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"KILLER" PUTTING UP THE NUMBERS The reviews are in and "KILLER" is making some very big waves. "This 2 cd set offers the best work Tech and Strange Music have ever made available", Trans World Entertainment urban music director Violet Brown says . . . "Tech has given us a master-piece". The album took over four months to record and mix but nothing sounds as big.
UPDATE: "Killer" has charted at No. 12 on the latest Billboard top 200, selling 36,200 units in the first week. The double album is the nation's No. 1 indie album and No. 4 hip-hopcd cd just behind Lil Wayne, G-Unit and Three 6 Mafia.
"WORD ON THA STREETS" SKATTERMAN & SNUG BRIM - Straight from the streets to your stereo, Skatterman & Snug Brim are here to make noise n’ the hood. Reppin’ Kansas City hard, you know these gritters will be grindin’ from start to finish. Another Strange Music production engineered by our own Rob Rebeck.
KANSAS CITY CHIEF - RAPPER KC Chiefs defensive tackle, Tank Tyler, has been working on a new cd with the Chapman staff. #93 has a real talent for the music and lyrics.
CHRIS BROWN TRACKS Renowned producer Brian Seals recently worked on tracks for JIVE recording artist CHRIS BROWN. The session was engineered by our own Andrew Twetner.
GRAVE PLOT HITS THE CHARTS "The Plot Thickens" was released in late May and has already charted in Billboard at #62. The album was created by Killa C and LA with engineering by Rob Rebeck. The duo is currently on tour with Tech N9ne, Paul Wall ill Will. http://www.dirtythug.com/home.html
PROZAK MAKES THE CHARTS Detroit rapper PROZAK's new album "TALES FROM THE SIEK" has rocketed onto the Billboards charsts in less than two weeks. The project was produced by Judd Saul & Steven Shippy and recorded and mixed by Rob Rebeck. The cd package also includes a "Making Of" dvd with plenty of raves from industry leaders and other major artists. http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=21719668
POPPER On The Fast Track Nationally know rapper THE POPPER has completed tracking his new cd with engineer Andrew Twenter. The album is being mixed by Rob Rebeck and should be released in a few months. A major promotional push is currently under way. ICE CUBE DOES TRACK FOR TECH N9NE Recording Artist, producer and movie start ICE CUBE is working with TECH N9Ne and STRANGE MUSIC INC on a track for an up coming album. The project is being co-produced by engineer Rob Rebeck and Travis O'Guin.
New Album From Krizz Kaliko KRIZZ KALIKO's new album "VITILIGO" has hit the streets. This very original project is Krizz's first solo release
although he has been an important feature on all of the Tech N9ne albums. The cd was engineered and co-produced by our own
Rob Rebeck. For more info visits the Strange Music website or http://www.myspace.com/bigkrizzkaliko SOURCE MAGAZINE BLITZES TECH N9NE, KRIZZ CALIKO & STRANGE MUSIC This months issue of the SOURCE magazine features several articles and adds for Tech, Krizz and Strange Music. Also pictured in the publication is engineer Rob Rebeck who engineers and co-produces with Tech and Strange on all of the labels projects. Tech mentions that Chapman Recording and Mastering is his exclusive "Home Base" for all recording.
Mac Lethal Gets 3 1/2 Stars Rolling Stone Magazine has just given Kansas City rap legend MAC LETHAL 3 1/2 stars for his latest cd "11:11". The new project was produced by Mac for Rhymesayer Entertainment. This talented artist is making waves all of the nation with his powerful work.
SKATTERMAN & SNUG BRIM Nationally renowned rap duo "Skatterman & Snug Brim" have just completed their new cd for Strange Music, Inc. The sessions feature great songs, performances and production. The project was engineered by Rob Rebeck and will be avaialbe everywhere first quarter of 2008. For more infor . . . . http://www.skatterandsnug.com/
International Rapper Tracks Album Denmarks most successful rapper, L.O.C., has been working in Studio C with producer SEVEN. L.O.C. is signed with Virgin Denmark and this new project will feature some of Kansas City's finest. (Mantooth, SEVEN, L.O.C.)
Tech N9ne Lands At #49 Tech' latest album "COLLABOS" sold over 13,515 units the first week of it's release and had landed at #49 in the top 200 . The new project features some the regions best talent - Krizz Kaliko, Kutt Calhoun, Proazk, Skatterman & Snub Brim plus bay area legend Yukmouth. This top drawer album features production from Michael "Seven" Summers, David Sanders and our own Rob Rebeck who also engineered the project.
Prozak Mixes New CD National known recording artist PROZAK has put the finishing touches on his new album in Studio B. The project was mixed by Rob Rebeck with production assistance from Krizz Kalico.
ALPHA DOG DVD / Soundtrack From Tech N9ne We're excited about our involvement on the new film ALPHA DOG which stars Bruce Willis, Sharon Stone and Justin Timberlake. As it turns out director Nick Cassavetes is an huge Tech N9ne fan and wanted Tech to score a portion of the film. Tech immediately contacted staff engineer Robert Rebeck and Chapman Recording to arrange studio time to track and mix the music. Also involved was Tech's musical partner Krizz Kalico, the project was produced for Travis O'Guin and Strange Music Inc.
Christian Rapper Completes New Album Recording artist "VISION" aka Brian Manus has completed his new album at Chapman Recording and Mastering. This exciting rapper with a message has a lot to say. The project was engineered by Justin Mantooth. Visit the website for more info . . . http://www.myspace.com/visionfam
Rychuz Tracks New Project With a positive message and clean lyrics rapper Rychuz has been working with Rob Rebeck on a new cd project. The tracks will be shopped the artist in LA, NY and Boston.. Rychuz has been working in the industry for over 11 years on both sides of the mic, as an performing artist and producer. Check out his website rychuz@mayspace.com
Rap Royalty Record For KC Chiefs Some of the biggest names in KC Rap gathered recently to record a new game day song for the Kansas City Chiefs. The track, "IT'S ON NOW 07", was created by Seven and produced by KC Star sports writer Jason Whitlock with the assistance of Strange Music headman Travis O'Guin. Just a few of those who participated . . . . Rich The Factor, Bacari, Big Scoob, T-Will, Tech N9ne and Zig. The sessions were engineered by Justin Mantooth. Watch for the track at games during the 2007 season.
Insane Clown Posse / Mix For New Project Chief music engineer Rob Rebeck has mixed a new track for the major label group INSANE CLOWN POSSE. The track was produced by Tech N9ne and Seven and mixed in Studio B on the SSL. Watch for this killer track coming soon!
Tech N9ne / Everyready Is Ready Engineer Rob Rebeck has completed the latest Tech N9ne album, EVERYREADY, on the Universal label. By far the most innovative project we've done for Strange Music and Tech plus great tracks from Seven.
XV Invades Studio B The talented rapper XV has moved into Studio B producing his new album.. Working with XV is producer SEVEN and Rob Rebeck. We won't be surprised if XV is signed with a major by the end of the year. This young man is that good. Visit his website . . . Royaltycity.com
Brandon Smith / New Album Long time Chapman Recording "Rap" client BRANDON SMITH is putting the finishing touches on his new cd project. Some of the regions best producers and rappers have come together to make this an outstanding new release.
Making History / G. Rice Project Grant Rice has camped out in Studio B working on his latest album "MAKING HISTORY". Shown above is Grant along with engineer Rob Rebeck and producer Seven. (l-r G. Rice, R. Rebeck and Seven)
Rich The Factor Is Back Chapman Recording is very excited about the return of national recording artist Rich The Factor. Over the years we have recorded many project for Rich and it's great to be working with him again upon his return from the west coast. Welcome back Rich !
Madden NFL 2006 / Tech N9ne Scores Big We are very excited about the inclusion of the Tech N9ne track, THE BEAST, on the upcoming MADDEN NFL 2006 Playstation game. The track was engineered by our talent Robert Rebeck with Tech and Travis O'Guin producing Look for the games release fall of 2006. Congratulation Tech!!!
TWIZTID / National Act Records The wild and twisted TWIZTID visited Chapman Recording recently to cut vocals for a new project. In Kansas City for shows at the Beaumont Club the sessions were engineered for Psychopathic Records by Robert Rebeck.
Killa C / Dirty Thug Records Dirty Thug Records national recording artist "Killa C" has been in Studio B working on a new album project. The sessions are being produced by Killa C and staff engineer Robert Rebeck. This is our 4th album for the record label. http://www.dirtythug.com/
G Unit Project / Kansas City Connection G Unit Records, 50 Cent's label, was in Studio B doing vocals for a up coming project.
Kutt Calhoun / Strange Music Album Project National recording artist Kutt Calhoun has completed his new album, "BLEVE", for Strange Music, Inc. Guest artists include Tech N9ne, Big Krizz Kaliko and Scatterman & Snug. This great new record is now in stores across the US and at the website . . . . http://www.kutt.com/
Nappy Roots / Atlantic Recording Artists National recording artist Nappy Roots were in Studio B tracking vocals for Tech N9ne's great new album. The sessions were produced for Strange Music. The group currently has a hit album climbing the Billboard charts as well as MTV hit video!
New Tracks For BEEF Soundtrack / Tech N9ne Project We've just completed tracks for the BEEF soundtrack. Tech N9ne recorded several new songs for the album and is produced by Strange Music, MSC Entertainment and QD3 Entertainment. The albums features songs by Warren G, N.W.A, Ice Cube, Eazy-E and Westside Connection.
Yukmouth Project / Tech N9ne Track Chapman Recording recorded a track with Tech N9ne for Yukmouths' new cd "THUG LORD: The New Testament". The track "Regime Killers 2001" was produced for Virgin Records and Strange Music.
Tech N9NE / "ABSOLUTE POWER" Studio B recently saw more major label action with the new TECH N9NE project "Absolute Power" for Accept Album LLC and Strange Music Inc. Tech's first album, also recorded at Chapman Recording, was a major success. In the first week of it's release "Anghellic" came in at #57 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums and #14 on the Rap Album charts. Regionally the record outsold "N Sync and Garth Brooks, (36,000 units sold in Kansas City), with industry giant Quincy Jones calling Tech "The Charlie Parker of Rap". Rap Industry magazine THE SOURCE gave the new cd their 3 Mic award saying . . ."Tech N9ne takes full advantage of his considerable abilities and has created a dope album that draws listeners to his wicked tales like a moth to a searing flame". www.therealtechn9ne.com