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/
Condolences
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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Damn, uh, sorry to hear about your moms, man
Techalicious, this is Wendy Dae
I just heard about your mom
I'm so, so, so, so, so sorry
Hey this your brother Chris, man
Hey this is Cook right here
I heard about what happened
Lemme know if you need me to do anything
And gimme a call, lemme know something, okay?
I'll be waiting to hear from you
The lyrics of Tech N9ne's song "Condolences" are a series of messages from some of his closest friends and family members expressing their condolences for the loss of his mother. The opening lines introduce the first voice as Water, likely someone in Tech N9ne's inner circle. The next voice is Wendy Dae, who also offers her deepest sympathies, followed by Tech N9ne's brother, Chris. Cook is the final voice, offering whatever support he can provide to Tech N9ne during this difficult time.
The tone of the lyrics is somber and emotional, highlighting the importance of community and emotional support during times of grief. Each speaker offers their own unique message of love and support, underscored by the repetition of the word "sorry."
The themes of loss, grief, and community are central to "Condolences," and it is clear that the song is a deeply personal tribute to Tech N9ne's mother. The words of his loved ones serve as a powerful reminder that while we may feel alone in our grief, the love and support of those around us can help us through even the most difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
N9na, this Water. What's up, fam?
Tech N9ne introducing himself and asking how the other person is doing
Damn, uh, sorry to hear about your moms, man
Expressing condolences about the other person's mom
Techalicious, this is Wendy Dae
Wendy Dae introducing herself to Tech N9ne
I just heard about your mom
Expressing condolences about Tech N9ne's mom
I'm so, so, so, so, so sorry
Expressing deep sympathy for Tech N9ne's loss
Hey this your brother Chris, man
Chris introducing himself as Tech N9ne's brother
Sorry to hear about you moms, man
Expressing condolences about Tech N9ne's mom
Hey this is Cook right here
Cook introducing himself
I heard about what happened
Acknowledging that Cook heard about Tech N9ne's loss
Lemme know if you need me to do anything
Offering assistance if Tech N9ne needs any help
And gimme a call, lemme know something, okay?
Asking Tech N9ne to keep him updated and to call him if he needs anything
I'll be waiting to hear from you
Waiting for Tech N9ne to reach out
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Written by: Aaron Dontez Yates
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