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Hip-Hop Listening Club Album of the Week #234: Tech N9ne - Welcome to Strangeland - HipHop

Hip-Hop Listening Club Album of the Week #234: Tech N9ne - Welcome to Strangeland - HipHop

Hip-Hop Listening Club Album of the Week #234: Tech N9ne - Welcome to Strangeland

Posted: 03 May 2017 05:16 PM PDT

Welcome to HHH Listening Club!

This week we'll be listening to Welcome to Strangeland by Tech N9ne.

Background

Here's what this week's selector had to say about the album:

Welcome to Strangeland is the 12th album and 4th "Collabos" project by the underground MC Aaron Yates aka Tech N9ne. It was released November 8th, 2011 on Yates' 40th birthday and 5 months after his All 6's & 7's project, which was a hard album to follow, competing with features from Kendrick Lamar, Twista, Busta Rhymes, Snoop Dogg, and Lil Wayne. Tech took a different approach though on his newest Collabos album, mainly featuring Strange Music artists, and creating an atmosphere on the album that was meant to cater to his Strange Music fanbase.

The album is written in the form of a story about Tech N9ne's discovery of Strangeland and the journey to him becoming the leader of this new land. This isn't the first time Tech has mentioned his idea of a land in which he rules and runs on the basis of love and peace. Two tracks that this idea is heavily mentioned are "K.O.D." from his 2009 project K.O.D. and "Strangeland" from the previously mentioned All 6's & 7's. The project features various ups and downs through the tone of music, ranging from more partyish vibes, to darker sounds and more emotional, personal tracks. The topics range from addiction, suicide, and many others that Tech and his guests address with respect.

Welcome to Strangeland is a staple on Tech N9ne's career, showcasing for the first time his growing label Strange Music. This was the point when it went from being a small label out of Kansas City to one of the most dominant independent labels in the game. The album features current Strange Artists Krizz Kaliko, Brotha Lynch Hung, Prozak, Ces Cru, ¡Mayday!, & Stevie Stone; previous Strange artists such as Kutt Calhoun, Jay Rock, & Young Bleed; and production from Michael "Seven" Summers, Plex Luthor, and Jomeezius the Genius.

Selector: /u/LilBeelz

Album: Tech N9ne - Welcome to Strangeland (2011)

Label: Strange Music

Official Streams/Downloads:

Guidelines

This is an open thread to share your thoughts on the album. Avoid vague statements of praise or criticism. This is your chance to be a critic.

Please keep any top level comments to 140+ characters unless you have a simple question to ask about the album.

Why do you like this album? What are the best tracks? Did it meet your expectations? Have you listened to this tape before? What is your first impression? Explain why you like it or why you don't.

Remember, people who participate in the discussion in a meaningful way are entered into a drawing to select next week's album!

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I'm T.F, Best kNown from ScHoolboy Q's Tookie Knows II, AMA

Posted: 04 May 2017 06:21 PM PDT

Whats Tha DeaL R3DDIT, This T.F, I'm a Rapper from Los Skanless aKa Los Angeles, California. You Might Know Me from ScHoolboy Q's Song TOOKIE KNOWS, wHere I say "I GoT a AK wHen THat BiTCH Spray, Sound Like Pullin Strings On A Lawnmower." Since THeN, I Jumped on Tour Buses N Planes wiTH My Good Peoples, Q, Joey Bada$$, Traff1c, SmaCC, MaccWop, WillTheLife aka The Trainer, Keem, and BeN who DocumenTed THe Whole Shits on YouTube!

I Put Out My First Project in February Kalled NO HOOKS, iTs on Spotify, iTunes N AllDat, it's on Some REAL HIP HOP SHiT. September 7th, UnProfessional ShiT, Mad Man, and Panda XPrss All Have Visuals u Kan Find on YouTube. 2Day I Wanna Let Ya'll Be tHe FIRST to See My New Video for ConcreTe Jungle. WATCH NOW, DirecTed by BenRealVsWorld I AppreciaTe Ya'll for RokciN wiT Me. TuNe iN to IG @im.t.f To See Me Answer Ya'll Questions Live N DirecT EdiTion. ErThang Skanless. #DALEON

UPDATE 7:04PM - T.F IS PERFORMING AT THE ROXY TONIGHT. HE IS SOUND CHECKING. HE WILL CONTINUE THE AMA VERY SOON. KEEP THEM COMING AND IN THE MEAN TIME - PEEP THE NEW CONCRETE JUNGLE MUSIC VIDEO

UPDATE 7:16PM - WE BACK

**UPDATE 7:25 - IT'S OVER WITH. DALEONNNNNNNNN - @IM.T.F GO WATCH ConcreTe Jungle. WATCH NOW

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Kendrick Lamar's "DAMN" is now PLATINUM

Posted: 04 May 2017 12:08 PM PDT

[FRESH ALBUM] Logic - Everybody

Posted: 04 May 2017 08:51 PM PDT

Kodak Black sentenced to a year in prison, can be released within a month if he completes a life skills course

Posted: 04 May 2017 12:29 PM PDT

Gucci Mane has a project with Metro Boomin on the way

Posted: 04 May 2017 03:14 PM PDT

Obama Says He Envisions Opening A Recording Studio In Chicago, Inviting Chance The Rapper

Posted: 04 May 2017 01:58 PM PDT

[FRESH VIDEO] Migos - Slippery Feat. Gucci Mane

Posted: 04 May 2017 01:32 PM PDT

DJ Dahi Was a College Dorm Adviser When His First Kendrick Beat Blew Up

Posted: 04 May 2017 07:00 AM PDT

[FRESH ALBUM] Russ - There's Really A Wolf

Posted: 04 May 2017 08:00 PM PDT

[FRESH] dvsn - Think About Me

Posted: 04 May 2017 08:04 PM PDT

[FRESH PRE-ORDER] Lil Yachty - Teenage Emotions

Posted: 04 May 2017 08:07 PM PDT

Tyler announces Camp Flog Gnaw 2017

Posted: 04 May 2017 12:07 PM PDT

[FRESH ALBUM] Brother Ali - All the Beauty in This Whole Life

Posted: 04 May 2017 08:04 PM PDT

Logic's album is coming at 12pm EST instead of the usual 11pm release time

Posted: 04 May 2017 08:15 PM PDT

(FRESH VIDEO)Lil Yachty - Bring It Back

Posted: 04 May 2017 09:03 PM PDT

So the Timer On the Tyler Website Counted Down to Zero...

Posted: 04 May 2017 08:04 PM PDT

[FRESH] Lil Yachty - Bring It Back

Posted: 04 May 2017 08:19 PM PDT

Playboy Carti's producer Pierre saying Tory Lanez can't use their beat

Posted: 04 May 2017 12:01 PM PDT

Big Boi Works on Records for 3 Years, Lets His Kids Pick Singles

Posted: 04 May 2017 08:25 AM PDT

Pusha T-Drug Dealers Anonymous (ft. Jay-Z) (prod. by DJ Dahi)

Posted: 04 May 2017 03:27 PM PDT

The Enduring Appeal of "Endless", Frank Ocean's Underrated Masterpiece

Posted: 04 May 2017 07:26 AM PDT

Daily Discussion Thread 05/04/2017

Posted: 04 May 2017 11:41 AM PDT

Welcome to the /r/hiphopheads daily discussion thread!

This thread is for:

  • objective questions with right/wrong answers (e.g. "Does anyone know what is happening with MIXTAPE?", "What is the sample in SONG?")
  • general hip-hop discussion
  • meta posts...e.g. ideas for the sub

Thread Guidelines

  • Do not create a separate self post for these types of discussions outside of this thread - if you do, your post will be removed.

  • Please be helpful and friendly.

  • If a question has been asked many times before, provide a link to a thread that contains the answer.

Other ways to interact

There are a number of other ways to interact with other members of HHH:

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Chance the Rapper, Gorillaz, Ice Cube, Skepta, Run the Jewels, Danny Brown and others to perform at Austin City Limits this year

Posted: 04 May 2017 08:29 AM PDT

Tyler, The Creator - Jamba (Feat. Hodgy Beats)

Posted: 04 May 2017 07:50 PM PDT

Meet Smino, The Deeply Loyal Rapper Putting His People First

Posted: 04 May 2017 01:09 PM PDT

Logic Breaks Down Every Track on his just released album "Everybody"

Posted: 04 May 2017 09:17 PM PDT
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[ANNOUNCEMENT] T.F AMA & /r/HHH Exclusive Video Premiere - Thursday, May 4th at 6PM - HipHop

[ANNOUNCEMENT] T.F AMA & /r/HHH Exclusive Video Premiere - Thursday, May 4th at 6PM - HipHop

[ANNOUNCEMENT] T.F AMA & /r/HHH Exclusive Video Premiere - Thursday, May 4th at 6PM

Posted: 03 May 2017 06:25 PM PDT

For anyone unfamiliar, T.F is a friend of ScHoolboy Q, was featured on "Tookie Knows II" from the Blank Face LP and recently released a solo EP, No Hooks, which is now available on Spotify and iTunes.

The AMA will take place in /r/hiphopheads on Thursday, May 4th at 6PM PST and be streamed on T.F's Instagram (@Im.t.f) as well.

At the end of the AMA, the music video for "Concrete Jungles" will premiere on /r/hiphopheads.

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Zaytoven Says He Doesn't Spend More Than 10 Minutes On Any Beat He Makes

Posted: 03 May 2017 06:43 AM PDT

Fyre Festival organizers blew all their money months early on models, planes, and yachts

Posted: 03 May 2017 09:16 AM PDT

WALE X ANTHONY FANTANO BEEF

Posted: 03 May 2017 10:44 AM PDT

[FRESH] Ne-Yo - HUMBLE. Remix

Posted: 03 May 2017 01:25 PM PDT

Martin Shkreli leaks parts of Carter V track "Mona Lisa" feat. Kendrick Lamar

Posted: 03 May 2017 07:57 PM PDT

[FRESH] Playboi Carti Interview on Ebro in the Morning

Posted: 03 May 2017 12:44 PM PDT

[FRESH] $UICIDEBOY$ - PLANTING THE ROOTS ONLY TO FALL OUT THE TREE

Posted: 03 May 2017 04:32 PM PDT

Meek Mill - Offended feat. Young Thug & 21 Savage

Posted: 03 May 2017 02:16 PM PDT

Freddie Gibbs // Knicks (Remix) [f/ Action Bronson, Joey Bada$$ & Ransom]

Posted: 03 May 2017 04:47 PM PDT

Gucci Mane announced as surprise guest at Rolling Loud

Posted: 03 May 2017 01:57 PM PDT

MF DOOM talks about the message behind why he wears the mask.

Posted: 03 May 2017 07:25 PM PDT

Vince Staples - 3230

Posted: 03 May 2017 04:45 PM PDT

[FRESH] B.o.B - Xantastic (feat. Young Thug)

Posted: 03 May 2017 11:34 AM PDT

Listen here

Tracklist for his album "Ether" dropping May 12th

  1. Fan Mail
  2. E.T. ft. Lil Wayne
  3. Middle Man
  4. Peace Piece ft. Big KRIT
  5. Finesse
  6. Xantastic ft. Young Thug
  7. Tweakin ft. Young Dro
  8. 4 LiT ft. T.I. & Ty Dolla $ign
  9. Substance Abuse
  10. Avalanche
  11. I Know ft. WurlD
  12. Big Kids ft. CeeLo & Usher
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Big K.R.I.T. - Mt. Olympus (Official Music Video)

Posted: 03 May 2017 05:16 PM PDT

Lil Uzi Vert - Buy It

Posted: 03 May 2017 09:02 PM PDT

I interviewed Mannie Fresh and he shares the history of Cash Money and so much more

Posted: 03 May 2017 12:32 PM PDT

When I was 13 years old, I got Lil Wayne's debut album "Tha Block Is Hot" as a birthday gift. Shortly after, The Hot Boys and Cash Money records were my obsession as a young teen. So you can imagine, when I interviewed Mannie Fresh, the main producer behind all the smash hits, it was a dream come true.

Mannie Fresh gave me the breakdown and history of Cash Money records, how he met Juvenile at a bus stop, how he knew Lil Wayne was a genius when he was only 12 years old and soooo much more. He also talks about the conflict that he had with Baby and how he is working to bring Lil Wayne and Baby back together.

There is so much history and reflection in this podcast I hope you take it in. Let me know what you think.

https://www.thecomeupshow.com/2017/05/03/mannie-fresh-producer-beat-maker-two-different-things/

https://soundcloud.com/thecomeupshow/mannie-fresh

  1. Mannie met Juvenile at a bus stop outside Cash Money Office. Juvie was on the way to work and Mannie asked him to freestyle on the spot

  2. Cash Money had a bunch of "bounce" artists signed way before Hot Boys came along.

  3. The Cash Money x Universal deal was based on the sales of Big Tymers sound scan numbers. This is way before @umusic knew about Hot Boys.

  4. Mannie Fresh didn't think Hip Hop would become all flash because of Cash Money. They just felt they were being true to themselves.

  5. Mannie Fresh came up with "Bling Bling" half asleep at 3am. He knew he had to wake up and make the song or he would forget it forever.

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HOW TO LOFI HIP HOP

Posted: 03 May 2017 03:14 PM PDT

[FRESH] Tory Lanez - Magnolia (Swave Session)

Posted: 03 May 2017 06:55 PM PDT

The Game praises Kendrick, calls DAMN. a classic and announces a new project 'WESTSIDE STORY'.

Posted: 03 May 2017 03:11 AM PDT

Daily Discussion Thread 05/03/2017

Posted: 03 May 2017 08:04 AM PDT

Welcome to the /r/hiphopheads daily discussion thread!

This thread is for:

  • objective questions with right/wrong answers (e.g. "Does anyone know what is happening with MIXTAPE?", "What is the sample in SONG?")
  • general hip-hop discussion
  • meta posts...e.g. ideas for the sub

Thread Guidelines

  • Do not create a separate self post for these types of discussions outside of this thread - if you do, your post will be removed.

  • Please be helpful and friendly.

  • If a question has been asked many times before, provide a link to a thread that contains the answer.

Other ways to interact

There are a number of other ways to interact with other members of HHH:

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[NSFW] D12 - My Band.

Posted: 03 May 2017 10:42 AM PDT

Future performs "Mask Off" on Jimmy Kimmel Live

Posted: 03 May 2017 09:45 PM PDT

r/hiphopheads Essential Album of the Week #91: Tupac - Me Against the World

Posted: 03 May 2017 04:01 AM PDT

Welcome to the new and improved Essential Album of the Week discussion thread!

Every Wednesday we will discuss an album from our Essential Albums list

Last Week: Brotha Lynch Hung - Season of Da Siccness

This Week: Tupac - Me Against the World

Stream/Purchase

Spotify

iTunes

Google Play

Songs/Singles

So Many Tears

Temptations

Dear Mama

Background/Description (courtesy of allmusic.com)

Recorded following his near-fatal shooting in New York, and released while he was in prison, Me Against the World is the point where 2Pac really became a legendary figure. Having stared death in the face and survived, he was a changed man on record, displaying a new confessional bent and a consistent emotional depth. By and large, this isn't the sort of material that made him a gangsta icon; this is 2Pac the soul-baring artist, the foundation of the immense respect he commanded in the hip-hop community. It's his most thematically consistent, least-self-contradicting work, full of genuine reflection about how he's gotten where he is -- and dread of the consequences. Even the more combative tracks ("Me Against the World," "Fuck the World") acknowledge the high-risk life he's living, and pause to wonder how things ever went this far. He battles occasional self-loathing, is haunted by the friends he's already lost to violence, and can't escape the desperate paranoia that his own death isn't far in the future. These tracks -- most notably "So Many Tears," "Lord Knows," and "Death Around the Corner" -- are all the more powerful in hindsight with the chilling knowledge that he was right. Even romance takes on a new meaning as an escape from the hellish pressure of everyday life ("Temptations," "Can U Get Away"), and when that's not available, getting high or drunk is almost a necessity. He longs for the innocence of childhood ("Young Niggaz," "Old School"), and remembers how quickly it disappeared, yet he still pays loving, clear-eyed tribute to his drug-addicted mother on the touching "Dear Mama." Overall, Me Against the World paints a bleak, nihilistic picture, but there's such an honest, self-revealing quality to it that it can't help conveying a certain hope simply through its humanity. It's the best place to go to understand why 2Pac is so revered; it may not be his definitive album, but it just might be his best.

Guidelines

This is an open thread for you to share your thoughts on the album. Avoid vague statements of praise or criticism. This is your chance to practice being a critic. It's fine for you to drop by just to say you love the album, but let's try and step it up a bit!!!

How has this album affected hip-hop? WHY do you like this tape? What are the best tracks? Do you think it deserves the praise it gets? Is it the first time you've listened to it? What's your first impression? Have you listened to the artist before? Explain why you like it or why you don't.

DON'T FEEL BAD ABOUT BEING LATE !!!! Discussion throughout the week is encouraged.

Next week's EAOTW will be E-40 - In a Major Way

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Atmosphere - Always Coming Back Home to You

Posted: 03 May 2017 11:14 AM PDT
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