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Since turning heads with an appearance on Yelawolf’s landmark Trunk Muzik mixtape, Rittz has been patiently waiting in the wings, making the most of feature-spots and eventually his own well-received mixtape, 2011’s White Jesus. But with a heightened fan base and Strange Music’s backing, The Life & Times of Jonny Valiant is by far the biggest moment of this long-hair-don’t-care, frenetically paced MC’s career. And he doesn’t seem to whiff. If it’s your first time listening to Rittz, the obvious reference point for his flow is that of Twista’s. Much like the reverential Chicago MC, Rittz has one speed, and that’s very fast. His high-octane, quick-fire approach matched with that endearing sort of scrappy, hardworking man’s charisma, which begs for compassion on tracks like the autobiographical “My Interview,” makes listening to Rittz rap over the tape’s 16 strong a genuine pleasure. Strange Music was the ideal home for Rittz, and there are no glaring compromises to be found here, unless you want to count the two Mike Posner features, which are both damn good songs. There don’t seem to be those apparent concessions (Remember Yelawolf’s Radioactive?) to sneak in one or two radio-ready singles, and there aren’t any beats being rapped over or subjects being touched upon that appear forced upon him. At times, the production veers towards almost too sonically cohesive, but it’s hard to singlehandedly knock any of the beat choices. Ultimately, Rittz’s authentic, stick to the script approach goes a long way towards the album’s successes. Along those lines, Rittz keeps a close circle when it comes to the album’s features — Posner, Yelawolf, K.R.I.T., Suga Free and Strange Music cohorts Tech N9ne and Krizz Kaliko. This contributes to the sense of ownership Rittz maintains throughout the project and gives it that feel of a true solo album — something major label debuts often miss the mark on. Whether it’s his struggles with addiction or his struggles to find success in music, Rittz unapologetically sticks to rapping about what he knows best. While these struggles might seem like a bit of a downer on paper, Rittz should win over listeners with the unmistakable honesty he raps with. He’s a highly affable “underdog,” one who can rap about his misfortunes with confidence, hope and determination. Like Drake once said of himself early on in his career, Rittz seems to just want to be successful. But his “started from the bottom” tale is one that’s detailed thoroughly throughout The Life & Times of Jonny Valiant, not an empty rallying cry. It’s unlikely Rittz’s rap career will ever reach the heights of a Drizzy, but for now, this honest, attention-grabbing album feels like the victory Rittz has long been waiting for.—@wavydavewilliam http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/revi...jonny-valiant/ |
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The Life And Times Of Jonny Valiant Despite the pressures that are attributed to preparing a debut album, Rittz finds himself in a unique position for success. A Slumerican ally through and through, the Atlanta rapper joined Strange Music last year, and in doing so bought himself a slice of creative control for what would become The Life And Times Of Jonny Valiant. With his Alabama brother and arguably the biggest independent label behind him, Rittz follows through with a project that captures the essence of his Gwinnett County upbringing. Much like Yelawolf, Rittz finds lyrical traction in examining his personal misfortune. Set to a gloomy backdrop, his words on “Misery Loves Company” flow off the tip of his tongue with ease as he details a broken conscience formed by adolescent negligence and substance abuse. Similarly, “My Interview” dissects different aspects of his life through public perception. While the record is rooted within a flat premise, it draws out a hostile side of Rittz that is warranted considering the repetitious questions he encounters. His rocky relationship takes center stage, with “Always Gon Be” candidly illustrating the pangs he goes through to form a better life for himself and his girl while out on the road. Of course, discussing Rittz wouldn’t be complete without mentioning his rapid-fire delivery. Likely a selling point in his deal with Strange, the Southern chopper holds his own alongside Tech N9ne and Krizz Kaliko on “Say No More” for a fiery track that will burn out the replay button. He keeps the swift syllables rolling on “For Real,” but where Rittz makes his most progress is when he pushes his musical boundaries. “Switch Lanes” may initially come off as a “girl record,” but from his vibrant demeanor to Mike Posner’s melodic offerings, it’s a convincing performance that will have fans pining for more. Taking a more soulful approach, Rittz taps Suga Free for a playful cut that’s right up the Pomona, California native’s alley. The brunt of the albums musical transgressions come when Rittz loses sight of his intent. In what was likely one of the more anticipated records on Jonny Valiant, the Yelawolf-assisted “Heaven” comes off as a cryptically clumsy effort. The same can be said for “F**k Swag,” a callous record that fastens Rittz as a disgruntled peer. Though it’s clear he’s internalized a disdain for rappers that gain notoriety based on their look rather than skills, the negative energy he put into making “F**k Swag” could have been used more productively elsewhere. Over a menacing beat courtesy of Five Points Music Group (spearheaded by DJ Burn One), “Amen” starts off solid with Rittz revisiting a recent coke binge gone awry. However, instead of continuing with the gripping experience, he awkwardly transitions into verses about homelessness and prom queens. Nothing wrong with diversifying, but a bit of focal discretion goes a long way. While Rittz hasn’t yet reached his recording pinnacle, The Life And Times Of Jonny Valiant provides a thorough impression of his abilities as well as what he can strive for in the coming years. Going on nearly two decades since he first grasped the notion of becoming an emcee, it may have taken longer than expected, but Rittz is finally seeing the fruits of his labor flourish. http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/album-...-jonny-valiant |
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Production: Coop Take Off On ‘Em, DJ Burn One, Kasper Brightside, Lifted, M. Stacks, Matic Lee, Mike Posner, Rittz Track Bangas Lead Single: For Real Rittz, the Slumerican-affiliated DJBooth favorite who delivered White Jesus, and later his Revival, has released his Strange Music debut, The Life and Times of Jonny Valiant. The album comes locked and loaded with 16 tracks in total, including lead single "For Real" and Booth-approved selections "Switch Lanes" and "Like I Am." Joining the Atlanta emcee on his latest musical journey are Big K.R.I.T., Krizz Kaliko, Mike Posner, Suga Free, Tech N9ne and Yelawolf, while notable production credits belong to DJ Burn One, Lifted, M. Stacks and Track Bangas. When you’re in high school, your horizon often only extends as far as your beat up, hand me down, used car will drive; and that’s if you’re lucky enough to have a beat up car. The people you know might as well be the only people that exist in the world, so if you don’t quite fit the mold, it’s easy to feel like an outsider in your own town. Maybe your athletic skills don’t extend past Frisbee golf in a city obsessed with football, maybe you’re forced to shop with food stamps in a school teeming with spoiled rich kids, or maybe, hypothetically speaking, you’re a white, aspiring rapper with giant red hair in a….well, pretty much anywhere. If it feels like you’re an outcast, that’s because you probably are. But then something happens. You grow up. You travel. You break beyond those boundaries that once seemed so absolute, and as you do, you discover there are more people like you than you had ever imagined. Maybe not exactly like you, you’re pretty much guaranteed to always be the only white rapper with giant red hair, but fellow outcasts. People who know what it feels like to take a different path, and suffer the stings of that different path. In fact, you start to realize that the people who always made you feel bad for failing to live up to the perfection they projected, are just as imperfect as you. It’s tempting to write that these last three years are the story of Rittz moving from outsider to insider status, but the truth is that his rise is the product of embracing his outsider status. In many ways that makes Strange Music, a label whose success stems from finding unity by embracing difference, the perfect home for the man they call White Jesus, and explains why his new album, The Life And Times Of Jonny Valiant, is so thoroughly, if I can coin a term, unapologetically Rittzian. It’s no accident that the first four tracks of Jonny Valiant are as much manifestos as songs. Intro is about as fearlessly honest of a song as you’re going to get; plus Rittz brings back the random Japanese lady from White Jesus’ intro. Longtime fans know what I’m talking about. Similarly, My Interview not only answers every question you’d have about him, but every question he’s ever been asked, while if Like I Am is the first Rittz song you ever heard, you’d still understand exactly who he is. And just in case there was still any confusion about the man’s proclivities, the rapid-fire F**k Swag closes out the album’s opening. It has to be acknowledged that Johnny Valiant does make at least one attempt at sitting at the cool kids table with the requisite “song for the ladies”, Switch Lanes. I’ve written far too much about Mike Posner to pretend to enjoy the man’s musical stylings now, but that doesn’t mean I’m mad. For what it aims to be it works, but this isn’t what makes Rittz stand out. Amen, on the other hand, now there’s a song literally no one else could make, and the same goes for Sober. How many other people who have used their label debut album to bring on legendary Bay Area rapper Suga Free for a track that sounds like some old school Blackstreet or Jodeci, only with more cocaine and homemade porn? That was a rhetorical question. No one. While a close listen to Jonny Valiant reveals a far more subtle and intricate emcee than it might first appear, there are always going to be people who remain immune to subtlety. Those are the people you have to smack over the head to earn their respect, and Rittz has some smack-worthy material for them as well. Say No More becomes a new school Strange Music classic by bringing on Tech N9ne and Krizz Kaliko for some seriously high caliber microphone work, and For Real can’t truly be appreciated unless played at window rattling volumes. You may not love him, but there’s just no way you can claim to love rap and not at least respect Rittz’ skills after listening to Valiant. Will The Life And Times Of Jonny Valiant be the album that blows Rittz a superstar? No. But the last thing hip-hop needs is another superstar. Hip-hop needs someone every outsider can relate to, someone who remains dedicated to being himself (and sounds damn good in the process). If Rittz can continue to do that, and Jonny Valiant suggests he can, he’ll attract more fans than any poser possibly could. The secret is that the outsiders outnumber the insiders, we’re just waiting for an artist to build something large enough to hold us all. DJBooth Rating - 4 Spins http://www.djbooth.net/index/albums/...-jonny-valiant |
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A few more Something Else reviews...
Review: Tech N9ne's 'Something Else' Goes Pop Without Selling Out The Kansas City MC adds a broad LP to his sterling catalog After 20 years in the game, Tech N9ne is having a moment. The fiery lyricist out of Kansas City, MI was once derided as a rap outsider obsessed with painting his face and believed to be a devil worshipper, but in recent years has been championed as an independent rap icon and embraced by popular artists who previously would have nothing to do with him. Now that’s Strange. But with acceptance comes challenges. Like how Tech can continue to trade upon his misfit status when he’s slowly transitioning out of being a rap misfit. That’s the question the Strange Music co-founder most likely had to answer when he went in to work on Something Else, his 13th studio album, and first solo project since 2011’s All 6’s and 7’s (which debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 album chart in its first week of release). A concept album with the songs slotted in three acts—Fire, Water, and Earth—the LP is framed around the story of a meteorite striking downtown Kansas City. Very crafty. Faced with impending doom from said meteorite, the first act, Fire, features songs like the judgment day-inspired “Straight Out The Gate,” where System of a Down’s Serj Tankian sings: “We are the children of your rivals/Holding guns while reading Bibles/Go ahead and seal your fate.” Deep stuff. Then there’s the brazenly unapologetic “With the BS,” about the physical dangers of pushing a person past their limit and “Fortune Force Field,” a poignantly sung-rapped tune about the riches Tech presumably deserves, but somehow can’t grasp. “Fragile,” featuring Kendrick Lamar, Kendall Morgan and Mayday! is a brutal ‘**** you’ letter to music critics, which may dissuade writers from ever saying anything about these guys ever again, lest you hurt their feelings. Water is the section of the LP where things begin to lighten up, albeit only briefly. “So Dope (They Wanna)” is all tongue-twisting Midwestern rap—essentially Tech’s calling card—about, well, ****ing. It’s a brilliant display of lyrical mastery. But then he’s diving right back into the deep end on “Burn The World,” which addresses gun control (“Why did Adam [Lanza] shoot the school up?/Maybe cause the way he grew up... cause mama loved to pick the tool up”) and the stellar Cee-Lo, Big K.R.I.T. and Kutt Calhoun parenting ode, “That’s My Kid.” With its somewhat bloated tracklist (debatable, in a day and age when we can cherry-pick what songs to listen to by just removing a track from a playlist; Tech also has a history of releasing long albums), things drag occasionally. Like on “Meant To Happen,” a Scoop Deville-produced cut which never gets off the ground, faltering at the hands of skittering drums and a top line melody that sounds like it isn’t really sure what it wants to do. And he slips on “See Me,” a generic Wiz Khalifa and B.o.B-assisted cut that might sound at home on one of those artists’ LPs, but comes off woefully out of place here. That said, the final portion of the LP, Earth, which deals more with the idea of hope, is where things take off and show Tech’s artistic growth. “Believe” is the album’s standout track—an inspiring tune about overcoming racism, and probably a bit more pop-inflected than die-hard Tech N9ne fans have ever heard him before—featuring an incredible vocal performance from local Kansas City vocalist Kortney Leveringston, doing what sounds like the best Beyoncé impression of all time. And then there’s “Strange 2013,” a reworking of The Doors “Strange Days,” produced by Fredwreck and featuring all the members of the band, including Ray Manzarek, who passed away in May. A ballsy collaboration like that could have sounded forced, but here it doesn’t, with the Doors stepping more into Tech’s world, sonically, than he into theirs. It’s very cool. Is Something Else a milestone in Tech N9ne’s career, the quintessential album he’s been waiting to make his whole career? Tough to say. The LP has a cornucopia of guests, but they all show up in force and only occasionally detract from the material. There aren’t any blatantly bad songs, but sure, you might skip a few. It happens. And do all the tracks fit neatly into the project’s conceptual arc? No, but even attempting something like that is a tall task, and the album as a straight listen certainly exhibits a noted change in musical direction as it plays, which is a commendable. Though he’s not exactly the outsider he once was, Tech N9ne fans—the die-hards and the johnny-come-latelys—should really enjoy this album. —Paul Cantor http://www.vibe.com/article/review-t...ut-selling-out |
Album Review: Tech N9ne- “Something Else” (All Access Edition)
By Elle Fleming on August 1, 2013 Tech N9ne, born Aaron Yates in 1971, grew up in Kansas city with a dead-beat father and a mother who suffered from epilepsy and lupus. He began to search for God at a very early age to find comfort and hope. When his best friend was shot and killed, Tech N9ne reached even farther to reach God and started using his rapping skills to relieve his frustration. This is probably why most of Tech N9ne’s music is apocalyptic, yet spiritual. Something Else is no exception. At first glance, twenty-six tracks seem like an over-ambitious feat that seems impossible to make work. Most artists can barely make an album with a dozen tracks without letting a few slip, and Tech N9ne has created an album with almost double the amount of tracks on average albums and every single one brings it. Something Else begins with a breaking news report of a meteorite that hit Missouri, the skies have turned burgundy and eerie fog has crept in. This reporter comes in and out throughout the album to tell the story of a changing world. The first track, “Straight Out the Gate” could not be more accurately named. It is powerful and displays his disgustingly amazing rapping skills. The beats, instrumentals, and team up with Krizz Kaliko & Serj Tankian make an unreal combination that will lead the listener amped for the rest of the album. “Love 2 Dislike Me” starts with the ethereal voice of Liz Suwandi that is halted by strong rock guitars. Tyler Lyon then comes in and the mash up between the three creates such an unusual sound and genre that it is hard to classify. The eighth track “Fragile” features Kendrick Lamar, ¡MAYDAY!, and Kendall Morgan. It is a beautiful infusion of jazz, rap, and blues that exemplifies the musical mastery Tech N9ne is capable of. “That’s My Kid” featuring Kutt Calhoun, Big K.R.I.T. and Cee-Lo Green, shows that maturity that only a rapper of his age could have. He admits his faults in the past, and that he is committed to his children’s future. Again, this song combines both rap and gospel sounds that create something that is uniquely Tech N9ne. This album is easily one of the best of the summer, and possibly the year. It is rare to find an album with so many tracks that is also so beautifully created with such craftsmanship. Cohesiveness of an album is often over-looked in today’s industry, but this album flowed so smoothly from song to song, it was hard to tell when one began and one ended. Tech N9nes consistent use of oppositions, whether it was good vs. evil or deep aggressive rap vs. fragile high voices shows his intelligence, artistry and understanding of music. He knows exactly what he is doing. Something Else is exactly that, something else Grade: 9/10 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sp...ition/14190206 |
‘Something Else’ Is Some of Tech N9ne’s Best Yet
By Chris Shalom Album Review – Tech N9ne – Something Else (June 25, 2013 on Strange Music). If you don’t like Tech N9ne… well, you’re not alone. The Kansas City rapper tends to alienate some listeners with his dark tone, some with his aggressive Chopper style, and a bunch more with an odd sort of silliness that comes out in his lighter tracks. Tech N9ne’s rap has never felt tidy or entirely market-driven; for better or worse, he seems to do what he wants. Tech’s new album Something Else is probably the best bet yet for hesitant or hostile listeners. A strong and eclectic effort, the album might not turn all naysayers into N9ne-players, but most will probably find the album’s passion and energy to be at least a little bit infectious. Something Else is divided into three parts: Fire, Water, and Earth. Fire is the first half of the album, aggressive and dark, running a horror-show gamut through the seven deadly sins with murky beats, heavy metal guitar, and utterly obnoxious T-Pain hooks. Those who dislike Tech might find the first ten tracks tough going; a lot of it feels like old-school Tech in a slick 2013 package. That said, though, with guest artists like Serj Tankian on the blistering opening track “Straight Out the Gate”, and everyone’s favourite terrible rapper Kendrick Lamar rhyming “anus” with “heinous”, this definitely feels like new territory. Three tracks in the middle of the album make up the “Water” section, which is to say that Tech had a couple tracks that didn’t fit the album and shoved ‘em in anyway (the album’s first single, “So Dope (They Wanna)”, falls in this section). Thank goodness he did, though – after the Fire section, some Caribou Lou-style fun is definitely in order. The new equivalent to Tech’s drink-recipe classic is the ultra-obnoxious “Dwamn”, a gleefully stupid love letter to big booty strippers obviously designed in the hopes of making the word “dwamn” a lexical mainstay. “Dwamn” is also the first track of two in the Water section where “bikini” is rhymed with “my weenie”, so if Something Else starts off seeming too serious, worry not. “So Dope” is the second track with this questionable honour, and it’s a bit of an oddity itself. The first three verses of the song, from Tech, Wrekonize, and Twisted Insane, are pretty standard hyper-masculine sexual swagger with typically creepy overtones (“Position the bitch and dip in when I mention slip in submission…”), but the fourth verse is a surprise. Up-and-comer Snow Tha Product rounds the song out with a verse that’s tight as hell but definitely incongruous. Her lyrics, about unwanted sexual interest and pressure – “He want to bang I want to wait / So he get at me he want to say shit that make / Me think that he goin’ rape me if I don’t stay” – are a bizarre counterpoint to the song’s general vibe. The third section, Earth, is meant to be the uplifting part of the album, and despite its dark content, it does seem to achieve this goal. Despite several extremely personal tracks based on dark experiences, the latter half of Something Else is redemptive. And it’s here that the album really becomes successful, when one realizes that it gives a far more complete and sincere sense of Tech N9ne himself. This is true of the whole album, though it may take a moment to realize it. Where Something Else is angry, there’s a sense of bruised fury and personal hurt – fragility in anger. Where it’s violent, there’s a sense of helplessness. Where it’s uplifting, it’s with a sense of regret and remorse lurking nearby. Genuine self-expression isn’t always a necessity for a rapper’s success, though the greats have shown us over the years that it definitely helps. If Something Else is any indication, Tech’s best work may still be ahead of him. And heck, if you couldn’t care less about any of that and you’re just looking for something new to bump with the bass up, Tech’s got your back. In his own words: Ain’t nobody got time for that But I got time for gettin’ your behind to clap DWAMMMN!!! http://www.vancouverweekly.com/somet...n9nes-best-yet |
TECH N9NE: 'Something Else' [REVIEW]
BY Ryan Book, Mstars News (R.Book@MusicTimes.com) , Mstarz reporter | Aug 01, 2013 11:08 AM EDT Tech N9ne wrestles with a tri-polar personality whenever he records. The rapper shifts gears from partying to raging to moping almost as quickly as he changes the pace of his delivery mid-verse. All of Tech's emotions make an appearance on "Something Else," but the "else" is important: There's honesty here. The anger and laments produced on Tech's previous albums are genuine, but echo what every rapper up to Jay-Z's income level preach. I'm disrespected by critics. I'm disrespected by other rappers. I'm disrespected by the industry. Tech has always justified his product with to-die-for flow, but it left room for contemplation. The rapper opens up on "Something Else," and no matter how many guest spots he crams in, Tech's revelations force listeners to consider his lyrics, a first. The rapper's odes to living large still make for a hell of a party, but there's more to the story this time around. Tech catches the listener's attention with "I'm Not A Saint." The previous six tracks put the "horror" in "horrorcore" (a classification the rapper hates), amping the goth with "Phantom of The Opera" instrumentals and frightening imagery. He downshifts for "Saint" and pours out 12 albums worth of self-analysis. He calls out for help, apologizes for his transgressions, and then admits a seventh grade teacher molested him. The latter line forces a rewind; the rapper, who delivers at a fully-automatic clip otherwise, slows to a crawl, afraid to come forth with the confession. Hip-hop advertises itself as a game for the manliest, but Tech demonstrates a backbone stiffer than most so-called gangsters via his admission. Having graduated from self-reflection, Tech escalates the album's surprises by delivering conscious rap as the record nears its end. Tech considers Adam Lanza, the Sandy Hook school shooter, and contemplates what could've been done to prevent it. "That's My Kid" combines sage advice on raising a child with fatherly pride as Tech, Big K.R.I.T. and Kutt Calhoun express gratitude that their children will grow up better than they themselves did, all while Cee Lo Green raises the hook's uplift high. "I'm Not A Saint" both impresses and depresses, but "That's My Kid" warms the ears for multiple listens. Of course Tech displays rage ("B.I.T.C.H." featuring T-Pain), and still parties down ("Dwamn"), but he demonstrates that his thoughts run deeper than the shallow end. The inconsistency in themes doesn't ring false, as Tech built upon his existing emotions to arrive at the higher plane toward the end of the album. The rapper needs to maintain this balance now that he's found it; Kanye West showed both sides of the spectrum during masterful "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy," but only his Hyde emerged for "Yeezus." Tech made "Something Else" something better by finally including his Jekyll. http://www.mstarz.com/articles/17299...lse-review.htm |
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IMO, Stevie Stone is a much better artist when he's featuring on other songs (singing just the hook), than when he's solo. Perfect example of this is the song Colorado. Anyone who thinks this?
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1. Devided We Stand 2. Audio Barricade 3. Just Like Nothing 4. The Ghost of Injustice (Interlude) 5. Blood Paved Road 6. Fading Away 7. Three, Two, One 8. Vendetta 9. Nowhere To Run 10. Distress Call 11. Darkest Shade of Grey 12. We All Fall Down 13. The Shadow of Mortality (Interlude) 14. Time 15. Before We Say Goodbye |
Heres the tracklist for Kaliko's Son of Sam (Dont know why the features aren't listed)
1. Intro 2. Titties 3. W.A.N.S. (We All Need Sex) 4. The Finger 5. Reckless 6. Girls Like That 7. Schizophrenia 8. Do You Drink 9. Inside 10. Kill For Your Lovin' 11. Send Your Love 12. Night Time 13. Why Me 14. Why So Serious 15. Scars 16. Thank God Deluxe Edition: 17. Unable 18. Love Me Bad 19. Beer Goggles And snippets: http://www.amazon.com/Son-of-Sam-Exp...6246895&sr=8-1 |
Anthony Fantano (IMO the best music reviewer on the web) destroys Something Else:
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After watching a few of Anthony Fantano's reviews, he very generally reviews really harshly, also I haven't found anything of his about any of Tech's old stuff or any other Strange Music stuff.
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Discovered Yo la Tengo today. Downloaded whole album. 42 songs. Most are awesome.
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Eminem just released his single Survival and according to Mr. Porter said "Survival" is light work compared to what's coming!!
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If Prozak's new album is as good as Paranormal was I will be so happy. Paranormal was an incredible album.
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LISTEN: ‘I Think I’m Coming To Australia’ – Tech N9ne Talks ‘Something Else’, Upcoming Tour, ‘Therapy EP’ with The Underground! Aussie Technicians, it’s time to get excited. Recently while on the road in Canada, Tech found a few spare moments to call in and be a guest on The Underground Podcast, a growing Australian show showcasing underground music with a focus on hip hop. During the interview, Tech talked about his new album Something Else, as well as the upcoming tour in support of it, and even hinted at the possibility of heading down under for some shows! Click HERE to listen to the full podcast. |
I'd say 2 Birds & 1 Stone is a pretty dope album for what it is...I think I like Rollin Stone better though...
Fav songs: The Baptism, Hush, Phases, Indigo, Finding a Way, Stevie, 2 Birds 1 Stone, Grave Digga & 1 O Clock Jump |
Son of Sam has been getting some negative reviews, but I like it and its definitely better than Shock Treatment. Probably not better than his last, Kickin & Screamin though.
Fav songs so far: Why Me, Why So Serious, Thank God, Scars, Reckless, Kill For Your Lovin, Night Time & Schizophrenia |
Mayday making another Mixtape. Can't wait.
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New Tech video
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New Krizz video
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Was just reading some of y'alls thoughts on the Something Else album. Thought I'd put mine out there as well. It's not my favorite Tech album overall, but I do believe it's his most complete and versatile album to date.
I thought the album started off strong. Straight out the Gate was a nice track. I'm not a T-Pain fan, but I liked the concept of B.I.T.C.H and thought it was a strong song as well. Being from Texas, I loved the Trae Tha Truth feature on With the BS. Other Standout tracks were Love 2 Dislike Me, I'm not a Saint, Fragile, So Dope(Tech and Wrekonize killed it), That's my kid, and Meant to Happen. I think Fragile might be my favorite track. Kendrick Lamar absolutely ate that song up. I've never been a big fan of his, but that verse may be the motivation I needed to check out his unopened Good kid, M.A.A.D. City album sitting on the counter at my house. Anyways, very strong album. I still prefer Absolute Power as my favorite Tech album, but this one is up there. |
Added 2 Birds 1 Stone to 2013 archives.
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New Krizz Kaliko video
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New Prozak music video
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Added WANS and Night Time music videos to OP.
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Haven't updated the thread in a while.
Added old albums to the 2013 archives and added Tech N9ne's Therapy EP to the latest release heading. Will add any new albums that are announced. Tech N9ne announced a Collabos album named Strangeulation to be released next year. Will add when there's more info. |
Speedom is coming...
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Em's verse on Speedom is not...good, exactly, but it is extremely impressive on a technical level.
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Damn, forgot about this thread!
Guess I'll post some tracks from Tech's upcoming album "Special Effects", dropping May 4th. Including the collab we've all been waiting for, "Speedom" ft Em & Kali: <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_FBwVRNOL70" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> "Aw Yeah? (InterVENTion) <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Sxks3Z6QByc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> "Dyin Flyin" ft Kali <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3P4JsArB_5Y" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> "On The Bible" ft T.I. & Zuse <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OJFAZvETQmY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> "Hood Go Crazy" ft B.o.B. & 2 Chainz <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NYPZ3X4MntA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> |
Leaked. Great ****ing album.
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