His tenth studio album, K.O.D., was released October 27, 2009. He has spent his illustrious career making sure heβs 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 MCβs flow is sharper and slicker than itβs ever been.
βThis is another roller coaster ride,β explains TECH N9NE about the release. βWhen it came time for Sickology 101, I knew I wanted to do a collabo album based on the study of being sick. Itβs a beginnerβs course for people who donβt 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.β 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. Itβs a twisted vision forged on undeniable grooves and quixotic wordplay.
The single, βNothin,ββ is an inspiring, honest anthem that features Messy Marv and Big Scoob. Meanwhile, on βMidwest Choppers 2,β TECH N9NE and Krayzie Bone cruise to the depths of darkness. βKrayzie Bone came through and murdered it,β says TECH N9NE. βI modeled the song after movies. When you do a sequel, there has to be a bigger body count and more people have to die. βMidwest Choppers 2β is Autobahn-style. It makes you want to speed.β
TECH N9NEβs inimitable flow and rhyming take center stage on solo tracks, including the haunting, hypnotic βRed Nose.β He doesnβt pull any punches on the vitriolic, YoungFyre-produced βBlown Away,β either. Itβs 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 βIβm A Playa,β βCaribou Louβ (which boasts 7.2 million MySpace plays), βRiotmaker,β βLike Yeahβ and βEverybody Move,β itβs 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 β just TECH N9NEβs own record company, Strange Music. TECH N9NEβs 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 MTVβs βJackassβ crew.
It hasnβt been an easy road, but TECH N9NE soldiers on and heβll never stop. βThey call me devil worshipper because Iβm different. I give you music for my core. Theyβre 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 Iβm trying to reach others, too. Itβs not over. My music is supposed to be for everybody, but some people just donβt get it. This album is the result; swallow it. Itβs middle finger music, all-day and all-night.β
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 doesnβt 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 N9NEβs next masterpiece, K.O.D. βI want people to know that Iβm getting better and better and Iβm a machine. I do these collabo albums to give the fans more. This is a bridge record to K.O.D. Itβs the farewell to the TECH N9NE youβve known lately. Itβs getting darker. A lot of people might not be able to go to the place Iβm going, but this place is my specialty.β
βI donβt need people to kiss my hand,β assures TECH N9NE. βIβm not trippinβ on status, and Iβm not a narcissist when it comes to rap. Itβs my heart and soul pouring onto the paper. I write my life and I canβt hold back. This is what I know.β
Origin: Kansas City, Missouri
Year Formed: 1991
Official Site: http://www.therealtechn9ne.com/
Delusional
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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I'ma drink this henn, I'ma keep this grin,
But if you look at nina closely I'm tryina contain this beast within.
I know some of y'all already knowin' that I got a lotta cheese to spend
But that don't change the fact I go insane I gotta heap of sins please begin.
I saw a glimpse in all of this when I was just yay tall and I pictured y'all and it wall to wall but they all said I was just Delusional but the people startin' callin' us and I'm ballin' tough but the crawlin' rough and I never though of stuff with saw enough.
When I'm thinkin' I'ma boss in the biz but I'm lost and I fake it that I'm off in the lid but they pay the cost when it is dark at the crib
Some say that if tell them to hate my people are at the gate ready for sealin' your fate that is up for debate cause when I make my music ain't no evil from mister yates callin' me
A cult leader I don't really know but I'ma fosho heater wickedness commin' from mine rove they could blow me but the folks wanna soul see us at the bottom with the devil look around and it be no N9na they say I lead em to evil like I was Jimmy Jones and feedin' the people when I bleed in the steeple the reason they seizin' me ain't no decreasin' my ego my powers for good I think would I shrink if somebody took away how good I ink but that would never happen I'm makin' it with the rappin' but they want me to collapse and when I could I sink
I hope I find what I'm looking for, maybe I should drink just a little more.
Delusional I'm fightin but I'm losin feel like we offer up confusion Hear me!
My rights and wrongs are questioned in my life and confusion seems to read alibi.
Delusional I'm feelin like I don't belong, feel like I'm tellin you to do wrong hear me!
She feel like I'm, gonna make them hate because I was around and kick it and make them babys and now that I made it gotta escape them daily and that's crazy cause all I'm doin' is makin' the industry pay me but when I show my face feelin' everything's great did a show then we ate then I'm outta that state she said I'm a good provider but daddy of the year man I'm outta that race how I compensate for the losses they get often dates that's too personal we'll stop the tape
I hope I find what I'm looking for, maybe I should drink just a little more.
Delusional I'm fightin but I'm losin feel like we offer up confusion Hear me!
My rights and wrongs are questioned in my life and confusion seems to read alibi.
Delusional I'm feelin like I don't belong, feel like I'm tellin' you to do wrong hear me!
They say I'm seein' things but everybody know I'm bein things we dem kings like it or not we runnin' this gotta lotta hype cause I wanna spit and I come to grip on the fith you gotta know techs never gonna miss I know I might be a little psycie but its nightly and brightly inside of me makin' me a little frightening rippin' it with the right team I bring hella light when resighting when its all said and done I'm sickened and heavened caused this a damned reverend ALL 6'S AND 7'S
I hope I find what I'm looking for, maybe I should drink just a little more.
Delusional I'm fightin' but I'm losin' feel like we offer up confusion Hear me!
My rights and wrongs are questioned in my life and confusion seems to read alibi.
Delusional I'm feelin' like I don't belong, feel like I'm tellin' you to do wrong hear me!
In Tech N9ne's Delusional, he talks about the struggle of containing the inner beast within himself. Despite having wealth, he feels like he's gone insane and is filled with a heap of sins. He reflects on his early days when people called him delusional, but now that he's successful and people are calling him the K.O.D., he wonders if he's still delusional. Tech N9ne then addresses the accusations of him being a cult leader and leading people to evil. He asserts that he's not evil and has good intentions, but the confusion and questioning of his actions make him feel out of place and delusional.
The song delves into the innermost thoughts and feelings of Tech N9ne, showcasing his vulnerability and insecurities. It highlights the pressure that comes with being successful and famous, and the criticism and accusations that come with it. The chorus, with its repetition of "Delusional," emphasizes Tech N9ne's struggle and the feeling of not belonging. The song concludes with Tech N9ne acknowledging his madness and his hope of finding what he's looking for.
Line by Line Meaning
I'ma drink this henn, I'ma keep this grin, But if you look at nina closely I'm tryina contain this beast within.
I may be drinking and smiling, but inside I am struggling to control my inner demons.
I know some of y'all already knowin' that I got a lotta cheese to spend But that don't change the fact I go insane I gotta heap of sins please begin.
Despite my wealth, I am still plagued by my own wrongdoing and often find myself in a state of insanity.
I saw a glimpse in all of this when I was just yay tall and I pictured y'all and it wall to wall but they all said I was just Delusional but the people startin' callin' us and I'm ballin' tough but the crawlin' rough and I never though of stuff with saw enough.
I may have been called delusional in the past, but now the people are recognizing my talent and I am succeeding regardless of the difficulties I have faced along the way.
What the problem is now I got em here tellin' all these kids I'm the K.O.D and they pumpin up the volume and listenin' hard when I give my heart is it Delusional.
People are now looking up to me as the King of Darkness, but I cannot help but wonder if it is all just an illusion.
When I'm thinkin' I'ma boss in the biz but I'm lost and I fake it that I'm off in the lid but they pay the cost when it is dark at the crib
Although I may project confidence and success, I often feel lost and like a fraud, and those close to me suffer the consequences of my inner struggles.
Some say that if tell them to hate my people are at the gate ready for sealin' your fate that is up for debate cause when I make my music ain't no evil from mister yates callin' me.
Some accuse me of promoting hate and evil, but I believe my music does not reflect that and instead serves as a creative outlet for me.
A cult leader I don't really know but I'ma fosho heater wickedness commin' from mine rove they could blow me but the folks wanna soul see us at the bottom with the devil look around and it be no N9na they say I lead em to evil like I was Jimmy Jones and feedin' the people when I bleed in the steeple the reason they seizin' me ain't no decreasin' my ego my powers for good I think would I shrink if somebody took away how good I ink but that would never happen I'm makin' it with the rappin' but they want me to collapse and when I could I sink.
Despite claims that I am a cult leader who encourages evil, I know that I use my powers for good and that I would not shrink from introspection even if someone were to take away my success.
She feel like I'm, gonna make them hate because I was around and kick it and make them babys and now that I made it gotta escape them daily and that's crazy cause all I'm doin' is makin' the industry pay me but when I show my face feelin' everything's great did a show then we ate then I'm outta that state she said I'm a good provider but daddy of the year man I'm outta that race how I compensate for the losses they get often dates that's too personal we'll stop the tape
Despite being successful, I often feel like I am being judged by those around me and that I am unable to balance my personal life with my musical career. The details of my struggles are too personal to share with the public.
They say I'm seein' things but everybody know I'm bein things we dem kings like it or not we runnin' this gotta lotta hype cause I wanna spit and I come to grip on the fith you gotta know techs never gonna miss I know I might be a little psycie but its nightly and brightly inside of me makin' me a little frightening rippin' it with the right team I bring hella light when resighting when its all said and done I'm sickened and heavened caused this a damned reverend ALL 6'S AND 7'S
Despite criticism that I am delusional, I am confident in my ability to succeed and I know that I have the skills and talent to be a successful musician. At my core, I am a mix of good and bad, and my life may be filled with darkness and struggle, but I am also capable of bringing light into the world through my music.
I hope I find what I'm looking for, maybe I should drink just a little more. Delusional I'm fightin but I'm losin feel like we offer up confusion Hear me! My rights and wrongs are questioned in my life and confusion seems to read alibi. Delusional I'm feelin like I don't belong, feel like I'm tellin you to do wrong hear me!
I often turn to alcohol in my search for answers and struggle to distinguish between reality and my internal struggles. It feels like my every decision is called into question and I struggle with feelings of disconnection and alienation from those around me.
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Aaron Yates, Samuel Watson, William Washington
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@glorious4897
This beat will live in my head for the rest of my days
@smxleybxllist1cs151
When I got my first car in high school and put a system in it, this was the first song I played. Memories!
@nonmorto3563
same
@kasperspardigm
Lmfao
@Destroymaster100
Lmao hello yeah
@garretttoole87
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@chazcreech4314
By far not the first song I had beatin in my car but with system that base line HITS!!!
@user-nq2fb9ju6y
This song will never get old, every time I play it itβs like the first time hearing it
@nel_th3rd224
I was 13 ridding my bike around town feeling like a badass listening to this
@sheldonking7061
Same! The whole albumn π«Άπ