# TECH N9NE Unveils Revelatory New Single “The Punishment (Lockdown)”

- Link: https://www.nyrdcast.com/tech-n9ne-unveils-revelatory-new-single-the-punishment-lockdown/
- Published: 2024-08-05T16:00:00-05:00
- Author: Eugene Tierney

### **TECH N9NE UNVEILS REVELATORY NEW SINGLE “THE PUNISHMENT (LOCKDOWN)” OUT NOW**

#### **HITS THE ROAD ON TOUR WITH FALLING IN REVERSE ****AUGUST/SEPTEMBER**

**August 2, 2024 (Los Angeles, CA)** – Opening up like never before, chart-topping
multiplatinum hip-hop legend and the most successful independent rapper of all-time**
Tech N9ne** shares a revelatory new single entitled **“The Punishment (Lockdown)”**
out today via **Strange Music**. Listen [**HERE**](https://ingrv.es/the-punishment-lockd-96h-f).

A thick bass-y bounce and organic percussion anchor the rhythm, while **Tech** paints
a picture of a formative childhood memory. Turning back the clock to high school,
he recounts a particular summer where every move seemed to land him in hot water
with his folks. At the time, he didn’t realize getting _“grounded”_ would be for
his own good. Bringing listeners to the kitchen table, he steps into his stepfather’s
shoes, _“And if you keep sneaking out next summer you’ll be on punishment again_._”_

[⌊Tech N9ne⌉⌊Tech N9ne⌉[

However, it all makes sense now, _“But 17 I ran away, I didn’t understand the way
he was prepping me to become the multimillionaire I am today, kept me safe, my family
helped a lot, if I may highlight, I see now my stepdaddy all this time was pushing
to save my life_._”_

With screenplay-worthy narration and dialogue, **Tech** asserts himself as a storyteller
of the highest order on **“The Punishment (Lockdown)**.**”**

It lands on the heels of **“The Birth**,**”** which has gathered over half-a-million
streams and 330K YouTube views on the music video. In addition to looks by [_The Hype Magazine_](https://www.thehypemagazine.com/videogallery/tech-n9ne-the-birth/)
and more, [_HotNewHipHop_](https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/821123-tech-n9ne-the-birth-stream)
applauded how _“It has a fittingly nostalgic sound, which lines up well with the
lyrical content_._” _[_StupidDope_](https://stupiddope.com/2024/07/tech-n9ne-gears-up-for-cosm-release-with-new-singles/)
praised it as _“offering fans a deeper glimpse into the rapper’s life_._” _Listen
[**HERE**](https://ingrv.es/the-birth-678-o)** **and watch the music video [**HERE**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MV8B4_9hFc).

Everything just sets the stage for his next solo LP

Like the multi-headed musical hydra he is,** Tech** is flexing his elite lyricism
in multiple lanes all at once. Last month, he unleashed the new **Collabos** full-
length **_COSM_**** ****_(CLASS OF STRANGE MUSIC)_**. Listen [**HERE**](https://xdpl6nrab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FfIMcV4UnB8vXJKSV1_mZFnAbARLhTb4KGyTHb_mxjmmBWpqGKvoCcBcXivISXIECZfCCQSg-rVywg3rYD_9QJfKBEE5jLOy54Q-yIxe3ubZYxhONAPl759qbN9fcnkt0A8MLoPz0uLQZ0kbazjK9QcMAz0AP4_CVHim42zjbJfCERV5nFV_L-3YN6RgBaqj&c=FLphmrEG8u-OT3FLaEWSJR8w_CPzK3EOl3NFrg9FIIcQa2HhOUl1Vg==&ch=mifc1MbVq7BG1NA8v3QZcqGFuLq3SD4ms0Vs7MclSGdnG9pY03SWMQ==)

**Tech** continues to break boundaries without compromise. Heavy-metal trailblazers**
Falling In Reverse** tapped him and **Alex Terrible** of **Slaughter To Prevail **
for the explosive **“Ronald.”** Beyond stacking up 12 million-plus Spotify streams,**
Tech **turned up on stage during **Falling In Reverse**’s headlining set at **_Welcome
To Rockville_** in Jacksonville, FL in front of over 55,000 fans for the single’s
live debut. He left the stage in flames by delivering his standout verse with vicious
vitality. Relive the moment [HERE](https://xdpl6nrab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FfIMcV4UnB8vXJKSV1_mZFnAbARLhTb4KGyTHb_mxjmmBWpqGKvoCcBcXivISXIEyHQgF0WCne7X5NdHRL-p5WtSa92xiANS7hltuJxZn1_2phB3Uc_eUZUbavkYbrnkc64HgtjdzPMubq7ZX7PJZRgXyUMQ9t9oUbJmAWyMKDuCujZWIUouJMpSb17XEl_lsObIG6NELFJNcaLM3AuNvtzRYWAcFrJJoCexfs5PyZuf7jmRcDsSLQsWmdXe00nwPO0sAjzil64=&c=FLphmrEG8u-OT3FLaEWSJR8w_CPzK3EOl3NFrg9FIIcQa2HhOUl1Vg==&ch=mifc1MbVq7BG1NA8v3QZcqGFuLq3SD4ms0Vs7MclSGdnG9pY03SWMQ==).

The song also crashed the Top 10 of both the _Billboard_ Top 10 Alternative Songs
Chart and Top Hot Rock Songs Chart in addition to capturing #2 on the Hard Rock 
Streaming Songs Chart. Not to mention,_ _[_Revolver_](https://xdpl6nrab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FfIMcV4UnB8vXJKSV1_mZFnAbARLhTb4KGyTHb_mxjmmBWpqGKvoCcBcXivISXIEg6Y6HFyI4mxqYhCxUz4BXMHRMF5dJbwbvjtPFal2pBV6ZUIxcblFi5rRHtDIHVw2tpml01mAFGrXCfZTrV_Q8NCvZiZ2TCqMrJwLTXycydlEBhbSDEZ44S-6ESnH_gJoIaUE1aQd8t7IARwp_NYEb5smRkFFyP2qcNFsmA1kck_n1kmQKr7i_yK9wu8WDUv1&c=FLphmrEG8u-OT3FLaEWSJR8w_CPzK3EOl3NFrg9FIIcQa2HhOUl1Vg==&ch=mifc1MbVq7BG1NA8v3QZcqGFuLq3SD4ms0Vs7MclSGdnG9pY03SWMQ==)
applauded _“the diverse talent of rap rocker _**_Tech N9ne_**,_”_ and [_New Noise Magazine_](https://xdpl6nrab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FfIMcV4UnB8vXJKSV1_mZFnAbARLhTb4KGyTHb_mxjmmBWpqGKvoCcBcXivISXIE_tIW2Ok0RmpFSFpOidTipwzS-YdMdMFUjW4jNKOM107w6cEsIwmp1NKVVU66A5FFfP3S66Toao7gPOBusYHXmVv_6twmBUBRvmEqFFoSvcCLwDD5UxTe21mf7q1wYbxcoSdCrHrw8OYai1yM_-E_ceg2XbYyxzWwDB93WChKLR0=&c=FLphmrEG8u-OT3FLaEWSJR8w_CPzK3EOl3NFrg9FIIcQa2HhOUl1Vg==&ch=mifc1MbVq7BG1NA8v3QZcqGFuLq3SD4ms0Vs7MclSGdnG9pY03SWMQ==)
spoke to him in-depth at _Welcome To Rockville_, going on to praise, _“His legendary
presence with his rap rock metal mix and multifaceted style captivates his fans 
and colleagues everywhere he goes.” _

Next up, **Tech** will hit the road with **Falling In Reverse** on **_The Popular
Monstour II_**, rolling through arenas and amphitheaters coast-to-coast this summer.

Check out the full confirmed itinerary below.

**MORE ABOUT ****TECH**** ****N9NE****:**

One of the most insane, influential, and impactful legacies in hip-hop belongs to**
TechN9ne**. He has consistently accomplished the impossible from outside of the 
system. He’s bucked every trend, overturned all expectations, and not only built
a culture, but a whole damn world with **Strange Music**.

The craziest thing is how far he’s come since co-founding Strange Music back in 
2000. The Kansas City, MO rapper has gone from packed Midwest underground shows 
to the annual _Forbes _“Cash Kings” list multiple times, the cover of _XXL_, the
playlists of **Sir Elton John** and **Dwayne Johnson**, and national commercials
for the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.

Beyond tallying billions of streams and views, he has scored _four _platinum singles,
three gold singles, and a gold album. He has notched 23 entries on the _Billboard_
Top albums Chart and remains the record holder for _“most Top 10 albums on the rap
chart_._” _Not to mention, he cracked the Top 5 of the _Billboard_ Top 200 _four_
times. His collaborators have ranged from **Eminem, The Doors, Lil Wayne, Tupac,
Boyz II Men, T.I., MGK, Flatbush Zombies,** and **Gary Clark, Jr.** to **Slipknot,
System of a Down, Deftones,** and **Logic**.

Mainstream went **Tech** when he ignited ABC’s _Jimmy Kimmel LIVE!_ Meanwhile, _Complex_
mused upon **_“How Kendrick Lamar Became a Star With Help From Tech N9ne_._”_**_
_He has sold out hundreds of shows as part of a relentless schedule. Not to mention,
he introduced his own craft beer **Bou Lou**—in partnership with Kansas City’s own
Boulevard Brewery.

[⌊Tech N9ne⌉⌊Tech N9ne⌉[

**_The Popular Monstour II_**** ****with Falling In Reverse: **

 * 8/18/24 Nampa, ID @ Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater
 * 8/21/24 Airway Heights, WA @ Northern Quest Amphitheater
 * 8/22/24 Auburn, WA @ White River Amphitheater
 * 8/23/24 Ridgefield, WA @ RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater
 * 8/25/24 West Valley City, UT @ Utah First Credit Union Amphitheater
 * 8/27/24 Albuquerque, NM @ Isleta Amphitheater
 * 8/29/24 Irving, TX @ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
 * 8/30/24 The Woodlands, TX @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
 * 9/1/24 Alpharetta, GA @ Ameris Bank Amphitheater
 * 9/2/24 Charlotte, NC @ Skyla Credit Union Amphitheater
 * 9/4/24 Raleigh, NC @ The Red Hat Amphitheater
 * 9/6/24 Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live
 * 9/7/24 Scranton, PA @ The Pavilion at Montage Mountain
 * 9/9/24 Boston, MA  02210 Leader Bank Pavilion
 * 9/10/24 Corfu, NY @ Darien Lake Amphitheater
 * 9/12/24 Burgettstown, PA @ The Pavilion at Star Lake
 * 9/13/24 Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center
 * 9/15/24 Sterling Heights, MI @ Michigan Lottery Amphitheater at Freedom Hill
 * 9/16/24 Indianapolis, IN @ Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
 * 9/17/24 Chicago, IL @ Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
 * 9/20/24 Franklin, TN @ FirstBank Amphitheater
 * 9/21/24 Maryland Heights, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
 * 9/23/24 Denver, CO @ The Junkyard
 * 9/25/24 Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
 * 9/26/24 Inglewood, CA @ Kia Forum

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