# Underground Rap Icon X-RAIDED Elevates to Another “Stratus Fear” On New Single Featuring Tech N9ne - Link: https://www.nyrdcast.com/underground-rap-icon-x-raided-elevates-to-another-stratus-fear-on-new-single-featuring-tech-n9ne/ - Published: 2023-01-30T10:15:00-06:00 - Author: Eugene Tierney ### **UNDERGROUND RAP ICON X-RAIDED ELEVATES TO ANOTHER “STRATUS FEAR” ON NEW SINGLE & MUSIC VIDEO FEATURING TECH N9NE OUT TODAY** ### **STRANGE MUSIC DEBUT _A PRAYER IN HELL _ ARRIVES MAY 5, 2023** #### **Watch “Stratus Fear” feat. Tech N9ne music video **󠀁[**HERE**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE7zCqQSQoI)󠁿 **(Los Angeles, CA — January 27, 2023)** Kicking off what promises to be an unforgettable and undeniable chapter, underground rap phenomenon and Sacramento native **X-Raided** unleashes a new single and music video entitled **“Stratus Fear”** [feat. **Tech N9ne**] today via **Strange Music**. Most importantly, it paves the way for the arrival of his forthcoming, **_Strange Music_** debut album, **_A Prayer In Hell_**, out May 5, 2023. **“Stratus Fear”** was just added to 2 popular music playlists, [**Rap Heavy Hitters**](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/rap-heavy-hitters/pl.5afa2dafaf1d46f5a6b34a4ef31d9a75)** on Apple Music **and [**Alternative Hip-Hop**](https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/f4285bbf-f9e7-4c7d-9e46-b5dc443163a9)** on TIDAL**. The track hinges on a precise bass line and thick beat as **Tech **tears through signature staccato verses laced with cosmic observations such as, _“They fear the ascension of the lyricist, so when we go up, they stay down_._” _Meanwhile,** X-Raided** counters with a jagged and jarring flow of his own punctuated by proclamations such as _“Wake up, wake up, time to make bucks” _and _“I’m original_._”_ Both MCs embody the latter fully! The accompanying visual finds this dynamic duo up in the clouds and clad in white as lightning surges around them electrified further by their verbal acrobatics. They elevate together… About **“Stratus Fear**,**”** **X-Raided** commented, “I didn’t want to box myself in and just talk about all of the time I spent incarcerated, because just a very small group of people have been lifers. So, the music reflects my current circumstances, which is where **_‘Stratus Fear’_** comes into play. I’m an artist signed to **Strange Music**. I view myself as an incredible rapper, and one of the greatest rappers of all time, **Tech**, considers me that. I’m proud, I’m here, and I’m not playing. We’re going to make some real music, and that’s what **_‘Stratus Fear’_** represents.” X-Raided & Tech N9ne - Stratus Fear | Official Music Video [⌊X-Raided & Tech N9ne - Stratus Fear | Official Music Video⌉⌊X-Raided & Tech N9ne - Stratus Fear | Official Music Video⌉ Watch this video on YouTube **_A Prayer In Hell_** follows his journey from over two decades behind bars to re-entry in the world and a new lease on life where no moment will be wasted—as evidenced by his relentless output thus far… Additionally, he has consistently utilized his platform to uplift. He spoke to [_TMZ_](https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/25/x-raided-ca-rap-lyrics-bill-gavin-newsom-kamala-harris-strange-music/) about the important implications of California bill AB-2799, which bars the admission of rap lyrics as evidence against defendants _(and could’ve saved him from jail time)_. The outlet added, _“**X-Raided** wants his experiences steer past, current and future inmates in a better direction_._”_  He chatted with hometown paper _The Sacramento Bee_ too. Last year, he canvased the country supporting **Tech** on the **_Asin9ne_ _Tour_** in addition to appearing on **[“Still Right Here”](https://www.nyrdcast.com/2022/11/tech-n9ne-releases-blockbuster-music-video-for-his-song-still-right-here/)**[ feat. **X-Raided**, **Garrett Raff**, &** Simeon**], reeling in 1.3 million Spotify streams and 338K YouTube views on the [music video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtmhTOXh7ZE). **MORE INFO:** Following a first-degree murder charge as a juvenile, **X-Raided** spent 26 years, 5 months, and 26 days behind bars. The Board of Parole deemed him worthy of reentry into society in May 2018, and he has made the most of his time as a free man. Not only did he release music at a prolific pace and appear on ** Tech N9ne**’s chart-busting album **_Asin9ne_**, but he notably completed a series of reentry programs, including the **Dream Center** and **Hope For Prisoners**. His mission to decrease recidivism and increase restorative justice has garnered the attention and praise from various governors, senators, members of U.S. congress, and law enforcement. 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