ABOUT THE SHOW: TECH N9NE
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TECH N9NE
The independent underground would not be what it is today without pioneers like Strange Music cofounder Tech N9ne. Tech's unparalleled tour schedule and signature rapid-fire chopper style, combined with the business acumen of Strange Music CEO Travis O Guin have molded Strange Music into the number one independent hip hop label in the world. In less than two decades, Tech himself has earned three gold records, sold over two million albums, and made multiple appearances on Forbes Hip Hop Cash Kings list. Tech's faceted skillset has not gone unrecognized by artists of all genres, exemplified by collaborations with such diverse artists as The Doors, Slipknot, Corey Taylor, Eminem, and Boyz II Men, to name just a few. Everyone from Dwayne The Rock Johnson to Elton John has been spotted bumping Tech N9ne records a testament to constant reinvention and inarguable excellence that has become the standard of Tech’s work. It is by no coincidence that his latest label-wide collaborative Tech N9ne.
JOEY COOL
Joey Cool is just that. Cool. The name is a reflection of his nonchalant bravado and swagger, but don't get it twisted. Though he may have this effortlessly “cool” persona, Joey comes for your head each and every time he picks up the mic. With a knifing drawl, fleet flow, and dense lyrics, Joey Cool transcends his moniker when he’s on the attack. His unwavering confidence and how he backs it up on the mic is what made Joey a pillar of the Kansas City hip-hop scene. Even before signing, Joey grabbed the attention of Strange Music emcees, boasting collaborations with Ces Cru (who featured Joey on their 2015 EP Recession Proof), Tech N9ne and JL. In fact, JL and Joey already have an electric chemistry you can see (anytime they perform together on stage) and hear (on the standout track “Catch A Wave” from JL’s album DIBKIS). Joey Cool, a seasoned veteran with a distinct style and an already deep relationship with Strange Music, made him the perfect addition to the roster. The Strange Reign release concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in front of 10,000 fans became the perfect place to make it official. Joey Cool’s history with Strange is what makes the future so exciting.
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