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In case you haven’t heard, Strange Music have unveiled the Strange Music Artists Blogs-- THE SOURCE to keep you updated on the latest news-- something you’ll definitely want to bookmark now! At a glance, you can view tour updates, read the latest Strange-related news stories surging the net and interact with other fans in the comment section of the blog posts. Want to read interviews with your favorite artists? We have that too, along with feature fan stories, videos, polls, reviews, and just about anything else you could think of that relates to Strange Music. Make the Strange Music Blog your one-stop-shop to find out the latest happenings in the world of Strange! Check out the Strange Music Blog by clicking here. Follow the blogs on twitter @theStrangeBlogs. Keep it Strange!
Rock one of the hottest album covers of this year with this 100-percent cotton orange t-shirt. Available in M, XL, and 3XL, this t-shirt features “Cognito” written on the front over the Phoenix design featured on his album Automatic and “Strange Music” written on the left shoulder with a Snake and Bat logo. Strange Music [...]
Hey guys, I did about an hour long UStream if not longer…. talked about these topics: * Techs new record * RAIDERS BEING THE BEST TEAM IN THE NFL. * Giants playoffs * I posted a REAL PICTURE of myself with the “REAL DOLL” from the FIRST “SAW” movie…pretty DOPE TO BE HONEST! * WE ALSO [...]
Cognito recently took the time to tell us about his favorite films of all time. They range from classic comedies to intense action flicks. Here are his choices and what he had to say about them: Here ya go, It would take HELLA long to get this done if I REALLY thought about it for [...]
Cognito was on UStream on Friday to talk about what’s going on in his world. Cognito took questions from the fans and covered a variety of topics: Tech’s upcoming Seepage EP, sports, his upcoming mixtape, and much more. Click here or watch below to view the broadcast.
The annual Sac 2 The Bay ride is on October 16. Sac 2 the Bay is an annual event intended to raise awareness and funds for our troops. SBF’s (Street Bike Freaks) long standing view is to support our troops regardless of our personal feelings on wars that our country may be fighting. We feel not all troops [...]
Prepare to be blown away! Cognito releases "Automatic", his Strange Music Debut. A fresh sound, bringing a definitively Bay Area influence to complement the ever growing Strange roster. Featuring:Tech N9ne, Brotha Lynch Hung, Loki and many more, this album spans hip hop styles with ease with singles like "Outcast", "Born To Be Fly (feat Tech N9ne and Krizz Kaliko)" and "Pill Poppin Music (feat Brotha Lynch Hung)". This album promises to be just the first of many Cognito projects. Don't get in left in the smoke! Get your copy today!.
Cognito's Music Featured in Dead Tone The new movie Dead Tone, a horror flick presented by Flavor Flav, features a few tracks by Cognito! Check out the trailer! Success for Cognito’s Strange Music Debut is AUTOMATIC Featuring Tech N9ne, B- Legit, Krizz Kaliko, Brotha Lynch Hung (Los Angeles, CA. – March 2010) – 4-20 only comes once a year, and this April 20, COGNITO offers a smokin’ surprise: His continuation of “So High,” a popular joint from his first album, rolls on with “I’m So High, Part 2.” With this ode to potheads, and 16 other hits from his Strange Music debut, titled AUTOMATIC, fans will come to know the real COGNITO.
According to the Bay Area rapper, the title of his debut is a statement - plain and simple. When you hear the word, it means business is getting done.
At Strange Music, artists sell records being true, loyal and portraying themselves for who they are.
With “Outcast,” his first single/video, COGNITO sticks to the script that the average fan can relate to. Already racking up thousands of hits online, it captures the struggle and isolation felt by the average dude.
Not a fan of packing his project with features, COGNITO welcomes Strange founder Tech N9ne and fellow labelmate Krizz Kaliko on several standout tracks, including the feel-good second single, “Born 2 Be Fly.” The Seven-produced “Violated” also features the reigning rap triumvirate. It’s on the freaky side, seducing both sexes with raunchy pillow talk. Another Seven-produced soon-to-be classic, “Hip-Hop” catches Tech N9ne, B-Legit and Cognito weighing in on the state of Hip-Hop.
On “Pill Poppin’ Music” featuring Brotha Lynch Hung and “Seven School Sins,” COGNITO showcases his rule-breaking, mischievous sense of humor. Another up-tempo, party-jam is “I Live Life,” crafted by longtime collaborator, Femi.
Whether rhyming over a club beat or on a serious track, COGNITO remains a genuine storyteller, which he proves on several heartfelt raps, specifically “Depression” and “Pain.” On “Me Be Me” he deflects criticism, firing, “I’m not a gimmick.”
Supported by Strange Music, the self-professed outcast has finally found his place within a musical family. As his debut demonstrates, this has had a huge impact on the hardworking wordsmith, allowing him to unleash his creative side.
After 10 years of fierce perseverance and self-reflection, it’s clear that COGNITO’s success is AUTOMATIC.
“People who know me, know I'm going to bust ass consistently until I make something happen,” says Bay Area rapper COGNITO. “Every day, every minute — and I'm not going to rest until I do it.”
After grinding for 10 years, working with different indie labels and flirting with fame, Cognito has found the perfect label to call home: Strange Music, one of the most successful independent music labels in the world.
“They work hard like I work hard,” assures COGNITO. “They put everything into their artists.”
The first single from Stevie Stone’s Rollin’ Stone is officially out, but if you’ve been to the Hostile Takeover 2012 Tour, you may have already caught the explosive track live. Stevie Stone’s “808 Bendin” featuring Tech N9ne has been lighting up the web this week as fans anticipate the release of his Strange Music debut. [...]
(Los Angeles, CA) Tech N9ne protégé and longtime collaborator, Stevie Stone, is preparing for the release of his Strange Music debut album, Rollin’ Stone. Due in stores June 12, the collection features the singles “808 Bendin’,” “Get Buck” and “Oneness.” Guests on the album include Tech N9ne, Yelawolf, Krizz Kaliko, Hopsin and reggae star Peter “Peetah” Morgan [...]
The hip hop world got a slice of the Midwest when XXLMag.com gave Stevie Stone’s “808 Bendin” featuring Tech N9ne its official world premiere this week. Loud, heavy, and unapologetic, “808 Bendin” puts Stevie Stone in the spotlight as he drops some heated bars over thumping production straight out of an 808 lover’s fantasy. Joined [...]
Turn up the volume and watch out because Stevie Stone’s first official single from Rollin’ Stone has arrived and it’s a banger! In anticipation of Stevie Stone’s Strange Music debut, XXLMag.com world premiered the heavy-hitting “808 Bendin” featuring Tech N9ne. Just as the name implies, “808 Bendin” features some potent 808 drum production with Stevie [...]
Strange Music’s first summer smash for 2012 has arrived. XXL premiered Stevie Stone’s “808 Bendin” featuring Tech N9ne, the debut single from Stevie’s debut Strange Music album Rollin’ Stone. The result is nothing short of a banger. For those of you looking for a track to put your subs to the test, look no further. [...]