# The Gates Mixed Plate

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The Gates Mixed Plate is the tenth studio album by rapper Tech N9ne, which was released on July 27, 2010. It is the third album in the rapper's "Collabos" series, following the 2009 album Sickology 101. The album's name is in reference to the Kansas City Bar-B-Q restaurant Gates Bar-B-Q. The album's first single, "O.G." further references the restaurant.
The album has what the artists describes as "lighter music" after the 2009 album, K.O.D., took a "darker" approach. When speaking on the content of the album, the artist said the album "is full of party tracks because I'm trying to rejoice." The album also features guest appearances by Kutt Calhoun, Krizz Kaliko, Big Scoob, Brotha Lynch Hung, Stevie Stone, Jay Rock, Glasses Malone, Yukmouth, Devin the Dude, Irv Da Phenom, and many more.

## Singles and videos

On June 11, MTVU.com premiered the music video for the first single, "O.G." The video was directed by Dan Gedman. The single was featured in a list of the "Top 10 Party Anthems for Summer 2010" on ARTISTdirect.com along with the likes of "Can't Be Tamed" (Miley Cyrus), "Ms. Chocolate" (Lil' Jon) and "Alejandro" (Lady Gaga).
Both "O.G." and "Jumpin' Jax" were released as digital singles on June 29, 2010. The official video for "KC Tea" was released on the Strange Music YouTube channel on July 21, 2010. The video was directed by Dan Gedman.

## Commercial performance

The album sold 17,000 copies in its first week and 5,000 copies during its second. Record sales reached upwards of 22,000 copies in only 2 weeks. Album sold about 50,000 copies until 2011.

## Personnel

* Aaron Bean – Street marketing
* Alan Wayne – Featured performer
* Alistair Photography – Photography
* Andrea Lopez – Additional vocals
* Anita Hilanthom – Additional vocals
* Ben Grossi – Project consultant/general management
* Big Scoob – Featured performer
* Bishop YoungDon – Featured performer
* Bizzy – Featured performer
* Bob Grossi – Project consultant/general management
* Brett Morrow – Internet marketing
* Brian B Shynin – Skit
* Brian Fraser – Production assistant
* Brian Shafton – Project consultant/general management
* Britton Kimler – Marketing & promotions
* Brooklyn Martino – Skit
* Brother K.T. – Skit
* Caitlin Sutter – Additional vocals
* Chillest Illest – Featured performer
* Chris Rooney – Marketing & promotions
* Cory Nielson – Production assistant
* Crystal Watson – Additional vocals
* Dave Weiner – Associate producer
* Dawn O'Guin – Production assistant
* Demecica Frazier – Additional vocals
* Devin the Dude – Featured performer
* Emaydee – Producer
* Glasses Malone – Featured performer
* Glenda Cowan – Production assistant
* Irv da Phenom – Featured performer
* Jennifer Rogers – Additional vocals
* JL (of B. Hood) – Featured performer
* Joe Vertigo – Featured performer, crap tube
* Josh Rickards – Street marketing
* JT Quick – Skit
* Karbon – Producer
* Korey Lloyd – Production assistant, project management/publicity coordinator
* Krizz Kaliko – Featured performer, crap tube
* Kutt Calhoun – Featured performer
* Liquid 9 – Art direction & design
* Makzilla – Featured performer
* Matic Lee – Producer
* Megan McLean – Publicity
* Mike Dupree – Music Producer
* Mon. E. G. the Ghostwriter – Featured performer
* Nardo – Producer
* Ome – Featured performer
* P.R.E.A.C.H. – Featured performer
* The Popper – Featured performer
* Richie Abbott – Publicity
* Rivv Loc – Featured performer
* Robert Lieberman – Legal
* Robert Rebeck – Producer, mixing
* Robin Geiger – Additional vocals
* Ron Spaulding – Associate producer
* Sean Tyler – Skit
* Seven – Producer
* Stacy Bell – Additional vocals
* Stevie Stone – Featured performer
* Sundae – Featured performer
* Tammy Thornton – Additional vocals
* Tay Diggs – Featured performer
* Tech N9ne – Primary performer, producer, A&R
* Tom Baker – Mastering
* Tony G – Skit
* Travis O'Guin – Executive producer, A&R
* Young Fyre – Producer
* Yukmouth – Featured performer

## Charts
### Weekly charts

| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
| US Billboard 200 | 13 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard) | 1 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) | 5 |