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/
Brightfall
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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All the evil I did to people then none could stomach?
No cause when my spirits go up now every one plummets
I can light all, with this angel but that demon will make the brightfall
When your angle is to reason with those who night crawl
Psycho searchin' so they get even with a life you lost and was leavin'
But it might be costin this season when the fight calls!
People change their life of sin
A shame, I can with the game and be nice to friends then bang
My revenge it came to wipe this grin then pain
Fight your demons I'd advise it, is there no matter how you try to hide it
In private you're running from the people that despise it
Don't you lie and deny this sick hybrid
Angel demon ain't no leavin' either one
Can't take it back where you got this evil from
This magnitude the angel will need a gun!
So much evil I saw, in the past I was bad now I'm right y'all
But the evil remains to make the brightfall!
God knows I'm trying
It seems like I'm always fighting for my life
For my soul
This won't bring me down
All I want is heaven but evil forces they follow me
Plottin' on my body to attempt to torch it or hollow me
I cannot let the depths of hell to rise up and swallow me
I'm tryna make it where the other angels and God'll be
This is terrible fightin' the past me is unbearable
Never really mattered if my symbols and outfit were clerical
Judging today for past demons make me hysterical
Darkness is blinding take me back in the city of Jericho
Darkness will not win my heart is really not grim
But the chances of me becoming pure angel has got slim
I'm stuck and I'm blocked in
Brightness the plots been wanna frolic in God
I'm lookin for solace but it got dim
How can I detach from the past heinous acts
Will I last
Will they attack with a blast?
When the night calls, it's gonna be a nice brawl
For the darkness to come and make my brightfall!
Ooh aww
Get it out! Spit it out! Evil in ya mix
Rid it out! Don't ever wanna see, what that pit about
We just stomp, we just thump, we just grit it out
Get it out! Spit it out! Evil in ya mix
Rid it out! Don't ever wanna see, what that pit about
We just stomp, we just thump, we just grit it out
I'm fighting for a bright life, but evil wanna consume me
And my soul is the right price!
That would literally be a fright night
But I ain't sellin' my soul to hell
Angels yellin' propellin' flight heights
Wanna spread these angel wings
But they have wicked entangled things
Like steaming hot tar with the stench of brimstone
Knee in God's yard
Can I repent the sin gone?
Did that done that then the evil comes back
Runnin' from myself it seems it ain't no runnin' from that!
Just when you wanna start anew
They judge you on what you used to be
Thus makin' it harder too!
But I refuse to lose
Even if I gotta be banged and bruised
Why do we have to battle
Just to go the bright route
Oh well I'm bout to beat this hell until it's lights out
Alive and I'm well, did I win in hell?
The fight just to save my soul!
'Cause time and time again
When I crawl to the light I land in sin
Now my sins so far away
That darkness will never find me!
Hideous hideous grotesque grotesque
The lyrics to Tech N9ne's song "Brightfall" explore the constant struggle between good and evil, particularly within oneself. He speaks about his past, admitting to the evil he has done to people and the difficulty he faces in trying to escape it. He mentions that his past demons still haunt him and that the fight to break free of them is unbearable. Tech N9ne recognizes that he is not the only one shattered by sin and that people tend to judge others on their previous actions, making it even harder to move on. While he tries to focus on the good and make it to the brightside, he recognizes that it's a constant battle between angels and demons, and the balance often tips in favour of the devil.
Through the lyrics, Tech N9ne encourages people to fight their demons, although it is not easy. He acknowledges that the fight is ongoing, and evil will keep coming at us. The chorus speaks about the constant battle for his life and soul, trying to escape the evil forces that seem to follow him everywhere he goes. The song closes with a declaration that he will continue to fight until his soul is saved, even if it means enduring pain and bruises.
Line by Line Meaning
I come from it, but it seems impossible to run from it!
The singer acknowledges their past and how it seems impossible to escape it.
All the evil I did to people then none could stomach?
The singer is reflecting on the harm they caused to others and how it was almost too terrible to comprehend.
No cause when my spirits go up now every one plummets
The singer is saying that when they're feeling good, it seems like everyone around them starts to feel bad.
I can light all, with this angel but that demon will make the brightfall
The artist recognizes that they have both good and bad qualities, but if they don't watch out the bad will take over.
When your angle is to reason with those who night crawl
The artist is talking about trying to be reasonable with those who are up to no good.
Psycho searchin' so they get even with a life you lost and was leavin'
The singer is describing how someone may be seeking revenge on them for something that happened in the past.
But it might be costin this season when the fight calls!
The singer acknowledges that there may be consequences for their actions in the present.
People change their life of sin
The artist recognizes that people can change their ways.
Then try to negate the back they aimed the knife within
The artist is saying that people may regret their past sins and want to forget about them.
A shame, I can with the game and be nice to friends then bang
The artist is talking about how they can be nice to people but still cause pain when they seek revenge.
My revenge it came to wipe this grin then pain
The singer is talking about how their revenge can bring both satisfaction and pain.
Fight your demons I'd advise it, is there no matter how you try to hide it
The artist is giving advice to people to acknowledge and confront their inner demons, even if it's difficult.
In private you're running from the people that despise it
The singer is saying that people may try to hide their inner demons even from those who hate them.
Don't you lie and deny this sick hybrid
The singer is saying that people should acknowledge the dark and light sides of their nature.
Angel demon ain't no leavin' either one
The singer is acknowledging that both good and bad qualities will always be with them.
Can't take it back where you got this evil from
The artist is acknowledging that they cannot undo their past actions.
This magnitude the angel will need a gun!
The artist is saying that there is a great power within them, but it must be controlled to avoid causing harm.
So much evil I saw, in the past I was bad now I'm right y'all
The singer is acknowledging their past wrongdoings and how they have changed.
But the evil remains to make the brightfall!
The singer acknowledges that their past actions may still have consequences in the present.
God knows I'm trying
The artist acknowledges that they are making an effort to change.
It seems like I'm always fighting for my life
The artist feels like they have to constantly struggle to do good.
For my soul
The artist is saying that this struggle is for their inner well-being.
This won't bring me down
The singer is expressing resilience in the face of their struggles.
All I want is heaven but evil forces they follow me
The artist wants to live a good life, but feels like negative forces are keeping them from doing so.
Plottin' on my body to attempt to torch it or hollow me
The singer feels like someone may be plotting against them, trying to harm or destroy them.
I cannot let the depths of hell to rise up and swallow me
The singer is worried that their past actions may lead to negative consequences.
I'm tryna make it where the other angels and God'll be
The singer is trying to live a good life in order to be accepted into heaven.
This is terrible fightin' the past me is unbearable
The artist feels overwhelmed by their past actions and the consequences they may have.
Never really mattered if my symbols and outfit were clerical
The artist is saying that their appearance (in this case, how they dressed) didn't matter when they were doing bad things.
Judging today for past demons make me hysterical
The singer feels overwhelmed by the judgement they receive today for their past actions.
Darkness is blinding take me back in the city of Jericho
The singer wants to escape from the darkness that their past actions created.
Darkness will not win my heart is really not grim
The artist is confident that they can overcome the darkness within them.
But the chances of me becoming pure angel has got slim
The artist acknowledges that it will be difficult to completely rid themselves of their dark side.
I'm stuck and I'm blocked in
The artist feels trapped and unable to escape their past actions completely.
Brightness the plots been wanna frolic in God
The singer wants to live a good life and be accepted into heaven.
I'm lookin for solace but it got dim
The artist is trying to find peace within themselves, but it's proving difficult.
How can I detach from the past heinous acts
The singer is questioning how they can distance themselves from their past wrongdoings.
Will I last
The singer is unsure if they can confront the darkness within themselves and survive.
Will they attack with a blast?
The singer is worried that their past actions may have negative consequences in the present.
When the night calls, it's gonna be a nice brawl
The artist is saying that when they have to confront their inner demons, it won't be easy.
For the darkness to come and make my brightfall!
The artist is acknowledging that their past actions may still have negative consequences in the present.
Get it out! Spit it out! Evil in ya mix
The singer is encouraging people to confront the darkness within themselves.
Rid it out! Don't ever wanna see, what that pit about
The singer is saying that people shouldn't ignore their dark side.
We just stomp, we just thump, we just grit it out
The artist is saying that people should confront their inner demons with force and determination.
I'm fighting for a bright life, but evil wanna consume me
The artist is trying to live a good life, but feels like the darkness within them is overwhelming.
And my soul is the right price!
The artist is saying that their inner well-being is very important.
That would literally be a fright night
The singer is saying that it would be very frightening if they were consumed by darkness.
But I ain't sellin' my soul to hell
The artist is saying that they won't give in to the darkness within them.
Angels yellin' propellin' flight heights
The singer is trying to live a good life and be accepted into heaven.
Wanna spread these angel wings
The singer wants to be seen as a good person.
But they have wicked entangled things
The singer acknowledges that there is darkness within them that they must confront.
Like steaming hot tar with the stench of brimstone
The artist is describing their inner darkness in vivid, unpleasant terms.
Knee in God's yard
The artist wants to be accepted into heaven.
Can I repent the sin gone?
The singer is asking if they can make up for their past actions.
Did that done that then the evil comes back
The singer acknowledges that their past actions may still have negative consequences in the present.
Runnin' from myself it seems it ain't no runnin' from that!
The artist is acknowledging that they cannot escape their past actions and their consequences.
Just when you wanna start anew
The artist is saying that they try to start over and live a good life.
They judge you on what you used to be
The artist is saying that people still see them as a bad person because of their past actions.
Thus makin' it harder too!
The singer is saying that it's difficult for them to change because of how they're perceived by others.
But I refuse to lose
The artist is determined to live a good life, despite the challenges they face.
Even if I gotta be banged and bruised
The singer is saying that they will endure hardship in order to live a good life.
Why do we have to battle
The singer is asking why people have to confront their inner demons in order to live a good life.
Just to go the bright route
The singer feels like they must confront their inner demons in order to live a good life.
Oh well I'm bout to beat this hell until it's lights out
The artist is saying that they will confront their inner demons and overcome them.
Alive and I'm well, did I win in hell?
The artist is reflecting on whether they were able to overcome their inner demons.
The fight just to save my soul!
The singer is acknowledging that their struggle is about saving their inner well-being.
'Cause time and time again
The singer is reflecting on their repeated struggles with their inner demons.
When I crawl to the light I land in sin
The artist is saying that even when they try to live a good life, their inner darkness still comes out.
Now my sins so far away
The artist is saying that they have been able to distance themselves from their past actions.
That darkness will never find me!
The artist is confident that they have overcome their inner demons.
Hideous hideous grotesque grotesque
This line may be interpreted as the singer's recognition of their inner demons and the unpleasant feelings they evoke.
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Written by: Isaac Cates, Michael Summers, Joseph Bishara, Aaron Yates
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