She released her debut solo album, The Edge on April 13, 2018. For the majority of 2008, Ill Bill looked to be releasing his The Hour of Reprisal through Strange Music, though the talks would fall through and he would instead sign with Fat Beats Records to release the album.[3].
[18][19] On October 20, 2019, however, he appeared to have a change of heart, signing a new contract with Strange Music on stage. With a killer flow, thoughtful lyrics, and unrelenting determination, King Iso is the perfect fit for Strange Music. Strange Music Inc's official line up of artists - music, videos, bios & more! Born into a military family in 1989, Iso moved around a lot before landing in Omaha early in life. His involvement in crime eventually resulted in jail time, and upon his release he grappled with homelessness, low-paying gigs, and trying to leave violent street life behind. Released their self-titled debut on June 10, 2014. Strange Music, Inc is the number one independent record label in the world! Their first release under the deal with Fontana was Tech N9ne's 2006 effort, Everready (The Religion). On February 7, 2014, it was announced via Tech N9ne's Facebook page that Murs signed to Strange Music. Stone officially signed with the label on March 17, 2011.[6]. Read Full Biography. Maez301 was born in Queens, New York on November 3, 1993. Thanks for all the years bro @therealtechn9ne, "All I can say is thank you guys (all the fans) 4 being part of my life. In 2018, Murs also fulfilled his contract and became a free agent but has noted that he would be willing to renew the contract if Strange offered him an extension. He first went by the stage name Reali-T, releasing the T-Virus mixtape in 2013 and then Project Iso later that year. Released his third album with Strange Music. With songs like "Requiem", "Edicius", "Jealous", "Chopped Liver" and "Weakened Dad", along with features such as Strange Music's co-founder Tech N9ne and Mackenzie Nicole, World War Me could easily become … II, including his own song "Real With Yourself", featuring Tech N9ne. [7] The artist had previously worked with the label on various projects, including his 2008 Tales from the Sick which was distributed by the label. Years of focused hard work yielded a series of passionate mixtapes, including 2015's The Insanity Plea, and led to collaborations with bigger-name rappers. Tech N9ne stated on King Iso's 2018 track "I Won't Quit" that he and fellow labelmate Krizz Kaliko would retire from the rap game in four years time. Strange Music is an American independent record label specializing in hip hop music and founded by Tech N9ne and Travis O'Guin in 2000. [21][22][23], In 2010, Strange Music Inc. started a new label called Strange Lane Records. Signing was announced at the Strange Reign Release Concert at Red Rocks, CO on October 13, 2017 alongside Jay Trilogy. He stated that he's still in good terms with the label. Rapper from Bloomington, Illinois who won the PTSD Warrior Built Contest in 2016 before being signed the following year. [25], Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Tech N9ne Says He Found Success On The Road", "THE HARDCORE HISTORY OF: TECH N9NE AND STRANGE MUSIC", "XXcLusive: Jay Rock Signs to Tech N9ne's Strange Music", "Missouri Duo Ces Cru Signs With Strange Music", "Rittz f. Tech N9ne - "Bloody Murdah [Remix], "Murs Signs With Tech N9ne's Strange Music - XXL", "Tech N9ne Says Jay Rock Is No Longer Signed To Strange Music", "I won't quit until the day I go / Four years more, me and Kali shoot as high as the sky yo / Then it's bye though", "Murs Wants Jaden Smith To Sign Him For His Future "Strange Journeys, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FD453zdtt00, "@krizzkaliko on Instagram: "Spent half of my life with this guy here. In January 2012, Strange Music signed rap duo CES Cru, made up of rappers Ubiquitous and Godemis.
Travis came into the picture and offered Tech something he never had, his own label. Omaha-based rapper who struggled with homelessness and years of low-paying tours before finding a wider audience in collaborations with Tech N9ne. [8][9] The two Kansas City rappers would then release two mixtapes simultaneously on April 6, 2012: The Deevil from Godemis and Matter Don't Money from Ubiquitous. The contract was announced on Instagram March 22, 2019. Home to Tech N9ne. In August 2012, Tech N9ne signed Slumerican rapper Rittz. Already part of the family, Iso has been rocking Strange shows and hopping on Strange tracks for some time now. [17] On October 6, 2019, Krizz Kaliko announced his departure from the label on social media. He released his Strange Music debut album The War Within on June 25, 2013. They had worked with Strange in the past with albums Bad Season, All 6's and 7's, and recently on Tech N9ne Collabos: Welcome To Strangeland. He released his next album, Dementia, independently in the summer of 2018. Rapper from Kansas City, Missouri who worked with Tech N9ne on the Special Effects song "Life Sentences", with Tech N9ne, CES Cru, and JL on his song "Out There", CES Cru's "Off the Hook", and a plethora of tracks with JL. On October 14, 2015, it was announced that St. Louis-based singer Darrein Safron signed to the label. He also appears on Strangeulation Vol. Released his third studio album with Strange Music, Mannibalector, on February 5, 2013. On July 19, 2009, Cognito signed to the Strange Music label. He eventually began working with Twisted Insane's Brainsick Muzik label, which released his breakthrough 2015 mixtape, The Insanity Plea, a project so well received that it inspired the young rapper to officially change his name to King Iso. In addition to Mackenzie Nicole, the labels roster will also consist of Above Waves, who signed with Strange Music in 2016 and Strange's resident R&B singer, Darrein Safron, who had signed with Strange back in 2015. It was announced by XXL magazine on September 27, 2010 that Jay Rock had signed with Strange Music for a multi-album deal. In February 2018, Strange Music and Billboard announced the creation of a new Pop based division of Strange Music called Strange Main. Safron released his debut project titled The Brilliant EP on March 11, 2016. [1] It is distributed through Fontana Distribution. Tech N9ne stated on King Iso's 2018 track "I Won't Quit" that he and fellow labelmate Krizz Kaliko would retire from the rap game in four years time. [10] Rittz and Tech N9ne immediately began working together, releasing the popular collaboration remix of Rittz's "Bloody Murdah" shortly after Rittz joined the label.[11]. Strange Music also signed Kansas City rapper Joey Cool and Chicago rapper, as well as the winner of the Warrior Build competition, Jay Trilogy. Inspired by the fast-paced multi-syllabic styles of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and the West Coast chopper scene, Iso developed his fast and versatile delivery style early on. Brotha Lynch released his Strange Music debut album, Dinner and a Movie on March 23, 2010.
At the time, Tech had several engagements pulling him in several directions. On April 11, 2011, it was announced on Strange Music's official website that Miami-based hip-hop band ¡MAYDAY! One of his duties for the label will be to find and sign new acts to the label. At the time, he was signed to Qwest Records as well as MidwestSide Records. In 2016, Strange Music signed ¡MAYDAY! He also had commitments with both QDIII's Soundlab and Sway & King Tech of The Wake Up Show. Though the rumors were false, they led to King Iso angrily cutting ties with Brainsick. With this collection of personal tracks, King ISO will showcase his talents on his very first official Strange Music release while addressing meaningful topics and bringing light to struggles with mental health. Kansas City - based independent Hip Hop label established in 2000.
In this new position, Dave will work hand in hand with Label President, Travis O'Guin from his satellite office in Los Angeles. [15], In 2018, Strange Music officially announced the launch of their new subsidiary, Strange Main, which would be centered more towards a mainstream audience. The group, most notably lead vocals Ryan Bradley, has appeared on several of Tech N9ne's songs, such as "Over It", "Burn It Down", and "Praise K.O.D".[14].
Tensions mounted between Brainsick Muzik and King Iso when rumors began circulating that Iso had clandestinely abandoned the label to sign with Tech N9ne 's Strange Music.
In May 2009, Tech signed Brotha Lynch Hung to Strange Music. They agreed upon a 50/50 division of profits, with Travis acting as president and Tech as vice president. Had appeared as an album guest on Tech N9ne's fifth album and Grave Plott's only album prior to signing with the label. They would then seek another 50/50 deal, this time with Mark Cerami (previously of Priority Records) & Dave Weiner (previously of JCOR Entertainment) who were doing their own joint label at the time, MSC Entertainment.
His early teen years were equally consumed by rap and gang life. [12], On September 22, 2014, it was announced that Kutt Calhoun left Strange Music after fulfilling his commitment. Rap duo consisting of rappers Liquid Assassin and Killa C. Released their only studio album under Strange Music. This ultimately led to the low sales of the album, and led to Cognito's departure from the label the following year. Doin what I was born ta do. Omaha-based rapper who struggled with homelessness and years of low-paying tours before finding a wider audience in collaborations with Tech N9ne.
Travis O'Guin, Mackenzie Nicole (formerly known as Mackenzie O'Guin), who has been a part of projects with the label since Tech N9ne's K.O.D. ", https://www.allmusic.com/album/release/automatic-mr0002921082, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Strange_Music&oldid=984690723, Articles needing additional references from March 2020, All articles needing additional references, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Rap group merged by Strange Music artists, ¡MAYDAY! This page was last edited on 21 October 2020, at 14:41. He was first exposed to music by his stepfather, playing classic hip-hop albums while he was growing up and beginning to work on his own music at age 13. The label is now independent, no longer joined with MSC Entertainment, instead having a distribution deal through Fontana Distribution. Weiner was responsible for signing Sacramento, California rapper, Brotha Lynch Hung to the Strange Music label. Rapper from Omaha, Nebraska. Following the Project Iso mixtape, he adopted the moniker Iso and released a nonstop stream of music, including the multi-volume Different series as well as Venom and IKON, both released in 2014. Maez301's real name is Hasaan Keller. Cognito did not tour with other labelmates during the KOD Tour in order to complete his 2010 album, "Automatic". [5], On March 31, 2011, the label announced the addition of Stevie Stone to its roster. The contract was announced live at the Strange Reign Release Concert at Red Rocks, CO on October 13, 2017 alongside Joey Cool.
album in 2009. The labels flagship artist will be daughter of Strange Music C.E.O. February 7, 2009, it was announced on Tech N9ne's official website that Big Scoob had joined the Strange Music label. He currently lives in Los Angeles, California. Rapper from Gaithersburg, Maryland who discovered by Erving Pope, and Jerome Taylor in 2017 who later helped him to get signed the following year. Coming up in the supportive yet competitive Omaha, Nebraska independent rap scene, King Iso traveled a twisting path as his drive for music pushed him onward. Strange Music - Black 2012 DP Hat Flat-Bill; Strange Music - Black w/Gray Logo Hat Snapback; Strange Music - Black Bandana Trademark T-Shirt; Strange Music - Black Retro T-Shirt; Tech N9ne - Black Outdone T-Shirt; Links.