To all those attending Paid Dues 2013, be on the lookout, you might find yourself standing next to an industry titan!

Violet Brown will be attending Paid Dues 2013 and she wants to meet YOU!

The Vice President of Label Development for Strange Music and five-time winner of the Source Power 30 awards will also be celebrating her birthday at the independent hip hop festival.

Introduce yourself and get your picture taken with the first lady of Strange Music for our blog recap of the event. It’s going to be a hell of a time and a great way to get down for independent hip hop!

To find out where to meet Violet Brown, simply follow her on Twitter or like her on Facebook.

She will be posting updates periodically throughout the event so keep your eyes peeled!

• Follow Violet Brown on Twitter @TheVioletBrown
• Like Violet Brown on Facebook

CLICK HERE FOR INFO AND TICKETS TO PAID DUES 2013

The 2013 Paid Dues Independent Hip Hop Festival has moved to the San Manuel Amphitheater, all previously purchased tickets will still be honored.

Details below.

From paidduesfestival.com:

PAID DUES INDEPENDENT HIP HOP FESTIVAL promoters (Murs 3:16and Guerilla Union) have announced that the 8th annual festival will be making the move from its original location at NOS Event Center to San Manuel Amphitheater, due to the recent shortage of parking spots available at the former venue.

Guerilla Union founder and CEO Chang Weisberg explains: “The main parking lot at NOS Events Center was sold a few years ago but we had always activated our events with its available use in mind. NOS ended up closing escrow on the lot much sooner than anticipated, and the new owners are looking to begin building their distribution center around same time as this year’s Paid Dues Festival. Dan Jimenez (General Manager at NOS Events Center) has been in meaningful conversations with the company’s board of directors to find an amenable remedy however, we have reached a threshold where we must take action to ensure the fans’ and artists’ experiences are protected. That being said, we have decided to make the move up the road to San Manuel Amphitheater – it is the best solve for this situation.

It is only 15 minutes north of NOS Events Center and is well-known for its ample grounds and available parking.” Dan Jimenez adds: “It’s unfortunate that we will not be able to host Paid Dues for the seventh year in a row. With our strongest efforts possible, we attempted to provide alternate contingency plans to compensate for the Arrowhead parking lot that as been sold. Unfortunately, due to time constraints we were unable to secure ample parking. We hope to develop a strategy that will welcome Paid Dues back to NOS Event Center in the future, but until then, we know they will have a successful event at our neighboring venue at San Manuel Amphitheater. We wish them the best of luck.”

Click here to read more.

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To all of the fans who have purchased or are planning on purchasing a VIP package for the upcoming Independent Powerhouse Tour: we wanted to let you know that we plan on beginning to ship out packages on February 15th.

We will make every effort to get them in your hands as quickly as possible and appreciate your support of Strange Music and the Independent Powerhouse Tour.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you on the road!

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR VIP PACKAGE TODAY!

What better way to kick off the 1st annual Gift Of Rap 2012 than with a VIP Suite Party with Tech N9ne catered by Gates BBQ?

After receiving entries from VIP holders all over the country, we’ve officially chosen 10 lucky guests to break bread – or ribs in this case, with the Kansas City King!

Congratulations to our winners:

Ashley Battle
Edgar Bahena
Brandon Casey
Thomas Gibson
Amanda Gill
Christopher Terrazas
Demietrius Green
Matthew Smith
Rebekah Bergquist
Derron Winfrey

 All guests were randomly  chosen and the contest was exclusive to VIP holders.

Once again congratulations to all of our winners and thank you to everyone that participated!

Fans: Don’t miss your chance to win  a $25 gift card at Tech N9ne’s Gift Of Rap 2012 benefit concert courtesy of the Independence Center with LIVE Strange Music contests on Twitter, Facebook, and Foursquare!

That’s right, it’s time to put your social media skills to the test as Strange Music will be in the house running live contests before the start of the show.

Beginning at 6PM, Strange Music will be giving 8 lucky fans $25 gift cards good for use at the Independence Center this holiday season.

Entry is simple – just take a look below for a complete breakdown of the many ways you can win!

Foursquare – check in:

• At 6PM sharp, the first 4 fans in line to check into the Independence Events Center through Foursquare with either Facebook or Twitter and tag @StrangeMusicInc AND @IndependenceCTR will each receive a gift card!

Twitter – tweet us your Strange bucks:

• Fans who donate 5 non-perishable items to Harvesters OR 3 qualifying items to Love Fund For Children will receive $10 in Strange Music bucks good for use at the merch booth that very night – BUT, there’s more!  The first 2 fans to tweet a photo of their Strange Bucks to @StrangeMusicInc AND @IndependenceCTR with the hashtag #GiftOfRap will also win a $25 gift card!

TRIVIA:

• Before the show, keep your eyes on the screens on stage as we will be throwing out one trivia question for you to answer. Simply be the first person to tweet @StrangeMusicInc AND @IndependenceCTR with the correct answer and the hashtag #GiftOfRap in order to win!

Spot A Stranger:

• Before the show starts, keep an eye on Strange Music’s Twitter and Facebook feed as we will send out a photo of a Strange Music employee. Be the first to find the Strange Music employee in the crowd, take a photo with them, and tag @StrangeMusicInc AND @IndependenceCTR on either Facebook or Twitter to win!

Contests begins at 6PM and run through 8PM – don’t miss your chance to win!

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS TO TECH N9NE’S GIFT OF RAP 2012!

On December 7th, Tech N9ne and Strange Music bring you the first annual Gift Of Rap 2012 LIVE from the Independence Events Center in Independence, MO!

The massive event will feature live performances from Tech N9ne, E-40, Krizz Kaliko, Kutt Calhoun, and Rittz. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Love Fund For Children and Harvesters: The Community Food Network during a season where donations are needed most.

Of course, not everyone can attend, but plenty are still willing to help. If you are looking to donate to a great cause, but can’t make it to the Gift of Rap 2012, you can lend a hand by sending your donations through the mail!

Simply send all donations to the address below:

1250 Northeastern Sloane
Lee’s Summit, MO
64086

Click here for a list of our suggested donations!

Just in time for the long Thanksgiving weekend comes Tech N9ne’s double-feature of E.B.A.H. and Boiling Point, packaged as one and finally available in stores!

Following a record-breaking trek on the Hostile Takeover 2012 Tour earlier this year, Tech N9ne hit the studio and created a two-part journey showcasing the light and darkness inside of him. The end result provided listeners with two separate EPs – E.B.A.H. and Boiling Point.

Celebrate Tech N9ne’s astonishing year and hear E.B.A.H. and Boiling Point together for the first time!

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE E.B.A.H./BOILING POINT ON BESTBUY.COM!

Tech N9ne and Strange Music, in conjunction with the Independence Events Center, are proud to announce the first annual Tech N9ne – The Gift Of Rap 2012 concert, December 7th at the Independence Events Center.

All VIP Meet And Greet Experience purchasers will be entered into a random drawing and 10 of you lucky fans will win a Suite Party, catered by Gates BBQ, with Tech N9ne and other artists the day of the show!

That’s right, don’t miss your chance to have BBQ with Tech N9ne at THE GIFT OF RAP 2012. Head on over to strangevip.com and get your VIP Meet And Greet Experience now!

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE VIP EXPERIENCE PASSES NOW!

On December 7th, Tech N9ne, Krizz Kaliko, Kutt Calhoun, and Rittz will be giving you The Gift Of Rap 2012 at the Independence Events Center. These incredible Strange Music acts aren’t the only gifts, however. California’s own E-40 has been confirmed as a special guest!

Not only is E-40 a Bay Area legend, he is also a long-time Strange Music collaborator. Forty Water made his very first venture into Strangeland when he joined forces with Tech N9ne on Everready: The Religion to give us “Jellysickle”, and later made appearances on projects from Strange artists such as Krizz Kaliko, Big Scoob, and Kutt Calhoun. He has also brought Strange Music acts into his own world multiple times to collaborate.

Tracks like “Zombie” which featured Tech N9ne and Brotha Lynch Hung, and “Streets Keep Callin’ My Name” which included Krizz Kaliko may ring a bell. Even if you’re not familiar with E-40’s extensive music catalog, you could definitely recognize the sound of this Strangeland regular’s voice.

So, not only will you have the opportunity to donate to charities such as the Love Fund For Children and Harvesters Community Food Network by attending The Gift Of Rap 2012, you will also be getting much more than the average Tech N9ne show.

With a rap legend like E-40 joining forces with Strange Music’s elite artists, this show is a must for Strangers and hip-hop heads everywhere!

CLICK HERE FOR VIP EXPERIENCE PASSES TO TECH N9NE’S GIFT OF RAP 2012!

• Will you be attending?
• Which E-40 tracks do you want to hear live?

Let us know in the comments section below!

Pour out the Caribou Lou and turn up the music because today, November 8, the Kansas City King, Tech N9ne, celebrates his birthday!

After breaking records on the Hostile Takeover 2012 Tour and releasing three consecutive chart-topping EPs, Tech N9ne marks another very special moment in 2012 with the celebration of his 41st birthday.

The Strange Music general is more electric than ever and as he parties it up during his European Tour, everyone in Strangeland can raise one up and toast to the man responsible for the Snake and Bat.

Happy Birthday Tech N9ne!

Wish Tech N9ne a Happy Birthday below and let him know what his music means to you!