The grab at and stab rabbits, the maggot that has cabbage" They want that black magic, that savage with bad habits With this label, and I be so bound for this halo when I'm below ground They want the clown, the paint and the evil frownīut I need your pounds, your pesos, your people down The album's finest moment comes on "Harvey Dent," where Tech N9ne compares himself to the conflicted villain:įans relish when gladness is damned, the devilish and ashesīut I like this cash, this massive magazine ad "FU Pay Me" certainly isn't a new song concept, but Tech's menacing take on the money making anthem works well. "KC Tea" is a rare misstep as Tech manages to deliver dopeness on the majority of the album's 22 tracks. The stripped down beat and repetitive hook does little for the track and the constant chanting of "Hennessy" in the hook only reminds me of Nitro's vastly superior song by that name. Unfortunately, "KC Tea" is also one of the album's worse songs. Tech gives us a recipe for a new drink on "KC Tea," possibly replacing Caribou Lou as the favorite drink for Tech fans. Kansas City is a prominent theme on the album. Over a slinky, g-funk beat, Tech does a great job creating a feel good KC-MO anthem. The obvious meaning is "original gangsta," but Tech is also paying homage to Ollie Gates, the founder of Gates Bar-B-Q, a world famous KC BBQ joint. The album kicks off with "O.G.," a track that is meant to be a play on words, but whose meaning will likely be lost to those not familiar with Kansas City barbeque.
Overall, the album has a party and street vibe and is a sharp departure from the darkness on "K.O.D." This change comes as no surprise as Tech N9ne made it clear he was heading in a new direction after "K.O.D." The album works quite well and assures fans Tech N9ne remains dope no matter what topics he tackles. The "Collabos" albums don't really have a unifying theme and "The Gates Mixed Plate" is no different. It's also a convenient way to release songs that might not have necessarily fit on a particular album. The over abundance of guests saves the man from wearing himself thin or becoming redundant and gives him a chance to showcase some of his Strange Music roster. The concept is simple, Tech N9ne drops an album that is very heavy on features to keep fans happy. Tech N9ne is back with his third "Collabos" release. Tech N9ne :: The Gates Mixed Plate :: Strange MusicĪs reviewed by Pedro 'DJ Complejo' Hernandez
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