjoyable Horrorcore song.
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2. “All Black”
By: Big L
Album: Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous
People may disagree with me about this, however Big L becomes vicious enough on the second verse to match the gloomy beat. Maybe it’s because I’m being bias due to Big L being one of my favorites, but I could picture this sort of track being played during a horror film right before someone is going to be executed.
1. Stark Raving Genius
By: Rhyme Asylum
Album: State Of Lunacy
From my album review:
This song is about mental illness and being in an Insane Asylum, sounds like the sort of thing you’d get straight out of a horror movie. Every verse on this song I consider near-perfect, with everyone giving dark and depressing tones through-out their verses. Yet again - brace yourself for this one - another stand out track.
Posted by LostMoniker on October 21st, 2008 :: Filed under Moniker's Top Ten
Tags :: accident don't happen, agent orange, All Black, among the sleep, big l, Blood In My Eyes, cage, creepy crawl, demon inside, el-p, eminem, esham, halloween, Helterskkkelter, necro, psych ward, rhyme asylum, stark raving genius, The Dead Man And His Stepson, warcloud
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October 21st, 2008
Okay, sharing time.
Quasimoto’s brief foray into Horrorcore.
pudda curse on yeeeuuww!
October 26th, 2008
Def gonna check these out, but gotta say, i was a bit dissapointed with the lack of in depth thoughts on each track. Might be expectin a bit much seeing as it’s just a top ten, lol but still.
Good looks still.