Strange Music is an American independent record label specializing in hip hop music and founded by Tech N9ne and Travis O'Guin in 1999.
Samuel William Christopher Watson, better known by his stage name Krizz Kaliko, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and voice actor. He is a longtime collaborator with fellow hometown native Tech N9ne and was signed to Strange Music from its inception in 1999 up to forming his own label Ear House Inc. in 2021.
Feature Presentation is the second studio album by Kansas City rapper Kutt Calhoun. It was released on October 7, 2008 and was able to chart #60 on Billboard's "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums" chart in its first week of release.
Monsterifik is the debut solo studio album by American rapper Big Scoob. It was released on September 15, 2009 via Strange Music, marking the label's second album under the "Tech N9NE Presents" banner following Krizz Kaliko's 2008 Vitiligo.
The Gates Mixed Plate is the tenth studio album by rapper Tech N9ne, which was released on July 27, 2010. It is the third album in the rapper's "Collabos" series, following the 2009 album Sickology 101. The album's name is in reference to the Kansas City Bar-B-Q restaurant Gates Bar-B-Q. The album's first single, "O.G." further references the restaurant.
Raw and Un-Kutt is the third solo studio album by American rapper Kutt Calhoun. It was released on June 8, 2010 via Strange Music. Production was handled by Seven, DJ Frequency, Young Fyre, Justinn "Axis" Patton, Robert Rebeck, Evsclusive and Jonah "Matic Lee" Appleby, with Q-Rock and Ronald Richardson Jr. serving as additional producers. It features guest appearances from 816 Boyz, Barbara Ward, BG Bulletwound, Bishop Young Don, Brotha Lynch Hung, Craig Smith, D-Skanless, E-40, Irv Da Phenom, Jerita Streater, Joe Budden, Krizz Kaliko, Nesto The Owner, Riv Locc, Stevie Stone, Tech N9ne and Too Short.
Michael Summers, known professionally as Seven, is an American hip hop record producer from Kansas City, Missouri. Seven is best known for his music production work with independent recording artists Tech N9ne, XV, and Mac Lethal.
Strange Music is an American independent record label founded by Tech N9ne and Travis O'Guin in 1999, specializing in hip hop music. It is currently distributed through Ingrooves.
Kickin' and Screamin' is the fourth studio album by American rapper Krizz Kaliko. It was released on May 15, 2012 via Strange Music. Production was handled by Seven, Young Fyre and Ben Cybulsky. It features guest appearances from Tech N9ne, Big Scoob, Twiztid, 816 Boyz, Bernz, Chamillionaire, Prozak, Rittz, Scenario, T-Pain, Twista and Wrekonize. The album debuted at number 43 on the Billboard 200, number 7 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, number 4 on the Top Rap Albums and number 11 on the Independent Albums charts in the United States, making it his most successful album.
Paranormal is the second studio album by American rapper Prozak. It was released April 24, 2012, through Strange Music. Production was handled by Seven, Robert Rebeck, Ben Cybulsky, Bradford Fielder, E'tienne Cousineau, Jason Arnold and Mike E. Clark. It features guest appearances from Tech N9NE, Krizz Kaliko, Twiztid and MissNissa. The album debuted at number 90 on Billboard 200, number 13 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, number 8 on Top Rap Albums and number 15 on Independent Albums charts in the United States.
Neh'mind is the second EP by rapper Krizz Kaliko. It was released on November 27, 2012.
Something Else is the thirteenth studio album by American rapper Tech N9ne. It was released on July 30, 2013, by Strange Music, RBC Records and INgrooves. The album has broken up into three portions – Earth, Water & Fire. Production on the album was handled during 2012 to 2013, primarily by frequent collaborator Seven, among others such as Young Fyre, Drumma Boy, and Fredwreck. The album features guest appearances from B.o.B, Big K.R.I.T., CeeLo Green, The Doors, The Game, Kendrick Lamar, Serj Tankian, T-Pain, Trae tha Truth, and Wiz Khalifa, among others including several artists from Tech N9ne's Strange Music imprint.
Son of Sam is the fifth studio album by American rapper Krizz Kaliko. The album was released on August 27, 2013, by Strange Music. The album features guest appearances from Tech N9ne, Ces Cru, Kortney Leveringston, IcyRoc Kravyn and his wife Crystal Watson.
2 Birds 1 Stone is the third studio album by American rapper Stevie Stone. It was released on August 13, 2013, via Strange Music. Production was handled by J. White Did It, BandCamp Chris, BCGS, Cash Clay, Darrein Safron, Diesel Beatz, Farrell "Rell" Rogers, Foss Weirdo, Jeffery "Frizz" James, Jelly Joe, Johnny Juliano, Karbon, Nick Fury, Noble Beats, Peso Piddy, Thomas "Tom" Burns, Wyshmaster, and Stevie Stone himself. It features guest appearances from Krizz Kaliko, Bernz, Brotha Lynch Hung, Darrein Safron, Jarren Benton, Mai Lee, Rittz, Spaide R.I.P.P.E.R., Tech N9ne, Wrekonize and Ms. Kriss. The album debuted at number 76 on the Billboard 200 chart, with first-week sales of 4,700 copies in the United States.
Strangeulation is the fourteenth studio album by American rapper Tech N9ne, the fifth in his "Collabos" series. The album was released on May 6, 2014, by Strange Music. The album features guest appearances from the entire Strange Music roster, including its newest signing at the time — Murs, as well as some outside collaborators such as Tyler Lyon, Ryan Bradley, Mackenzie O'Guin, Kendall Morgan, John 5 and Serj Tankian.
Next to Nothing is the second studio album by American rapper Rittz. The album was released on September 9, 2014, by Strange Music. The album features guest appearances from Twista, Yelawolf, Trae tha Truth, Mike Posner, B.o.B, Shawty Fatt, and Scar.
Codename: Ego Stripper is the fifth studio album by American hip hop duo Ces Cru. The album was released on August 5, 2014, by Strange Music. The album debuted at number 40 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Black Ink is the fourth studio album by American rapper Prozak. It was released on October 9, 2015 via Strange Music. Production was handled entirely by Seven, with Travis O'Guin serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from Krizz Kaliko, Ces Cru, Mackenzie O'Guin, Tech N9ne, Bernz, Blaze Ya Dead Homie, Kate Rose, Madchild, The R.O.C., Twiztid, Tyler Lyon and Wrekonize.
Strangeulation Vol. II is the sixteenth studio album by American rapper Tech N9ne, the sixth in his "Collabos" series. The album was released on November 20, 2015, by Strange Music. It features the entire Strange Music roster, including their new signees JL B.Hood, Darrein Safron, and Mackenzie Nicole. The album serves as a sequel to Strangeulation, the previous Tech N9ne Collabos album.
N9NA is the twenty-first studio album by American rapper Tech N9ne. It was released on April 19, 2019 via Strange Music with distribution via INgrooves. Production was handled by eight record producers, including Michael "Seven" Summers, who produced ⅓ of the album. The LP features guest appearances from Krizz Kaliko, JL, King Iso, Church Boii, C-Mob, Futuristic, JellyRoll, Maez301 and Navé Monjo.
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