All - Tech N9ne Albums
Label: Strange Music A return to form with multiple personalities. The album is split into themes (Human, Beast, MC, etc.). It includes the national breakthrough "Like Yeah" and the soul-searching "Happy Ending."
Label: Strange Music A return to sci-fi and alien themes (revisiting Anghellic ’s iconography). Features "Don’t Nobody Want None" and "Brightfall" (with the late Mac Lethal). It debuted at #7 on the Billboard 200.
Label: Strange Music His final solo album on Strange Music before his departure. A horror-themed return to K.O.D. energy. Tracks like "Fear" and "She Devil" (with Krizz Kaliko) show a dark, reflective Tech. The Post-Strange Music Era (2021–Present) 19. Asin9ne (2021) Label: Blend (independent distribution) His first independent album after leaving Strange Music. The title is a play on “asinine” and his name. Massive guest list (T-Pain, Joe Bonamassa, Conway the Machine). A triumphant declaration of creative freedom. all tech n9ne albums
Label: Ab-Soul’s It’s Not That Deep (independent) / Tech N9ne A shift toward positive, uplifting vibes. Minimal horror, maximum gratitude. Features "W H A T (We're Hungry and Thirsty)" and the reflective "Things I Like."
Label: Strange Music Another Collabos album. The title track is a legendary "chopper" style cipher featuring Crooked I (of Slaughterhouse) and Chino XL. It’s a celebration of underground technical rap. Label: Strange Music A return to form with
Below is a chronological guide to Tech N9ne’s (excluding collaborative albums, EPs, and compilations like Vintage Tech or The Lost Scripts of K.O.D. ). The Early Foundation (1999–2002) 1. The Calm Before the Storm (1999) Label: Midwestside Tech’s official debut. Raw and unpolished, it established his trademark themes of chaos ("Planet Rock 2K") and Kansas City pride. It features early collaborations with labels like The Regime (Yukmouth).
Born Aaron Dontez Yates, Tech N9ne is one of the most successful independent rappers of all time. Known for his rapid-fire chopper style, complex multisyllabic rhymes, and theatrical horror-core imagery, he has released music consistently since 1999. Unlike mainstream artists, Tech built his career through his own label, Strange Music (co-founded with Travis O'Guin), releasing a sprawling catalog of over 20 studio albums. Features "Don’t Nobody Want None" and "Brightfall" (with
Label: Strange Music Part of his Collabos series (solo in name but featuring many guests). This album is a grim, atmospheric journey focusing on loneliness and addiction. Standouts: "Midwest Choppers" (featuring D-Loc and Dalima).
