Well it seems like our homie Tech N9ne is making all sorts of headlines lately. A new post on his blog discusses a recent article over at Complex.com that named “He’s a Mental Giant” among the the 30 most lyrical rap songs of the last 5 years.

ComplexMusic lists “Mental Giant” as number 20 on their countdown, placing Tech among the ranks of Raekwon, Nas, Jay-Z and more. Now I personally would argue with some of the other choices on their list, as I’m sure you would as well, but nevertheless it’s fresh to see Tech N9ne getting props from all around.

Here’s what the article at Complex.com had to say about the King of Darkness:

Tech N9ne didn’t build up a massive cult following—perhaps hip-hop’s biggest—by lacking in theatrics. He relies heavily on touring parts of the country that most rappers prefer not to visit, building a loyal fanbase through hustle and, of course, the music. His reliably flawless double-time is different from your typical rapper, though, due in part to Tech N9ne’s dramatic flair. On “Mental Giant,” one of the highlights of his All 6s and 7s, the rapper embodies a character dictated by the sample; referring to the hook, Tech N9ne said in an interview, “That sounds like a bigheaded dude, I get to be cocky on this song. It’s really narcissistic, know what I mean?”

For Tech N9ne, taking on a narcissistic persona allows him to indulge in the excesses of his craft. A flawless delivery of dense, multi-syllabic intensity is a grandiose statement, a celebration of fluency and self-control. Ironically for someone so intricate, there is no use for subtlety. Instead, his gestures are maximalist, designed to impress through their explosiveness; he is the consummate showman. —David Drake

For those interested in viewing the article, as well as the rest of the list, you can do so here:

“30 Most Lyrical Rap Songs…” @ Complex.com

And anyone interested in a little refresher on “Mental Giant,” you can peep the video below:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GupJwtLRp8Y[/youtube]

Websites:

• "Top 30 Most Lyrical Rap Songs..." @ Complex.com
• Tech N9ne official blog