Tech N9ne laces up on his new single and music video “J6’s,” out now via Strange Music.

On the track, an orchestral string sample wraps around skittering cymbals, nodding to the golden age of Hip-Hop.

Tech sets the scene out of the gate in a moment of introspection, “A lot of times, life can deal you a bad hand, but to stay out of the trashcan, you’ve got to have a plan.”

He masterfully switches up his flow, bouncing back-and-forth between a nostalgic hook and rapid-fire bars. At one point, he pays homage to his kicks of choice, “I thought I’d never make riches, got the system against me and it’s way vicious. Sometimes don’t wanna stay with this, until I came across my pair of lucky J6’s.”

In the accompanying visual, Tech raps on a rooftop and in an elite and exclusive sneaker shop. It evokes his love for shoes and sneaker culture on-screen and firmly embeds audiences in a space of reflection with him.

In 2025, Tech is telling his story more intimately than ever before. More will be revealed in the coming weeks about a new full-length studio album due out this summer.

For now, grab your “J6’s” and get ready for more.