'That is my motivation other than my love for the music, and loving to show off for the fans.

They're the reason I work so hard, so at the end of the year when I get with them, I take them on cruises – Disney cruises or to the Bahamas – it's so worth it to see my kids grow up,' he said. I almost died doing 15 pills in one night. They're the reason I got off drugs, off of ecstasy. Though he has found a good amount of success through his music, he shows no signs of slowing down and he credits his children for that continual desire to perform and stay off of drugs. The now-clean Yates is stopping in Milwaukee on Thursday for a performance at The Rave. 4 on the Billboard Top 200 albums chart while placing number one on the magazine's Independent Album, Rap Album and R&B/Hip-Hop charts.Ī man who exudes the stereotypical blue collar work ethic the Midwest is known for, Tech N9ne – born Aaron Dontez Yates – tours the country tirelessly to help support his music and his passion. Tech N9ne, who released a new album called 'All 6's and 7's' just over a month ago, saw his new record hit No. Tech N9ne has sold over 1,000,000 units without the help of a major label, while grooming artists on his own record label and inviting fans to be a part of 'Strangeland' as 'Technicians.' Acts like ICP, Atmosphere and Kansas City's Tech N9ne have managed to create legions of fans that act more like they're part of a movement than just fans of the music.įans of Insane Clown Posse proudly call themselves 'Juggalos.' Atmosphere's Rhymesayers label was named the best record label of last decade by Urb Magazine. The Midwest is a region filled with a brood of thematically dark, emotional and creative artists and musicians.įrom Eminem and Slipknot to Bone Thugs-n-Harmony and Disturbed, the Midwest has produced a fair chunk of America's commercial angst over the last decade plus.įor every multi-platinum artist, there is an underground artist or group that is just as important to the culture of Midwest music.

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