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/
Bumbell
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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Regime killas, ah
What the deal
(It's that lethal)
What's poppin
Regime niggas in this motherfucker for the one nine nine twist bitch
(Uh, that regime shit)
Regime shit, yeah
New millennium rhymers nigga
(What, Tech a nina)
The bumbell
Where the fuck you at
(Up in this bitch)
[Yukmouth] (Tech N9ne)
Uh, what uh, introducin two of the regime's finest
(Regime) Tech a nina
And Smoke a Lot himself
(Smoke a lot, bumbell)
Let's serve these niggas with the straight shh, uh nigga
(In your back bitch)
Fuck that, I'm tired of not being of the bungalow shit
This bumbell for you nigga
[Yukmouth]
It's bumbell bumbell, that's straight rapid fire
That override your ampliphiers and the woofers
Your bass tube hook ups shut the fuck up with wires cooked up
Niggas stash my tape like gats in the bushes, it's that lethal
It'll probably have you killing people, for real
Cops say it's illegal to have a Yuk tape in your possession
Niggas keep going to jail for 11, 350's and 211's
187's, concealed weapons, all the above
Tear the fuckin club up with my nigga what
[Tech N9ne]
That Tech N9ne nigga, lyrically blind niggas on the grind
All the time you will find I spiritually define nigga, rhyme killa
I'm the purer from Missour-a
Quick when I rip shit trip this animalistic, fuck Ace Ventura
By the power of my dead niggas I'ma ride this like a rollercoaster
Ain't nobody fuckin with my niggas I'm the killa representin Cosa Nostra
So bust like you're supposed to
We guaranteed this gon sell 'cause this shit's the bumbell nigga
[Chorus: (Tech N9ne)] X 2
(Ba bum)
This shit is heated (Ba bum)
Your shit's deleted (Ba bum)
And when you need it (Ba bum)
We drunk and weeded
As long as this rap shit sells
Us niggas with figures we keep releasin the bumbell
[Yukmouth]
Bitch I can make ya ?ven? (Ba bum)
Make ya ?land? (Ba bum)
Make the fans (Ba bum)
Gang related dance (Ba bum)
I can make the hood (Ba bum)
Make your ?Kim Wood? (Ba bum)
Make your stereo (Ba bum)
Make calico (Ba bum)
They dumpin on us, clunk clunk go the trunk
Grab the pump, bang my shit when you in the mist to funk
Or get shit crunked
When shit jumps, I'm the theme music
Like thorazine, the fiends cling to it
I didn't mean to do it
The music made me do it, it made me loose it
Got my mind playin tricks
Now my nine can't stop sprayin shit
Until the nigga lay in a ditch
And when I played this shit it blew my speakers out
Looked out the window I saw dope fiends and tweakers out in the
middle of the street doing the electric slide, you shoulda peeped it out
It got me geeked out, hustlin makin scrilla
After every word I got to say nigga
Like what's up nigga?
Let's smoke this blunt nigga
Oh, yesterday got caught, got fucked up nigga
You bumpin Yuk nigga?
Oh that's the bumbell
[Chorus] X 2
[Tech N9ne]
We're now listening to the sounds of Tech N9ne
I don't need no medication, I just packs my crispy flows
Endo, rum and fornication, jammed up for why'all filthy hoes
That nigga named Tech N9ne is a motherfucker on Gang Related
Hater's gotta respect mine or the next time get strangulated
Rap A Lot summoned me, I told em that I had a gun in me
Loony as a nigga want to be, kindly get the fuck from front of me
Sleepin with a black cat in my lap, spliitin poles daily
Under a lot of weight and on a bus on a broken mirror don't faze me
They say Tech when I rap you wouldn't be alive
Fuck that, I got niggas lettin em go for tweleve five, bumbell's live
We bringin heat to the game, deep when we came
Niggas fucked up and put they feet to the flame
Got that (ish) if you want it, gives a (uff) I'm a flaunt it
That (haaaa) got niggas thinkin I'm hunted, the bumbell
[Chorus] X 2
[Tech N9ne] (Yukmouth)
Yeah (Live and direct)
KC meets Oakland, Oakland meets Houston, a killa mixture
(Bumbell) Bumbell (What)
Tech N9ne (Regime shit)
Ish, uck, nigga
What you want to do
Regime crew
Like that nigga
Me and Yuknouth up in this motherfucker puttin this shit in your back
For the one nine nine twist
You know what I'm sizzlin?
You know what I'm sizzlin?
You know what I'm sizzlin?
Regime killas!
(Thugged out, Yukmouth)
The lyrics of Tech N9ne's song "Bumbell" feature the artists boasting about their skills and reputation, as well as expressing their affinity for drugs and violence. The track is mainly comprised of Yukmouth and Tech N9ne's verses, with each rapper taking turns to showcase their rhyming abilities. Yukmouth raps about his music's potency, claiming that it can drive people to commit crimes and lead to arrests. Tech N9ne's verse, on the other hand, portrays him as a confident and ruthless rapper, who is not afraid to use violence and drugs to achieve his goals.
In the chorus, Tech N9ne employs a repetitive beat of "ba bum" to convey the intensity of the music. The overall feel of the track is gritty and hardcore, drawing inspiration from gangsta rap culture. The song is an excellent example of Tech N9ne and Yukmouth's skills as rappers, with their verses showcasing tight rhymes, wordplay, and inventive metaphors.
Line by Line Meaning
Regime killas, ah
Introducing the members of the Regime, a group of talented artists
What the deal
What's happening, what's going on
(It's that lethal)
Referring to their music as powerful and impactful
What's poppin
What's happening
Regime niggas in this motherfucker for the one nine nine twist bitch
Members of the Regime representing in this year, showing their unique style and confidence
(Uh, that regime shit)
Acknowledging and emphasizing the affiliation with the Regime
Regime shit, yeah
Continuing to emphasize the affiliation with the Regime
(Done deal, bumbell)
Confirming that this song is a done deal and introducing the title, 'Bumbell'
New millennium rhymers nigga
Referring to themselves as skilled rappers in the new millennium era
(What, Tech a nina)
Referring to Tech N9ne as a skilled rapper
The bumbell
Referring to the song, 'Bumbell'
Where the fuck you at
Asking where the listener is located
(Up in this bitch)
Acknowledging that the listener is present and engaged in the song
Uh, what uh, introducin two of the regime's finest
Introducing Tech N9ne and Smoke a Lot as talented members of the Regime
(Regime) Tech a nina
Repeating the introduction of Tech N9ne by his nickname
And Smoke a Lot himself
Introducing Smoke a Lot as a notable member of the Regime
(Smoke a lot, bumbell)
Introducing Smoke a Lot and referring to the song, 'Bumbell'
Let's serve these niggas with the straight shh, uh nigga
Asserting their dominance and skill in delivering their rap verses
(In your back bitch)
Emphasizing that they are putting their all into this song and delivering it with intensity
Fuck that, I'm tired of not being of the bungalow shit
Expressing frustration and determination to be successful in their music career
This bumbell for you nigga
Dedicating the song, 'Bumbell,' to the listener
It's bumbell bumbell, that's straight rapid fire
Describing the song as fast-paced and intense
That override your ampliphiers and the woofers
Their music is so powerful that it surpasses the capabilities of audio equipment
Your bass tube hook ups shut the fuck up with wires cooked up
The quality of their music is so high that it overwhelms the audio system, leaving no room for complaint
Niggas stash my tape like gats in the bushes, it's that lethal
Their music is considered dangerous and influential, prompting people to hide and protect the tapes like weapons
It'll probably have you killing people, for real
The impact of their music may lead listeners to engage in violent behavior
Cops say it's illegal to have a Yuk tape in your possession
Law enforcement authorities consider possessing their music to be illegal
Niggas keep going to jail for 11, 350's and 211's
Their music is associated with criminal activities, leading people to be arrested for various crimes
187's, concealed weapons, all the above
Their music is linked to activities involving murder, carrying hidden weapons, and other criminal acts
Tear the fuckin club up with my nigga what
They have the ability to create chaos and excitement in a club setting
That Tech N9ne nigga, lyrically blind niggas on the grind
Tech N9ne is a highly skilled rapper who impresses and outshines other rappers
All the time you will find I spiritually define nigga, rhyme killa
Tech N9ne's rapping style is profound and meaningful, elevating him to the level of a lyrical assassin
I'm the purer from Missour-a
Tech N9ne is representing Missouri, his place of origin
Quick when I rip shit trip this animalistic, fuck Ace Ventura
When Tech N9ne raps, he does it with great speed and intensity, leaving listeners astonished; he is even more intense than the fictional character Ace Ventura
By the power of my dead niggas I'ma ride this like a rollercoaster
Tech N9ne is motivated and inspired by his fallen friends, and he will continue to embrace and enjoy his journey in the music industry
Ain't nobody fuckin with my niggas I'm the killa representin Cosa Nostra
Tech N9ne has the utmost confidence in himself and his crew, describing them as unstoppable and representing a powerful organization like the Italian mafia
So bust like you're supposed to
Encouraging the listener to enjoy and dance to their music as they are expected to
We guaranteed this gon sell 'cause this shit's the bumbell nigga
They are confident that this song will be successful because it has all the elements that make it outstanding and unique
(Ba bum)
The sound effect represents the beat and rhythm of the song
This shit is heated (Ba bum)
Referring to the intensity and energy of the song
Your shit's deleted (Ba bum)
Comparing their music to others, suggesting that their music is superior and leaves a lasting impact
And when you need it (Ba bum)
Implying that their music is essential and can be relied upon
We drunk and weeded
They are celebrating and enjoying themselves, intoxicated and under the influence of marijuana
As long as this rap shit sells
They will continue to release music as long as it remains popular and profitable
Us niggas with figures we keep releasin the bumbell
They, as successful artists, will continue to deliver impressive and impactful music
Bitch I can make ya ?ven? (Ba bum)
Asserting their ability to make the listener have a good time and enjoy the music
Make ya ?land? (Ba bum)
They have the power to make the listener feel excited and energetic
Make the fans (Ba bum)
Describing their influence on the fans, making them enthusiastic and supportive
Gang related dance (Ba bum)
Their music can inspire a specific style of dancing associated with gang culture
I can make the hood (Ba bum)
Their music has the power to influence and resonate with those from disadvantaged and marginalized communities
Make your ?Kim Wood? (Ba bum)
Utilizing wordplay to make a reference that may have a meaning unique to the listener
Make your stereo (Ba bum)
Their music can make any sound system sound incredible and powerful
Make calico (Ba bum)
Describing their music as forceful and impactful, like a firearm (calico is a type of ammunition)
They dumpin on us, clunk clunk go the trunk
They are being targeted and faced with opposition, represented by the sound of a car trunk closing with force
Grab the pump, bang my shit when you in the mist to funk
In response to the threat, they are getting ready for action and advising listeners to play their music when they are in a chaotic and energetic state
Or get shit crunked
Encouraging listeners to party and get hyped up to their music
When shit jumps, I'm the theme music
Tech N9ne's music becomes the soundtrack to intense and exciting moments
Like thorazine, the fiends cling to it
Referring to how addictive and captivating their music is, comparing it to a powerful drug
I didn't mean to do it
Suggesting that their music has unintentionally become influential and addictive to listeners
The music made me do it, it made me loose it
Blaming the powerful and captivating nature of their music for their own intense and energetic behavior
Got my mind playin tricks
The music is affecting their state of mind, making them paranoid and confused
Now my nine can't stop sprayin shit
Referring to continuous success and influence, comparing it to a gun that can't stop shooting
Until the nigga lay in a ditch
Continuing to emphasize the violent and destructive impact their music can have on their enemies
And when I played this shit it blew my speakers out
Their music is so powerful and intense that it can damage and overwhelm the artists
Looked out the window I saw dope fiends and tweakers out in the middle of the street doing the electric slide, you shoulda peeped it out
Their music has the power to gather a diverse crowd and bring people together, as seen by drug addicts and individuals engaging in a dance called the electric slide
It got me geeked out, hustlin makin scrilla
Their music is energizing and motivating, causing them to become excited and focused on making money
After every word I got to say nigga
Using the word 'nigga' frequently in their lyrics to add emphasis and authenticity
Like what's up nigga?
Using the word 'nigga' to address and connect with the listener
Let's smoke this blunt nigga
Inviting the listener to join them in smoking marijuana
Oh, yesterday got caught, got fucked up nigga
Revealing that they encountered trouble or got into trouble the previous day, using the word 'nigga' casually
You bumpin Yuk nigga?
Asking if the listener is listening to their music, again using the word 'nigga' casually
Oh that's the bumbell
Acknowledging that the listener is enjoying the song, 'Bumbell'
We're now listening to the sounds of Tech N9ne
Introducing Tech N9ne as the current artist being played
I don't need no medication, I just packs my crispy flows
Tech N9ne draws his inspiration and energy from his own impressive and unique rap style, rather than relying on drugs or other stimulants
Endo, rum and fornication, jammed up for why'all filthy hoes
Tech N9ne enjoys smoking marijuana, drinking rum, and engaging in sexual activities; insulting and dismissing disrespectful women
That nigga named Tech N9ne is a motherfucker on Gang Related
Describing Tech N9ne as highly talented and fearless, especially when it comes to representing gang culture and themes in his music
Hater's gotta respect mine or the next time get strangulated
Tech N9ne demands respect from his haters and warns them that if they continue to show disrespect, they will face serious consequences
Rap A Lot summoned me, I told em that I had a gun in me
Tech N9ne was invited to collaborate with Rap-A-Lot Records, a respected hip-hop label, and he made it clear that he brings his own unique style and intensity
Loony as a nigga want to be, kindly get the fuck from front of me
Acknowledging his eccentric and unconventional behavior, asking those who don't appreciate it to stay away from him
Sleepin with a black cat in my lap, spliitin poles daily
Drawing on superstitions and his own rituals, Tech N9ne is focused and believes in his own spiritual practices
Under a lot of weight and on a bus on a broken mirror don't faze me
Despite facing significant challenges and obstacles, Tech N9ne remains unfazed and determined to succeed, emphasizing his resilience
They say Tech when I rap you wouldn't be alive
Tech N9ne's rap style is so intensely captivating and invigorating that some listeners feel like they are experiencing a new level of life
Fuck that, I got niggas lettin em go for tweleve five, bumbell's live
Tech N9ne's music is loved and respected by his fans to the point where they are willing to engage in illegal activities to support him, highlighting the impact and influence of his music
We bringin heat to the game, deep when we came
They are revolutionizing the rap game, bringing intense and powerful music, and leaving a lasting impact
Niggas fucked up and put they feet to the flame
Their competitors made a mistake by challenging them, and now they have to face the consequences
Got that (ish) if you want it, gives a (uff) I'm a flaunt it
Tech N9ne has the merchandise (music) if anyone wants it, and he is confident in showing off his success and talent
That (haaaa) got niggas thinkin I'm hunted, the bumbell
The unique sound and style of Tech N9ne's music make his competitors feel threatened and hunted; emphasizing the power and impact of his music
Yeah (Live and direct)
Confirming that the artist is performing live and delivering their music directly to the audience
KC meets Oakland, Oakland meets Houston, a killa mixture
Bringing together the unique sounds and influences of different cities, resulting in a powerful and dynamic collaboration
(Bumbell) Bumbell (What)
Repeating the title of the song, 'Bumbell,' and expressing excitement and energy
Tech N9ne (Regime shit)
Repeating the artist's name and emphasizing their affiliation with the Regime
Ish, uck, nigga
Expressing excitement and energy, using slang and profanity
What you want to do
Asking the listener what they are interested in doing or pursuing
Regime crew
Referring to the members of the Regime as a united group
Like that nigga
Showing support and agreement with the listener, using slang and profanity
Me and Yuknouth up in this motherfucker puttin this shit in your back
Tech N9ne and Yukmouth are present and actively delivering their music, leaving a lasting impact on the listener
For the one nine nine twist
Addressing the listener and referencing the year, which adds authenticity and relevance to the song
You know what I'm sizzlin?
Asking the listener if they understand and are excited about what is happening
Regime killas
Repeating the name and affiliation of the Regime, emphasizing their dominance and talent
(Thugged out, Yukmouth)
Describing the style and attitude of Yukmouth, a member of the Regime
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Missing Link Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AARON D YATES, JEROLD ELLIS, MIKE DEAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Thomas Brown
tech... DESTROYED this track
Longshot3181
@j2323j i did. My friends did. Real fans did. You didn't. Nuff said.
j2323j
@Longshot3181
Nah nobody knew who he was
Longshot3181
@j2323j he was famous. Just not on the level he today
j2323j
Before tech was famous
Duster Buglas
Yuk is dope but Tech outshined the shit out of him lol
Lobo Da Boss
To this day Tech is still a lyrically advanced monster compared to most! 💯
oliverrando
Man this was like the most underrated track from this album
Anya Dawson
I don't even remember how I got this cassette in my hands back then. Probably big bruh.
Matt Slade
The music made me do it. It made me lose it😎