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/
A**hole
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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The word is mainly used as a profanity towards someone the speaker does not like,
whose behavior is hurtful, self-centered, or particularly abrasive.
MCs come around me talking 'bout
"Your stage show is off the hook" as I'm walkin' out
As if to say my performance is why they gauking out
You mo-fuckers can't see tech, I mean be tech, and these rejects lyrically don't got no
Electricity, we that quickly, eject when your shit inside of a CD deck.
We just put in the dope shit we rep, then we jet, i mean,
Split like a V-neck nigga that's disrespectful, never test the next bro
When we up in the air like Craig Smith, tech, and nesto.
Standin' next to necro, we blessed to let flow, get dough
Even though we gets the pest-o
Kali say that it's a compliment,
When they say that they love the show but I spit the monster shit
All you mediocre rap mother fuckers tryin' to spit
I'll murder yours, I'm an asshole and it's time to shit, nigga
[Chorus]
You can label me an asshole, cuz I'm fast, put your ass on blast, I'm a natural
Call me sphincter, lil' stinker, you ain't touchin' me in this arena (No-oh)
You can label me an asshole, cuz I'm fast, put your ass on blast, I'm a natural
Lil' dook shoot, don't make me toot toot, you don't wanna make me have to shoot poops (No-oh)
Let me at em, nigga line em up I smell pussy.
These niggas funny, nigga battle rappin' and steady wolfin'
They barely eatin' but believin' they can see my heathens
Or be my heathens please believe it, it's gon' end with squeezin'
I'm not a rap cat, gives a fuck about yo vicious flows
Big homie stay strapped with tha fo' so I got heat to blow
But I don't freestyle, and waste rhymes like half of ya
I'm still spectacular, it's just a different vernacular
I'm disrespectful gives a fuck about ya hip hop
I'm tryin' to eat you niggas meat, I'm comin' for ya spot
Fresh off the block and I won't stop, until I reach the top
I'm killa city's B.I.G, I'm guessin' Neenas' Pac.
Damn right nigga, quote it in the quarter bowl
Any problems we can solve em nigga let me know
We the new niggas, Strange Music takin' over
And they ain't nare nigga safe nigga even Hova.
[Chorus]
Asshole is me-Oh, I'm super sick and sodomize ya right
My bad attitude will be my demise
Don't look me directly off in my eyes
I might get insecure 'bout what ya starin' 'bout, rip your fuckin' hair right out
Mr. Nice Guy I might seem when you meet me,
But niggas might die if I'm deeming your speech beefy
Kiss em bye bye, if he ain't speedy to leave me
Had to nighty nighty em, cause a nigga seemed sleepy (What an asshole!)
The world did it to me, starin' at my face like it's playing a movie
Twist my lip off and my lip off, no polite time so that means I'm soft?
You think I'm chicken, I think yo bitch is the dipping sauce
All I got is hard dick and bubble gum
Can't give ya neither, well you bitches is too troublesome
Yea, I'd love to sign my name on your poster,
But don't slip me your demo, it's gon' end up as a coaster.
I'm an asshole.
[Chorus]
In Tech N9ne's song "Asshole" the rapper is addressing the criticisms leveled at him by fellow MCs who have come to watch him perform, claiming that he is an asshole because he puts their mediocre rap skills to shame. He boasts about his ability to create powerful lyrics, and the way in which he is able to set himself apart from other rappers with his natural talent. The title of the song is fitting because it plays into the notion of Tech N9ne being a controversial person in the music scene, but also acts as a form of self-awareness.
The lyrics of the song express Tech N9ne's confidence in his abilities, and the way he stands firm in the face of criticism. He doesn't choose to conform to the stylings of other MCs or follow the trends of the time. Instead, he represents a different style of rap that involves more storytelling and is more lyrically complex. Despite the negative context in which the word "asshole" is usually used, Tech N9ne takes pride in it, using it as a way to describe his unapologetic and self-assured personality.
The song "Asshole" became one of Tech N9ne's biggest hits, and has been performed live on many occasions. It is one of the most recognizable and popular tracks from his vast discography, and has been covered by other artists as well. The song has also brought attention to the rapper's unique style, earning him critical acclaim and a loyal fanbase.
Line by Line Meaning
MCs come around me talking 'bout
"Your stage show is off the hook" as I'm walkin' out
As if to say my performance is why they gauking out
Side it, that I be lost in doubt, lyrics that a nigga be tossin' out.
People come up to me complimenting my stage show, as if to say that is the only thing good about my performance. They imply that I doubt myself and throw out meaningless lyrics.
You mo-fuckers can't see tech, I mean be tech, and these rejects lyrically don't got no
Electricity, we that quickly, eject when your shit inside of a CD deck.
We just put in the dope shit we rep, then we jet, i mean,
Split like a V-neck nigga that's disrespectful, never test the next bro
When we up in the air like Craig Smith, tech, and nesto.
You guys can't match up to me and my crew. You don't have the lyrical power that we do, your music gets ejected from the CD decks. We only play the best tracks and then leave abruptly. Don't disrespect us or test us when we're up in the air performing.
Standin' next to necro, we blessed to let flow, get dough
Even though we gets the pest-o
Kali say that it's a compliment,
When they say that they love the show but I spit the monster shit
All you mediocre rap mother fuckers tryin' to spit
I'll murder yours, I'm an asshole and it's time to shit, nigga
We're blessed to be able to perform alongside Necro and we enjoy making music and money. Even though people criticize us, they actually mean it as a compliment when they say they love our performance. All of you mediocre rappers trying to get famous with your music, I will beat you and take your place because I'm an asshole in the industry.
You can label me an asshole, cuz I'm fast, put your ass on blast, I'm a natural
Call me sphincter, lil' stinker, you ain't touchin' me in this arena (No-oh)
You can label me an asshole, cuz I'm fast, put your ass on blast, I'm a natural
Lil' dook shoot, don't make me toot toot, you don't wanna make me have to shoot poops (No-oh)
I'm proud to be an asshole, I'm quick and will expose you if I need to. You can call me a sphincter, a little troublemaker who dominates this industry. Don't even try to compete with me, you don't want to face the consequences of my wrath.
Let me at em, nigga line em up I smell pussy.
These niggas funny, nigga battle rappin' and steady wolfin'
They barely eatin' but believin' they can see my heathens
Or be my heathens please believe it, it's gon' end with squeezin'
I'm ready to face and defeat anyone who opposes me. These people are funny, they're pretending to be tough and they don't have much success but they think they can match up to me. They better believe that they will end up losing the battle.
I'm not a rap cat, gives a fuck about yo vicious flows
Big homie stay strapped with tha fo' so I got heat to blow
But I don't freestyle, and waste rhymes like half of ya
I'm still spectacular, it's just a different vernacular
I'm disrespectful gives a fuck about ya hip hop
I'm tryin' to eat you niggas meat, I'm comin' for ya spot
Fresh off the block and I won't stop, until I reach the top
I'm killa city's B.I.G, I'm guessin' Neenas' Pac.
I don't want to be known as a typical rapper, I don't care about your fancy lyrics. I have a gun with me just in case, but I don't waste time freestyling because half of you aren't worth it. I'm still great, just different from the rest. I don't care about being polite, I'm trying to take down other rappers and take their place. I'm new to this, but I'm not going to stop until I'm on top. I'm the Biggie Smalls of Kansas City and I'm ready to make my mark.
Asshole is me-Oh, I'm super sick and sodomize ya right
My bad attitude will be my demise
Don't look me directly off in my eyes
I might get insecure 'bout what ya starin' 'bout, rip your fuckin' hair right out
I am the asshole and I'm proud of it, I'm a great rapper and I will destroy anyone who tries to oppose me. My bad attitude may be the reason for my downfall, don't look me in the eyes because I might get insecure and act violently.
Mr. Nice Guy I might seem when you meet me,
But niggas might die if I'm deeming your speech beefy
Kiss em bye bye, if he ain't speedy to leave me
Had to nighty nighty em, cause a nigga seemed sleepy (What an asshole!)
I might seem nice but I have the power to destroy anyone who talks badly about me. If someone's speech is a problem, they better leave quickly or they might end up dead. I have to put people to bed if they're disrespectful to me.
The world did it to me, starin' at my face like it's playing a movie
Twist my lip off and my lip off, no polite time so that means I'm soft?
You think I'm chicken, I think yo bitch is the dipping sauce
All I got is hard dick and bubble gum
Can't give ya neither, well you bitches is too troublesome
Yea, I'd love to sign my name on your poster,
But don't slip me your demo, it's gon' end up as a coaster.
My attitude is because of how the world has treated me, always judging and watching my every move. Don't mistake my non-polite behavior for weakness, I'm tough. You might think I'm scared, but I think you're too weak to handle me. I'm only interested in sex and entertainment, you're too much trouble. I'd gladly sign autographs for you but I wouldn't listen to your music, it's not worth anything.
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