Tech N9ne Calls “The Storm” The “Best Music I’ve Ever Done” [Video]

Earlier this month, Tech N9ne released his 16th studio album The Storm — the sequel to his 1999 debut album The Calm Before the Storm. Tech recently spoke with HNHH about the vision behind his newest project. “I felt like it was time to go back to my roots,” he said. “And by me calling this ‘The Storm’ when that was ‘The Calm’ when I first started, it was going to push me to do the best music I’ve ever done. And I did it. And I’m proud of it.” “I had to go back to the The Calm because The Calm was a lot more gangster. Gangster-type music, grittier music,” he added. “In choosing my beats, I made sure they was banging and gritty.” Tech went on to elaborate on how how the album’s three levels — “Kingdom” (“Where all the narcissistic music is”), “Clown Town” (“Zanier music”), and “G Zone” — reflect the three core facets of his personality and explained the genesis of the album’s three most eclectic, exciting features: Jonathan Davis of Korn, Boyz II Men, and blues guitarist Gary Clark, Jr.”

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Joe Young feat. Masta Killa – The Projects [Video]

After dropping his latest offering “Invincible Armour” featuring Method Man, Raekwon, Masta Killa, Inspectah Deck, and more produced by Legendary Beatsmith, and Dame Grease, Joe Young wastes no time dropping the video for the Masta Killa assisted song “The Projects”. It’s important for the kids to know that the streets don’t love them. They should take the first ticket out the hood they can get. “A lot of the late great rappers died on the streets in their own hood.” Joe Young explains. Take that journey with Young. You wont regret it.

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!llmind – Trap Carols [EP]

Beatsmith !llmind shares a new holiday-themed EP titled “Trap Carols”. Says !llmind “I love the holidays. It’s my favorite time of year. As much as I love Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men and Frank Sinatra singing Christmas carols every holiday season, I decided to create an alternative. Yes, this might piss your parents off. Yes, It might force you to pour a little extra liquor into your eggnog. However it makes you feel, I can guarantee it will get you into the holiday spirit. One warning though. It might cause damage to your speakers, so tread lightly.” Take a listen below.

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