Yates found early inspiration in the records of Ice Cube, N.W.A.

After severing ties with a major label in 2001, Yates began releasing his music on his own label with 2002's 'Absolute Power.'

In the '90s Yates was a member of three rap groups before eventually starting his own record label, Strange Music, with partner Travis O'Guin in 1999. I am the complete technique of rhyme,' Yates said. 'Tech is short for technique, and the number nine is the number of completion. From an early age he was noticed for his quick flow and sharp enunciation, a kind of rap known as 'chopper' style. Tech N9ne, born Aaron Yates, is a Kansas City, Missouri, rapper best known for his hits 'Hood Go Crazy' and 'Caribou Lou.' He'll perform at the Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center in Anchorage on Saturday, June 24. 'He said my style was like a gun he said I sounded like an automatic weapon.' Tech N9ne was gifted his name by a gangster named Black Walt when he was 17 years old. Tech N9ne will perform live at the Dena’ina Center Saturday, June 24.(Photo by DENNYS ILIC & TJ SCOTT)

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