Tech N9ne
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About Tech N9ne
Aaron Dontez Yates (born November 8, 1971 in Kansas City, Missouri), better known by his stage name Tech N9ne or Tecca Nina is an American rapper, co-owner of Strange Music Records and actor. His career has spanned over 24 years, during which he has released eleven albums. According to the Hes a Mental Giant Songfacts, his stage name originated from the TEC-9 semi-automatic handgun, given to him by rapper Black Walt due to his fast rhyming style.
His tenth studio album, K.O.D., was released October 27, 2009. He has spent his illustrious career making sure hes been grinding harder than the average rapper, and is the best selling artist out of his hometown. With nine solo albums and two powerhouse collaboration projects under his belt, the Kansas City MCs flow is sharper and slicker than its ever been. "This is another roller coaster ride," explains TECH N9NE about the release. When it came time for Sickology 101, I knew I wanted to do a collabo album based on the study of being sick. Its a beginners course for people who dont know how to be sick lyrically or how to choose sick beats. It all starts with beats because they tell me exactly what to do." Epic beats from YoungFyre, Wyshmaster, Seven and Matic Lee set the stage for TECH N9NE to weave his introspective and sometimes roguish lyrics around.
Sickology 101 brims with stellar appearances from lyrical heavyweights. On the opening title track, TECH N9NE slays alongside Chino XL and Crooked I, pulling listeners into the Hip-Hop classroom for a lesson in murdering a beat. Its a twisted vision forged on undeniable grooves and quixotic wordplay.
The single, "Nothin,a" is an inspiring, honest anthem that features Messy Marv and Big Scoob. Meanwhile, on "Midwest Choppers 2" TECH N9NE and Krayzie Bone cruise to the depths of darkness. "Krayzie Bone came through and murdered it," says TECH N9NE. "I modeled the song after movies. When you do a sequel, there has to be a bigger body count and more people have to die."Midwest Choppers 2 is Autobahn-style. It makes you want to speed."
TECH N9NEs inimitable flow and rhyming take center stage on solo tracks, including the haunting, hypnotic "Red Nose" He doesnt pull any punches on the vitriolic, YoungFyre-produced "Blown Away," either. Its an open letter to several prominent urban artists who refused to play before him at radio festivals despite his massive concert draw.
With hits like "Im A Playa," "Caribou Lou" (which boasts 7.2 million MySpace plays), "Riotmaker," "Like Yeah" and "Everybody Move," its no wonder TECH N9NE counts a total of over 4.5 million YouTube video plays and an average of 40,000 MySpace visitors each day. His success knows no limits. The July 2008 release, Killer, debuted at Number 1 on the Billboard Top Independent Albums chart and Number 12 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart. He did it all on his own. There was no major label just TECH N9NEs own record company, Strange Music. TECH N9NEs tracks have appeared in films like Gang Related and Alpha Dog as well as various TV shows, and he recently made his motion picture debut in The Life of Lucky Cucumber alongside members of MTVs Jackass crew.
It hasnt been an easy road, but TECH N9NE soldiers on and hell never stop. "They call me devil worshipper because Im different. I give you music for my core. Theyre the people that put me over the million mark. I raise my middle finger to everybody who judges me because my core audience is there for me. They will always love me, but Im trying to reach others, too. Its not over. My music is supposed to be for everybody, but some people just dont get it. This album is the result; swallow it. Its middle finger music, all-day and all-night."
TECH N9NE never stops bringing that music directly to his fans, constantly reinforcing his status as one of the hardest-touring rap acts in the business. In 2008, TECH N9NE performed over 200 shows and he doesnt show any signs of slowing down in 2009. In April, TECH will head out in support of Sickology 101 and spend two months on the road, performing live for his rabid fans.
Sickology 101 is prepping the world for TECH N9NEs next masterpiece, K.O.D. "I want people to know that Im getting better and better and Im a machine. I do these collabo albums to give the fans more. This is a bridge record to K.O.D. Its the farewell to the TECH N9NE youve known lately. Its getting darker. A lot of people might not be able to go to the place Im going, but this place is my specialty."
"I donat need people to kiss my hand," assures TECH N9NE. "Im not trippin on status, and Im not a narcissist when it comes to rap. Its my heart and soul pouring onto the paper. I write my life and I cant hold back. This is what I know."
His tenth studio album, K.O.D., was released October 27, 2009. He has spent his illustrious career making sure hes been grinding harder than the average rapper, and is the best selling artist out of his hometown. With nine solo albums and two powerhouse collaboration projects under his belt, the Kansas City MCs flow is sharper and slicker than its ever been. "This is another roller coaster ride," explains TECH N9NE about the release. When it came time for Sickology 101, I knew I wanted to do a collabo album based on the study of being sick. Its a beginners course for people who dont know how to be sick lyrically or how to choose sick beats. It all starts with beats because they tell me exactly what to do." Epic beats from YoungFyre, Wyshmaster, Seven and Matic Lee set the stage for TECH N9NE to weave his introspective and sometimes roguish lyrics around.
Sickology 101 brims with stellar appearances from lyrical heavyweights. On the opening title track, TECH N9NE slays alongside Chino XL and Crooked I, pulling listeners into the Hip-Hop classroom for a lesson in murdering a beat. Its a twisted vision forged on undeniable grooves and quixotic wordplay.
The single, "Nothin,a" is an inspiring, honest anthem that features Messy Marv and Big Scoob. Meanwhile, on "Midwest Choppers 2" TECH N9NE and Krayzie Bone cruise to the depths of darkness. "Krayzie Bone came through and murdered it," says TECH N9NE. "I modeled the song after movies. When you do a sequel, there has to be a bigger body count and more people have to die."Midwest Choppers 2 is Autobahn-style. It makes you want to speed."
TECH N9NEs inimitable flow and rhyming take center stage on solo tracks, including the haunting, hypnotic "Red Nose" He doesnt pull any punches on the vitriolic, YoungFyre-produced "Blown Away," either. Its an open letter to several prominent urban artists who refused to play before him at radio festivals despite his massive concert draw.
With hits like "Im A Playa," "Caribou Lou" (which boasts 7.2 million MySpace plays), "Riotmaker," "Like Yeah" and "Everybody Move," its no wonder TECH N9NE counts a total of over 4.5 million YouTube video plays and an average of 40,000 MySpace visitors each day. His success knows no limits. The July 2008 release, Killer, debuted at Number 1 on the Billboard Top Independent Albums chart and Number 12 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart. He did it all on his own. There was no major label just TECH N9NEs own record company, Strange Music. TECH N9NEs tracks have appeared in films like Gang Related and Alpha Dog as well as various TV shows, and he recently made his motion picture debut in The Life of Lucky Cucumber alongside members of MTVs Jackass crew.
It hasnt been an easy road, but TECH N9NE soldiers on and hell never stop. "They call me devil worshipper because Im different. I give you music for my core. Theyre the people that put me over the million mark. I raise my middle finger to everybody who judges me because my core audience is there for me. They will always love me, but Im trying to reach others, too. Its not over. My music is supposed to be for everybody, but some people just dont get it. This album is the result; swallow it. Its middle finger music, all-day and all-night."
TECH N9NE never stops bringing that music directly to his fans, constantly reinforcing his status as one of the hardest-touring rap acts in the business. In 2008, TECH N9NE performed over 200 shows and he doesnt show any signs of slowing down in 2009. In April, TECH will head out in support of Sickology 101 and spend two months on the road, performing live for his rabid fans.
Sickology 101 is prepping the world for TECH N9NEs next masterpiece, K.O.D. "I want people to know that Im getting better and better and Im a machine. I do these collabo albums to give the fans more. This is a bridge record to K.O.D. Its the farewell to the TECH N9NE youve known lately. Its getting darker. A lot of people might not be able to go to the place Im going, but this place is my specialty."
"I donat need people to kiss my hand," assures TECH N9NE. "Im not trippin on status, and Im not a narcissist when it comes to rap. Its my heart and soul pouring onto the paper. I write my life and I cant hold back. This is what I know."
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Wednesday, March 27 2013 | 174 views | 1 likes
Tech N9ne's upcoming 13th studio album, "Something Else" reportedly has a June 25 release. Tech N9ne is also expected to release an EP this year, Therapy. Strange Music CEO Travis O'Guin said this in a interview. "[Therapy] is going to be produced by none other than Ross Robinson. He’s a famed rock producer that did Korn, Slipknot—his credentials are pretty crazy. The way in which he works...
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