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/
Check Yo Temperature
Tech N9ne Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
And 79 in the winter time that's just how I live
But when the homies call and say let's hit the town
When we do them haters frown, nigga turn the heat down
I know we skip the line and bitches think we fine
I know you feelin' drunk and tough, but you best recline
You don't wanna get stained it's pain in this lane
I'mma check they temperature, they all up in my mix, mayne
I just wanna know, what you niggas lookin' at?
I just come to kick it with the bitches, I ain't come for you
If you really want it, yeah my homies got a gun or two
I take on every one of you, what you wanna do?
Don't forget I got this whole club on my side trippin' is dumb'a you
Stop, everybody what's that sound?
It sound like a hater 'bout to get the beat down
With the quick and why they wanna go and get me pissed
When they know I'm with me clique and a real nigga like Mitchy Slick
On this Hennessy, Sprite and lemon, fuck these niggas, invite the women
Busters wanna insight the grimin', now you gotta invite the crimin-nals
Don't gimme that bullshit, nigga don't gimme no looks
You better get over the shit, a veteran knowin' that you pathetic
And let 'em fuck up and hit me on kush
So you better snap your fingers and then rock with it
Cause if you chops spit it, I'mma let somethin' hot hit it
'Bout a hundred somethin' he looked like he wanted somethin'
Rémy had him beefy now he look like a honey bun or somethin'
[Chorus]
AYE! Why they always gotta trip with you
I'm minding my business now I gotta check yo temperature
AYE! Player hater man you fixin' to
Make me lose it if you heated when I check yo temperature
AYE! Now I ain't come to play games
So why you gotta make me check yo temperature, mayne?
AYE! And I guess we all gon' bang
If you heated when I check yo temperature, mayne
Ah, kick it, stay, fresh, step out, in my, sunday's best
Bitches, trippin', you'll get slapped, hold up wait, what you bitches lookin' at?
I'm callin' askin' why you askin' 'bout me, if for that liquor
She said cause she spittin' vixen in a mix of Tech N9ne and Twista
Lip singing and quick sand, flippin' bricks and gettin' chips man
Hundred grand they spick-and-span, let Louie V and my women's wet
Who is she? Cause I been there, who is he? He ain't a threat
Who am I? KC Boss bitch, what you doin'? Tryin' to snap back
A hundred degrees, I'm heated, eat it, like it was your dinner roll
You've never been a friend to me, bitch better check yo temperature
I'll block you like rocky on cocky, catch a lot of bodies
Try to knock me from my hierarchy, straight down on Kawasakis
These poppies like that seed that hung from over seas
We G's livin' in that clipse so hard, that stunday, yes I'm stootin' star
What the fuck you hoes stand for? Knowin' you all are some scared hoes
Make me start a girl fight, better check this bitches' fahrenheit
Blowin' niggas I'm BeBe, see broke niggas I Skeske
I'll choke your head, beacause see they gon' drop you like my CD
[Chorus]
To gave you the truth we havin' a ball, there's bitches all over the place
To gave you the truth we havin' a ball, there's bitches all over the place
There's bitches all over the place, why is you niggas all up in my face?
I'm finna flip the script and start trippin' on them like what you niggas lookin' at?
I think these niggas might need some glasses what they lookin' at?
A poodle tuckin' its tail I ain't ever been mistookin that
Plus I can read your game plan like my book of raps
Last nigga that tried it caught a right and then he took a nap
Nigga sleep go night-night, for fuckin' with niggas that fight-fight
And some of you suckers be hatin' cause we shinin' like some bright lights
T-Nutty your street buddy, Tech N9ne and the clique
They better act like they got system, lookin' at me and go get in a bitch
That nigga ??, flipped a script and my nigga bow down
Straight from Cali with a .50 cal wow, ask around and they tell you blaow-blaow
Ain't nobody trippin' off of you, I just wanna kick it and be cool
Half of these niggas are up in this motherfucker wanna be part of the crew
Cause they know we do the fool, go dumb and act retarded
Don't ever like to start it, but you can be our target
If I lose it open your mouth, for this thermometer
I'm checkin' niggas temperature, then slidin' off
With your chick and smokin' bomb with her
[Chorus]
In Tech N9ne's song "Check Yo Temperature," he discusses the importance of knowing oneself and others. He starts by explaining how he controls the temperature in his home, keeping it at 74 degrees, and later notes how he lives life on his own terms despite what others may think. The lyrics then explore how when he is with his friends, they often encounter haters who are trying to bring them down. Tech N9ne warns these haters that they should "check their temperature" before starting any trouble. He then gives a warning that he will not hesitate to defend himself and his friends, even with violence if necessary.
The lyrics continue with Tech N9ne talking about the various situations he faces with different people, including snitches, women who want to be with him, and people who are making threats against him. He warns that he will take on all challengers and will not hesitate to defend himself. The song's chorus reiterates Tech's message, stating that he will check anyone's temperature who tries to get in his way.
Overall, "Check Yo Temperature" is a song about self-confidence, standing up for oneself, and dealing with adversity. It celebrates living life on one's own terms and not being afraid to face one's enemies.
Line by Line Meaning
I keep my temperature on 74 when I'm at the crib
I like it warm at home and set my thermostat to 74 degrees.
And 79 in the winter time, that's just how I live
During winter, I usually set my temperature to 79 degrees.
But when the homies call and say let's hit the town
When my friends call to go out, I go out with them.
When we do, them haters frown, nigga turn the heat down
When we go out, haters are discouraged by us, and we don't let anything stop our fun.
I know we skip the line and bitches think we fine
We usually skip lines, and girls are into us.
I know you feelin' drunk and tough, but you best recline
If you're feeling drunk and brave, you better calm down.
You don't wanna get stained it's pain in this lane
You don't want to get hurt, it's dangerous here.
I'mma check they temperature, they all up in my mix, mayne
I'm going to investigate them because they're getting involved in what I'm doing.
Whattup, suckers, ain't no lookin' back
What's up losers, we're moving forward, no looking back.
I just wanna know, what you niggas lookin' at?
What are you looking at? Why are you staring?
I just come to kick it with the bitches, I ain't come for you
I'm here to hang out with girls, not you.
If you really want it, yeah, my homies got a gun or two
If you want trouble, my friends have guns.
I take on every one of you, what you wanna do?
I'm willing to fight each one of you if you want to mess with me.
Don't forget I got this whole club on my side trippin' is dumb'a you
Don't forget that everyone in this club supports me, so it's not wise to pick a fight with me.
Stop, everybody what's that sound?
Everyone, listen, do you hear that sound?
It sound like a hater 'bout to get the beat down
It sounds like someone who dislikes us will be getting hurt.
With the quick and why they wanna go and get me pissed
Why do they want to make me angry all of a sudden?
When they know I'm with me clique and a real nigga like Mitchy Slick
They know I'm hanging out with my gang and a legitimate person like Mitchy Slick.
On this Hennessy, Sprite and lemon, fuck these niggas, invite the women
I'm drinking Hennessy with Sprite and lemon, and I don't care about those guys, let's invite some girls.
Busters wanna insight the grimin', now you gotta invite the crimin-nals
People who provoke us want trouble, so they will have to deal with criminals.
Don't gimme that bullshit, nigga don't gimme no looks
Don't lie to me, and do not stare at me.
You better get over the shit, a veteran knowin' that you pathetic
Move on from the problem because someone like me who is experienced knows that you're weak.
And let 'em fuck up and hit me on kush
Let them make mistakes and smoke weed with me.
So you better snap your fingers and then rock with it
You better dance along with us.
Cause if you chops spit it, I'mma let somethin' hot hit it
Because, if you talk nonsense, I'm going to hurt you.
'Bout a hundred somethin' he looked like he wanted somethin'
A man who was around a hundred pounds looked like he wanted trouble.
Rémy had him beefy now he look like a honey bun or somethin'
He didn't stand a chance and was beaten badly.
AYE! Why they always gotta trip with you
Why do they always have to bother and provoke me?
I'm mining my business now I gotta check yo temperature
I'm trying to be peaceful, but now I have to investigate you.
AYE! Player hater man you fixin' to
Hey, person who hates others, you're going to get what's coming to you soon.
Make me lose it if you heated when I check yo temperature
You're going to make me angry if you react aggressively when I investigate you.
AYE! Now I ain't come to play games
Hey, I'm not here to play around.
So why you gotta make me check yo temperature, mayne?
Why do you have to make me investigate you then?
AYE! And I guess we all gon' bang
Hey, and I guess we're all going to fight.
If you heated when I check yo temperature, mayne
You're going to regret it if you react aggressively when I investigate you.
Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: TRAMAINE WINFREY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@deezooliveros2978
Still one of my favorite albums of ALL TIME!
@carletismartin9588
2020 and still one of my fave Tech9 songs!!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🎙🎶🎼🎶🔊🔊🔊
@brentbastian1373
I think of this song every year when I turn on my heat. Although I'm not on Tech's level of keeping it 79 in the winter time...that's not how I live.
@rachelann3763
K. O. D. has always been MY favorite album!! Technician 4 life 💟 DEMONS😈😇EBAH
@timbakke8794
Same here
@thegreenone5359
That’s the most cringe tech comment I’ve seen in a while but yes it’s facts
@ODBonesCorleone402
@The green one ! 🤣🤣🤣
@jesandbrandi5487
Kod was legendary
@jordanelliott2967
i tie K.O.D. and Everready
@Papalasagna9
no one can beat tech at making music