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/
Absolute Power
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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From the deepest darkest part of Missouri
Psycho alpha skitzo get ya chest, ya diggin' me
A-be -S-O-L-you-T-E P-O-W-E-are see me clownin'
Look at all you playa hatas frownin
Raw, God said kill 'em all, Tech's backs to the wall
Fightin' for my life and I'ma bust back 'til they fall
And I ain't even slangin' them thangs
I'm really real wit it, like my homie AJ say deal wit it
Pushin' and pullin' fightin' for the meal ticket
In a minute I'ma do it like a villain
I'ma get 'em in the middle of a bomb
Put 'em on the spot
Till the funk go pop and they'll never have other calm
Tech Nizzle, when I'm fizzle this who be you
Rollin wit Dave Trap, Violet Brown, and 3DQ, hootie hoo
For those not knowin' Missouli true
I'ma tell you like the Swedish would say it, "Sig Min Kuk"
[Chorus]
Absolute Power! That's the only way to roll
Absolute Power! They love us everywhere we go
Absolute Power! Tecca Nina's bout to blow
Absolute Power, Absolute Power
Absolute Power! That's the only way to roll
Absolute Power! They love us everywhere we go
Absolute Power! Tecca Nina's bout to blow
Absolute Power, Absolute Power
I do hip hop and I mix it wit the hard rock
'Cause I'm in this rhyming for climbing
Tech N9ne he's unwinding the shining is blinding
Greedy so we constantly grinding
I been in the game sixteen years makin' rap tunes
Raisin hella havoc up in the classroom
Now in '02 you can watch me clownin' and diamonds shining
Watchin' DVD's on the Hoshitoshi (It's all Jesus)
Now I keep the crowds pumpin' they jumpin'
Get back to the telly we rollin' and stickin' somethin'
Racin' to the main line
Absolute Power is havin' Halle Berry & Juliette Lewis at the same time
O!, that's how Strange niggas run
Listen to the villain wit a kinda sociated tongue
(We're close to the end) but not done
The Tech's just begin begun beginning to begin to have fun
The curse is tryin' to put me in the hearse
But I will not tumble first things first
Talk a lot of shit and I can't take more
Fuck Jay Ferus and everybody down wit him and fuck JCOR
[Chorus]
Thanks to Strange Muzik I'm comin'
And all my enemies they runnin'
Now all my hatas bummin' 'cause I was summoned
We Kansas City playas and we bout sold game
We make it so Tecca Nina is a household name
How many point you got, I got 50
Here's a question to the Cencorship Committee
Who's the biggest gang of niggas in the city?
My villains are gritty
Big Scoob, Texas, Will, Bakari, rest in piece Short Nitty
Growl wit the evil ways, power what the people say
Rebel yellin we're felons and my pockets are swellin'
This beats from Berlin Germany
Throwin' up MizzIzzy so ain't no other city concernin' me
I teach it and I speak very loosely
Stamina gunnin' got playa hatas runnin' profusely
Now I got the parents pissed and ready to noose me
'Cause they know that Absolute Power corrupts, absolutely!!
[Chorus]
In Tech N9ne's song "Absolute Power," he begins with a powerful lyric stating that nothing can stop his sickness, which originated from the deepest, darkest part of Missouri. He then calls himself a psycho alpha skitzo, emphasizing the chaotic and disturbed nature of his music.
Tech N9ne then goes on to brag about his prowess as a rapper, claiming that he is so real that he doesn't even need to sell drugs. He is fighting for his life and will not stop until his enemies fall. The chorus, "Absolute Power!" repeats three times, emphasizing the idea that he has complete control over his craft and is determined to become a household name.
Tech N9ne continues to mix and experiment with different genres of music, such as hip-hop and hard rock, while remaining true to his roots as a rapper hailing from Kansas City. He name-drops his crew members, Big Scoob, Texas, Will, Bakari, and Short Nitty, who passed away.
Overall, "Absolute Power" is a confident and boastful anthem that showcases Tech N9ne's unique style and lyrical abilities.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't no way you bout to stop this sickness
My talent is unstoppable; I am the sickest rapper out there.
From the deepest darkest part of Missouri
I come from the most rugged and unforgiving part of Missouri.
Psycho alpha skitzo get ya chest, ya diggin' me
I am crazy and unpredictable, and I have a cult following.
A-be -S-O-L-you-T-E P-O-W-E-are see me clownin'
I am insane and I know it, but my fans love me.
Look at all you playa hatas frownin'
I don't care about the haters and critics; they can frown all they want.
Raw, God said kill 'em all, Tech's backs to the wall
I am a fighter and I am ready to take on anyone; God is with me.
Fightin' for my life and I'ma bust back 'til they fall
I will fight to the death to defend my position.
And I ain't even slangin' them thangs
I don't need guns or drugs to be a badass rapper.
I'm hollerin one-eight-seven you trippin wit Strange
Don't mess with me or my crew, Strange Music.
I'm really real wit it, like my homie AJ say deal wit it
I am authentic and true to myself, and my friend AJ taught me to embrace it.
Pushin' and pullin' fightin' for the meal ticket
I am hustling and working hard to make a living as a rapper.
In a minute I'ma do it like a villain
I am ready to do whatever it takes to succeed, even if it means playing the role of a villain.
I'ma get 'em in the middle of a bomb
I am going to dominate the scene with my explosive rhymes.
Put 'em on the spot
I will make my competition feel the pressure and keep them on their toes.
Till the funk go pop and they'll never have other calm
I will keep the scene electrified and make sure my competitors never get too comfortable.
Tech Nizzle, when I'm fizzle this who be you
I am Tech N9ne, the greatest rapper of all time.
Rollin wit Dave Trap, Violet Brown, and 3DQ, hootie hoo
I have a great team behind me, and we are ready to dominate the rap game.
For those not knowin' Missouli true
For those who don't know, I represent the true authenticity of Missouri.
I'ma tell you like the Swedish would say it, 'Sig Min Kuk'
I am going to be unapologetically myself, just like the Swedish colloquialism 'Sig Min Kuk.'
Absolute Power! That's the only way to roll
Absolute power is the only way to succeed and dominate the rap game.
They love us everywhere we go
Our fans are loyal and follow us wherever we perform.
Tecca Nina's bout to blow
I am on the verge of becoming a superstar rapper.
I do hip hop and I mix it wit the hard rock
I am versatile and not restricted to one genre of music.
'Cause I'm in this rhyming for climbing
I am in the rap game to climb to the top and become the best.
Tech N9ne he's unwinding the shining is blinding
I am showing off my impressive rhyming skills and it's blinding my competition.
Greedy so we constantly grinding
I am driven by my ambition and constantly grinding to succeed.
I been in the game sixteen years makin' rap tunes
I have been making rap music for sixteen years and have perfected my craft.
Raisin hella havoc up in the classroom
I have been causing chaos and disruption in the rap scene for years now.
Now in '02 you can watch me clownin' and diamonds shining
In 2002, I am at the height of my career, with my flashy style and jewelry.
Watchin' DVD's on the Hoshitoshi (It's all Jesus)
I am watching music videos on a Hoshitoshi while also acknowledging the role of faith in my success.
Now I keep the crowds pumpin' they jumpin'
I am a master at hyping up and engaging my audience during performances.
Get back to the telly we rollin' and stickin' somethin'
After a successful performance, I am headed back to the hotel with my crew to party and smoke weed.
Absolute Power is havin' Halle Berry & Juliette Lewis at the same time
Absolute power is having the power to attract and have sex with multiple beautiful women.
O!, that's how Strange niggas run
My crew, Strange Music, runs things in a strange and unconventional way.
Listen to the villain wit a kinda sociated tongue
Listen to me, the villain with a unique and unconventional style of rapping.
(We're close to the end) but not done
I am nearing the end of my career, but I am not finished yet.
The Tech's just begin begun beginning to begin to have fun
I am just beginning to have fun with my craft and truly enjoy my success.
The curse is tryin' to put me in the hearse
I am facing many challenges and obstacles that threaten my success and life itself.
But I will not tumble first things first
I am strong and committed to my craft, and I refuse to let anything stand in my way.
Talk a lot of shit and I can't take more
I am tired of the haters and critics talking behind my back.
Fuck Jay Ferus and everybody down wit him and fuck JCOR
I am angry at a rival rapper, Jay Ferus, and anyone associated with him.
Thanks to Strange Muzik I'm comin'
I owe a great deal of my success to my crew, Strange Music.
And all my enemies they runnin'
My enemies are intimidated by my success and are running away.
Now all my hatas bummin' 'cause I was summoned
Now all my haters are upset because I have been summoned to dominate the rap game.
We Kansas City playas and we bout sold game
We are a group of talented rappers from Kansas City who are taking over the rap game.
We make it so Tecca Nina is a household name
We have worked hard to make Tech N9ne a popular and well-known rapper.
How many point you got, I got 50
I am a successful and accomplished rapper, with a high score in the rap game.
Here's a question to the Cencorship Committee
I am questioning authority and the music censorship system.
Who's the biggest gang of niggas in the city?
Who is the most powerful and influential group of rappers in the city?
My villains are gritty
My crew is tough and not to be messed with.
Big Scoob, Texas, Will, Bakari, rest in piece Short Nitty
I am paying homage to my crew members who have passed away.
Growl wit the evil ways, power what the people say
We are unapologetically ourselves, with a style that may be seen as 'evil,' but our power comes from the support of our fans.
Rebel yellin we're felons and my pockets are swellin'
We are rebels, and while we may have a criminal record, our success is reflected in our wealth.
This beats from Berlin Germany
This beat is from Germany.
Throwin' up MizzIzzy so ain't no other city concernin' me
I am repping Missouri so hard that no other city or state matters.
I teach it and I speak very loosely
I am a teacher of rap, but I don't always follow the strict rules of grammar and language.
Stamina gunnin' got playa hatas runnin' profusely
I have incredible stamina and my haters are running away in droves.
Now I got the parents pissed and ready to noose me
My controversial and provocative lyrics have gotten me in trouble with parents and authority figures.
'Cause they know that Absolute Power corrupts, absolutely!!
They know that having too much power can have negative consequences.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: AARON YATES, R BLACHE, S WATSON
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