The S.O.S. Sale is upon us, which means all your favorite merchandise on strangemusicinc.net is available at 50% off!

Before they’re all gone, we want to ask you, the fans, which Tech N9ne t-shirt is your favorite. This helps us know which ones to keep making more of and which ones are better served as rags to wipe up spilled KC Teas and Caribou Lous.

Take a look and vote at the bottom for up to three of your favorite shirts!

Black All Day All Night T-Shirt

Black Angled T-Shirt

Black Barcode T-Shirt

Black Caribou Lou 2013 T-Shirt

Black Clouds T-Shirt

Black Cop T-Shirt

Black Cult T-Shirt

Black Don’t Tweet This T-Shirt

Black DWAM! T-Shirt

Black Filled In T-Shirt

Black IX T-Shirt

Black Ornament T-Shirt

Black Promiseland T-Shirt

Black Roman Wallpaper T-Shirt

Black So Lonely T-Shirt

Black Sorry N Shit 2012 T-Shirt

Black StrikeThru T-Shirt

Black Within T-Shirt

Black World Microphone T-Shirt

Brown Riot Maker T-Shirt

Navy Embroidered Face T-Shirt

Red 50/50 T-Shirt

Red Armour T-Shirt

Red Coin T-Shirt

Red Lockup T-Shirt

Red Nnutthowze T-Shirt

Red Painted T-Shirt

Red Playa T-Shirt

Red Rock Yo Head T-Shirt

Red Stencil T-Shirt

Red Swirl T-Shirt

Red Who Do I Catch T-Shirt

White Big 9 T-Shirt

White It Goes Up T-Shirt

White Klusterfuk Candy Bar T-Shirt

White Sexorcist T-Shirt By TITS

VOTE FOR UP TO THREE T-SHIRTS!

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The weather is heating up and you know what that means, right? Time for the S.O.S. sale!  For a limited time, you can get your hands on trunkloads of Strange Music gear at 50% off during the S.O.S. sale!

Don’t miss out on your favorite

• Jerseys
• T-shirts
• Tank tops
• Music*

and more at an incredible discount – get your favorites before they’re gone!  Click here or head over to strangemusicinc.net and load up your cart with the freshest Strange Music stuff during the S.O.S. sale!

S.O.S. sale begins at 12:01AM EST on Friday, May 24^th. Quantities, selection and sizes are limited.

*Sale does not apply to 2013 album releases, album preorders or VIP packages. Does not apply to previously placed orders. Orders placed for items that are out of stock will be refunded via the original payment method.

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As 2013 rolls on, fans on the web continue to push rumors and speculation as to just who Tech N9ne will link up with next for his Something Else LP. From alternative rock heavyweights to rap’s elite, it seems like no one is off limits in the discussion.

With the recent release of their Random Access Memories album, house music icons Daft Punk find themselves at the top of the music world once again, and with all of the current attention centered on the legendary beatsmiths, we wonder – what would happen if Tecca Nina met the robotic duo on wax?

Dating back to their first outing as Daft Punk on “The New Wave” to their most recent full-length project, the French duo of Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter has always pushed for innovation and originality. Daft Punk’s influence can be spotted all around the music world and pop culture in general.

From Kanye West’s “Stronger” to Busta Rhymes’ “Touch It”, Daft Punk’s signature sound has been sampled countless times – even Strange Music’s own ¡MAYDAY! got in on the action by going over “Robot Rock”. So if hip hop loves Daft so damn much, why haven’t we gotten a Tech N9ne and Daft Punk collabo? We don’t know quite frankly, but we do know we want it.

On Random Access Memories, Daft Punk upped the ante and relied heavily on live instrumentation to craft a funky mix of dance hits and futuristic compositions, breathing fresh life into the duo’s catalog. If that sounds like someone else you know, it might be because since his inspiration from Kanye’s MBDTF, Tech N9ne has sought the same re-invention in his sound.

At opposite ends of musical genres, Tech N9ne and Daft Punk have one more thing in common – their incredibly badass live performances. Hailed for his explosive stage presence, Tech has been deemed time and time again to have the best live show in hip hop. Likewise, Daft Punk may very well lay claim to the best damn show in electronic and house music. Don’t believe us? Peep the video below.

The question is, just how would these two musical powerhouses meet? Some may suggest Daft Punk put a new spin on a Tech N9ne classic. We’d like to think a Tech N9ne appearance on a Daft record would be the most appropriate way to go. Can you imagine the Kansas City King hurling lighting-fast syllables during a signature Daft Punk build-up? Yep, there’s every reason in the world to get excited about the possibilities.

Whether or not we ever get this is anyone’s guess, but with Strange Music’s general expanding his horizons each and every time out, it may soon be time for fans to get a taste of  Tech N9ne x Daft Punk.

- Victor Sandoval, Strange Music Social Media – @VicMSandoval

Would you ever like to see a Daft Punk and Tech N9ne collaboration? What would you name it?

Join the discussion by leaving your thoughts below!

This weekend, Tech N9ne and Strange Music join some of hip hop’s biggest names in Shakopee, MN for Soundset 2013. The massive music festival, presented by Rhymesayers Ent., brings together fans from all corners hip hop for a day of live performances featuring the likes of Atmosphere, Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, Schoolboy Q, R.A. The Rugged Man, and more.

With his sights set on conquering Soundset 2013, we spoke with the Kansas City King himself and got a better perspective on what it’s like to get so much love in Minnesota.

You’re about to hit Soundset 2013 for a live performance. This is kind of a different crowd for you, isn’t it? 

There’s not one kind of crowd that I haven’t had yet. I’ve had the rock n’ roll crowd, I’ve had the backpack crowd, I’ve had the Juggalos, I’ve had the metalheads – I’ve had it all. I get to be reunited with my brothers Snoop Dogg and Busta Rhymes. If there are non-believers there, then we treat it like we would Paid Dues or Rock The Bells – murder, just like we do every crowd, even if they don’t like rap.

What do you think it is about Minneapolis or Minnesota in general that makes it such a hot spot for you guys?

Technicians are tied together, as one mind, body, and soul – everywhere. If you ever go Amsterdam, you’ll see it’s the same. If you go to Denmark, you’ll see it’s even bigger. If you go to Germany, you’ll see it’s even bigger. It’s happening everywhere. It’s growing, it’s inevitable. With Minnesota, they’re closer to home and they been on me since day one. Just like Denver, Seattle, and Chicago. It’s tied together as one mind, body, and soul all over the world, man. It’s inevitable. It keeps blossoming. Minnesota has always had love for me. I got signed with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis outta there in ’93. Flyte Tyme was outta Minneapolis, you know, so I used to go back and forth to their workshops and everything. I’ve been deep rooted there for years. Just like we did with Denver, we’ve been doing that with Minnesota.

That’s why fans were on Twitter like, “We don’t have no Minneapolis show?!”, before they found out about Soundset. That’s because it’s tradition for them to come out and show love, and for us to give love back with our energy. They found out there wasn’t a tour date, they felt like , “What about all the love we give you and you don’t give us the same love or give us this tour?” Nah, we had to make a choice. Either play the date or play Soundset. Soundset was supposed to be more people and we like to infect the masses, so we took Soundset. We love Minneapolis – all of Minnesota.

 The love out there is big. I remember they had you going head to head with Atmosphere once on the radio or something, right?

We didn’t go head to head. It was the people that went head to head and they said I won on a radio station. We’ve done shows together and everything. We did the first Paid Dues together, so I never go head to head with anybody. It was a radio station that put us against each other. They had people vote to see what they liked the best and I appreciate that. But, they’re a wonderful group of people – Slug and the rest of the guys. I thank them so much for considering me.

Basically, get to Soundset.

Totally. If you’re from anywhere, get your ass to Soundset.

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS TO SOUNDSET 2013!

• Have you ever attended Soundset?

• What do you think of this year’s line-up?

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Today the music world lost one of the greatest to ever touch a keyboard.

Ray Manzarek, one of the two founding members of The Doors, passed away at the age of 74.

It was in July of 1965 that a random encounter between the prodigious keyboardist and Jim Morrison would eventually turn into one of the most influential bands of all time: The Doors. For the short duration that they were together, The Doors would push the boundaries of rock and roll, fusing blues, rock, jazz and psychedelia in a way that has yet to be equalled and is impossible to imitate.

It goes without saying that The Doors is the reason that Strange Music got its name. Tech N9ne, being a huge Doors fan, would name his company after the song “People Are Strange”, one of The Doors biggest hits.

We at Strange Music want to pay our respects to one of the most influential musicians in the history of popular music.

Thank you for the music Ray. We’ll see you on the other side.

Does Tech N9ne have another collab in the works for Something Else?

Out on the road  for a string of live performances, Tech got the chatter going on Twitter as he confirmed a phone call with Limp Bizkit frontman, Fred Durst. We can only assume it’s for collaborative purposes, but who knows? Fans may recall Fred Durst previously reached out to the Kansas City King just before the release of All 6′s And 7′s.

Whatever it was, it seems to have Tech very excited.

I just talked to fuckin FRED DURST on the phone! Wonderful days!

— Tech N9ne (@TechN9ne) May 16, 2013

Fred Durst shortly responded with this, a seeming indicator of a collaborative effort in the works.

“@techn9ne: I just talked to fuckin FRED DURST on the phone! Wonderful days!” Was an honor! Count me in. #T9Fan

— Fred Durst (@freddurst) May 16, 2013

Stay tuned for more developments.

• Would you like to see a collaboration between Fred Durst and Tech N9ne?
• What’s your favorite song by Limp Bizkit?

Leave your thoughts in the comments section below.

We are proud to announce that Tech N9ne will be performing at Rock The Bells 2013!

After putting in his work at another legendary hip hop festival (Paid Dues), Tech N9ne is ready to take the stage amongst hip hop’s finest once more in a celebration of a music and culture that has brought together many throughout generations. With acts like Rakim, Big K.R.I.T., Black Hippy, Danny Brown, Wu-Tang Clan, Snow Tha Product, E-40 and Too Short, Common, Talib Kweli, Bone Thugs N Harmony, Tyler The Creator and a holographic performance by ODB and Eazy-E, this is a party you do not want to miss.

Tech N9ne appeared in the press conference for Rock The Bells 10 year anniversary announcement, where they broke the news that Wu-Tang Clan will be featuring a holographic performance of Ol Dirty Bastard, as well as Bone Thugs N Harmony’s performance featuring a holographic performance of their mentor Eazy-E. The stage is set for something historic.

Tech N9ne answers questions starting at 1:30:36.

Answers more outside the press conference at 2:17:19

Takes the stage to perform a pre-party set at 3:14:09

WATCH

We will be sure to keep you posted for further updates.

Stay tuned!

• Will you be attending Rock The Bells?
• Who are you looking forward to seeing the most in this lineup?

Leave your thoughts in the comments section below.

Tech N9ne is cooking up Something Else with the first visual shot for his highly anticipated next album.

Adorned with beautiful women, cars, and a tour bus unlike anyone has ever seen, Tech took to the pavement to perform “Dwamn” from his upcoming album Something Else. The video has yet to be completed but with all the pictures surfacing from the shoot, we couldn’t help but share a first look from what is sure to be Tech N9ne’s sickest video yet.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE INDEPENDENT POWERHOUSE SAMPLER
FEATURING “DWAMN”

• How do you think this video is going to turn out?

 Leave your thoughts in the comments section below.

When it comes to emcees other than Tech N9ne that are quick-spitting, hyper-intricate, and actually have something to say, it’s pretty much impossible to leave R.A. The Rugged Man’s name out of that short list, so it comes as no surprise that the hip hop Gods eventually brought the two together.

On “Holla Loo Yuh” from R.A.’s recently released Legends Never Die album, Tech and Krizz join R.A. in a three-and-a-half minute burst of quickfire lyricism, a style that all three emcees are comfortable enough in to call home.

In a recent drop for R.A.’s new album, Tech shares his thoughts on New York vet’s abilities as an emcee, his overall attitude, and what it was like to work with him.

Hip hop heads around the world can only sit back, enjoy Legends Never Die, and pray to the almighty hip hop Gods that the universe brings these two explosive emcees together for…we don’t know…like, 1,000 more tracks? That’d be great.

Click HERE to purchase RA’s new album ‘Legends Never Die’

• What other Strange artists would you like to see RA work with?
• Who had the sickest verse on “Holla Loo Uh”? 

Get at us in the comments below! 

That’s Juice!!!

CES Cru’s music video for “Juice” (featuring Tech N9ne) premiered on BET’s 106 & Park and is now up for vote!

Your vote will count towards “Juice” being in the top 10 daily countdown.

Strangers, it’s time to take over the airwaves!

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