Independent hip-hop legend and Kansas City's proudest son, Tech N9ne, releases his latest single, "RDV," via Strange Music. Serving as a tribute to his roots and the brothers he came up with, the single arrives alongside a fiery visual that's both personal and powerful. This release comes on the heels of a major wave for the multi-platinum MC, who's also hitting stages across the globe in one of his most extensive tours to date.
Anchored by a slick keyboard loop and a throwback-style beat, "RDV" (short for Rogue Dog Villains) finds Tech lyrically walking through his past in Kansas City. The track is a punching time capsule: nostalgic but urgent, with Tech's sharp, staccato cadence slicing through the beat. Over a classic machine gun sample, he salutes the neighborhood crew that shaped his foundation. He closes the track with the declaration: "Aaron Yates, Tech N9ne, I'm a motherfucking Rogue Dog Villain!"
In the accompanying music video, Tech stands shoulder to shoulder with many of his day-one homies. Filmed in his hometown, the visual shows Tech smiling, vibing, and entirely in his zone. It's a heartfelt salute to his origins and a reminder of how far he's come.
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The single follows the introspective 2024 joint "The Punishment (Lockdown)," which racked up over 1 million streams. Now, with "RDV" setting the tone, Tech's launching into 2025 with a world-spanning tour that hits Australia, New Zealand, and over 30 cities across North America.
FULL TOUR DATES:
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND TOUR
- March 22 - Sydney, NSW AU - Metro Theatre
- March 26 - Adelaide, SA AU - The Gov
- March 28 - Melbourne, Victoria AU - Northcote Theatre
- March 30 - Perth, WA AU - Rosemount Hotel
CO-HEADLINING TOUR WITH HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD
- April 6 - Reno, NV - Grand Theatre at Grand Sierra Resort
- April 7 - Garden City, ID - Revolution Concert House
- April 8 - Tacoma, WA - Temple Theatre
- April 10 - Vancouver, BC - Harbour Event Centre
- April 11 - Penticton, BC - South Okanagan Events Centre
- April 12 - Calgary, AB - McEwan Hall Concerts
- April 13 - Edmonton, AB - Midway
- April 15 - Bismarck, ND - Bismarck Event Center
- April 16 - Fargo, ND - Butler Arena
- April 18 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave / Eagles Club
- April 19 - Maplewood, MN - Myth Live
- April 20 - Green Bay, WI - EPIC Event Center
- April 22 - Brookings, SD - Dacotah Bank Center
- April 23 - Omaha, NE - The Astro
- April 28 - Wichita, KS - WAVE
- April 29 - Clive, IA - Horizon Events Center
- April 30 - Grand Rapids, MI - GLC Live At 20 Monroe
- May 1 - Gary, IN - Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
- May 3 - Kitchener, ON - Elements
- May 4 - Toronto, ON - REBEL
- May 5 - Montréal, QC - L'Olympia
- May 7 - Providence, RI - The Strand Ballroom & Theatre
- May 8 - New Haven, CT - College Street Music Hall
- May 9 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom
FESTIVAL DATES
- June 13 - Kansas City, MO - Boulevardia
- July 18 - Elko, NV - Summer Daze
From launching Strange Music to being the most successful independent rapper in hip-hop history, Tech N9ne's story is legendary and unstoppable. With past hits like "Caribou Lou," "Fragile," featuring Kendrick Lamar, and "Face Off" with Dwayne Johnson, Tech's presence in hip-hop is three decades deep and still thriving. His Strange Music imprint spans six buildings in Kansas City, including a recording studio, merchandise plant, and even a Strange Car Wash.