Tech N9ne
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Tech N9ne

Tech N9ne, born Aaron Yates, started rapping in Kansas City in the early 1990s. His 2001 album 'Anghellic' drew FBI attention for its violent content, but he...

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Tech N9ne, the Kansas City lyrical chameleon

A rapper who built Strange Music and defied genres across 23 albums.

If you want to hear Tech N9ne at his most unflinching, put on 'Anghellic'. For something that captures his collaborative spirit and mainstream reach, 'Face Off' still hits hard.

Tech N9ne's music has always been uncompromising, from the FBI investigation over his 2001 album 'Anghellic' to his signature track 'Face Off' with Dwayne Johnson. He's collaborated with Kendrick Lamar and Eminem while maintaining a raw, confrontational voice that refuses to fit neatly into hip-hop's boxes. Songs like 'Retrogression' and 'Uralya' show his range, but it's the loyalty of his Tech N9ne Army that speaks to his impact.

He emerged from Kansas City in the early 1990s, facing controversy for his explicit lyrics and dark imagery. Over three decades, he's released 23 studio albums and built Strange Music into a collective with artists like Krizz Kaliko and King Iso.

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Tech N9ne, born Aaron Yates, started rapping in Kansas City in the early 1990s. His 2001 album 'Anghellic' drew FBI attention for its violent content, but he kept making music his way. He's released over twenty studio albums, including tracks like 'Dark places' and 'Demons' that explore darker themes.

He runs Strange Music, a label and collective that includes longtime collaborators like Krizz Kaliko and King Iso. Their fanbase calls itself the Tech N9ne Army. Songs like 'Dysfunctional' with Big Scoob and Krizz Kaliko show the raw, collaborative energy of that crew.

Tech N9ne has worked with major names outside his circle too. 'Speedom' features Eminem, and 'Fragile' includes a verse from Kendrick Lamar. More recently, 'Face Off' brought in Dwayne Johnson alongside Joey Cool and King Iso for one of his bigger crossover moments.

His music doesn't fit neatly into mainstream hip-hop categories. He raps fast, uses explicit language, and often leans into aggressive or introspective territory, as on 'The Beast' or 'Straight Out The Gate'. After three decades, he's still putting out albums through Strange Music.

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