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/
Clueless
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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Cause you made me so mad and there's nothing you can do
You and I were clueless, but you were the most
And I guess you just got lost
Baby you were just clueless
So clueless
What did I do to deserve this kind of pain?
You said to give it a chance
But I saw you at the dance
We tried to work it out
But I still had a doubt
(Clueless)
I just can't take the risk of getting hurt again
And you're way worse than other men
I used to think you had a brain
But now I know that you're way insane
You tried to steal my heart away
And you'll pay for that someday
(Clueless)
I can't believe you did this to me after all I did for you
Cause you made me so mad and there's nothing you can do
You and I were clueless, but you were the most
And I guess you just got lost
Baby you were just clueless
(So clueless)
I cant believe I let you play me for a fool
N' wt you did was so totally uncool
I had no clue it would end this way
And I don't really care of what you have to say
I'll never forgive you for what you did
Gosh, I was such a kid
(So clueless)
But now that I'm grown and mature
I realize that I was blind and unsure
It ain't gonna happen no more tho {no mo}
And it's obviously the end of us, yo
Now I just wanna scream and shout
Cause you don't even know what our relationship was about
(So Clueless)
Should have told me the truth in the first place
Now I'm gonna have to pick up the pace
Boo if you loved me so
Then you wouldn't be this low
But now that I figured out your cheating ways
It's just too damn late
(For us to ever be together again!)
And you won't get away with anything else these days
(this I promise you... Yeah...)
I can't believe you did this to me after all I did for you
Cause you made me so mad and there's nothing you can do
You and I were clueless, but you were the most
And I guess you just got lost
Baby you were just clueless
Clueless.
Clueless!
(You should have told me before... should have trusted our love
Should have thought about that before you went on and broke my heart..
But its ok because in the end I'm better off without you
And its just too bad that I cant say the same about you! you're so clueless)
In Tech N9ne's song Clueless, the singer is expressing their betrayal and hurt over a failed relationship. The lyrics detail the singer's sense of confusion and disillusionment as their partner cheats on them and ultimately breaks their heart. The repeated refrain of "clueless" emphasizes the singer's frustration with their partner's inability to see the damage they have done. The singer reflects on the trust they gave their partner, and how that trust was ultimately violated. They vow to move on, stating that they are better off without their partner, who remains "clueless" about the depth of their betrayal.
One interesting fact about this song is that it was released on Tech N9ne's 2001 album "Anghellic," which was initially an independent release but was later picked up by a major record label. The song features Tech N9ne's signature rapid-fire delivery and intense, emotionally charged lyrics that reflect his personal experiences with love and loss. Another interesting fact is that the song's powerful chorus has been sampled by other artists in the hip-hop and R&B genres, demonstrating its enduring impact and popularity.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't believe you did this to me after all I did for you
Expresses the feeling of betrayal and disappointment after giving a lot to a person and receiving unfaithfulness in return.
Cause you made me so mad and there's nothing you can do
Suggests that the anger caused by the betrayal is so intense that no apology or excuse can fix it.
You and I were clueless, but you were the most
Acknowledges that both parties were unaware of what was going on, but one person was more ignorant or oblivious than the other.
And I guess you just got lost
Implies that the other person was confused or lacked direction in the relationship, leading to its failure.
Baby you were just clueless
Reinforces the belief that the other person was not aware of the effect of their actions and how deeply they hurt the artist.
So clueless
Echoes the sentiment of the previous line to emphasize how unenlightened the other person was in the relationship.
What did I do to deserve this kind of pain?
Expresses the feeling of being undeserving of the hurt caused by the other person's actions.
Out of all the fights, this was the main
Highlights how this betrayal was the most significant and hurtful event in the relationship.
We tried to work it out
Describes how both parties attempted to fix the issues in the relationship.
But I still had a doubt
Indicates that the artist was still unsure if things would work out, despite trying to reconcile.
I just can't take the risk of getting hurt again
Shows the reluctance of the singer to put themselves in a position to be hurt again.
And you're way worse than other men
Compares the other person unfavorably to other men, highlighting their negative qualities.
I used to think you had a brain
Implies that the other person was thought of as intelligent, but that perception has changed.
But now I know that you're way insane
Uses hyperbole to convey the idea that the other person's behavior is irrational.
You tried to steal my heart away
Accuses the other person of insincerity and attempt to manipulate the singer's emotions.
And you'll pay for that someday
Uses a threat to suggest that the other person's actions will have consequences.
I cant believe I let you play me for a fool
Expresses regret for being gullible and taken advantage of by the other person.
N' wt you did was so totally uncool
Uses colloquial language to describe the betrayal as unacceptable.
I had no clue it would end this way
Shows that the singer was unaware of the other person's intentions, leading to surprise and pain.
And I don't really care of what you have to say
Rejects the other person's attempts at explanation or apology.
I'll never forgive you for what you did
States that the artist cannot forgive the other person for their actions.
Gosh, I was such a kid
Uses sarcasm to indicate that the artist was naive and lacked experience in relationships.
But now that I'm grown and mature
Shows that the singer has learned and grown from the experience of being betrayed.
I realize that I was blind and unsure
Acknowledges that the artist was not fully aware of the situation and unsure of what was happening.
It ain't gonna happen no more tho {no mo}
Implies that the singer will not let themselves be hurt again by the other person.
And it's obviously the end of us, yo
Concludes that the relationship has ended and there is no hope for reconciliation.
Now I just wanna scream and shout
Uses hyperbole to express the intensity of the singer's emotions and desire to express them.
Cause you don't even know what our relationship was about
Suggests that the other person did not fully understand or appreciate the significance of the relationship.
Should have told me the truth in the first place
Expresses the belief that the other person should have been honest from the beginning of the relationship.
Now I'm gonna have to pick up the pace
Indicates that the singer will need to move on and start anew after the end of the relationship.
Boo if you loved me so
Uses a term of endearment to indicate that the other person claimed to love the singer.
Then you wouldn't be this low
Suggests that the other person's actions are not consistent with love and respect towards the artist.
But now that I figured out your cheating ways
Accuses the other person of infidelity and deceit.
It's just too damn late
Asserts that any chance for reconciliation or forgiveness has passed.
For us to ever be together again!
Concludes that there is no possibility of the relationship being restarted.
And you won't get away with anything else these days
Uses a threat to indicate that the other person's actions will not go unnoticed or unpunished.
(this I promise you... Yeah...)
Underlines the seriousness of the statement and the singer's determination to follow through.
Clueless.
Reinforces the title and theme of the song, suggesting that the other person was not perceptive or aware of what was happening in the relationship.
Clueless!
Reiterates the above point and adds emphasis and emotion to the final word of the song.
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Joshua Goodlow
This beat is stupid..love the instruments. Back when producers wanted to sound different and unique.
William Capone
Producers and rappers too
Juggalo Karnage7
Released in 1999 and still a banger in 2019!
Andre Johnson
Recorded in 1996, to '99
HE IS EYE
FACTS
Monte Rousselet
still banging the hardest even in 2016! xD
Matthew Holevinski
Ever dance with the devil by the pale moonlight?
J west
Damn it brings back a lot of memories back in the early 2000’s
Kellen Picou
This is the groove
Noah Brewer
The original tech n9ne 🔥🔥🔥