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/
Beat You Up
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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I'ma beat you up
You don't fuck with me
I don't care
I'ma beat you up
Anytime or anywhere
Im'a beat you up
This to anybody who say something
Derogatory about a stranger
Meaning strange music
Or connected as best
If ya just exit when your neck get's requested
To get slit
Niggas be hiding behind they Myspace
Irritate
But get all buddy buddy in my face
I hate envious motherfuckers
Better migrate
Off into something other than my state
If you was better than us
Gettin' more cheddar than us
You would be measuring up
You niggas ain't clever enough
All of you bitchin' because you wishin'
You was in a position
Fuck you niggas
Anybody bro
We make the decisions
Strange music
Trap and tech having threats
From cyber thug niggas
Yapping shit ain't happened yet
'Cause you fags in check
What do we need to be cashing next
That'll be your soul motherfucker 'cause your ass in debt
The lyrics to Tech N9ne's "Beat You Up" express his anger towards anyone who talks negatively about him or his record label, Strange Music. Tech N9ne uses strong language and violent imagery to make it clear that if anyone messes with him, he will not hesitate to physically harm them. He calls out those who hide behind screens and social media to talk tough but run away when confronted in person. The line "What do we need to be cashing next? That'll be your soul motherfucker 'cause your ass in debt" further portrays Tech N9ne's aggression and willingness to destroy anyone who gets in his way.
Overall, the song is a message to all those who doubt or oppose Tech N9ne's music and his success. He is unapologetic and unafraid to defend himself and his craft. The lyrics convey a sense of power and dominance, as Tech N9ne asserts his superiority over those who wish to bring him down.
Line by Line Meaning
If there's drama in the air
When there's tension in the environment
I'ma beat you up
I will use physical force against you
You don't f**k with me
If you do not respect me
I don't care
Then I am indifferent
I'ma beat you up
I will use physical force against you
Anytime or anywhere
It can happen at any time or location
This is anger
This is a manifestation of being upset
This to anybody who say something
Intended for anyone who says something
Derogatory about a stranger
Negative comments about someone they do not know
Meaning strange music
The subject is Strange Music
Or connected as best
Or if they are associated with it
If ya just exit when your neck get's requested
If you left when you were told to leave
To get slit
To get yourself into trouble
N****s be hiding behind they Myspace
People hide behind their social media accounts
Irritate
It's frustrating
But get all buddy buddy in my face
But act like a friend when they are in front of me
I hate envious mother**kers
I despise people who want what I have
Better migrate
It's better if you go somewhere else
Off into something other than my state
Go somewhere other than where I am
If you was better than us
If you were superior to us
Gettin' more cheddar than us
If you were making more money than us
You would be measuring up
You would be on our level
You n****s ain't clever enough
You are not smart enough
All of you b*****s because you wishin'
All of you complain because you want what we have
You was in a position
You were in a particular spot
F**k you n****s
I have no respect for you
Anybody bro
Everyone
We make the decisions
We decide what will happen
Strange music
The area of interest is Strange Music
Trap and tech having threats
Trap and Tech are experiencing danger
From cyber thug n****s
From people making online threats
Yapping sh*t ain't happened yet
Talking about something but it hasn't occurred yet
'Cause you f****s in check
Because you are not in control
What do we need to be cashing next
What should we pursue next to make money?
That'll be your soul motherf****r 'cause your ass in debt
Your soul will be the next thing they take because you owe a debt
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Marien Jonkers
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