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/
Celcius
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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He is cold as ice, He is cold as ice (Celcius)
He is cold as ice, He is cold as ice (Celcius)
He is cold as ice, He is cold as ice (Celcius)
He is cold as ice, He is cold as ice (Celcius)
[Verse 1: Tech N9ne]
Underrated long awaited everybodoy feel me when i made it
Do you really wanna make ninna hit 'cha with one of these killa flows
Everybody know i got the kinda scripts that'll make a demon catch a cold
Got the money got tha power
6 hooks wet up in tha shower
With the cleana Tecca Ninna
Cold when im bustin at tha cowards
When I finish droppin this freeze out send em to the acropolis
Hail to the pop in this when the villians mobbin is marvelous
When me lay me head in Les Misarables (Killa)
With the backwards this I be the god (Zilla)
My zero degrees makin 'em freeze with love of a millimeter gun
Servants in the back keep bringin me spoo d's with 151
Hella choices of women
Take 'em to the room drop the semen
Have the little one show 'em how to power bomb demons
My flow'll find the temper in ya, wimper in ya
I'm too cold so dont even botha takin my temperata, nigga
[Hook: Tech N9ne & Girl]
I am cold as ice
I am cold as ice (Celcius)
He is cold as ice
He is cold as ice (Celcius)
Freeze me with your (???)
Ice Ice baby
[Verse 2: Tech N9ne]
Yo the evils gonna get triple teamed
I freeze demons till they brittle ice cold lyrical prodigy
Your life is but a triple beam
Good and bad minions in the middle me and satans dicodomy obviously
Nonsmalable cromda lyricombolus, psych, thought i'd just speak another language
That Tech N9ne be the strangest
Mr. freezmizer before the fatality let finish my slushy like Budweiser you an apetizer
Flowin off yellin with a passion
Blastin no time to ration
Ever lastin cashin a vast stash colda then aspen askin'
Where the real mc's at
Were the competition leavin all the women soaked like
On a mission to get tha punanny wet then it freezes
Which means i'm free from diseases
No melting internal burning no fevers thanking Jesus memen celcius
57 56 never fessed never fold
Brown bandana on my head lookin like Eskamo when I roll
[Hook]
[Bridge: Tech N9ne]
Ask my crew if you dont know
Tech will show you the crispy show
Can't fuck with this (Comin' straight from the abis)
Zero Celcius
[Verse 3: Tech N9ne]
I kicks ass for the cash and I get it, get it
Ain't nobody on the planet fuckin wit it, wit it
I heard you bust that weak ass flow when you did it need to quit it
Know that when the gat spit a rap its a blizzard don't forget it
I wear my sunglasses at night all hatas dont understand (What's that)
Cause when my gun blasts its bright cause I can, cause I can (That's right)
Demons tryin to show me whats sizzilin' think your heated leavin them froze with ninna flows
Leavin no need to repeat it
You can't unthaw this flawless
When we rollin with rogue dogs
When they saw we was ballas
Keepin' hatas locked in tha closet from all us
Back up off us
Me and Juan steppin' off in the night quick
Killin' evil with an icepick
To watch the worms crawl in the worms crawl out
In your stomach and out your mouth
Celcius
[Hook]
Tech N9ne’s “Celcius” is a powerful song that showcases his skill in rapping. The song’s lyrics talk about how Tech N9ne has overcome the difficulties of his career as an artist in the hip-hop industry. He talks about being underrated and how everyone tried to imitate him. The chorus “He is cold as ice” refers to Tech N9ne’s talent in delivering his flows distinctly and aggressively. The song contains a lot of wordplay, metaphors, and similes that Tech N9ne is known for.
In verse two, Tech N9ne talks about his ability to freeze demons and make them brittle. He claims to have the ability to spew lyrics in a foreign language that he calls “Nonsmalable cromda lyricombolus.” This language adds more depth to the lyrics and makes them more interesting to listen to. The chorus is catchy and features a female voice repeatedly singing “Ice Ice Baby” in the background.
Line by Line Meaning
He is cold as ice, He is cold as ice (Celcius)
Emphasizing the coldness and icy demeanor of Tech N9ne using the name 'Celcius'.
Underrated long awaited everybodoy feel me when i made it
Despite being underestimated, Tech N9ne prevailed and people recognize his talent now.
They debated could'nt faded niggas even tried to imitate it
People who couldn't keep up with him tried to copy his style.
Do you really wanna make ninna hit 'cha with one of these killa flows
Warning others that Tech N9ne's flow is lethal and should not be taken lightly.
Everybody know i got the kinda scripts that'll make a demon catch a cold
The lyrics in Tech N9ne's songs are so powerful that they could affect underworld creatures.
Got the money got tha power
Tech N9ne boasts of his wealth and authority in the rap game.
6 hooks wet up in tha shower
Tech N9ne has a lot of verses and rhymes (hooks) that flow easily one after the other (like water).
With the cleana Tecca Ninna
Referring to himself as the 'cleaner' of the rap game, doing away with any competition.
Cold when im bustin at tha cowards
Tech N9ne remains emotionless when he attacks those who are weaker than him.
When I finish droppin this freeze out send em to the acropolis
Once Tech N9ne has finished spitting his icy lyrics, he sends his opponents to a place of ancient greek ruins, representing his destruction of his competition.
Hail to the pop in this when the villians mobbin is marvelous
Tech N9ne pays his respects to other rappers who embrace their villainous personas, recognizing their ability to captivate an audience.
When me lay me head in Les Misarables (Killa)
Tech N9ne references the musical 'Les Miserables', using it as an example of his own struggles in life.
With the backwards this I be the god (Zilla)
Tech N9ne recognizes his own status as a rap god with the moniker 'Zilla'.
My zero degrees makin 'em freeze with love of a millimeter gun
Tech N9ne's lyrics are so powerful that they can make someone freeze in fear like they were being shot by a bullet.
Servants in the back keep bringin me spoo d's with 151
Tech N9ne enjoys fine living and gets served expensive drinks and food by his servants.
Hella choices of women
Tech N9ne has a lot of options with the ladies.
Take 'em to the room drop the semen
Tech N9ne is highly sexual and brags about his sexual exploits.
Have the little one show 'em how to power bomb demons
Tech N9ne gets a younger person to teach his sexual partners how to perform a wrestling move (power bomb) on demons.
My flow'll find the temper in ya, wimper in ya
Tech N9ne's lyrics can provoke even the strongest of emotions from his listeners.
I'm too cold so dont even botha takin my temperata, nigga
Tech N9ne is so cold that others shouldn't even bother trying to affect his mood or emotional state.
Freeze me with your (???)
Tech N9ne requests that someone else try and freeze him with their own flow or lyrics.
Ice Ice baby
Another reference to ice, playing off the 'Ice Ice baby' song by Vanilla Ice.
Yo the evils gonna get triple teamed
Evil will face three opponents: Tech N9ne and his two colleagues.
I freeze demons till they brittle ice cold lyrical prodigy
Tech N9ne is so skilled that he can freeze demons, representing evil, with his lyrics.
Your life is but a triple beam
Your life is like a weighing scale, with good and bad adding weight to each side.
Good and bad minions in the middle me and satans dicodomy obviously
Representing the constant battle between good and evil, with Tech N9ne in the middle.
Nonsmalable cromda lyricombolus, psych, thought i'd just speak another language
Tech N9ne plays with language and shows off his unique rhyming ability.
That Tech N9ne be the strangest
Admitting that he is different and strange.
Mr. freezmizer before the fatality let finish my slushy like Budweiser you an apetizer
Tech N9ne is not happy with those who think they can challenge him, and considers them nothing more than a small snack before he finishes (fatality) his drink.
Flowin off yellin with a passion
Tech N9ne's lyrics are powerful and intense.
Blastin no time to ration
Tech N9ne doesn't hold back and puts everything he has into his music without thought of conserving energy.
Ever lastin cashin a vast stash colda then aspen askin'
Tech N9ne endures and remains successful, with a lot of money in his possession that is colder than the mountains of Aspen.
Where the real mc's at
Tech N9ne wants to know where the true, talented rappers are.
Were the competition leavin all the women soaked like
Tech N9ne is so successful that he leaves his competition behind and can satisfy women easily.
On a mission to get tha punanny wet then it freezes
Tech N9ne is sexually aggressive and has the power to make women feel excited and then cold and numb.
Which means i'm free from diseases
Tech N9ne brags about being disease-free and therefore free of any sexual restrictions.
No melting internal burning no fevers thanking Jesus memen celcius
Tech N9ne thanks Jesus for his health, both physical and emotional, and references his icy nature (memen celcius).
57 56 never fessed never fold
Tech N9ne has never backed down and never will.
Brown bandana on my head lookin like Eskamo when I roll
Tech N9ne takes on a unique appearance, like an Eskimo, to stand out from other rappers.
Can't fuck with this (Comin' straight from the abis)
Tech N9ne is untouchable and comes straight from the abyss or underworld.
I kicks ass for the cash and I get it, get it
Tech N9ne fights and stands up to anyone for the sake of making money.
Ain't nobody on the planet fuckin wit it, wit it
Tech N9ne is confident that nobody can compete with his talents.
I heard you bust that weak ass flow when you did it need to quit it
Tech N9ne recognizes when someone is trying to compete with him but tells them that they are not good enough to continue.
Know that when the gat spit a rap its a blizzard don't forget it
Tech N9ne warns his opponents that when he starts rapping, it's a storm like a blizzard.
I wear my sunglasses at night all hatas dont understand (What's that)
Tech N9ne's sunglasses represent his confidence and ability to navigate the rap game seamlessly, but others do not understand the message he is trying to send.
Cause when my gun blasts its bright cause I can, cause I can (That's right)
Tech N9ne is so powerful that when he wields a gun, it shines brightly and he has no reservations about using it.
Demons tryin to show me whats sizzilin' think your heated leavin them froze with ninna flows
Tech N9ne is not afraid of demons and their tricks, as his lyrics make them feel frozen and powerless.
Leavin no need to repeat it
Tech N9ne has made his point and does not need to say anything more.
You can't unthaw this flawless
Tech N9ne is perfect and cannot be changed or affected by others.
When we rollin with rogue dogs
Tech N9ne is always surrounded by his closest allies, who are equally powerful and dangerous.
When they saw we was ballas
Others are intimidated by Tech N9ne and his crew and recognize their success in the rap game.
Keepin' hatas locked in tha closet from all us
Tech N9ne and his crew have so much power that they can silence their critics and opponents.
Back up off us
Tech N9ne warns others to stay away and not mess with him or his crew.
Me and Juan steppin' off in the night quick
Tech N9ne is always ready to take on anyone, and has no fear when he is with Juan.
Killin' evil with an icepick
Tech N9ne has the power to defeat evil using only an icepick, as a symbol of his icy nature.
To watch the worms crawl in the worms crawl out
Tech N9ne enjoys watching as his enemies suffer and die, represented by 'the worms crawling in and out'.
In your stomach and out your mouth
The worms represent the discomfort and pain that Tech N9ne's enemies feel, from their stomach to their mouth.
Celcius
Reiterating Tech N9ne's icy and cold nature as a final message to his listeners.
Contributed by Adrian M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.