Next is a ten second countdown leading to the historical event that is the big highlight of the album for most fans: Tech N9ne, Eminem and Krizz Kaliko collaborating on the rapid-firing “Speedom (WWC2).” This reinterpretation of Richie Havens’ “ Freedom” is a good look on the hook too. This is followed up by “Bass Ackwards,” a fun track where Lil’ Wayne and Tech especially shine with their wordplay, and “No K,” a bouncier track that suits the collaboration with E-40 well. The next segment of the album caters to various types of rap fans, as the single “ Hood Go Crazy” is a stereotypical club track that intentionally sounds as generic as most club songs. holds his own ground next to Tech on “On The Bible,” Krizz Kaliko shines with his wide-ranging vocals on “Shroud,” and Hopsin brings his signature vocals on a straightforward verse that complements Tech well on “Psycho Bitch III.” Tech N9ne wraps up the first third of the album with a straight heavy metal song, a collaboration with Slipknot’s frontman Corey Taylor, that has them both delivering rapid-fire raps and scream-o vocals. There are notable guest features on each of the songs in this aggressive, violent segment of the album. The first section of the album continues on this note, as Tech questions religion by exploring his mother’s passing on “Lacrimosa” before taking a turn into darkness for the next few songs. Tech N9ne has rapped about religion many times in the past, and he starts the album off with the lead single “ Aw Yeah (interVENTion),” which has him venting to God about all the problems he currently sees with the world, barely mentioning his mother’s recent passing at the end of it. At this point in his career, fans already know what Tech brings to the table, but he’s able to keep people coming back for each album by continuing to diversify his sound and branch out with new collaborations. This album has arguably the most diverse set of guest collaborators on a Tech N9ne album so far, as it includes RnB singers, choir singers, rock/heavy metal singers, MCs, pop-rappers, trap-rappers, and even a dubstep DJ.

That can be debatable, since Tech has released some amazing albums in previous years, but Special Effects may be his most ambitious yet. “Why not have all these links to all these different genres? Why can’t I be the epicenter of all types of music?”įifteen albums deep, Tech N9ne has gone on record saying that his latest is his best work.

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