His tenth studio album, K.O.D., was released October 27, 2009. He has spent his illustrious career making sure he’s been grinding harder than the average rapper, and is the best selling artist out of his hometown. With nine solo albums and two powerhouse collaboration projects under his belt, the Kansas City MC’s flow is sharper and slicker than it’s ever been.
“This is another roller coaster ride,” explains TECH N9NE about the release. “When it came time for Sickology 101, I knew I wanted to do a collabo album based on the study of being sick. It’s a beginner’s course for people who don’t know how to be sick lyrically or how to choose sick beats. It all starts with beats because they tell me exactly what to do.” Epic beats from YoungFyre, Wyshmaster, Seven and Matic Lee set the stage for TECH N9NE to weave his introspective and sometimes roguish lyrics around.
Sickology 101 brims with stellar appearances from lyrical heavyweights. On the opening title track, TECH N9NE slays alongside Chino XL and Crooked I, pulling listeners into the Hip-Hop classroom for a lesson in murdering a beat. It’s a twisted vision forged on undeniable grooves and quixotic wordplay.
The single, “Nothin,’” is an inspiring, honest anthem that features Messy Marv and Big Scoob. Meanwhile, on “Midwest Choppers 2,” TECH N9NE and Krayzie Bone cruise to the depths of darkness. “Krayzie Bone came through and murdered it,” says TECH N9NE. “I modeled the song after movies. When you do a sequel, there has to be a bigger body count and more people have to die. ‘Midwest Choppers 2’ is Autobahn-style. It makes you want to speed.”
TECH N9NE’s inimitable flow and rhyming take center stage on solo tracks, including the haunting, hypnotic “Red Nose.” He doesn’t pull any punches on the vitriolic, YoungFyre-produced “Blown Away,” either. It’s an open letter to several prominent urban artists who refused to play before him at radio festivals despite his massive concert draw.
With hits like “I’m A Playa,” “Caribou Lou” (which boasts 7.2 million MySpace plays), “Riotmaker,” “Like Yeah” and “Everybody Move,” it’s no wonder TECH N9NE counts a total of over 4.5 million YouTube video plays and an average of 40,000 MySpace visitors each day. His success knows no limits. The July 2008 release, Killer, debuted at Number 1 on the Billboard Top Independent Albums chart and Number 12 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart. He did it all on his own. There was no major label — just TECH N9NE’s own record company, Strange Music. TECH N9NE’s tracks have appeared in films like Gang Related and Alpha Dog as well as various TV shows, and he recently made his motion picture debut in The Life of Lucky Cucumber alongside members of MTV’s “Jackass” crew.
It hasn’t been an easy road, but TECH N9NE soldiers on and he’ll never stop. “They call me devil worshipper because I’m different. I give you music for my core. They’re the people that put me over the million mark. I raise my middle finger to everybody who judges me because my core audience is there for me. They will always love me, but I’m trying to reach others, too. It’s not over. My music is supposed to be for everybody, but some people just don’t get it. This album is the result; swallow it. It’s middle finger music, all-day and all-night.”
TECH N9NE never stops bringing that music directly to his fans, constantly reinforcing his status as one of the hardest-touring rap acts in the business. In 2008, TECH N9NE performed over 200 shows and he doesn’t show any signs of slowing down in 2009. In April, TECH will head out in support of Sickology 101 and spend two months on the road, performing live for his rabid fans.
Sickology 101 is prepping the world for TECH N9NE’s next masterpiece, K.O.D. “I want people to know that I’m getting better and better and I’m a machine. I do these collabo albums to give the fans more. This is a bridge record to K.O.D. It’s the farewell to the TECH N9NE you’ve known lately. It’s getting darker. A lot of people might not be able to go to the place I’m going, but this place is my specialty.”
“I don’t need people to kiss my hand,” assures TECH N9NE. “I’m not trippin’ on status, and I’m not a narcissist when it comes to rap. It’s my heart and soul pouring onto the paper. I write my life and I can’t hold back. This is what I know.”
Origin: Kansas City, Missouri
Year Formed: 1991
Official Site: http://www.therealtechn9ne.com/
00N9NA
Tech N9ne Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Wake up in the morning with my betta half (Chaa)
On a boat lift the covers and I pet her ass (Chaa)
Never know when I gotta go cuz my life is impossible
The way I'm living the good things never last (Chaa)
So I live for the minute just want to start to begin it
When I wake up again I'm on stage rockin
20,000 people they yellin feedin my ego
00N9na, known for dippin
From place to place I gotta vacate the mission
Gotta get the money but wudda ya know I wake up in a movie theater with my little ones on a big one
Hollywood movie with the Jackass cats
I close my eyes I open em and I'm back at rap
In the studio collabin killin wack ass crap
But then in a blink I wake up and pack that strap
In the club cuz some other niggas want my head
I don't know too much about em but they wont buy red
I ain't trippin don't wanna let the killas in blue start me
Wake up again I'm a DJ Clue party
With Diddy and Jim Jones, Juele and Rick Ross, Cat Fay, Trey Songz and Drake this is boss
Amazing
Lifes hella crazy livin like I'm a cuatro, triple, double agent
[Chorus - Tech N9ne]
00N9na
Where I'm bout to go I dont even know
00N9na
In a place where almost anything goes
00N9na
Many roads when I travel is what I chose
00N9na
Where I'm living I really got to many roads
[Verse 2 - Tech N9ne]
Me had a lot of women but dem need me (Chaa)
Wake up tryin to hide it but sin sees me (Chaa)
Overseas nigga tryna begin freaky (Chaa)
Wake up at the award at MTV (Chaa) U
Then I stab it at you, wake up I'm back at Missou and I get to mackin a few
After the yak I take em back to the sack and I screw
Scat then back to the lab I got some rappin to do
Then I wake up again I'm on stage at Paid Dues (Chaa)
This characteristic is made to slay crews (Chaa)
Some tryna get at me to battle but they lose (Chaa)
Then I'm wakin up with my kids on a pain cruise (Chaa)
They callin me daddy, wake up in a strip club they callin me daddy
Man I'm goin hella baddy
Amazing
Lifes hella crazy livin like I'm a cuatro, triple, double agent
[Chorus - Tech N9ne]
00N9na
Where I'm bout to go I dont even know
00N9na
In a place where almost anything goes
00N9na
Many roads when I travel is what I chose
00N9na
Where I'm living I really got to many roads
[Verse 3 - Tech N9ne]
At any rate I'm all over the place
Music and being a father and I know that I made
Got me feelin moon stricken but N9n remain calm (Chaa)
Livin like I'm out of a scene from James Bond (Chaa)
Switching (Chaa) Changin (Chaa) Feelin (Chaa) Strangin (Chaa) Living multiple lifes robbin and gangbangin (Chaa)
Freakin all over the world Middle West swangin (Chaa)
Always on the move ain't neva time for hangin
Slick with my shit my grip don't fold (Chaa)
Pick the fly chicks and ditch those hoes (Chaa)
Kiss for my bitch my kids get doe (Chaa)
Rip in my scripts I hits this road (Chaa)
00N9ne nigga I love this grind (Chaa)
Doing a lot of good and mud this time
Dippin all over the planet tellin the bitches my name is N9ne
EHR!
Tech N9ne!
[Chorus - Tech N9ne]
00N9na
Where I'm bout to go I dont even know
00N9na
In a place where almost anything goes
00N9na
Many roads when I travel is what I chose
00N9na
Where I'm living I really got to many roads
The song "OON9NA" is a reflection of Tech N9ne's crazy, non-stop lifestyle. He wakes up to his better half and pets her ass, knowing that he never knows when he has to go next because his life is impossible. Despite the good things not lasting long, he lives for the moment and wants to start again with the next day. He goes from place to place, vacating the mission and getting money, but he wakes up in a movie theater with his little ones watching a Hollywood movie with the Jackass cats. The song is a reflection of his life- a wild and crazy ride that is filled with many unexpected twists and turns.
Tech N9ne is known for dipping from place to place and collaborating with artists in the studio. In the song, he raps about being at a DJ Clue party with Diddy, Jim Jones, Juele, Rick Ross, Cat Fay, Trey Songz, and Drake. He also raps about being on stage at Paid Dues and having a lot of women but trying to hide it. His life is crazy, and he wakes up in a strip club with people calling him "daddy." He switches, changes, feels strange, and lives multiple lives of robbing and gangbanging. For Tech N9ne, his lifestyle is both amazing and crazy, as he lives like he's a triple, double agent.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up in the morning with my betta half (Chaa)
I wake up with my significant other in the morning.
On a boat lift the covers and I pet her ass (Chaa)
I'm on a boat with my significant other and I affectionately touch her.
Never know when I gotta go cuz my life is impossible
My life is unpredictable and I don't know what's going to happen next.
The way I'm living the good things never last (Chaa)
In my experience, good things never seem to stick around for long.
So I live for the minute just want to start to begin it
I live in the moment and just want to get started with what I'm doing.
When I wake up again I'm on stage rockin
I perform on stage in front of a large audience.
20,000 people they yellin feedin my ego
A large crowd cheers for me and it makes me feel good about myself.
When it's over the groupies they wanna know what's poppin
After the show, fans approach me and are interested in what's going on in my life.
00N9na, known for dippin
I'm known for traveling and moving around a lot.
From place to place I gotta vacate the mission
I have to leave quickly and move on to the next thing.
Gotta get the money but wudda ya know I wake up in a movie theater with my little ones on a big one
I'm focused on making money, but suddenly find myself in a movie theater watching a film with my children.
Hollywood movie with the Jackass cats
The movie I'm watching features the cast of Jackass.
I close my eyes I open em and I'm back at rap
I briefly lose focus, but then return to creating music.
In the studio collabin killin wack ass crap
I'm in the studio collaborating on music and creating something that's better than the bad music out there.
But then in a blink I wake up and pack that strap
Suddenly, I find myself awake and preparing a gun to protect myself.
In the club cuz some other niggas want my head
At a club, some other men are threatening me and want to hurt me.
I don't know too much about em but they wont buy red
I don't know these men very well, but I suspect they're gang members and don't associate with my group.
I ain't trippin don't wanna let the killas in blue start me
I'm not worried about these men and don't want to attract the attention of the police.
Wake up again I'm a DJ Clue party
I suddenly find myself at a party hosted by DJ Clue.
With Diddy and Jim Jones, Juele and Rick Ross, Cat Fay, Trey Songz and Drake this is boss
I'm at a party with a number of successful musicians and it feels like a grand event.
Wake up tryin to hide it but sin sees me (Chaa)
I wake up and try to hide my sin, but know deep down that it is visible.
Overseas nigga tryna begin freaky (Chaa)
I'm overseas with someone who is trying to start something sexual.
Wake up at the award at MTV (Chaa) U
I find myself at the MTV awards show.
Then I stab it at you, wake up I'm back at Missou and I get to mackin a few
I suddenly find myself back in Missouri and start flirting with a few women.
After the yak I take em back to the sack and I screw
After drinking, I bring the women back to my room and have sex with them.
Scat then back to the lab I got some rappin to do
I eventually leave the women and return to the studio to continue making music.
This characteristic is made to slay crews (Chaa)
I have a skill for defeating other musicians.
Some tryna get at me to battle but they lose (Chaa)
Other musicians try to challenge me, but they always lose.
Then I'm wakin up with my kids on a pain cruise (Chaa)
I wake up on a cruise with my children and it brings me joy.
At any rate I'm all over the place
In any case, I'm constantly moving around and never in one place too long.
Music and being a father and I know that I made
I'm a musician and a father and I'm proud of what I've accomplished.
Got me feelin moon stricken but N9n remain calm (Chaa)
My success has made me feel high and excited, but I stay calm and don't let it get to me.
Livin like I'm out of a scene from James Bond (Chaa)
My life feels like a scene from a James Bond movie, with constant action and adventure.
Switching (Chaa) Changin (Chaa) Feelin (Chaa) Strangin (Chaa) Living multiple lifes robbin and gangbangin (Chaa)
I'm constantly changing and feeling different emotions, living a life of both crime and music.
Freakin all over the world Middle West swangin (Chaa)
I travel all over the world and represent the Midwest through my music.
Always on the move ain't neva time for hangin
I'm always moving and never have time to just hang out.
Slick with my shit my grip don't fold (Chaa)
I'm skilled at what I do and don't give up easily.
Pick the fly chicks and ditch those hoes (Chaa)
I choose attractive women and leave the unattractive ones behind.
Kiss for my bitch my kids get doe (Chaa)
I show affection for my significant other and provide for my children.
Rip in my scripts I hits this road (Chaa)
I work hard on my music and then hit the road to perform it for my fans.
00N9ne nigga I love this grind (Chaa)
Despite the challenges, I love what I do and won't give it up.
Doing a lot of good and mud this time
I'm doing good things in my life and music career, but it's not always easy.
Dippin all over the planet tellin the bitches my name is N9ne
I travel all over the world and introduce myself as N9ne to women.
Contributed by Savannah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Third I
Wake up in the morning with my betta half (Chaa)
On a boat lift the covers and I pet her ass (Chaa)
Never know when I gotta go cuz my life is impossible
The way I'm living the good things never last (Chaa)
So I live for the minute just want to start to begin it
When I wake up again I'm on stage rockin
20, 000 people they yellin feedin my ego
When it's over the groupies they wanna know what's poppin
00N9na, known for dippin
From place to place I gotta vacate the mission
Gotta get the money but wudda ya know I wake up in a movie theater with my little ones on a big one
Hollywood movie with the Jackass cats
I close my eyes I open em and I'm back at rap
In the studio collabin killin wack ass crap
But then in a blink I wake up and pack that strap
In the club cuz some other niggas want my head
I don't know too much about em but they wont buy red
I ain't trippin don't wanna let the killas in blue start me
Wake up again I'm a DJ Clue party
With Diddy and Jim Jones, Juele and Rick Ross, Cat Fay, Trey Songz and Drake this is boss
Amazing
Lifes hella crazy livin like I'm a cuatro, triple, double agent
00N9na
Where I'm bout to go I dont even know
00N9na
In a place where almost anything goes
00N9na
Many roads when I travel is what I chose
00N9na
Where I'm living I really got to many roads
Me had a lot of women but dem need me (Chaa)
Wake up tryin to hide it but sin sees me (Chaa)
Overseas nigga tryna begin freaky (Chaa)
Wake up at the award at MTV (Chaa) U
Then I stab it at you, wake up I'm back at Missou and I get to mackin a few
After the yak I take em back to the sack and I screw
Scat then back to the lab I got some rappin to do
Then I wake up again I'm on stage at Paid Dues (Chaa)
This characteristic is made to slay crews (Chaa)
Some tryna get at me to battle but they lose (Chaa)
Then I'm wakin up with my kids on a pain cruise (Chaa)
They callin me daddy, wake up in a strip club they callin me daddy
Man I'm goin hella baddy
Amazing
Lifes hella crazy livin like I'm a cuatro, triple, double agent
00N9na
Where I'm bout to go I dont even know
00N9na
In a place where almost anything goes
00N9na
Many roads when I travel is what I chose
00N9na
Where I'm living I really got to many roads
At any rate I'm all over the place
Music and being a father and I know that I made
Got me feelin moon stricken but N9n remain calm (Chaa)
Livin like I'm out of a scene from James Bond (Chaa)
Switching (Chaa) Changin (Chaa) Feelin (Chaa) Strangin (Chaa) Living multiple lifes robbin and gangbangin (Chaa)
Freakin all over the world Middle West swangin (Chaa)
Always on the move ain't neva time for hangin
Slick with my shit my grip don't fold (Chaa)
Pick the fly chicks and ditch those hoes (Chaa)
Kiss for my bitch my kids get doe (Chaa)
Rip in my scripts I hits this road (Chaa)
00N9ne nigga I love this grind (Chaa)
Doing a lot of good and mud this time
Dippin all over the planet tellin the bitches my name is N9ne
EHR!
Tech N9ne!
00N9na
Where I'm bout to go I dont even know
00N9na
In a place where almost anything goes
00N9na
Many roads when I travel is what I chose
00N9na
Where I'm living I really got to many roads
Follow Tech N9ne
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Rian Kientzle
My favorite Tech N9NE song. Too much!
Kevin Bates
Love the beat
Third I
Wake up in the morning with my betta half (Chaa)
On a boat lift the covers and I pet her ass (Chaa)
Never know when I gotta go cuz my life is impossible
The way I'm living the good things never last (Chaa)
So I live for the minute just want to start to begin it
When I wake up again I'm on stage rockin
20, 000 people they yellin feedin my ego
When it's over the groupies they wanna know what's poppin
00N9na, known for dippin
From place to place I gotta vacate the mission
Gotta get the money but wudda ya know I wake up in a movie theater with my little ones on a big one
Hollywood movie with the Jackass cats
I close my eyes I open em and I'm back at rap
In the studio collabin killin wack ass crap
But then in a blink I wake up and pack that strap
In the club cuz some other niggas want my head
I don't know too much about em but they wont buy red
I ain't trippin don't wanna let the killas in blue start me
Wake up again I'm a DJ Clue party
With Diddy and Jim Jones, Juele and Rick Ross, Cat Fay, Trey Songz and Drake this is boss
Amazing
Lifes hella crazy livin like I'm a cuatro, triple, double agent
00N9na
Where I'm bout to go I dont even know
00N9na
In a place where almost anything goes
00N9na
Many roads when I travel is what I chose
00N9na
Where I'm living I really got to many roads
Me had a lot of women but dem need me (Chaa)
Wake up tryin to hide it but sin sees me (Chaa)
Overseas nigga tryna begin freaky (Chaa)
Wake up at the award at MTV (Chaa) U
Then I stab it at you, wake up I'm back at Missou and I get to mackin a few
After the yak I take em back to the sack and I screw
Scat then back to the lab I got some rappin to do
Then I wake up again I'm on stage at Paid Dues (Chaa)
This characteristic is made to slay crews (Chaa)
Some tryna get at me to battle but they lose (Chaa)
Then I'm wakin up with my kids on a pain cruise (Chaa)
They callin me daddy, wake up in a strip club they callin me daddy
Man I'm goin hella baddy
Amazing
Lifes hella crazy livin like I'm a cuatro, triple, double agent
00N9na
Where I'm bout to go I dont even know
00N9na
In a place where almost anything goes
00N9na
Many roads when I travel is what I chose
00N9na
Where I'm living I really got to many roads
At any rate I'm all over the place
Music and being a father and I know that I made
Got me feelin moon stricken but N9n remain calm (Chaa)
Livin like I'm out of a scene from James Bond (Chaa)
Switching (Chaa) Changin (Chaa) Feelin (Chaa) Strangin (Chaa) Living multiple lifes robbin and gangbangin (Chaa)
Freakin all over the world Middle West swangin (Chaa)
Always on the move ain't neva time for hangin
Slick with my shit my grip don't fold (Chaa)
Pick the fly chicks and ditch those hoes (Chaa)
Kiss for my bitch my kids get doe (Chaa)
Rip in my scripts I hits this road (Chaa)
00N9ne nigga I love this grind (Chaa)
Doing a lot of good and mud this time
Dippin all over the planet tellin the bitches my name is N9ne
EHR!
Tech N9ne!
00N9na
Where I'm bout to go I dont even know
00N9na
In a place where almost anything goes
00N9na
Many roads when I travel is what I chose
00N9na
Where I'm living I really got to many roads
Follow Tech N9ne
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randy Grindle
Catchy beat so many tech none songs when I was in jail lucky I got them all memorized
KiBlade
Listening while in quarantine 🙂
Quail1992
2021 still jammin this ish
Deangelo Blackmon
2019 and this still my shit
Sage
Tech n9ne the #1 independent rapper in the world
Anthony LaBarba
this shit is so live. 'Me have alotta women but they need me'
Throne
BEST SONG BY TECH N9NE.