Recently, Prozak hit the lab with Krizz Kaliko to record new music, but it was a hilarious photo of a passed out Krizz Kaliko that had fans buzzing on Twitter.  Tagged with #TeamInsomnia, Prozak shared the photo with his fellow insomniacs and proved that no one is safe.

When will #TeamInsomnia strike again?  Stay tuned for more!

Don’t forget to catch Prozak live on Tech N9ne’s “Hostile Takeover 2012″ Tour!

Follow Prozak on Twitter: @TheRealProzak

• Are you a member of #TeamInsomnia?

• Who do you think will get it next?

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Strange Music’s sinister duo, CES Cru, first dropped news of a “Death March” remix on Twitter.  ¡MAYDAY!’s Plex Luthor later confirmed the collaboration as well, adding that it was “hopefully the first of many.”  The remix will in fact be the first between the two crews, but with ¡MAYDAY! planning to give fans more music on the road to Take Me To Your Leader, there is no telling what else the innovative band has in store for listeners.

Stay tuned for more updates on ¡MAYDAY!’s “Death March” remix!

Click here to pre-order Take Me To Your Leader.

Follow ¡MAYDAY! and CES Cru on Twitter:  @MAYDAYMUSIC & @CESCru

• How do you feel about ¡MAYDAY! and CES Cru collaborating?

• What other remixes would you like to hear?

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SM Live has a lot to talk about today! Tech N9ne working with The Doors? Yup! “Am I A Psycho?” on 106 And Park? We’ll see! It’s going to be an action-packed episode of the most entertaining show on the planet, straight from Strange Music HQ!

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Once again ¡MAYDAY! hits fans over the head with another dope collaborative effort, this time a remix of Blood Type’s “Thanksgiving” which also features a snarling verse from Kendrick Lamar. With pounding production from Plex and Cash of ¡MAYDAY!, the soulful sound of the original has been turned on its head with explosive results. Wrekonize and Bernz serve offerings to the Thanksgiving table as well, contributing a brand new chorus and a pair of flamethrower verses to match the remix’s new intensity.

With all these dope ingredients coming together on a single track, the “Thanksgiving” remix is certainly something to be thankful for. Once again ¡MAYDAY! shows that not only do they roll with the best, but they make the best even better.

Click HERE to download “Thanksgiving (Remix)” or listen below!

• What do you think of the song and ¡MAYDAY!’s production?
• Who had the best verse?

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Celebrating “Cafeina Day”, ¡MAYDAY! hit the stage and smashed through a high energy performance for the hometown crowd. Fans heading to Tech N9ne’s “Hostile Takeover 2012″ Tour can expect to see the Miami monsters performing brand new material and leaving destruction in their wake.  Don’t miss your chance to catch ¡MAYDAY! live!

Click here for tickets and VIP packages to Tech N9ne’s “Hostile Takeover 2012″ Tour.

Check out some the exclusive photos shared over Cafeina’s Facebook:

• Have you seen ¡MAYDAY! live?

• Are you excited to see them on tour?

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Before the historic tour takes off, fans everywhere are getting their hands on exclusive VIP packages that are full of limited edition merchandise not available anywhere else!  From the official Tech N9ne tie to the Strange Music clock, the exclusive items are going fast as fans anticipate the hottest tour of 2012.  Will you be there to make history with Strange Music?

Click here to purchase a VIP package for Tech N9ne’s “Hostile Takeover 2012″ Tour.

Check out these  exclusive VIP packages:

• Have you ordered a VIP package?

• What’s your favorite item in the new VIP package?

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In anticipation, fans on TheRealTechN9ne.com created a discussion to share their their favorite Strange Music concert moments.  The discussion was so popular that it found its way to Facebook.  From the original “Hostile Takeover” in 2004 to The Lost Cities Tour, fans recalled the most significant experiences in their journey to Strangeland.  Will you be a part of history when Tech N9ne and Strange Music smash through the country on the “Hostile Takeover 2012″ Tour?

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Check out some of the stories that fans had to share!

“My favorite moment was at the 10th anniversary tour up in Santa Cruz, when Tech was doing his whole T9X and IMMA TELL beat boxing routinue. Just when he was finishing up with that, a crowd of people started chanting “ooh Areola, ooh Areola!” and Tech laughed and then just started rambling totally off-script for a few minutes! It was so great and totally added to the whole intimacy of the show.” – B@$$EL

“Mine, even though recent was Tech going into a most pit sorta, small venue, and singing WWC and going crazy on the floor in between a bunch of technicians.” – Rupesh Saran

“My favorite moment at a Tech concert was right before K.O.D. came out.  We had the first verse of Blackened the Sun on a sampler.  When Tech did that verse, everybody was so loud during it.  But as soon as he started the second verse that nobody had heard, the whole place went silent.  It was fuckin epic.

My second favorite was at my second show.  During Psycho Bitch, I was in the front row.  Tech pointed at me and said, “You,” then looked at the chick right next to me (who I didn’t know), and said “She’s a psycho bitch, so you better watch what you do.” – Nick Clark

“the Strange noize tour, in NY! When the show was done, tech was going down the elevator with a kid in a wheelchair, and some gaurds. Well the elevater set to stop on each floor on the way down. Me and my buddy were walking by the elevater each time the doors would open, perfectly in synch, we would yell out N9NE! and things of that nature, and tech was laughing after every floor all the way down. Cant wait till the poughkeepsie show at the chance!” - Ralph McQuiston

“All 6s and 7s tour in Tempe, AZ shit was tight front row tech n9ne all day keep it strange pimpin” - Ryan Blue

“When tech opened in Minneapolis with Stress Relief and the speaker almost fell on him from the bass and he went straight into BEEF…sickest intro ever” – Anthony Anderson

“Met Tech at a signing last fall 3 days before I had my snake and bat he was the first one to see it and when I explained what it meant to me he gave me a huge hug and said that the meaning was the most beautiful part of it I walked away almost in tears cuz I wasn’t expecting that kind of love because I’m ftm but he confirmed my place in Strangeland” - Eryhn S Rountree-Reveile

“Hostile takeover tour 2004 Seattle at the show box sodo! Bad ass!!!!!” – Joseph Meseck

“Dallas House of Blues roughly 6 years ago, Tech stopped mid-song and cut the beat in order to tell the people in the balcony to stand up and enjoy the show or go home. He didnt start the song back up until they did. Cemented in my mind the gravity of his talent… Epic” – Mikey Burns

“2004 hostile takeover at hob sunset. There was like 300 people there. Walked in to Kutt opening. It was awesome. We kicked it with Kutt at the bar. He was amazed 2 white boys knew all his lyrics. Pdm wrecked the house. Snug and skatter got the place jumping. Techs set made me a fan for life. Been to every oc/la show since. Here’s to 8 years of strange. 4/18 will be sold out. Thanks Tech and Travis” – Travis Sod Wooldridge

“Hostile Takeover 04 Seattle. Turned the lights out during psycho bitch, when they came back on tech was right in my face. Scared the shit outta me n Tech n Krizz were both laughing” – Robbie Neble-Sculthorpe

• Can you recall some of your favorite Strange Music memories?

• Did you attend the original “Hostile Takeover” Tour?

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Before fans get a taste of Prozak’s 2012 album, AllThingsJuggalo jumped on YouTube to give fans a full review of Prozak’s 2008 Strange Music release, Tales From The Sick.  Featuring appearances from Tech N9ne, Krizz Kaliko, Twista, Cypress Hill, and Twiztid, the album was a star studded event for Strange Music’s macabre emcee.

Check out this excellent review of Prozak’s Tales From The Sick and be sure to stay tuned for more on Paranormal!

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• What did you think of the review?

• Are you a fan of the album?

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Fans recently caught a glimpse of the Strange Music emcee at work inside Phat Buddha Productions when these exclusive photos were shared over Twitter.  From the booth to the boards, Stevie Stone can be seen grinding in the studio as Strangeland eagerly anticipates his Strange Music debut.  Fans can check out more from Stevie Stone on Tech N9ne’s “Hostile Takeover 2012″ Tour this summer.

Stay tuned for more from Stevie Stone!

Follow Stevie Stone on Twitter: @StevieStone09

• Are you excited for Rollin’ Stone?

• Will you be seeing Stevie Stone on the “Hostile Takeover 2012″ Tour?

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With so many chilling incidents taking place, there can only be one explanation – Prozak’s Paranormal is near.  Prozak’s latest Strange Music release arrives 4/24/12 – watch, if you dare!

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• What did you think of the new video?

• Are you excited for Prozak’s return?

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In anticipation of Tech N9ne’s “Hostile Takeover 2012″ homecoming on March 24 at the Midland by AMC, Strange Music has released this exclusive video of Tech N9ne, Krizz Kaliko, and CES Cru ripping through some vicious flows and giving fans a taste of what they can expect in Kansas City.

The only way to experience this is to attend Tech N9ne’s Kansas City date on March 24, don’t miss out or you’ll be the one claiming it’s “Unfair”!

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• Will you be in Kansas City when Tech N9ne, Krizz Kaliko, and CES Cru perform “Unfair”?
• What did you think of the video?

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As Tech N9ne revealed earlier this week during his Strange Music Podcast interview, he was due in Los Angeles this week for a huge collaboration, which has since been revealed to be with The Doors.  While the collaboration had fans buzzing, it was another Hollywood run in that had Tech N9ne excited on Twitter.

Tech N9ne jumped on Twitter to reveal he had met veteran actor Danny Glover in a hotel lobby. Much to Tech’s surprise, The Lethal Weapon star spoke to Tech N9ne out of the many people in the vicinity. One can only wonder how many more unexpected celebrity encounters are in store for Tech during his time in the City of Angels..

• What’s your favorite Danny Glover movie?

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As the excitement and buzz continues to build for Tech N9ne’s latest EP, we decided to catch up with ¡MAYDAY!’s Gianni Cash for a bit of insight on the project.  Having had a large role in the production process along with Plex Luthor and Wrekonize, Gianni Cash recalled what it was like to fire off fresh new music to the King Of Darkness:

“We submitted like 80 tracks for KLUSTERFUK.  We were finishing our album while we were making tracks for KLUSTERFUK.  At any given point, any of the tracks that were made for KLUSTERFUK could have ended up on Take Me To Your Leader.  It’s cool how KLUSTERFUK has been intertwined with that album because it’s really an extension of Take Me To Your Leader with Tech N9ne on it.  The majority of our record was already pretty much done. We were still making tracks though.  We were on the homestretch and we were like, ‘Let’s make as much music as we can and see what works.’

While that was happening, we had compiled tracks that we made and we just sent them.   The first batch was something like 38 tracks.  It didn’t really affect anything on our end though.  It was like, ‘This is the work. If he likes it cool, if not, then he doesn’t.’  There were no real hard decisions.  We were obviously sending beats that were blank.  There was one beat that was already recorded over, vocal wise.  I had brought in a beat and Bernz really liked the beat, it’s called ’20/20′, it’s on our record.  The day before we sent the first batch of tracks, they had recorded the vocals on ’20/20′ and we didn’t know if it was going to make Take Me To Your Leader, so I sent the beat anyway.  Tech didn’t go for it, but it was cool because we got a dope ass song out of it.  That was the only one where we were like, ‘Oh, we got some vocals on it.  If he picks it, we’re going to have to do something else with the vocals – like a remix.’  At that point, you’re just working on auto-pilot and you’re just making beats to send.  Whatever works at that point.  Anything for Tech N9ne, anything for Tech.”

Click here to pre-order Tech N9ne’s KLUSTERFUK EP!

-Victor Sandoval, Assistant Editor Strange Music

Follow Victor on Twitter: @VicMSandoval

• Are you excited to hear ¡MAYDAY!’s production on KLUSTERFUK?
• Have you placed your pre-order?

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Tech N9ne’s “Am I A Psycho?” music video is now eligible for BET’s 106 & Park countdown and the Kansas City King is asking you, the fans, for support!

After making its debut on the countdown last week, “Am I A Psycho?” is aiming for the top spot on 106 & Park.  In this exclusive clip, Tech N9ne shares his excitement over the news and asks all of Strangeland to please vote for “Am I A Psycho?” in order to pave the way for Strange Music on BET.  Be sure to vote and help get Tech N9ne to #1!

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Click here to vote (scroll down to find the vote link)

OR text “TECH” to 79922!

Voting is unlimited!

Let’s get “Am I A Psycho?” to the top spot!

The Rock once again hit Twitter recently to ask fans what he should use for his workout – Eminem, Ace Hood, or Tech N9ne.  Not long after the initial tweet, The Rock jumped back on Twitter to reach out to the Kansas City King himself, adding “Big fan brother. Keep kickin’ that ass. #Slave #StrangeMusic” The Rock’s praise didn’t go unnoticed as Tech N9ne followed up with his own tweet and even offered to provide The Rock with brand new theme music for his WWE entrances.

Training for one of the biggest matches in his career, The Rock is set to face John Cena in the main event at WrestleMania XXVIII.  In an interesting twist, Tech N9ne’s soon to be tourmate, Machine Gun Kelly, will actually be providing John Cena with his WrestleMania theme.  As the most anticipated match in years draws near, will The Rock take Tech N9ne’s offer and make WrestleMania a “Hostile Takeover”?  Stay tuned for more from Tech N9ne!

Follow Tech N9ne on Twitter: @TechN9ne

• What do you think about The Rock reaching out to Tech N9ne?
• Would you like to see Tech N9ne provide The Rock with a WrestleMania theme?

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With so many people driving and flying into Kansas City for the opening show of The Hostile Takeover 2012 Tour at The Midland Theatre, it seems appropriate to offer a guide to out-of-towners and Kansas Citians alike as to the spots around Kansas City that Tech N9ne likes to hit up and are important to his music.

Check out this map of spots that are significant to Tech N9ne’s life and music!

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Locations include:

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• Have you been to any of these places?
• Are you coming to Kansas City for Hostile Takeover 2012′s debut show?

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Following the many years that it took for Tech N9ne and Strange Music to land on BET’s flagship video countdown, Strangeland has been more than willing to push the indie king to the top of the show.  Whether by text or online voting, fans are letting BET know that they want Tech N9ne on 106 & Park.  Taking note of all the excitement and support, Tech hit Twitter to personally thank his fans.  The success of “Am I A Psycho?” continues to spread Tech N9ne’s music beyond the independent level and now, with the fans behind him, Tech N9ne is aiming for a BET takeover.

Remember to click here or  text “TECH” to 79922 to vote for Tech N9ne’s “Am I A Psycho?” – voting is unlimited!

Follow Tech N9ne on Twitter: @TechN9ne

• Have you voted for “Am I A Psycho?” on BET?
• What do you think about Tech’s comments for the fans?

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Want to see more Tech N9ne on the tube? Look no further than MTV Jams to get your fix of the KC flame spitter in the music video for TT’s “Midwest Meltdown”. The video, which also features an appearance from Chi Town chopper Twista, has just made the daily rotation, and is sure to burn up television across the country! Check your local listings!

• What do you think of the music video for “Midwest Meltdown”?

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Tech N9ne’s “Am I A Psycho?” is now up for vote on BET’s video countdown show 106 And Park!

Click here to vote (scroll down to find the vote link)

OR text “TECH” to 79922!

Voting is unlimited!

Let’s get “Am I A Psycho?” to the top spot!

Readers may remember Jason Whitlock from his appearance on Tech N9ne’s 2009 release, K.O.D. As one of the Kansas City King’s biggest supporters, Jason Whitlock has always applauded Tech N9ne’s music.  Most recently, he jumped on Twitter to declare Tech’s “This Ring” as the “greatest rap song ever recorded.”  The shout out on Twitter is no doubt a great show of respect, but is not the first time “This Ring” has received such attention.  From fans to Tech N9ne himself, “This Ring” has always been at the center of heated debates labeling the track as the best writing Tech N9ne has ever done.

Whether or not listeners agree, Jason Whitlock’s comments are proof that Tech’s classics continue to hit big with listeners.

Follow Tech N9ne on Twitter: @TechN9ne

• What do you think about Jason Whitlock’s comments?
• Do you agree?
• What do you think is the greatest rap song ever?

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Before taking a break from Twitter to record Mannibalector, Brotha Lynch Hung gave fans an exciting update on a brand new collaboration and tour with Bizarre of D12.  Lynch confirmed the collaboration was done and a new music video would be on the way.  Giving fans even more to buzz about, Lynch revealed that Eminem had heard the track and “loves it.”

Fans may recall that Lynch set a personal goal of grabbing the Detroit hip hop icon for a collaboration in 2012.  With the recent news, could Strange Music’s resident cannibal finally be close to getting his coveted feature?  Stay tuned for more on Brotha Lynch Hung and Mannibalector!

Follow Brotha Lynch Hung on Twitter: @BrothaLynchHung

• Are you looking forward to a Bizarre/Brotha Lynch Hung tour?
• Do you think Lynch will finally work with Eminem?

Let us know in the comments section below!

Shortly after the official music video hit, Brotha Lynch Hung jumped on Twitter to share the video with his fans and drop a few good words about his labelmates.  Replying to Lynch’s shout out, ¡MAYDAY! gave the love right back and revealed that they are waiting to work with the West Coast veteran.  Not wasting anytime, Lynch made it official with a  ”Let’s go!”  With both Lynch and ¡MAYDAY! looking to make 2012 a big year, fans may just get the collaboration sooner than expected.

Stay tuned for more from Brotha Lynch Hung!

Follow Brotha Lynch Hung on Twitter: @BrothaLynchHung

• What do you think about ¡MAYDAY! and Brotha Lynch Hung working together?
• Do you think the collaboration will happen this  year?

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Just days after her highly controversial performance at the Grammy’s, Nicki Minaj made headlines once again with comments regarding Jay-Z’s spot as a mogul.  Speaking to Allure, the female star dropped some interesting words for one half of The Throne:

“I had a little conversation with Jay-Z at the Victoria’s Secret fashion show. He said, ‘Congratulations on all your success.’ And I was like, ‘Yeah, I’m coming for you. I’m coming for your spot, Mr. Mogul.”

Once news of the comments broke, hip hop outlets everywhere shared their opinions on the matter.  Strange Music’s own Brotha Lynch Hung joined in and hit Twitter to drop his thoughts.  In short, Lynch laid down his take on the superstar’s claims, adding that it would be hard for a female emcee to ever take Jay-Z’s spot at the top.  Lynch’s latest comments are just one of the many incidents of Strange Music artists weighing in on Nicki Minaj.

Will Nicki Minaj finally find her way to Strangeland?  Stay tuned for more from Brotha Lynch Hung!

Follow Brotha Lynch Hung on Twitter: @BrothaLynchHung

• What do you think about Nicki Minaj’s comments?
• Do you think we’ll ever see her work with Strange Music artists?

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As the longest running underground compilation, the Underground Hustlin‘ series has featured some of the biggest names in independent music, including Tech N9ne and Prozak.  Now, Underground Hustlin’ promises to deliver its bloodiest volume yet thanks to Brotha Lynch Hung.

What will happen when the Coathanga Strangla takes over hosting duties on Underground Hustlin’ 39?  There’s only one way to find out!

Click here to watch or scroll down below.

• Will you be checking out Underground Hustlin’ 39 with Brotha Lynch Hung?
• Do you follow the Underground Hustlin’ series?

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Like many of his peers in the rap industry, Brotha Lynch Hung shared his disbelief with fans on Twitter.  Lynch revealed that he had learned of Whitney Houston’s death while out in New Mexico for a performance.  He went on to state that he felt like he could have saved Whitney Houston on that day, adding , “Love u Whitney forever.” Clearly hit hard by her passing, Lynch’s comments were some of the most passionate to be shared on the matter.  The death of Whitney Houston was a great loss for both entertainers and fans of the iconic diva as she will be dearly missed and remembered for all of her remarkable contributions to music.

Follow Brotha Lynch Hung on Twitter: @BrothaLynchHung

• What do you think about Brotha Lynch Hung’s comments?
• How did you react to the news?

Let us know in the comments section below!

With Mannibalector still taking shape, Brotha Lynch Hung has been busy crafting the final chapter in his Coathanga Strangla saga.  Lynch recently took some time away from recording to jump on Twitter and tease fans with a big update regarding Strange Music.  Making sure not to reveal too much, Lynch hinted at something big between himself and the independent label.  As Strange Music prepares to roll out some of the biggest hip hop releases in 2012, fans can expect Lynch to bring some surprises of his own.  What secret are Strange Music and Brotha Lynch Hung holding on to?  Stay tuned for more!

Follow Brotha Lynch Hung on Twitter: @BrothaLynchHung

• What do you think this means for Lynch and Strange Music?
• Do you have any guesses?

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Joined by Cali Bear Gang and BZO, Lynch offers up a slice of his own destructive visions as he and the MadeSicc camp drop some eerily prophetic bars on this cut from the Gas Station Mixtape 2.  The gritty backdrop places the emcees in the raw conditions of their environment giving them nothing more than the most basic elements to deliver their message – the end is coming.

Check out “Mayan Calendar” and be sure to stay tuned for more on Brotha Lynch Hung!

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• What did you think of the music video?
• Are you excited for Gas Station 2?

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We were privileged to have Brotha Lynch Hung on the airwaves in which he answered our questions and took calls from his loyal fans!

Lynch had a lot to say about the direction of his upcoming album Mannibalector, what it takes to be a successful emcee, and also had plenty of off-kilter things to say during the interview. They don’t call it Strange Music for nothing!

Highlights

• Lynch explains how smoking and drinking helps his creative process (4:36).
• Lynch talks about the Donner Party mixtape him and Prozak are working on (18:39)
• “I just saw their video two days ago that they did in the Strange warehouse and that is some brand new fucking shit man!…That’s taking rap to another level.” – Lynch gives praise to newly-signed Strange Music artists CES Cru (20:21)
• Lynch picks his 5 Essential Brotha Lynch Hung songs (31:35)
• “You gotta really want to do it.” – Lynch gives advice to up-and-coming emcees (32:43).
• Lynch explains the origin of his love for meat. (38:41)
• “I would probably eat Tech N9ne’s brain because I need to know what’s going on in that sick motherfucker’s head. This motherfucker’s been going off the hook lately, getting tighter and tighter!” - Lynch on who he would eat if he had to (40:00).

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• What did you think of the interview?

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Speaking on everything from his deal with Strange Music to his rocky past in music, Brotha Lynch Hung openly discussed his personal life and shared some insight into his creative process.  Touching on the history of Sacramento hip hop, Lynch also gave a brief rundown on how it developed in his hometown.  The lengthy interview gives fans a unique look inside Lynch’s mind and shows just how his past shaped him into the artist he is today.

Mannibalector says:

“She didn’t really know what rap was but she supported me anyways. She told me I didn’t have to get a job.” – on  his mother.

“Being with Strange they want you to release an album every year but it’s hard to deal with that part of it because I write when I’m ready to write.” – on the writing process.

I’m glad to be part of the family, I don’t know what I’d be doing if it wasn’t for them.” – Lynch on Strange Music.

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• What did you think of the interview?
• Do you think Mannibalector will be the best album in the trilogy?

Let us know in the comments below!

In another Strange Music Exclusive podcast, we will be touching base with the siccest emcee in the game, Mr. Brotha Lynch Hung. The Sacramento MC is currently working hard to put together the final piece to his lethal Coathanga Strangla album trilogy, Mannibalector.

In this podcast, we will discuss:

• The making of Mannibalector.
• How Lynch has enjoyed his time on Strange Music.
• What Lynch is eating these days.

SHOW BEGINS WEDNESDAY 02/01/2012 AT 2PM CST!

CALL 347-994-3066 AND PRESS ONE TO TALK TO BROTHA LYNCH HUNG!

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• What do you want to ask Brotha Lynch Hung?

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After confirming Twiztid for the album, Krizz Kaliko recently updated fans via Twitter with a few hints of what they can expect.  Among the hints that Kaliko dropped was news of an unexpected guest feature.  Kaliko also teased the possibility of his children appearing on Kickin’ And Screamin’.

Readers might recall that Krizz Kaliko’s Kickin’ And Screamin’ had everyone at Strange Music “freaked out.” It looks like the freaking out continues because Strange Music CEO Travis O’Guin jumped on Twitter himself to address the album’s progress and even called it “Incredible.”  After labeling this the “best CD he’s ever recorded”, Krizz Kaliko is certainly raising expectations and if Travis O’Guin’s comments are any indication, Kaliko may have landed a hit record.

Stay tuned for more on Krizz Kaliko’s Kickin’ And Screamin‘.

Follow Krizz Kaliko on Twitter: @KrizzKaliko

• What do you think about all the news surrounding Kickin’ And Screamin’?
• Are you excited to hear more from Krizz Kaliko?

Let us know in the comments section below!

Following confirmation that he would be working with UFC’s Scott Jorgensen on a brand new video concept, Krizz Kaliko jumped on Twitter to reveal a last minute addition to the record.  Throwing in another treat for listeners, Krizz Kaliko confirmed that he would have Psychopathic Records’ Twiztid on Kickin’ And Screamin‘.  The Detroit, MI duo is already confirmed to appear on Prozak’s Paranormal and now they will make their way to Kaliko’s project.  The new collaboration will be one of many to hit wax as Twiztid and Krizz Kaliko have previously worked together on tracks like “Peek-A-Boo” and “Bury ‘Em All”.

As Krizz Kaliko prepares to drop his “best CD so far”, he will also be joining Tech N9ne’s “Hostile Takeover 2012″ Tour this summer.  Fans are about to see much more of the genius in 2012!

Follow Krizz Kaliko on Twitter: @KrizzKaliko

• What do you think about Twiztid appearing on Kickin’ And Screamin’?
• What do you expect from Krizz Kaliko’s new album?

Let us know in the comments section below!

Having been diagnosed with the skin disorder Vitiligo at an early age, Krizz Kaliko has long taken pride in his success despite the condition, even naming his debut album Vitiligo.  Updating fans on Twitter, Krizz Kaliko used the social site to share his vision for a brand new music video that would include people from all over the country who are also affected by Vitiligo.  The idea motivated Krizz Kaliko to reach out to UFC’s Scott Jorgensen.  Scott Jorgensen, another famous individual with Vitiligo, has been competing professionally since 2006 and is considered one of the best bantamweight fighters in the world.

Following Krizz Kaliko’s initial approach, Scott Jorgensen later revealed on Twitter that the two had spoken and agreed to work together.  Expressing his excitement, it looks as though Scott Jorgensen is fully on board with Krizz Kaliko’s idea.  Be sure to stay tuned for more on the music video and don’t forget to catch Krizz Kaliko live on the “Hostile Takeover 2012″ Tour!

Follow Krizz Kaliko on Twitter: @KrizzKaliko

• What do you think about Krizz Kaliko’s video idea?
• Are you excited to see him work with Scott Jorgensen?

Let us know in the comments section below!

Following all of the recent buzz, Krizz Kaliko took to Twitter to share several new updates with fans.  As Kaliko would reveal, Kickin’ And Screamin’ may very well be his best offering yet.  According to Kaliko’s tweets, both Tech N9ne and Strange Music execs are more than impressed with the album – in fact, they are “freaked out.”  Krizz Kaliko has been busy talking up the album on Twitter and has even confirmed that the album is complete with the exception of guest features.  It sounds as though Krizz Kaliko has crafted a classic that he can call his own.

Stay tuned for the latest on Kickin’ And Screamin‘!

Follow Krizz Kaliko on Twitter: @KrizzKaliko

• Do you think Kickin’ And Screamin’ will be Krizz Kaliko’s best release?
• What do you make of Strange Music’s reaction to hearing it?

Let us know in the comments section below!

T-Pain’s recent tour date in Lincoln, NE received a visit from Strangeland thanks to Krizz Kaliko, Tech N9ne, and Makzilla.

Although not included in the photo, Tech N9ne joined Krizz Kaliko and Makzilla for a recent trip to Nebraska to catch Nappy Boy Ent’s T-Pain during his 2012 Snowstorm Music Tour.  The photo of T-Pain, Krizz Kaliko, and Makzilla was shared over Twitter soon after.  Fans may recall that T-Pain’s history with Strange Music has included multiple collaborations, including “F**k Food” from Tech N9ne’s All 6′s And 7′s, which also featured Krizz Kaliko.  The recent sighting of Krizz Kaliko and T-Pain indicates that more work between the two may be on the way.

With Krizz Kaliko’s Kickin’ And Screamin’ scheduled for a May 15 release, could listeners expect to hear another T-Pain and Krizz Kaliko collaboration?  Stay tuned for more from Krizz Kaliko!

Follow Krizz Kaliko on Twitter: @KrizzKaliko

• Would you like to hear more music from Krizz Kaliko and T-Pain?
• Who do you think will appear on Kickin’ And Screamin’?

Let us know in the comments section below!

Taken from the studio, this photo of E-40 and his crew was shared over Twitter recently.  Sporting a Krizz Kaliko t-shirt, one of the crew members showed his support for Strange Music’s genius.  Fans may recall that E-40 and Krizz Kaliko have collaborated numerous times before, including on Kaliko’s Genius album.  More recently, Krizz Kaliko replied to a fan over Twitter and confirmed that the two were working on new music.  With Krizz Kaliko’s Kickin’ And Screamin’ now scheduled for May 15, perhaps listeners will get another taste of what the Bay Area Ambassador and Krizz Kaliko have to offer.

Follow Krizz Kaliko on Twitter: @KrizzKaliko

• Have you heard Krizz Kaliko’s past collaborations with E-40?
• Do you think E-40 and Krizz Kaliko will collaborate on Kickin’ And Screamin’?

Let us know in the comments section below!

Krizz Kaliko’s Kickin’ And Screamin‘ may just be the strongest release from the genius yet.  Following the announcement of an official release date, the album created such a buzz that even Prozak recently weighed in with his thoughts.

Anticipating the release of his own full length album, Paranormal, Prozak recently jumped on Twitter to share his excitement over Krizz Kaliko’s latest.  Prozak started by saying he was left “speechless” after listening to some of the album and later went on to call it “Vitiligo on steroids – times a million & then some.” Prozak’s comments, along with Krizz Kaliko’s tweet about it being the best CD he’s done so far, have no doubt fueled the anticipation building behind Krizz Kaliko’s album due out on May 15, 2012. Could Krizz Kaliko have a classic on his hands?  Stay tuned for more on Kickin’ And Screamin‘.

Follow Krizz Kaliko on Twitter: @KrizzKaliko

Krizz Kaliko’s Twitter marathon began early Sunday as he announced to his fans that he would be tweeting for a full 24 hours. The “Twidder-thon”, as he referred to it, included a hilarious exchange with Strange Music’s Big Scoob and ended with a big reward for those who stuck with the genius for the entire day.  Before signing off for good, Krizz Kaliko gave fans a huge update as he revealed the official date for Kickin’ And Screamin’ – May 15, 2012.  Fans may recall that Kaliko had recently annnounced a change in plans for the album and confirmed that its release would be pushed up.  With an official date set, fans can now expect another hit Strange Music album among a year of highly anticipated releases.  What will Krizz Kaliko reveal next?  Stay tuned for more!

Follow Krizz Kaliko on Twitter: @KrizzKaliko

• Did you follow Krizz Kaliko’s Twitter marathon?
• What do you think of the new release date?

Let us know in the comments section below!

After we initially reported that Kickin’ And Screamin’ could be expected to drop later this summer, Krizz Kaliko jumped on Twitter to announce a new date has been set and that fans can expect the album much sooner than originally believed.  Adding even more great news, Kaliko went on to call the album the “best CD I’ve done so far.”   With the “Hostile Takeover 2012″ Tour just around the corner, Krizz Kaliko may be looking to  lock in his album before hitting the road.  Kickin’ And Screamin’ will be the first release from Krizz Kaliko since his EP, S.I.C., and if it really is his best work yet, then fans will have plenty to be excited about in 2012.  Stay tuned for more from Krizz Kaliko!

Follow Krizz Kaliko on Twitter: @KrizzKaliko

• Are you excited to hear Kickin’ And Screamin’?
• What do you expect to hear on the new album?

Let us know in the comments below!

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With Tech N9ne headed out on the “Hostile Takeover 2012″ Tour, Kutt Calhoun will be blazing his own trail across the country as he smashes stages with hits from B.L.E.V.E., Feature Presentation, and Raw And Un-Kutt.  With fans everywhere looking to get behind Kutt Calhoun, the Strange Music emcee recently hit Twitter to break news of a planned solo tour this spring.  Tentatively scheduled for mid-April, the “Calling My Name” Tour will give fans a chance to see Kutt Calhoun do what he does best!  Kutt  also announced plans for a second tour later in the summer, which he promised to keep fans updated on.

Will you be in attendance when Kutty Cal rolls through your town?  Stay tuned for more on Kutt Calhoun’s “Calling My Name” Tour!

Check out what you can expect from Kutt Calhoun.

Follow Kutt Calhoun on Twitter: @KuttCalhoun

• Have you ever seen Kutt Calhoun live?
• Are you excited for the “Calling My Name” Tour?

Let us know in the comments section below!

Kutt Calhoun is hitting the ground running in 2012 with the release of his EPK video! For those looking to book the Kansas City Chief, look no further than this video which well-displays his huge talents as an emcee and entertainer.

The EPK video highlights his stunning stage performances, numerous records and music videos. Check it out!

WATCH

Follow Kutt Calhoun on Twitter: @KuttCalhoun

• What did you think of the video?

Leave your thoughts in the comments section below!

Listen Below (interview starts at 67:00 mark)

• What questions did you have for Kutt Calhoun?

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Perseverance and hustle are two things that Kutt Calhoun knows all too well.  That’s exactly what the Kansas City Chief tapped into for this blazing guest feature on Sidewayz Crew’s “I Will”.

Showing off a bit of his elite lyricism, Kutt Calhoun dropped in for a guest spot on “I Will” and even appears in the music video. You won’t find any million dollar budget here, but for hungry emcees, the feeling is all too familiar.  Check out Kutt Calhoun and the Sidewayz Crew!

Click here to watch or scroll down below.

• What did you think of the music video?
• Did you like Kutt’s feature?

Let us know in the comments section below!

Following his work on Tech N9ne’s Welcome To Strangeland, it looks like Denver’s Jomeezius The Genius has set his sights on working with the Kansas City Chief, Kutt Calhoun.

Kutt Calhoun recently hit Denver, CO for a sold out show at The Roxy music venue.  Before the the sold out event, Kutt held a special meet and greet for fans in the area, which included a brief run in with Strange Music MVP Awards Producer Of The Year, Jomeezius The Genius.  In this exclusive clip, the two artists meet and discuss the possibility of working together on a future project.  With two mixtapes still on the way from Kutt Calhoun, listeners may just catch a Jomeezius production on the new releases.  Stay tuned for more from Kutt Calhoun!

Click here to watch or scroll down below.

• What do you think about Kutt Calhoun and Jomeezius The Genius working together?
• Are you a fan of Jomeezius’ production?

Let us know in the comments section below!

In this short clip, Kutt Calhoun smashes the stage in Mt. Clemens with the classic “Hip Hop Warning”.  With the crowd hanging on to every word, Kutt Calhoun displays the elite showmanship of a tour veteran.  Old school fans are sure to love this great footage of Kutty Cal’s throwback performance.

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• Did you attend the All 6′s And 7′s Tour?
• What did you think of Kutt Calhoun’s solo performance?

Let us know in the comments below!

Disappointing gifts are unavoidable – didn’t need those alpaca legwarmers your Aunt Gertrude got you?  You’re not alone!  Avoid the unwanted gift hangover syndrome and celebrate the joy of receiving by heading over to strangemusicinc.net for the SMACKS – the Strange Music After Christmas Kick-ass Sale.   Get your SMACKS on and get 50% all of the hottest Strange Music t-shirts, hoodies, jerseys, skullcaps, panties and bandanas you didn’t get from your relatives this year!  Don’t wait, because supplies and quantities are limited – once it’s gone, it’s gone! The Strange Music After Christmas Kick-ass Sale – the sale that SMACKS all other sales in the face!

Sale begins on 12/25/11 at 12:01AM EST and ends on 1/3/12 at 11:59PM PST.  Supplies and quantities are limited.  Orders for out of stock items will be refunded via the same payment method used at the time of order. Does not apply to previously purchased items.

Thanks to numerous years of touring the nation, Kutt Calhoun’s stage presence is nothing to joke about.  The Kansas City Chief recently hit St. Paul,MN for a solo performance that left fans feeling just how Raw And Un-Kutt the MC can really get.

This great clip of Kutt’s performance shows the MC preparing to take the stage just minutes before his intro hits.  Walking to the stage, Kutt launches into an all out lyrical assault with his popular remix of Ludacris’ “My Chick Bad”.  Complete with a DJ, Kutt Calhoun puts on a hip hop clinic for the fans packed into the Station 4 music venue.  Stepping out on his own, Kutt Calhoun holds true to his 2010 MVP title.

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What did you think of Kutt’s remix?  Let us know in the comments below!

Strange Music is proud to announce the first annual Strange Music MVP Awards! We are giving you, the fans, the absolute power to let your voices be heard. 2011 was a spectacular year for Strange Music, and with Tech N9ne leading the way, the Strange Music roster rose to the challenge and left an undeniable footprint in the music industry. The Strange Music MVP Awards are your chance to support your favorite artist as we ask – who made the biggest impact on Strange Music in 2011? Other major categories include “Who’s Next?!” – let us know who you think will be the next major player on Strange Music and “Most Wanted” – who do you want to see sign with Strange Music? Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the first annual Strange Music MVP Awards!

Kutt Calhoun looks to defend his 2010 MVP title as he is once again in the running for “MVP Of The Year”.  The Kansas City Chief is also nominated for: “EP Of The Year”, “Song Of The Year”, “Verse Of The Year”, and many more!  Vote now!

Click here to vote for the Strange Music MVP Awards 2011.

With the promise of two new mixtapes and a solo album on the way, Kutt Calhoun is reaching far beyond the stars for 2012.

During The Lost Cities Tour, Kutt took some time to speak with The Archivest in an exclusive video interview.  Discussing his plans for the next year, Kutt mentioned his planned solo album and his intentions of collaborating with huge names, including Lil Wayne, T.I., T-Pain, and Paul Wall.  Kutt also spoke on his plans for a follow up to the Flamez mixtape and shared his thoughts on Welcome To Strangeland.  Ready to leave his own legacy in the independent scene, Kutt Calhoun appears to be hungrier than ever.

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What do you think about Kutt’s wish to collaborate with T.I.?  Leave your thoughts below!

A recent tweet from Kansas City’s own Chauncey Clyde revealed that he along with Big Scoob and Young Bleed would be putting together a new group.  The tweet also went on to ask fans what a good name for the group would be.  Not much else was revealed other than the project is underway and accepting beat submissions.  The last time fans heard new material from Big Scoob was on his EP, No Filter, while Young Bleed hit fans with his Strange Lane debut, Preserved.  With the Kansas City connection between Chauncey and Big Scoob, not to mention the assist from Young Bleed, fans are sure to be waiting on this one.  Stay tuned for more from Big Scoob and be sure to check out his Dope Talk Mixtape preview!

Follow Big Scoob on Twitter: @TheRealBigScoob

• What do you think about the new group?
• What would you name it?

Let us know in the comments section below!

While the small remark may have been a joke, it didn’t sit too well with the hip hop community as several media outlets immediately picked up on the story.  Later that day, Ice-T took to Twitter to blast Bill O’Reilly for the comment and fed more fuel to the already controversial incident.  With so many people weighing on the issue, we decided to catch a quick word with Strange Music’s most outspoken emcee, Big Scoob.  We asked him to share his thoughts on the matter, and as always, Scoob reminded us of his No Filter attitude.

“They saying ‘Fuck Bill O’Reilly’ cuz Bill O’Reilly will twist your lyrics and take them out of context like he did Nas, like he did Ludacris, you know.  He tried to fuck up Ludacris’ money by making him lose his Pepsi endorsement, you understand, yeah fuck him in that sense.  If you don’t understand the music, if you don’t understand the culture then stay the fuck away from it.  Him making that corny ass joke white joke?  I don’t give a fuck (laughs).  Shieet, I don’t know, but fuck him in the sense of all this bullshit he talkin’.  Fuck him then, but that little joke right there, that doesn’t move me either way.

Man Ice-T let a dog sit on his face, with his nuts.  Fuck Ice-T (laughs).  He on TV with nuts in his face man, what the fuck?!  How can he say anything to anybody?  You ain’t about to get me talking about people that ain’t do shit man, I ain’t about to feed into that huh (laughs).  Man…Fuck Bill O’Reilly.”

-Victor Sandoval, Assistant Editor Strange Music

Follow Victor on Twitter: @VicMSandoval

Click here to check out Big Scoob’s Dope Talk Mixtape preview!

• What did you think of Bill O’Reilly’s comments?
• Do you agree with Big Scoob?

Let us know in the comments section below!

The track is a long-awaited remake of Tech N9ne’s “My Wife, My Bitch, My Girl” from Everready with Scoob adding his gritty lyrics to the pounding beat by Rick Ross.

Expect the Dope Boy Volume One Mixtape to be available in early March.

WATCH

Follow Big Scoob On Twitter: @therealBigScoob.

What did you think of Scoob’s verse?

Are you looking forward to the Dope Talk Mixtape?

Leave your thoughts in the comments section below!

First off in the interview, Scoob addressed his “absence” from the rap game, explaining that there was “real shit” that he had to handle that required him to take his attention away from music.

Scoob revealed that he is currently working on many musical projects including:

• Dope Talk Mixtape Volumes One and Two (Volume One due in early March)
• B.O.M.B (Back On My Bullshit) EP
• Grits And Gravy EP with producer/emcee Boogieman
• Music with Ron Ron, Irv Da Phenom, Band Aid, Big Rich, Prozak, and Blind Fury.

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• What did you think of the projects that Scoob revealed in the interview?
• What did you think of Scoob’s absence from the rap game?

Leave your thoughts in the comments section below!

The MC with absolutely no filter will be live for you to address!

MAKE SURE TO CALL 347.994.3066! Show starts at 4PM CST on Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012!

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• What do you want to ask Big Scoob?

Leave your questions for Big Scoob in the comments section below!

Big Scoob continues to update fans via Twitter.  Most recently, Scoob logged on to the social networking site to address some of the new collaborations he is working on and to confirm that he has more in store for Strange Music.  The big fella revealed that he had visited Strange Music HQ and was quick to get back to the grind inside the studio.  He also went on to confirm collaborations with labelmate Prozak and former Strange Music recording artist Skatterman.  Having already revealed several releases, Big Scoob seemingly has everything lined up just right for 2012.  Stay tuned for more on Big Scoob!

Follow Big Scoob on his official Twitter page.

• Which collaboration are you most excited about?
• Are you keeping up with Big Scoob on Twitter?

Let us know in the comments below!

After announcing his return to music via Twitter, Scoob recently confirmed various projects that he plans to release.  Addressing a fans question, Big Scoob clarified that he is currently working on two separate mixtapes, a brand new EP, and a few collaboration projects.  The new EP would be Scoob’s second, with No Filter having been releases this past summer.  While Scoob did confirm the projects, he did not reveal much more, leaving a bit of mystery as to when fans can expect to hear more.  Be sure to stay tuned for more on Big Scoob!

Follow Big Scoob on his official Twitter page.

What do you think about Big Scoob’s plans for 2012?  Which project do you want to hear the most?  Let us know in the comments below!

Disappointing gifts are unavoidable – didn’t need those alpaca legwarmers your Aunt Gertrude got you?  You’re not alone!  Avoid the unwanted gift hangover syndrome and celebrate the joy of receiving by heading over to strangemusicinc.net for the SMACKS – the Strange Music After Christmas Kick-ass Sale.   Get your SMACKS on and get 50% all of the hottest Strange Music t-shirts, hoodies, jerseys, skullcaps, panties and bandanas you didn’t get from your relatives this year!  Don’t wait, because supplies and quantities are limited – once it’s gone, it’s gone! The Strange Music After Christmas Kick-ass Sale – the sale that SMACKS all other sales in the face!

Sale begins on 12/25/11 at 12:01AM EST and ends on 1/3/12 at 11:59PM PST.  Supplies and quantities are limited.  Orders for out of stock items will be refunded via the same payment method used at the time of order. Does not apply to previously purchased items.

Strange Music is proud to announce the first annual Strange Music MVP Awards! We are giving you, the fans, the absolute power to let your voices be heard. 2011 was a spectacular year for Strange Music, and with Tech N9ne leading the way, the Strange Music roster rose to the challenge and left an undeniable footprint in the music industry. The Strange Music MVP Awards are your chance to support your favorite artist as we ask – who made the biggest impact on Strange Music in 2011? Other major categories include “Who’s Next?!” – let us know who you think will be the next major player on Strange Music and “Most Wanted” – who do you want to see sign with Strange Music? Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the first annual Strange Music MVP Awards!

The big fella had a heavyweight year thanks to the release of Damn Fool and No Filter.  Now, you can support Big Scoob by voting for him in these Monsterifik categories: “MVP Of The Year”, “Album Of The Year”, “EP Of The Year”, “Verse Of The Year”, and many more! Vote now!

Click here to vote for the Strange Music MVP Awards 2011.

The Twitter-verse is talking and Big Scoob is at the center of the conversation.  The KC veteran recently stirred the web when he made an unexpected announcement regarding his music on Twitter.

Once Scoob addressed his desire to return to music, Strange Music fans everywhere began showing their respect and love for the big fella.  As Scoob mentioned on Twitter, he was preparing to collaborate with Krizz Kaliko for a brand new track.  Once he made his presence known on Twitter, it was clear that fans had truly missed the Damn Fool.  With so many fans anticipating new music from Scoob, only time will tell what he will hit listeners with next!

Follow Big Scoob on his official Twitter page.

What do you want to see from Big Scoob in 2012? Leave your thoughts below!

Strange Music offers the finest apparel and merchandise always made with the highest quality fabrics available. With the same standard of excellence that goes into making the music that fans have grown to love, Strange Music pulls no stops in making top-notch merchandise available for wearing to the shows, on the streets, or wherever you go.

* Techs new record
* RAIDERS BEING THE BEST TEAM IN THE NFL.
* Giants playoffs
* I posted a REAL PICTURE of myself with the “REAL DOLL” from the FIRST “SAW” movie…pretty DOPE TO BE HONEST!
* WE ALSO TALKED ABOUT GERMAN UNDERGROUND RAPPERS/ MUSIC….
* Fantasy football leagues
* Automatic
* Mixtape news
* Fans asking me if I produce tracks on the side
* Oversea’s fans asking if I will be touring out there
* ONE OF THE BIGGER TOPICS WAS ABOUT WHAT IT TAKES FOR A GROUP OR ARTIST TO GET NOTICED BY A LABEL AS BIG AS STRANGE. What does it take to shop a demo and get a record deal…..I talked about about what an artist or group should do to make it happen.

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Here ya go, It would take HELLA long to get this done if I REALLY thought about it for a long time but I’m going to list them according to movies that I could watch over and over and movies that I NEVER get tired of:

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby AND Anchorman ( THESE MOVIES ARE A TIE)
I love pretty much EVERY Will Ferrel movie BUT I love his older ones the BEST. I love his comedy and the roles he plays. I believe “Ricky Bobby” is in his top 3 characters he has played…. great one liners, great theme and all around funny as SHIT movie. I know Kutty is in love with this one as well. Lol… But Anchor Man is ALSO one of my fav Ferrel movies. I wouldn’t feel right about saying one of these CLASSICS are better than the other.

Man On Fire
Denzel Washington played such a BAD ASS role and I love that this is based on a true story…some REAL SHIT! I love this film and also love the little details about it. I LOVE the music used, love the casting and how the film was shot. The camera work and way the film was organized was perfect, no flaws. I could watch it 100 times and STILL be on the edge of my seat.

Heat
I cant say anything else but Pacino and Deniro together and this WHOLE FILM FROM START TO END IS FUCKIN SICK. Love every ounce of this movie, one of my top 3 hands down.

The Last Samurai
From the first time I saw this flick I thought it was dope. I always listen for the music used in a movie and HOW they use it. The composer from this movie (Hanz Zimmer) has done music for some HUGE films and I love his work. I actually bought the “soundtrack” for this movie as well. Any movie I can REALLY FEEL is a hit in my book. This movie did just that….Great acting and great martial arts as well. Some movies pick TERRIBLE actors BUT this movie was right on point with EVERYONE they casted.

Happy Gilmore / Tommy Boy
Adam Sandler’s EARLY WORK along with Chris Farley’s EARLY WORK….. two classic films!!!!!!!!! I can’t pick between these two…. just TOO HARD. If you have seen these two movies then I NEED NOT EXPLAIN why these two are on my list. Hands down….

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The annual Sac 2 The Bay ride is on October 16.

Sac 2 the Bay is an annual event intended to raise awareness and funds for our troops.  SBF’s (Street Bike Freaks) long standing view is to support our troops regardless of our personal feelings on wars that our country may be fighting. We feel not all troops support all the wars they may find themselves in but are fighting to protect or civil liberties. We ask all riders on this day to help us in our efforts.

We will have representatives from the armed services ready to accept your direct donations and will also be giving a percentage of the profits from Sac 2 the Bay as well.

We ask a $20.00 Donation and with that comes an all day event: a great ride, meal, parking. a concert, a DJ and support for our troops! Where else can you get and give so much for so little?

Sac 2 the Bay this year is going to provide an all day event

This year we have added San Jose as a starting point for those in the South Bay to meet up with us.

Everyone is welcome to attend!

For info on the end location please call 877-SBFreaks after 10:00am on Saturday, October 16.

Last time we talked it was during the Strange Days tour? How did you dig that?

It was awesome. It was the longest national tour I had done at one time. Definitely an experience but something I feel I’d been prepping for for the last umpteenth years. It was a lot of work but very enjoyable. I got a huge sense of accomplishment, and afterwards I felt like I was ready to do what I have to do–prepare to get an album out and get everything ready to roll. I definitely enjoyed it and I’m ready to go back.

Right after you got off tour did you have to lay down for a few days? What’s it like to suddenly stop after moving nonstop for a month-and-a-half?

Nah I was ready to go. I had gotten a lot of hits that had already came in about doing some one-off dates and a lot of promoters that met us on the tour were hitting me up about coming back out to certain cities. I knocked out a few features for different artists’ in different states from here to–there’s a lot of places. I just kept working and tried to keep in touch with the fans. A lot of fans I had initially talked to on the social networks and I made just a shitload of more fans. The tour was an all-around good experience and I just kept working.

So what have you been up to in the past few months?

A lot of shows, doing some things here and there. I did the one up there in Tahoe.  I did a memorial show a few weekends ago. I’ve been in the studio working on a side–nothing huge, nothing crazy, crazy–but I started working on a mixtape, something that’s not going to be nationally released or distributed, but just something for the hardcore fans to keep it moving. Strange has so many albums coming out that Strange artists are working on–now with the addition of Jay Rock, there’s a lot of stuff being worked on and release dates. While I keep pushing Automatic, which is my main goal anyway, I didn’t want to rush the next studio album. I wanted to keep Automatic going. I wanted to push for a year on Automatic. Basically the mixtape is going to be for those die hard fans that are ready for something new while we’re still pushing Automatic. So I’m just kicking it with that, working with DJ Pause out in San Francisco and just putting together something fun. I want to keep in touch with the fans musically and with my lyrics.

Do you have any idea what you’re going to call it?

Well right now I’m going to let the fans name it because I’m doing it for the fans. We’re going to do a poll here in about a week where I’ll post the top three names that fans have submitted and let them vote for it.

What do you think about Strange’s recent acquisition of Jay Rock?

I think it definitely brings more diversity to the label. He’s a West coast artist through and through. I think with Strange expanding and with them signing Lynch, Rock, and I, Strange Music West is definitely being molded and is starting to take shape. Now they have pretty much every aspect of California almost wrapped up with me being from the bay, Lynch from the valley, and now with Jay Rock from the LA, Southern California area. It’s definitely a good addition. It’s just going to bring more diversity to the label.

Have you ever crossed paths with Jay?

I think we met on The Strange Days Tour down in LA but it was moving so fast backstage, shaking hands with a lot of artists–there was just a lot of people at that show: Glasses [Malone], Violet [Brown], Dave [Weiner] so it was a really busy night. We got ready really quick to head to San Diego the next night so I didn’t really get to chop it with him but I think we crossed paths real quick. I was actually doing an interview when he was on stage so I didn’t get to see him perform which I wanted to do because I’ve never seen him live. We did cross paths and I met him real quick but didn’t get to chop it up with him.

Kind of a “what up” “what up” sort of thing?

Mmhmm.

How are you digging your tenure at Strange so far?

Oh yeah, I love it! It’s hard to be in contact: I wish we were a little closer to Missouri so I could hit up the in-stores like when Krizz’s album dropped and when Gates and Kutty’s album dropped. It’d be nice to be a little closer to be involved in those type of situations because it’s harder being out in the west to get in with those. The fans have definitely made the whole situation worthwhile. I love the fans that I’ve been able to meet and I think that after all these years of me trying to find out–not a “get in where I fit in” type of thing but kind of in a way it is to where I’m really trying to find my fanbase–trying to find out who I am and really get a grasp of that. I think with Strange now it’s actually allowed me to be able to do that and that’s what I’m really excited about. This is my fanbase, and these are the fans that have always supported me but now that I’m with a different label it definitely makes it a lot more pleasing. It gives me stuff to look forward to with each album and to just keep building the fanbase is a big deal. It’s awesome to be able to keep expanding and having more and more everyday: more hits on the Twitters and The Facebooks and the MySpaces and the websites and the blogs. You know what I mean? It’s awesome. It keeps building more and more every day. By this time next year, whether another record is out or wherever we’re at, it’ll be nice to have double or triple the fanbase that we had originally.

What do you think it is about Strange Music fans that allows that connection to happen more easily?

I think it really started with everything that Tech has built–Tech had a big part of that to where he set the foundation for the type of fan that he attracts and the type of  loyalty that he attracts. He’s always kept his music real and he’s always been a real loyal artist. The way that Tech works is the way that I’ve always tried to work. In my day-to-day communication with fans and people in the business and the industry, I think he’s really set the bar and the foundation of what it’s supposed to be. I think that he just attracts that type of fan and that type of loyal fan that’s going to follow you no matter what. I think if Strange real carefully picks and chooses who they’re going to fuck with and who they sign, I think it’s going to do nothing but keep growing. That’s one of the luxuries of being with Strange, you’re going to have that opportunity to shine and be brought in by some fans that are real fans. They’re the kind of fans that every artist really dreams to have. They don’t see us like “oh this major-label artist, but they don’t get as much radio as they did on the last album” and then they drop an album…to see that decline in sales is horrendous. It’s ridiculous. You’re wondering “Why are their sales dropping so much?” and then you say “Okay well, they didn’t get radio like the last album, they didn’t get this, they didn’t get that” and then you say “Well okay, the fans were there to support them for that particular album” or maybe because they had that one hit. You know? That’s not how Strange fans are. It’s the best part of being here is that none of the fans are like that at all: they support you regardless.

What would you like to see happen for yourself and your career in the near future?

I’d like to keep doing what we’re doing: try to line up some more show stuff, touring stuff for Automatic to keep giving it a push and then slowly start to write and produce the next record. When I’m writing or getting ready for the next record, it’s not about just getting in there and start knocking out songs, it’s more of saying “Okay, where have I grown in the last two years? What can I deliver to the fans that’s going to bring more to the table and is not going to be just the same old shit?” It can’t be the same–it can’t be an Automatic: Part Two. It’s going to be the next chapter in my life. It’s about: “How can I bring that out of myself and deliver it to the fans?” and make it a success and make it something to where they’re really anxious and looking forward to it. That’s my main objective, bottom line. As soon as we get that okay from Strange and they say that this is what they’re planning, that they want to release the next record, and that it’s what they’re eyeing on–you know, however they want to approach it, I just want to be ready to approach it and go into that venture with them, make it a success to where we double or triple the success of Automatic.

Automatic has had a little half a year to breathe since it came out, how do you look back at it?

I think it’s done what it’s supposed to do so far as having the fans recognize me as being somewhat of a new artist because I’m signed with Strange, to really have the new fans grasp me and take me in as one of the new chapters of Strange Music. It’s doing what it’s supposed to do. I think it’s a daily process: I don’t think it’s one hit, or right when the album comes out or this or that, I think it just has to continue to grow. I want Automatic to keep growing until it can’t breathe anymore. I want it to keep going, and every day more people find out about it, more people are going to download it, more people are going to make sure they go to the stores to buy it. I went into Best Buy last night to grab a couple DVDs. I go in there and checked Automatic and it was sold out for a week, so at least it keeps selling in different areas and that’s what I want it to continue to do–you know, to really build up so that the next record I can let out a lot of steam and people are already going to be aware and familiar with me and how I work as an artist.

I think that’s about it for this interview. Actually no, my last question is the most important: it seems that the Chiefs are going to be a legitimate team this year and that the Raiders are going to suck again.

Shit…

Do you have anything to say about that?

(Sighs) It aint happening. The Chiefs aren’t going to go anywhere. They’ve had a couple of “whatever” games–I’m not even going to say good games. They’ve had their little lucky stint by playing a fumbling Niner team, who are also from The Bay. The Niners should’ve whupped ass on the Chiefs. They should’ve beat the Chiefs but it was what it was. They should’ve beat The Saints as well. We should’ve had it last week: our field goal kicker, Janikowski, fucked it up for everybody. We’re missing three things as a team. If we had them we would’ve won by at least a touchdown. It is what it is: if you miss a chip-shot from 28 yards you can’t really expect to win. The Chiefs are 3-0 because with the losses that they’re going to pile up, they’re going to need those wins to hopefully try and make it to .500 by the end of the year. I guarantee they’ll probably be 3-3, 3-4 by the time week seven or eight comes around. DJ Pause actually flew out there because he’s a die-hard Niners fan.

No shit?

Pause and them were pretty upset because Pause flew out there and was there for the Niner-Chiefs game. We were supposed to be in the studio on Monday but he called and said “I’m going to have to postpone because I’m going to be in Kansas City watching the Niners play the Chiefs.” I know he was upset about the game–he had to have been.

They got their asses served to them.

…mmmhmm…right…

Sorry. I had to do it! Well you know…I mean the Royals suck–

They do suck.

(sigh) I can’t even defend them.

Don’t even try.

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