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/
Colorado
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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It-it-it-it-it-it that good Colora-do
[Chorus]
Toke, toke, toke, toke, you know it's that fire, I can't get no higher!
Toke, toke, toke, toke, I came to turn the night up, now watch me as I light up
Canada, then Germany, now everybody in this twist ganja
Now I wanna go to my second home big Tech is prone to ganja
Some of that new legal purple good colora-marijuana
Break it down, curl it up, fire it up, pass it 'round
Got that dope (?) dream and cuddle with a purp when I'm in a town
Nobody fucks with regular, on my shit spectacular
Hit it for the low shit gotta be real loud, and this wild next to ya
(?) high dro mix within to go
Blaze that shit, really can't get no high, but niggas still feel me though
Shoakin' dough, blazin' fire, roll 'em up, mile high
Lovin' Colorado strawberry kush open wide
Put you lighters up in the sky when the nigga do it
For the homeboy Pac or league arrestin' him
Reefa smoking that good Keisha
Through a vaporizor with a feature
Tech N9ne, I'mma kick it everytime
When I ease my mind, I hit my bottle
But they legalized it in my second home
When I go I'mma hit that good Colora-do
[Chorus: x2]
You already know what it is, tappin' the bottles, chippin' lips
Rollin' up another thumper in me, all already kill it (?)
And for friends Stevie, Tech, Ubi and the Picasso too
Joggin', I'll get it open, talkin' smoke so loud that I can't hear you
Look at me walkin' sideways, wavy but I'm not sloppy
And I'm burnin' down the bush, with the chief the spirits have got me
Better roll up you know I'm cold as fuck (?) when I tiffin' up in your place
Takin' a hit of the purp I'mma hold it in and blow it in your face!
{*Cough*} Info Gates {*Cough*} bitch don't hate
I showed up at the studio bars official
Cause I'm on trees like carved initials
I got that Candy Maldonado but I've been KC, not Colorado
So if a cop finds this avocado
I got in this medicine bottle I gotta get
Be hittin' the indica strain when it get in my brain
That it isn't the same, I'm twistin the flame
Light up, the Ces is definitely beneficial for the pain
That medical Jane never synthetic you know photosynthesis gettin' the blame
Blowin' legit if you switchin' the state, uh, blow the piff and I'm driftin' away
When I'm out in the Springs with a mountain to king
I'm countin the ounces they bring, they offer that kush (Kush)
They burnin' the bush, they 'bout it no doubt it's a thing
I'm jackin' the cyph, then I'm coming for Colorado for over half of my life
I came from about it back in the day, got a habit for packin' the sack in the pipe
I blowin' that it in
[Chorus: x2]
Been an outlaw for minute though, smokin' out with no shame
Blowin' loud out of my sun roof back in the Sunshine State
But then boys offered that cake so it's a cat and mouse type chase
But I growin' eyes on my back and droppin' brains over my face
I need a high estate, elevate, gotta get back up to that Denver stage
Where the fans are Strange and the air is thin
But I smoke this thing I just can't explain
Sparkin', puffin', passin', ease your pain and all these forms of fashion
I think it's only right to celebrate it, just get
Up-up high, get 'em up-up high
Stuck in the sky, we gotta lost that (?)
And I just met my angel dangled
(?)
(?) I freaked out tweaked out weed dungeon
But I forget about a women and a dough
See I be all up on that green Funyuns
Took another trip out to the CO
When everytime I made a (?) as legal
So that's snow (?) for the PO
We gone to free load (?) Doritos
Showed my love to Metropolis
And brother with a funk on the side of the curb
Green cross and a seize and a moss
When they all greet props and I die in a serve
(?)
When I'm in another land I smoke that fire-iah-iah
I don't really (?) but tonight I'm gonna try-iah-iah
Take some weed, mixin' with tobacco leafs
Actually and breathe and I lose my faculties, naturally
(Okay) Worldwide now, (?) with Tech Nina
Take another hit if you got that reefer
Bring me a little bit of that sativa
Baby talk just my anxiety
Don't like when I put up inside of me
I go back to the bottle, when I take a hit of that Colora-do
Tech N9ne's song "Colorado" is a tribute to Colorado and its recent legalization of marijuana. The song is an ode to his second home, where he can smoke legal marijuana without fear of arrest. The chorus exhorts listeners to "toke, toke, toke," and the lyrics describe various strains of weed that Tech N9ne has smoked in different countries. Tech N9ne talks about the benefits of smoking marijuana, saying that it helps him ease his mind and reduces anxiety. He also mentions the underground ganja culture in Colorado where he can get access to all kinds of marijuana.
The song reveals Tech N9ne's deep admiration for Colorado and how it has played a significant role in his career. He even compares the city to Amsterdam, the weed capital of the world. He also mentions Pac's homeboy and league, possibly referring to the late rapper Tupac Shakur, who was a vocal advocate for the legalization of marijuana. Tech N9ne calls on his fans to light up their lighters and join him in celebrating the legalization of marijuana in Colorado. Finally, the song ends with Tech N9ne saying that he'll always visit Colorado because of its legal marijuana and takes a hit of Colorado.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, uh-huh, uh-oh, no, damn
Expressing surprise or frustration
It-it-it-it-it-it that good Colora-do
Referring to the high-quality marijuana found in Colorado
Toke, toke, toke, toke, you know it's that fire, I can't get no higher!
Emphasizing the strong and enjoyable effects of the marijuana
Toke, toke, toke, toke, I came to turn the night up, now watch me as I light up
Expressing the intention to enjoy the night by smoking marijuana
Hey, I smoke in Amsterdam, in Denmark, Christiana!
Listing other places where the artist has smoked marijuana
Canada, then Germany, now everybody in this twist ganja
Indicating that marijuana is enjoyed globally
Now I wanna go to my second home big Tech is prone to ganja
Expressing a desire to visit Colorado, which is referred to as a second home
Some of that new legal purple good colora-marijuana
Referring to the quality and legality of the marijuana in Colorado
Break it down, curl it up, fire it up, pass it 'round
Describing the process of preparing and sharing marijuana
Got that dope (?) dream and cuddle with a purp when I'm in a town
Enjoying the effects of the marijuana and feeling relaxed in different places
Nobody fucks with regular, on my shit spectacular
Preferring high-quality marijuana and emphasizing its importance
Hit it for the low shit gotta be real loud, and this wild next to ya
Choosing strong and potent marijuana
(?) high dro mix within to go
Referring to a mix of high-quality marijuana strains
Blaze that shit, really can't get no high, but niggas still feel me though
Acknowledging that the artist might not get high anymore, but still enjoys smoking marijuana
Shoakin' dough, blazin' fire, roll 'em up, mile high
Enjoying the process of smoking high-quality marijuana in Colorado
Lovin' Colorado strawberry kush open wide
Expressing a preference for a specific strain of marijuana found in Colorado
Put you lighters up in the sky when the nigga do it
Encouraging the audience to raise their lighters during the performance
For the homeboy Pac or league arrestin' him
Honoring Tupac Shakur and referencing his arrest
Reefa smoking that good Keisha
Referring to smoking high-quality marijuana
Through a vaporizor with a feature
Using a vaporizer to consume marijuana
Tech N9ne, I'mma kick it everytime
Expressing the artist's commitment to his craft
When I ease my mind, I hit my bottle
Using alcohol as a way to relax
But they legalized it in my second home
Referring to the legalization of marijuana in Colorado
When I go I'mma hit that good Colora-do
Expressing the artist's intention to enjoy marijuana in Colorado
You already know what it is, tappin' the bottles, chippin' lips
Acknowledging the familiarity and enjoyment of consuming alcohol
Rollin' up another thumper in me, all already kill it (?)
Preparing to smoke another joint or blunt
And for friends Stevie, Tech, Ubi and the Picasso too
Acknowledging and naming friends and collaborators
Joggin', I'll get it open, talkin' smoke so loud that I can't hear you
Enjoying the effects of marijuana to the point of being unaware of the surroundings
Look at me walkin' sideways, wavy but I'm not sloppy
Describing being under the influence of marijuana while still maintaining control
And I'm burnin' down the bush, with the chief the spirits have got me
Smoking marijuana and feeling connected to the spiritual or cultural significance of it
Better roll up you know I'm cold as fuck (?) when I tiffin' up in your place
Expressing confidence and skill in rolling joints or blunts
Takin' a hit of the purp I'mma hold it in and blow it in your face!
Showing off by holding in the smoke and intentionally blowing it at someone
{*Cough*} Info Gates {*Cough*} bitch don't hate
Playfully coughing and asserting confidence while addressing someone
I showed up at the studio bars official
Asserting that the artist has arrived at the studio with great skill and talent
Cause I'm on trees like carved initials
Referring to being closely associated with marijuana like a carving on a tree
I got that Candy Maldonado but I've been KC, not Colorado
Referring to a specific strain of marijuana but identifying Kansas City as the artist's main influence, not Colorado
So if a cop finds this avocado
Talking about hiding marijuana from law enforcement
I got in this medicine bottle I gotta get
Referring to the artist's clever hiding spot for marijuana
Be hittin' the indica strain when it get in my brain
Preferring the effects of the indica strain of marijuana
That it isn't the same, I'm twistin the flame
Highlighting the differences between marijuana strains and enjoying the process of smoking
Light up, the Ces is definitely beneficial for the pain
Stating that smoking marijuana helps alleviate pain
That medical Jane never synthetic you know photosynthesis gettin' the blame
Asserting that medical marijuana is natural and shouldn't be blamed for anything negative
Blowin' legit if you switchin' the state, uh, blow the piff and I'm driftin' away
Enjoying smoking high-quality marijuana and feeling the effects
When I'm out in the Springs with a mountain to king
Referring to enjoying marijuana in Colorado Springs while appreciating the landscape
I'm countin the ounces they bring, they offer that kush (Kush)
Acknowledging the quantity of marijuana being consumed and mentioning a specific strain
They burnin' the bush, they 'bout it no doubt it's a thing
Expressing that people in Colorado are enthusiastic about smoking marijuana
I'm jackin' the cyph, then I'm coming for Colorado for over half of my life
Referring to participating in the marijuana culture in Colorado for a significant period of time
I came from about it back in the day, got a habit for packin' the sack in the pipe
Sharing the artist's history and familiarity with packing bowls of marijuana in a pipe
I blowin' that it in
Smoking marijuana and enjoying the effects
Been an outlaw for minute though, smokin' out with no shame
Acknowledging a rebellious attitude and enjoying smoking marijuana without guilt
Blowin' loud out of my sun roof back in the Sunshine State
Smoking marijuana with confidence and enjoyment in a convertible car in a sunny state
But then boys offered that cake so it's a cat and mouse type chase
Referring to law enforcement offering a bribe, resulting in a game of cat and mouse
But I growin' eyes on my back and droppin' brains over my face
Feeling paranoid and hallucinating due to the effects of marijuana
I need a high estate, elevate, gotta get back up to that Denver stage
Expressing a desire to return to Denver and perform while under the influence of marijuana
Where the fans are Strange and the air is thin
Acknowledging the unique fanbase and atmosphere in Denver
But I smoke this thing I just can't explain
Expressing that the artist enjoys smoking marijuana but cannot fully describe the experience
Sparkin', puffin', passin', ease your pain and all these forms of fashion
Describing the process of smoking marijuana and how it provides relief or comfort
I think it's only right to celebrate it, just get
Believing that smoking marijuana is a cause for celebration
Up-up high, get 'em up-up high
Encouraging others to get high and enjoy the experience
Stuck in the sky, we gotta lost that (?)
Feeling euphoric and mentally disconnected from reality
And I just met my angel dangled
Feeling a sense of enlightenment or heightened spiritual connection
(?) I freaked out tweaked out weed dungeon
Referring to feeling paranoid or anxious after smoking marijuana
But I forget about a women and a dough
Becoming so consumed by smoking marijuana that other things are forgotten
See I be all up on that green Funyuns
Eating green-colored snacks called Funyuns while under the influence of marijuana
Took another trip out to the CO
Referring to revisiting Colorado to smoke marijuana again
When everytime I made a (?) as legal
Referring to the increasing legality of marijuana in different places
So that's snow (?) for the PO
Using a code word (snow) to refer to marijuana when mentioning law enforcement (PO)
We gone to free load (?) Doritos
Indulging in munchies, specifically mentioning Doritos
Showed my love to Metropolis
Expressing admiration and gratitude for a specific place
And brother with a funk on the side of the curb
Referring to someone with a unique and interesting style on the street corner
Green cross and a seize and a moss
Mentioning a symbol associated with medical marijuana and referencing law enforcement
When they all greet props and I die in a serve
Receiving praise and respect for smoking marijuana
When I'm in another land I smoke that fire-iah-iah
Referring to smoking high-quality marijuana while in a different location
I don't really (?) but tonight I'm gonna try-iah-iah
Expressing the intention to try something new or different
Take some weed, mixin' with tobacco leafs
Referring to mixing marijuana with tobacco when smoking
Actually and breathe and I lose my faculties, naturally
Enjoying the effects of smoking marijuana and feeling relaxed
(Okay) Worldwide now, (?) with Tech Nina
Acknowledging the global reach and influence of the artist Tech N9ne
Take another hit if you got that reefer
Encouraging others to take another hit of marijuana
Bring me a little bit of that sativa
Desiring a specific strain of marijuana called sativa
Baby talk just my anxiety
Using marijuana to alleviate feelings of anxiety
Don't like when I put up inside of me
Referring to negative experiences or effects of marijuana
I go back to the bottle, when I take a hit of that Colora-do
Using alcohol as a substitute or supplement when marijuana is not available
[Chorus: x2]
Repeating the chorus
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Kayla Northrup
Rittz always killz it hes under appreciated for how amazing he is when he steps to the mic
Bendo13
Just saw you and Krizz out in Colorado for the South Park Music Festival... you guys were hands down the best performance the whole weekend! Fortunately I had a press pass for that, and got to be right up and close and personal with you two, but I'm definitely looking forward to seeing you perform again sometime soon!
Lorenzo Cisneros
I swear tech needs to perform this in one of his concerts because it brings so much memories when it first dropped
Apex Doxer
Bruh everytime I smoke a blunt with the old homies we play this song for like ten years
Guapo
Tech n9ne is a whole vibe, I've partied with him several times in denver/aurora way before he blew up big. He's a cool ass dude 303 love
Werecat
Classic tune. Forgot all about this one. Goes so hard. Solid production and collaboration on this. I used to listen to this all the time in high school, brings back memories of getting high and doing stupid stuff.
Cole Norris
Iv herd this song live and it's even better in person so dope much love for strange music
Nightleone4227
The first part of Krizz's verse is mesmerizing. Such an amazing group of artists, long live STRANGE
VM Tyler
I so want this album on vinyl. It would sound so dope.
Nagie James
The beat and sylables go together perfectly in Tech,Ubi,Wrekonize,and Ritts's verses