Speaking with Ambrosia For Heads‘ Justin “The Company Man” Hunte, T9 unpacked a focal point in The Planet, “We Will Not Go Quietly” (embedded below).

That is exactly what this Planet revolves around. Although Tech’s assets now include state of the art music and film studios as well as a merchandise warehouse machine unlike any in the Rap space, he still devotes himself to doing what made him “a cult leader” since the ’90s: rapping incredibly well. Fittingly, Tech named his utopia Strange Music, a partnership with Travis O’Guin that boasts an impressive roster including Murs, Krizz Kaliko, and Stevie Stone. He eventually thrived in spite of the naysayers-who scoffed at the botched deals, the face-paint, the angelic references, or the heavy artillery Rap delivery. With platinum and gold singles now under his belt, Aaron Dontez Yates labored to create a bustling universe that existed beyond commercial radio, music video channels, and media coverage. It is a fitting title for the 46-year-old Kansas City, Missouri MC-turned-mogul. Last Friday (March 2), Tech N9ne released his album, The Planet.

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