LeBron James could use some guidance from Tech N9ne. When the now-deposed king of the NBA took his ball and ditched Cleveland for Miami, he left more than his effigy burning in his home state; the departure charred his legacy, too. Unlike James' slam to his hometown, Tech N9ne's newest release, Collabos: The Gates Mixed Plate, once again reaffirms Tech's for-better-or-worse dedication to Kansas City. Aside from the obvious shout-out to one of the city's most beloved barbecue joints, Mixed Plate gathers some beloved local hip-hop talent, in a twist on the old-fashioned block party. In addition to Strange Music labelmates Kutt Calhoun, Krizz Kaliko and Big Scoob, Tech's new disc also features Tay Diggs, Bishop Young Don, 816 Boyz, the Popper, and local newcomers Craig Smith and Irv Da Phenom. Even radio personality JT Quick stops by for an interlude. As one of the best-selling independent artists in the country, Tech doesn't need to round up the city's finest to sell albums. He might, in fact, ship more units with more features from Devin the Dude and Yukmouth (two formidable underground artists who also pop in to drop a few verses). But Mixed Plate carries the message that Tech himself has vocalized: Fuck the industry. Bron Bron should take note. Winning under the streetlights of your hometown can be more meaningful than relaxing under the bright lights of your favorite vacation spot.
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I'm glad to hear that the king of k.c. finlly got the recognition he's been fighting for for the last ten years. Congrats to him and the strange music fam, and much love & hope they push out more perfect music.
TECH N9NE ALL DAY ALL NIGHT!! I am happy that he is giving us the light! He deserves happiness!
I'm glad to hear that the king of k.c. finlly got the recognition he's been fighting for for the last ten years. Congrats to him and the strange music fam, and much love & hope they push out more perfect music.
I can dig tech u jus speaking wats real! No matter where u go u gone always be "Rouge Dogg 4 life"! Damn right Jus like me!!!!!!!
TECH N9NE ALL DAY ALL NIGHT!! I am happy that he is giving us the light! He deserves happiness!
I can dig tech u jus speaking wats real! No matter where u go u gone always be "Rouge Dogg 4 life"! Damn right Jus like me!!!!!!!
Tech N9ne!! the most independent rapper in the world! Best album ever. Bring more to us, Tech.
tech n9ne is the best there is.
hes music is more then just music, it's art.
art that made me wanna change things in hip hop over her, in the israeli rap scene. an soon it will happen thnx to him and all of
strange music most tallented artists (shout out to krizz & kutt).
my biggest dream is to be on a track with tech some day,
and just get to know him.. he changed my life, almost like it was supposed to happen, it's crazy man.
dont ever stop doin what'cha doin tech.
hope will meet some day..
you got love from israel.
keepitstrange
Tech N9ne!! the most independent rapper in the world! Best album ever. Bring more to us, Tech.
Strange Music just keeps getting hotter, everything they release is gold and the diversity of music that they offer is absolutely amazing. Nobody does it like Strange, nobody! Strange Love for Life!
ALL TECHS ALBUMS ARE SICK AS FUCK, BESIDES THIS ONE. THIS ALBUM IS TERRIBLE, I COULDN'T EVEN GET THROUGH ONE SONG, NO WONDER IT WAS ON SALE AT BEST BUY. I EVEN THINK DEEP DOWN TECH THINKS THIS ALBUM IS WACK. HOW COULD YOU EVEN CREATE THIS ALBUM AFTER SOMETHING LIKE YOUR OTHER COLLABOS SICKOLOGY 101. THE BEST COLLABOS EVER DONE BY ANYONE.
tech n9ne is the best there is. hes music is more then just music, it's art. art that made me wanna change things in hip hop over her, in the israeli rap scene. an soon it will happen thnx to him and all of strange music most tallented artists (shout out to krizz & kutt). my biggest dream is to be on a track with tech some day, and just get to know him.. he changed my life, almost like it was supposed to happen, it's crazy man. dont ever stop doin what'cha doin tech. hope will meet some day.. you got love from israel. keepitstrange
Tech N9ne and Strange Music are the pinnacle of what all independent musicians should strive for, The Gates Mixed Plate is just further proof. Learn, listen and watch!
Strange Music just keeps getting hotter, everything they release is gold and the diversity of music that they offer is absolutely amazing. Nobody does it like Strange, nobody! Strange Love for Life!
ALL TECHS ALBUMS ARE SICK AS FUCK, BESIDES THIS ONE. THIS ALBUM IS TERRIBLE, I COULDN'T EVEN GET THROUGH ONE SONG, NO WONDER IT WAS ON SALE AT BEST BUY. I EVEN THINK DEEP DOWN TECH THINKS THIS ALBUM IS WACK. HOW COULD YOU EVEN CREATE THIS ALBUM AFTER SOMETHING LIKE YOUR OTHER COLLABOS SICKOLOGY 101. THE BEST COLLABOS EVER DONE BY ANYONE.
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