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Tech N9ne's Strange Music label added another MC today, signing Murs to a deal with the Kansas City-based crew. The LA-rapper joins a roster that includes Krizz Kaliko, Rittz, ¡Mayday!, Wrekonize, Kutt Kalhoun and Ces Cru, among others, in addition the Tech. "...

Finally Famous Words Sowmya Krishnamurthy Images Chris Shonting Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the December/January 2014 issue of XXL Magazine. Tech N9ne closes his eyes, meditating on the lyrics for his new rock EP, Therapy. Sunk...

Tech-N9ne doesn't slow down. The Strange Music figurehead already released a full-length in 2013, the strong and defiant Something Else, and now he's looking to finish off the year with an EP. The twist this time? It's a more rock-influenced EP with production entirely handled by producer Ross Robinson (Korn, At the Drive-In, Slipknot), so expect some heavy, hard-hitting songs from Tech... Read M

They say clothes make the man. In the case of hip-hop, the chain makes the crew. The blind sine of a crew's signature pendant can help brand your label and give aspiring artists something to strive for. A beautiful chain can be the signature of your crew's success and make you the envy of the streets. Sometimes not...

The phrase “Slept-On” often sounds like a misnomer when you’re dealing with artists on the come up. Of course they’re “Slept-On,” when they haven’t even broken yet. However, hip-hop has a long history of the success of rap crews led by one very specific leader in each camp. The result is other acts tend to get ove...

Strange Music is on a roll for 2013. The Missouri-based independent label was recently praised by Billboard for holding the most titles placed on the chart so far. It all revolved around Stevie Stone’s 2 Birds 1 Stone, which claimed the No. 9 sp...

The artists on Tech N9ne's Strange Music label are known for their relentless work ethic, but even on a team of overachievers, Krizz Kaliko stands out. After releasing 2012's dubstep influenced Kickin' And Screamin', which debuted at #43 on the Billboard charts last May, he's back with a new album this week,Son Of Sam, that finds the Kansas City rapper and singer pushing his music in even wilder,

Next Tuesday, the Midwest King of the Independent Grind, Tech N9ne,  plans to release his new album, Something Else, the 13th studio album of his storied career.  Despite his prolificacy and the sheer volume of his output, mainstream recognition of his impact has been limited. However, fans...

Meet Mayday, Tech N9ne's Strange Music Label Mates