The Gates Mixed Plate 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. 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." 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. 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).
Both "O.G." and "Jumpin' Jax" were released as digital singles on June 29, 2010. 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.
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.Rap 21 hiphopencounter.com January 2011
Track listing
Personnel Aaron Bean – Street marketing Alan Wayne – Featured performer Alistair Photography – Photography Andrea Lopez – Additional vocals Anita Hilanthom – Additional vocals Ben Grossi – Project consultant/general management Big Scoob – Featured performer Bishop YoungDon – Featured performer Bizzy – Featured performer Bob Grossi – Project consultant/general management Brett Morrow – Internet marketing Brian B Shynin – Skit Brian Fraser – Production assistant Brian Shafton – Project consultant/general management Britton Kimler – Marketing & promotions Brooklyn Martino – Skit Brother K.T. – Skit Caitlin Sutter – Additional vocals Chillest Illest – Featured performer Chris Rooney – Marketing & promotions Cory Nielson – Production assistant Crystal Watson – Additional vocals Dave Weiner – Associate producer Dawn O'Guin – Production assistant Demecica Frazier – Additional vocals Devin the Dude – Featured performer Emaydee – Producer Glasses Malone – Featured performer Glenda Cowan – Production assistant Irv da Phenom – Featured performer Jennifer Rogers – Additional vocals JL (of B. Hood) – Featured performer Joe Vertigo – Featured performer, crap tube Josh Rickards – Street marketing JT Quick – Skit Karbon – Producer Korey Lloyd – Production assistant, project management/publicity coordinator Krizz Kaliko – Featured performer, crap tube Kutt Calhoun – Featured performer Liquid 9 – Art direction & design Makzilla – Featured performer Matic Lee – Producer Megan McLean – Publicity Mike Dupree – Music Producer Mon. E. G. the Ghostwriter – Featured performer Nardo – Producer Ome – Featured performer P.R.E.A.C.H. – Featured performer The Popper – Featured performer Richie Abbott – Publicity Rivv Loc – Featured performer Robert Lieberman – Legal Robert Rebeck – Producer, mixing Robin Geiger – Additional vocals Ron Spaulding – Associate producer Sean Tyler – Skit Seven – Producer Stacy Bell – Additional vocals Stevie Stone – Featured performer Sundae – Featured performer Tammy Thornton – Additional vocals Tay Diggs – Featured performer Tech N9ne – Primary performer, producer, A&R Tom Baker – Mastering Tony G – Skit Travis O'Guin – Executive producer, A&R Young Fyre – Producer Yukmouth – Featured performer
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2010)Peakposition
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