For years the Midwest Hip Hop scene has been growing and blowing up. Many people are familiar with Nelly and Chingy as the leaders, so to speak, of this Hip Hop movement. Unfortunately, these artists aren’t what Hip Hop purist would consider Hip Hop. “Nelly sold a lot of records, but it didn’t have much to do with the music, as much as the marketing,” one A&R at Atlantic Records shared with us, and goes on to say, ”If Hip-Hop is what your after, then Strange Music would be one of the preeminent independent labels from the Midwest to keep your eye on.”
Staying true to his advice, I reached out to Strange Music and found out what’s really crackle- lacking in the Midwest. They have a roster of artist that was surprisingly, fun & refreshing. Their mainstay Tech-Nine has sold over 1 million units over the past ten years independently. They are also home to up and comers Krizz Kaliko, Kutt Calhoun, and Big Scoob to mention a few. The diversity of these artists as well as their music is putting Strange Music in a solid place amongst the industry elite.
Currently the label is on the K.O.D. Tour. They have over 50 shows lined up over the next two months and will be sure to line up more as the tour continues. When Tech Nine was asked why he felt the label was garnering as much attention and success as it has his response was simple,” Extensive touring!” If they don’t have fans in Washington, they create fans in Washington. Which is what is making their brand stronger every day.
As you are reading this you’re probably saying,” What does this have to do with NY Hip Hop?” Strange Music is bringing their sound to town November 13th 2009 at the Hammerstein Ballroom right here in New York City. The 3500 seat arena will be packed and clamoring with Strange Music and Hip Hop fans alike. “Trust me bruh, we are ready to rip it down NYC style,” clamors Big Scoob in reference to the NY show. After seeing their stage show in Jones Beach as part of the Rock the Bells tour, I could only imagine what they have in store for the home of Hip Hop.
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STRANGE MUSIC ALL DAY AND NIGHT! TAKIN OVER THE WORLD!!!
Homie should proofread.
lol All the artists names of SM are spelled wrong but Big Scoob. STRAAANGE MUSIC!!! 0hN9ne
Tech is where it is at! If you ain't down with Tech then you need to get your s**t checked cause Tech brings it everytime!
I have been listening to Tech n9ne for more then 8 years. I own all his albums and I am going to The K.O.D. tour On Thursday for their show in Seattle At the Showbox. Tech N9ne is where its at. If you ain't down you should get on and show some love!!
Strange muzikkk!!!!!! No hatin, only lovers SLC show at the saltair was down!!!!!!!!!!
lol yeah you spelled all the names wrong man. Not tryin to be a dick, but if your doing a piece on someone, maybe you should know how to spell the names??? Especially TECH N9NE, you know, the co-owner of Strange Music and one of the best rappers in the game. You could have easily looked up the names in a matter of seconds. Its Krizz Kaliko, and Kutt Calhoun by the way.
Quote: "If they don’t have fans in Washington, they create fans in Washington." Washington is the worst-possible example you could have picked, it's well known that Washington has been a Strange Music stronghold for years, and will continue to be so for a long time to come. I agree with the others here, do some research before you haphazardly slap an article together. While I'm glad to see Strange getting some well-deserved recognition, I feel like it's an affront to all of these hard-working artists to do only a little bit of anecdotal, at best, research.
i completely agree with brent. hands down
I'm glad Strange is getting more exposure this year...but it's Tech N9ne, Krizz Kaliko, and Kutt Calhoun.
Strange.
I'm syked Tech and his Indie lable Strange Music is reaching out farther and getting the attention of ppl who may help him get "bigger" in regards to mainstream music. I'm from Denver Techs 2nd home and i see billboards with his new cd out. It's awesome and PPL REALLY NEED TO HEAR THIS COLD WIND COMING OUT OF THE MIDWEST AND RECOGNIZE THAT TECH N9NE, KRIZZ KALICO, AND KUTT CALHOUN are HIP HOPS best, most diverse, most unique MCs IN THE GAME.
Tech N9ne baby!
I've been around these guys for ten years and have watched them grow....they are so dedicated and have sacrificed everything to get to where they are now....Watch out New York...You have NEVER seen a concert that will compare to a StrangeMusic Concert...ENJOY!!!!
tech n9ne. 4ever.
Ive been listining to tech for 12 yrs and he is a true insperation to my life he's been crapped on and screwed over again and again he's one of the greatest examples of what happens when you get knocked on your butt a million times but never stop getting up and look what he's accomplished there is no famous or rich person that has ever impressd me except for tech n9ne and its not cuz he has fame or money its his ambition and drive he truely inspires me.....i cant beleive they censor the language on this pricks
Strange Music all day all night. That's what's sizzling for sure. Strange Music is the new Death Row but more raw and way more unique. Big ups Tech Keep on keepin on.
Techj's DJ is Portland's Own, and his Northwest fans are legion.
you have never seen a show like a strange music concert! i've been to every one in colorado for the past 5 years and they just keep getting better! just got K.O.D. and so excited for Kutt's new album next summer.
oh and by the way, krizz kaliko and kutt calhoun are spelled right silly. but tech should have a 9 in it, ur right about that
Hell yea strange music will rip up any venue all day all night
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