Blaze Ya Dead Homie

Blaze Ya Dead Homie
Background information
Birth name	Chris Rouleau
Also known as	Cell Block Psycho C
Born	April 27, 1976
Origin	Romeo, Michigan
Genre(s)	Gangsta rap, horrorcore
Occupation(s)	Emcee
Years active	1996—present
Label(s)	Majik Ninja Entertainment, Psychopathic Records
Associated acts	Zodiac Mprint Samhein Witch Killaz Triple Threat

Chris Rouleau, better known as Blaze Ya Dead Homie, is an American rapper from Romeo, Michigan. He started off as a member of the horrorcore hip hop duo 2 Krazy Devils, and was initially part of the group Infamous Superstars Incorporated, which became the duo Twiztid.

Blaze would make his debut on the national reissue of Twiztid's Mostasteless before releasing his self-titled solo debut EP in 2000 on Psychopathic Records, which presented him as a resurrected gang member killed in the late 1980s. Lyrically, Blaze's solo recordings are a mixture of lyrical motifs from gangsta rap and horrorcore.

Blaze is a member of the supergroup Samhein Witch Killaz, with The R.O.C., Jamie Madrox and Monoxide, the duo Zodiac Mprint with The R.O.C. and the trio Triple Threat with Jamie Madrox and Monoxide. He was previously a member of the disbanded groups Dark Lotus and Psychopathic Rydas. He subsequently signed with Twiztid's label Majik Ninja Entertainment, making his MNE debut with Gang Rags Reborn in 2014.

Musical career

Rouleau began rapping at the age of 17, while in Romeo High School, and performed at local clubs on the east side of Detroit. Rouleau performed as a member of 2 Krazy Devils under the stage name Psycho C. Rouleau's first big performance was at the Ritz in Roseville, where he and Anybody Killa opened for House of Krazees. House of Krazees member R.O.C. produced 2 Krazy Devils' only album, Flipped Insanity. 2 Krazy Devils disbanded in 1996.

Rouleau joined several groups, but no material was released. When Rouleau was about to give up rapping, he was encouraged to join Psychopathic Records, where he initially started out as a member of Insane Clown Posse's road crew. He appeared on the national reissue of Twiztid's Mostasteless album, and occasionally acted as a hype man in live concerts. Rouleau joined Dark Lotus and Psychopathic Rydas, performing in the latter under the stage name "Cell Block." In 2000, Rouleau released a solo EP, Blaze Ya Dead Homie, establishing his character as a reincarnated gang member killed in the late 1980s. Rouleau toured major cities across the country to support the release, including a debut at the Gathering of the Juggalos. He also made an appearance as 'The Lion' on the album Wizard of the Hood by Violent J.

The LP 1 Less G N Da Hood was recorded and released in 2001, followed by continued touring and appearances on several Psychopathic releases. On October 19, 2004, Rouleau released his second studio album, Colton Grundy: The Undying. It peaked at #9 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart, #16 on the Top Independent Albums chart, #57 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, #167 on the Top Internet Albums chart, and #167 on the Billboard 200. Rouleau formed the group Drive-By with Lowery, releasing the album Pony Down (Prelude) in 2005. The following year, Rouleau contributed two tracks to the video game 25 To Life, which also featured music by Tupac Shakur, Public Enemy, DMX, Geto Boys and Tech N9ne. On August 21, 2007, Rouleau released his third studio album, Clockwork Gray. It peaked at #14 on the Top Independent Albums chart and at #34 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

Style and influences

Rouleau's lyrical style is based in a fusion of gangsta rap and horrorcore. Rouleau's influences include Insane Clown Posse. Rouleau also enjoys the music of Kiss, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Journey, Slick Rick, LL Cool J, Run DMC, N.W.A. and Ice-T.

Discography

• 1 Less G N Da Hood (2001)
• Colton Grundy: The Undying (2004)
• Clockwork Gray (2007)
• Gang Rags (2010)
• Gang Rags Reborn (2014)
• The Casket Factory (2018)