Tech N9ne, Krizz Kaliko, Knothead, Tyler Denbeigh

In the late 1990s a rapper named Krizz Kaliko offered another rapper known as Tech N9ne a hook for his song “Who You Came To See.” When the song became an underground hit on Tech N9ne’s 2001 album Anghellic, fueling his rise to stardom, Tech N9ne kept Krizz Kaliko right beside him. With hard-hitting flow backed by prevalent electric guitar riffs and driving bass, Krizz has become one of the key members of Tech N9ne’s record label Strange Music, releasing five albums and two EPs since signing to the label. Much like his good friend Tech N9ne — a Spokane favorite, especially among Juggalos — Krizz Kaliko’s lyrics are marked by violent, aggressive profanity, while still maintaining a level of intelligence and purpose. Krizz Kaliko travels with Tech N9ne’s Special Effects Tour 2.0, making its second stop in the Lilac City this year.