K.O.D. (Tech N9ne album)
K.O.D. | ||||
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Studio album by Tech N9ne | ||||
Released | October 27, 2009 | |||
Recorded | 2009 | |||
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Length | 77:52 | |||
Label | Strange Music | |||
Producer | Karbon, Matic Lee, Rob Rebeck, Ruben Armstrong, Seven, Travis O'Guin, Young Fyre | |||
Tech N9ne chronology | ||||
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Singles from K.O.D. | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [1] |
Billboard | (84/100)[2] |
HipHopDX | [3] |
RapReviews | (9/10)[4] |
The Country Gazette | (Favorable)[5] |
K.O.D. (initialism for King of Darkness) is the ninth studio album by American rapper Tech N9ne; it was released on October 27, 2009, by Strange Music. The album features guest appearances from Three 6 Mafia, Brotha Lynch Hung, King Gordy, Kutt Calhoun, Krizz Kaliko and Big Scoob, among others.[6] The album is broken up into sections: "Anger", "Madness" and "The Hole," which would also be used on three EP's released after it.[7] On October 22, 2009, the album appeared as a featured "Album Premiere" on Myspace.
The album entered at number 14 on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 30,326 copies in its first week.[8]
Background
Corey Taylor, from Slipknot and Stone Sour was supposed to appear on the track "Killing You",[9] but was unable to begin recording in time and, as a result, failed to submit his vocals for the track. The label had to move forward with mastering the track for the album without his involvement.[7]
Promotion
On September 9, 2009, Strange Music released a video on its YouTube account showing Yates regarding to his upcoming music video for "Show Me a God", stating that it would be a very serious video dedicated to his mother.[10] The music video for "Show Me a God" was then released through Strange Music's YouTube account on October 2, 2009.[11] On October 7, 2009, a second version of this video has also appeared on the label's account, except this one is in high definition.[12]
On October 20, 2009, "Leave Me Alone" and "Show Me a God" was officially released as the first and second digital singles.[13][14] "Strange Music Box" was also designated as a single from the album.[15]
The music video was filmed for the single "Leave Me Alone" which it was exclusively premiered on mtvU.com on October 27, 2009, in which was the album's original release date.[16] The music video for "Low" was released on December 3, 2009.
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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24. | "F.U.N. (Fuck U Niggas)" | A. Yates | Young Fyre, Karbon | 3:51 |
Total length: | 80:50 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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24. | "F.U.N. (Fuck You Niggas)" | A. Yates | Young Fyre, Karbon | 3:51 |
25. | "Like I Died" | A. Yates | Reuben "Bonyx" Armstrong | 3:54 |
Total length: | 84:50 |
References
- ^ Jeffries, David (November 2009). "Review: K.O.D.". Allmusic.com. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved November 13, 2009.
- ^ Mitchell, Gail. "Review: K.O.D.". Billboard.com. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved November 13, 2009.
- ^ Gibson, Luke (October 31, 2009). "Review: K.O.D.". HipHopDX.com. Cheri Media Group. Retrieved October 31, 2009.
- ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (November 10, 2009). "Review: K.O.D.". RapReviews.com. Retrieved November 10, 2009.
- ^ Varine, Patrick (October 26, 2009). "Album review: 'K.O.D.,' by Tech N9ne'". The Country Gazette. Archived from the original on November 8, 2012. Retrieved November 21, 2009.
- ^ "Fontana Distribution - New Release Book (October 20th/October 27th)" (PDF). Fontana Distribution. pp. 33–34. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 11, 2009. Retrieved September 10, 2009.
- ^ a b The Dog and Pony Show - District N9ne: An Interview with Tech N9ne. September 9, 2009. Retrieved September 9, 2009.
- ^ "Album Sales Charts - Week Ending 11/01 | Sales Charts". Rap Basement. November 4, 2009. Retrieved February 27, 2012.
- ^ Hamilton, Francesca (17 August 2009). "Tech N9ne — The man behind the painted face". San Diego Entertainer Magazine. Retrieved 25 August 2009.
- ^ "Tech N9ne 9-9-09 Announcement". YouTube. September 9, 2009. Archived from the original on 2021-12-20. Retrieved February 27, 2012.
- ^ "Tech N9ne "Show Me A God" Official Music Video". Strange Music Inc. October 2, 2009. Archived from the original on 2021-12-20. Retrieved October 2, 2009.
- ^ "Tech N9ne - HD - Show Me a God". Strange Music Inc. October 9, 2009. Archived from the original on 2021-12-20. Retrieved October 9, 2009.
- ^ ""Leave Me Alone" Single on Amazon.com". Amazon.com. Retrieved October 20, 2009.
- ^ ""Show Me A God" Single on Amazon.com". Amazon.com. Retrieved October 9, 2009.
- ^ "Tech N9ne - K.O.D." Strange Music, Inc. Retrieved January 9, 2013.
- ^ "Tech N9ne "Leave Me Alone" - mtvU". MTV Networks On Campus Inc. October 27, 2009. Retrieved October 27, 2009.
- ^ a b K.O.D. Pre-Order on iTunes
- ^ K.O.D. on Amazon.com
- ^ K.O.D. on AllMusic.com[dead link]
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- The Calm Before the Storm
- The Worst
- Anghellic
- Absolute Power
- Everready (The Religion)
- Misery Loves Kompany
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- Sickology 101
- K.O.D.
- The Gates Mixed Plate
- All 6's and 7's
- Welcome to Strangeland
- Something Else
- Strangeulation
- Special Effects
- Strangeulation Vol. II
- The Storm
- Dominion
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