The "Sad Clown Bad Dub" series first started as a string of limited cassette tapes and CD-R's for Atmosphere to sell exclusively on tour. Since its inception in 1999, the series has seen over a dozen iterations in numerous formats, including rare 4-track demos, live recordings, a DVD of behind-the-scenes tour footage, a mixtape, 7" vinyl singles and more. To this day, one of the earliest volumes - "Sad Clown Bad Dub 2" - still remains one of the most celebrated and coveted installments from the series. Originally released in 2000, "Sad Clown Bad Dub 2" was a rather stripped-down DIY release - a simple CD tucked behind an illustrated cover with handwritten tracklist and liner notes. The recordings were equally as rough, consisting of a dozen raw 4-track demos that hadn't been treated to any sort of mixing or mastering. Generally considered an underground classic in hip-hop circles, "Sad Clown Bad Dub 2" is often mentioned as one of the standout releases in Atmosphere's extensive discography. It is a deeply introspective project that explores a range of complex thoughts and emotions, counter-balanced by occasional moments of darkly humorous sarcasm and wit.