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The Life Before The Label  

How well do you know the man before the label?   

Monday, April, 11th   
 
 

The Life Before The Label  Tech’s birthplace of 1971. Tech   Three 6 Mafia, Black Mafia and 
By: Alex Heidbrink  first started rap after being dared  57th street Rogue dog villians. 
  to during his school years and  After his whole debacle with his 
Tech N9ne, a well known rapper in  was surprisingly successful for  music career, Tech had also soon 
the music industry. Shaping the way  his first time writing a rap, using  signed with Quincy Jones label: 
he performs his music, making  his chest and tables for beats.  Qwest before moving to the inde 
himself the epicenter of music in the  WIth his foundation in rap, Tech  Midwestside Records. His most 
process. But, how well do you know  begun to use this for school.  successful and final signing was 
the man behind the label?  Writing raps to teach him  with Strange Music Inc. He soon 
His life before success in the music  reading, writing, math, science,  became the icon of Strange Music 
industry was tough, let’s see what his  and social studies. Tech N9ne  Inc. Now that we’ve went over his 
hardships were before he made it so  had attended Southwest High  signings with multiple different 
far.   School in Kansas City, MO. Now  people and multiple different 
Tech N9ne, also known as Araron  that we have gotten past his  albums, let’s dive more into his 
Yates. Had to deal with religious  early life, let’s check out his  Music. 
troubles in his early ages as a child,  beginnings when first getting into   
his mother had divorced with his  the rap industry.  
father and had remarried to a man of     
Muslim faith. With his step­father  The Beginnings 
being Islamic, Araron was brought  Tech N9ne didn’t have it easy as   Tech N9ne’s album: Everready 
into the Islamic faith and was then  a rapper, like most. Tech N9ne  Release date: November 7, 2006 
conflicted between the very two  started out with simple gigs  Label: Strange Music, Inc. 
popular and strict religions. Recently  before he made it big. But, he   
through current events, Tech N9ne  was loved and given much   
had reunited with his original father at  praise from the underground   
one of his performances. During  community for being able to just   
Tech’s school years, he was pretty  be different in his music. Before 
popular amongst the kids, he was even  his signing to Strange Music Inc. 
accepted into the Bloods. A well  Tech had performed and joined 
known gang throughout Kansas City  many rap groups, some 
MO, which just happen to be   examples are as followed.  

Best Selling Top 5  Collabo’s, Pt. 1 Krizz Kaliko  Signed with Strange Music. 
     
Tech N9ne has made many  If you’ve ever listened to Tech   
albums over the years, but what  N9ne’s songs, then you should   
are the most successful?  know that he doesn’t do it alone.  Conclusion: 
His most viewed album on iTunes  Who does he perform with the   
Tech N9ne, a rapper who has 

is Something Else, with an official  most?   been through hell and has worked 
4 and a half star rating from  hard to get where he is. Worked 
iTunes.  with many different labels and 
Next is All 6’s and 7’s, his 2nd best  groups, has made many songs 
selling album hit the music  and many albums. Some, doing 
industry with 29 songs in total with  better than the others. A quote 
from Tech N9ne to end this article 

a 4 and a half star on iTunes.  off with. “Don’t depend too much 
His third best selling album is 
Special Effects, with a 4 star rating  people in this world, Even your 
on iTunes. There are 23 songs 
and total and also feature the list  own shadow will leave you in 
of artist as follows. Eminem,    darkness.’’ 
Hopsin, Corey Taylor, Lil Wayne, 
B.o.B, and Wiz Khalifa.  Krizz Kaliko  What he is trying to say is that 
These were his top 3 best selling 
albums that were sold during    although you can depend on 
Tech’s career, but what about the  Krizz Kaliko/ Samuel Williams  others for certain things, if you 
other two? How well did they do?  Christopher­ Krizz first onto the  depend on others too much. Then 
E.B.A.H, Tech N9ne’s self made  scene collaborating with his  you’ll just be left alone because 
persona and 4th best selling  people can’t get away from you, 
album, there are 10 songs in total. 
This album has a 4 star rating and  fellow friend Tech N9ne in 1984,  they will always have to worry 
mainly features Krizz Kaliko. 
Tech N9ne’s 5th best selling  he was born with a strange  about you messing up and then it 
album is Angelic. With a 4 star 
physical condition that removes  will be on their behalf. 
some of the pigment of his skin.   
He is also signed with Strange   
Music.   
 

 

 

Collabo’s, Pt. 2 Hopsin 

 

rating and featuring a total of 22 

songs in total.  

WIth his top 5 best selling albums, 

surely he didn’t do it all alone.    Tech N9ne grown up and fully 
Let’s look at the people collabed  involved in his career.  
with the most.  Marcus Hopsin   
   
Hopsin/Marcus Hopsin ­ Hopsin   
was first famous for falling out   
with the pioneering label   
Ruthless. He was later  ~Alex Heidbrink 
 

introduced to Tech N9ne, quickly   

becoming good friends after 

performing many albums 

together. Hopsin is currently  

S’mya Matthews  Soul-cial
 
 

 March 12, 2016

 

Caring for your curls    
  Protective styling and it’s
 
How many of you know the struggle of living an benefits
afrocentric life? Twist outs at 8 pm, kinks and  
curls making it hard for the comb to make it Types of protective styles
through your hair, dry hair, split ends, yeah, I know! Sealants are natural oils,
But it can be fun and fabulous. Wanna know how? butters or leave in ● BUns
Keep reading! conditioners. ● Crochet braids
● Flat twists
Curly hair can be a challenge to keep healthy.   Moisturization ● Senegalese twists
There’s a lots to think about like moisturization, ● Goddess braids
your ends, your scalp, heat damage, and you can’t   ● Finger coils
forget about the curls. The definition, the volume. ● Two strand twists
Stressful, right? Wrong!   Y​ou want to make sure your hair is ● Pompadours
clean and wet. Then you use something ● Turbans/Head wraps
Nia Leuvans emphasizes that “Haircare isn’t an called a sealant. Sealants can be ● Marley twists
option, it’s a priority.” You have to develop routines anything that seals in the water, such as ● Cornrows
and find out what’s best for your hair. Everyone’s oils, butters, and leave-in conditioners. ● Bantu Knots
hair is different so remember that what might When applying your sealant, make sure ● And anything else that protects your hair
work for someone else’s hair might not work for to give your ends, edges and roots
yours. special attention. Your goal is to and locks in moisture.
massage in the sealant thoroughly until
First you want to determine what type of hair you’ve covered your whole head. To Benefits of protective styling
you have. Once you’ve done that, you can easily finish it off, use a protective style to
start searching up tips and advice for your hair ● Protection from the elements
type. Not every single thing will work but you’ll get ● Maintenance of moisture
an idea of things that could work. ● Length retention
● Stylish looks
Once you’ve got an idea of what’s best for your
hair, you can start developing a routine that’s best  
for you.  
 
If you’re having trouble developing a routine,  
my article can help. The advice, tips and steps
work for all hair in general. help lock in moisture.

 
 

  Hair Do’s and Hair Growth
Don’ts Enhancers
 
  Do’s ● Aloe vera
● Be patient ● Lemon grass
A protective style known as Bantu knots ● Read ingredients ● Lavender
  you use ● Peppermint
  ● Use natural hair ● Cherries
products ● Peaches
  ● Eat healthy ● Water
Different hair types. The most common hair types found in black ● Grapefruits
women’s hair are types 3a-4c. Don’ts ● Blueberries
● Be rough ● Kiwi
● Be negative ● Avocado
● Stress ● Rose mary
● Use ● Coconuts
relaxers/perms ● Ginger
● Bananas
Best Products ● Strawberries
● Salmon
● Black Soap ● Oranges
● Hibiscus oil ● Lemons
● Coconut oil ● Apples
● Palm oil ● Broccoli
● Tea tree oil ● Spinach
● Grapeseed oil ● Carrots
● Olive oil ● Onions
● Avocado ● HOney
● Argan oil ● Oats
● Marula oil ● Yogurt
● Babassu oil ● Almonds
● Moroccan oil ● Eggs
● Kerastase oil ● Cranberries
● Ojon oil
● Shea butter Things to avoid
● Blue Magic
● High mercury fish
conditioner ● Sugary foods
● Ohemet cocoa ● Trash foods
● Cocoa butter ● Junk foods
● Muru muru butter ● Fatty foods
● Bacuri butter ● High glycemic foods
● Tucuma butter ● Too much vitamin A
● Cupuacu butter ● Alcohol
● Ucuuba butter

Diet and Hair C​hecking your hair

What you eat will reflect in your hair. A balanced diet can give your When checking your hair, check the 3 P’s
hair all the nutrients it needs to satisfy all aspects of hair: Volume
and Definition of curls. These nutrients are vital to your hair’s Porosity Check
growth:
Most curly is highly porous, which means it has an open
● Iron cuticle that allows moisture to easily escape and
● Vitamin D leaves you open to breakage. Here’s how to tell if your
● Vitamin E hair is porous: Place a couple hairs in a cup of water.
● Vitamin B If it sinks in less than 2 minutes, its porous. Here’s
● Copper some tips for taking care of porous hair:
● ZInc
● Selenium ● No heat (blow dryer, flat iron, hot comb, etc)
● Magnesium ● Trim ends regularly
● Protein ● Avoid hair dyes
● Deep condition often
And just a little reminder…
Proper Sealing
BOXER BRAIDS DO NOT EXIST!!!
Sealing is locking in moisture in your hair, specifically
They’re called cornrows. And they’re not “new”, they’ve the roots and ends. To do that, your hair has to be
been around for centuries. wet. Then you use sealants to lock the moisture in so
that it can’t escape your hair and leave it dry. When
sealing after your regular routine, apply your
conditioner to damp hair in a downward motion (go
from top to bottom). Then apply your sealant. When
you’re done with that, you’re ready to move on to the
next P.

Protective Styling

Before protective styling, make sure you’ve properly
sealed your hair or you’re defeating the purpose of
protective styling. WHen you’re protective styling, you
can choose from any one of the styles listed above or
you can find some different ones. Just make sure
your hair is actually being protected. You’ll know if your
hair is being protected if your hair is:

● Close together and/or layered (ponytails)
● Your hair isn’t loose (bantu knots, twists,

braids, pompadours, updos, etc)
● Your hair isn’t exposed (weave/extensions)
Or
● If your hair is wrapped up

(Turbans/Headwraps)

Curls can be a challenge, but they’re also a blessing. If you’re blessed enough to be born
with an afro, then you have to be responsible enough to take proper caring of it. I know
that sometimes it can be tedious, but trust me, it will pay off. BE PATIENT ! Some
people would kill for curls, but you were blessed. Remember that. And now that you know
how to take care of your curls, it’s your decision to do what you want with it. But be
careful and gentle with your hair. Like Nia Leuvans said “Haircare isn’t an option, it’s a
priority.”