Between the dyed hair, the genre-bending, and of course the crazy live shows, the new generation of rappers are really pushing what it means to be a rapper. That’s all well and good–it’s exciting to see a new generation break convention–but it’s important to recognize the roots of this “new” style. Hip-hop veteran, Joe Budden certainly ...Read more.

Although Tech N9ne’s lyrics are among the most descriptive in the music business, there’s always more to the story. In order to get a closer look at how “Shroud” came about, Monster Energy sat down with Tech N9ne so that he could decipher the Special Effects standout. Tech elaborates on the “Shroud,” how it’s been with ...Read more.

Think Tech N9ne would take a break after the Strictly Strange Tour finishes up? Think again. Just two months after the Spring tour concludes, Tech will head out to Silverado, CA and hit the stage as part of the High & Mighty festival alongside the likes of Sublime with Rome, Jurassic 5, Ghostface Killah, and ...Read more.

Photo credit: CNN At this point, “The Rock shows love to Strange Music” might have to get it’s own section on the site, because, it seems he’s reppin’ the Snake and Bat on a weekly basis! His most recent nod to Strange, however is the biggest one yet. The Rock, an executive producer on CNN’s new series ...Read more.

It might be the Strictly Strange Tour, but that doesn’t mean we can’t bring out some of our non-strange family, right? Right. Between, G-Mo Skee, Trizz, and Bone Thugs, the Strictly Strange Tour’s California run was filled with special guests who may not be Strange Music artists, but are family regardless. Capping off the special ...Read more.

New interview alert! During the Strictly Strange Tour’s stop in Fresno, CA – where they were joined by the legendary Bone Thugs-N-Harmony– Tech N9ne, Krizz Kaliko, and Darrein Safron stopped by Q97.1 for another interview. Even after the hundreds of interviews Tech and Krizz have done, it seems like we learn something new every time. This ...Read more.

On top of the Strictly Strange Tour’s massive schedule – including travel time, rehearsal, meet & greets, and the actual performance, many of the artists find themselves doing interviews. One of the most recent is with MyConVersation on KAIL-TV. Tech N9ne, Krizz Kaliko, and Darrein Safron each sat in on the interview to talk a ...Read more.

Nap time is sacred. Phone off, blinds closed, music playing at the perfect volume. Sleep is important…and I can only imagine how much more when on tour. Traveling, meeting fans, rocking the stage for two hours, then doing it all over again each and every night? You’ll definitely need your rest. That’s why I felt ...Read more.