The Gates Mixed Plate Explained

The Gates Mixed Plate
Type:studio
Artist:Tech N9ne
Cover:Tech N9ne – The Gates Mixed Plate.jpg
Released:July 27, 2010
Length:1:16:57
Label:Strange Music
Producer:Executive Producer
Travis O'Guin
Musical Producers
Charles S. Neal IV, Emaydee, Karbon, Matic Lee, Nardo, Robert Rebeck, Seven, Tech N9ne, Young Fyre
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The Gates Mixed Plate[1] is the tenth studio album by rapper Tech N9ne, which was released on July 27, 2010. It is the third album in the rapper's "Collabos" series, following the 2009 album Sickology 101. The album's name is in reference to the Kansas City Bar-B-Q restaurant Gates Bar-B-Q.[1] [2] The album's first single, "O.G." further references the restaurant.

The album has what the artists describes as "lighter music" after the 2009 album, K.O.D., took a "darker" approach. When speaking on the content of the album, the artist said the album "is full of party tracks because I'm trying to rejoice."[1] The album also features guest appearances by Kutt Calhoun, Krizz Kaliko, Big Scoob, Brotha Lynch Hung, Stevie Stone, Jay Rock, Glasses Malone, Yukmouth, Devin the Dude, Irv Da Phenom, and many more.

Singles and videos

On June 11, MTVU.com premiered the music video for the first single, "O.G." The video was directed by Dan Gedman.[3] The single was featured in a list of the "Top 10 Party Anthems for Summer 2010" on ARTISTdirect.com along with the likes of "Can't Be Tamed" (Miley Cyrus), "Ms. Chocolate" (Lil' Jon) and "Alejandro" (Lady Gaga).[4]

Both "O.G." and "Jumpin' Jax" were released as digital singles on June 29, 2010.[5] [6] The official video for "KC Tea" was released on the Strange Music YouTube channel on July 21, 2010. The video was directed by Dan Gedman.[7]

Commercial performance

The album sold 17,000 copies in its first week and 5,000 copies during its second. Record sales reached upwards of 22,000 copies in only 2 weeks. Album sold about 50,000 copies until 2011.[8]

Personnel

Charts

Weekly charts

Notes and References

  1. Web site: This rapper worked through his pain on latest album . Karen . Cotton . May 7, 2010 . Wyoming Tribune Eagle . May 14, 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100605040102/http://findarticles.com/p/news-articles/wyoming-tribune-eagle/mi_8203/is_20100507/rapper-worked-pain-album/ai_n53498300/ . June 5, 2010 . dead . mdy-all .
  2. Web site: Tech N9ne Says He Found Success On The Road . https://web.archive.org/web/20100329135315/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1634642/20100324/index.jhtml . dead . March 29, 2010 . Steven . Roberts . 2010-03-25 . MTV.com . MTV Networks . 2010-03-30 . As he prepares to drop his newest album, The Ollie Gates Mixed Plate, named after a restaurant in his hometown of Kansas City, Missouri [...] .
  3. Web site: Tech N9ne "O.G." - mtvU . MTV Networks On Campus Inc . 2010-06-11 . 2010-06-11 .
  4. Web site: Top 10 Party Anthems for Summer 2010 . Ryan . Ogle . June 14, 2010 . . Rogue Digital, LLC . June 15, 2010 .
  5. Web site: "O.G." Single on Amazon.com . Amazon . 2010-06-19.
  6. Web site: "Jumpin' Jax" Single on Amazon.com . Amazon . 2010-06-19.
  7. Web site: Tech N9ne "KC Tea" Official Music Video . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/qyYPb6ZSEG0 . 2021-12-15 . live. Strange Music Inc . 2010-07-21 . 2010-07-21 .
  8. http://hiphopencounter.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/rap21.png Rap 21

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