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Special Effects

Tech N9ne · 2015

119 min · 25 tracks · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · nu metal

A kaleidoscopic journey through rapid-fire verses and cinematic production, embodying Tech N9ne's eclectic style.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with interludes
  • rapid-fire verses for engagement
  • wave-like pacing for exploration
  • cinematic production for immersion
  • varied lengths for attention shifts

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward listening experiences
  • dislike skits and interludes

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Special Effects' was released in 2015, Tech N9ne had established himself as a key figure in independent hip-hop, following his breakthrough album 'All 6's and 7's' in 2011. This album continued to build on his reputation for intricate lyricism and genre-blurring sounds, showcasing his evolution as an artist who thrives outside the mainstream.
Stylistic neighbors
Krizz Kaliko· E-40· Twista

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 The Procedure (intro) 0:14
  • 2 Aw Yeah (InterVENTion) 2:49
  • 3 Lacrimosa 4:19
  • 4 Condolences (skit) 0:27
  • 5 On the Bible 4:09
  • 6 Shroud 4:48
  • 7 More Psycho Messages (skit) 0:52
  • 8 Psycho B***ch III 4:55
  • 9 Wither 4:44
  • 10 Dead Alive (skit) 0:33
  • 11 Hood Go Crazy 3:45
  • 12 Bass Ackwards 4:03
  • 13 No K 3:08
  • 14 Countdown (skit) 0:14
  • 15 Speedom (WWC2) 4:55
  • 16 Give It All 5:00
  • 17 Yates 3:47
  • 18 M T M D (skit) 0:15
  • 19 A Certain Comfort 3:41
  • 20 Burn It Down 3:50
  • 21 Life Sentences 4:57
  • 22 Dyin’ Flyin’ 3:51
  • 23 Worldly Angel 4:59
  • 24 Roadkill 2:56

Disc 2

  • 1 The Making of Special Effects 42:08

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