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/
Demon's ft. Three 6 Mafia
Tech N9ne Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
What makes me a demon is lust, I'm girl crazy
And that's why I couldn't keep my wife, y'knahmsayin?
And that's the lust demons living within me
And uh, but my heart, love big, y'knahmsayin?
So I know a lot of demons come to my shows, as well as angels
Y'knahmsayin? A lot of demons, a lot of demons, a lot of demons..
When I was one, and a two, and a three, and a four
I knew I was a special one who had a little more
And they wondered why I was plotting, rotten to the core
It was nothing but an itty-bitty demon
There's a demon inside of me! Can I kill it? Hell naw!
Can I kill it? Hell naw! Can I kill it? Hell naw!
There's a demon inside a me! Can I kill it? Hell naw!
Can I kill it? Hell naw! Can I kill it? Hell naw!
Yo, it make me wanna drink a lot, go up in the pink wit not
This the reason I ain't at ease and currently on the brink of pot
This the reason I sit at the window with the millie
Wishing a nigga gon' come break in
It is the reason I be freaking the women deeper
Loving making her silly because I done they friend
It is the reason I bang, it is definitely the reason I slang
Distributed the 'caine
The reason I'm super soaking in the pain.. and starting to love it
It's wanting to give me way more of it, they want me to lug it through the mud
And thus the reason with happy people I'm disgusted
I'm talking about those things that make you do bad things
Living the evil up in the fast lane
Making me wanna have a wicked son
Beating the hell outa people making me mad mayne
Gave me the gun when I ran up in dealings in ninth grade, with a slight rage
I was ice age, another reason Tecca Nina won't have any light days
Voted me the King of Darkness, voted me to be really heartless
All up in my spirit they march, they making me start sparking at the targets
Woke up today I was steaming, cause when I found out I was not dreaming
Because the host that afloats me the most was a goddamm demon..
[Chorus]
THREE 6 MAFIA!
See it's a demon inside of me and I'm thinking it's that dope
It's got me doing shit a nigga never even had done befo'
It got me kicking in the do' of folks I don't even know
Straight wilding, 9-11 time a fucking thousand
Buck like Berkeley housing, my Glock is so arousing
Make you stand atten-hut the way that bitch be shouting
Something like a scary movie, nigga but I'm scarier
Bury ya, Memphis Ten' Black Haven area
Buck nigga, get buck bitch, get wit me
And I'ma show ya how this Triple 6 will get silly
Psycho, like no other individual
Glock with the red beam to keep you in my visual
Three 6 and Tech Ninna wet ya like an Aquafina
Desert Eagle, .50 Cal', tell me have ya seen her?
Pussy juice, still on my shit from this hoe I just raped
In her fucking husband face, shot him in his fucking face
[Chorus]
This fish food powder will make you hype
Go into a bar, get into bar fights
Have you walking around all night
Looking like a fool like something ain't right
That ecstasy pill will make you feel it
Look at a bitch, girl you gon' get it
You wanna act kinda funny with me?
You can suck my dick till I nut on titties
Loritab pills, any kinda pills, Vicodin, Xanax, Ambien yeah
All geeked up, wash it down with a beer
Did it to myself, nigga it's your year
Nigga I party like a goddamn fool
Backyard barbecue, hoes in the pool
Jacked like a motherfucker, strapped like a motherfucker
This my life nigga so fuck you!
These funk niggas can't trust niggas
You'll get lit up nigga, get stuck nigga
These choppers buck nigga, nigga buck nigga
All in yo' guts nigga, nigga guts nigga
A liquor store gotta get the dough nigga
Walked in with the fo', get 'em on the flo' nigga
I'm so damn cold, I ain't tryna fold nigga
I kick in doors if you got to go nigga
Yeah we murder, put the clip in, check the list and put the hit in
Kill him kill him, buck your children, kidnap her for half a million
Juicy J yeah I'm the realest, in the game I'm gonna get it
Coke and weed and plenty women, yeah I'm out here making that killing
[Chorus]
Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide
Demon inside
Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide
Demon inside
In the song Demons, Tech N9ne talks about how he possesses both angelic and demonic attributes, but it is the demon inside of him that is to blame for his lustful and womanizing ways. While he tries to control it, he also acknowledges that it is a part of him that he cannot kill. He is aware that there are many people, both good and bad, who enjoy his music and attend his shows. Tech N9ne refers to himself as Tecca Nina, and he speaks about how the demons within him have been responsible for his decisions in life, ranging from his broken marriage, drug addiction, and even the guns he owns.
These lyrics represent a struggle within oneself, between good and evil, and how sometimes the demons inside can overpower the angels. Tech N9ne's use of descriptive language paints a vivid picture of his inner turmoil, and how his actions have been influenced by his demons. The chorus "There's a demon inside of me! Can I kill it? Hell naw!" reinforces the theme of how the demon is a part of him and will always be, no matter how hard he tries to fight it.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm an angel-slash-demon, man y'knahmsayin?
I have both good and evil qualities within me, you know what I'm saying?
What makes me a demon is lust, I'm girl crazy
My demon side is fueled by my intense desire and obsession for women
And that's why I couldn't keep my wife, y'knahmsayin?
My excessive lust for other women led to the breakdown of my marriage, you know what I'm saying?
And that's the lust demons living within me
The demons of lust reside within me, driving my desires
And uh, but my heart, love big, y'knahmsayin?
Despite my demons, I have a capacity for great love and compassion, you know what I'm saying?
So I know a lot of demons come to my shows, as well as angels
I attract both dark and light energies to my performances - both demons and angels
Y'knahmsayin? A lot of demons, a lot of demons, a lot of demons..
You know what I'm saying? There are many demons present in my life and surroundings
When I was one, and a two, and a three, and a four
Since I was a child, even at a young age
I knew I was a special one who had a little more
I always felt unique, like I possessed something extra
And they wondered why I was plotting, rotten to the core
Others questioned why I seemed to have sinister intentions
It was nothing but an itty-bitty demon
In reality, it was just a small demon within me
There's a demon inside of me! Can I kill it? Hell naw!
I acknowledge the presence of a demon within me, but I cannot overcome it
Yo, it make me wanna drink a lot, go up in the pink wit not
It compels me to excessively consume alcohol and engage in promiscuous activities
This the reason I ain't at ease and currently on the brink of pot
This is why I can't find peace and constantly teeter on the edge of using drugs
This the reason I sit at the window with the millie
It drives me to sit by the window with a gun, contemplating violent actions
Wishing a nigga gon' come break in
Hoping for someone to provoke me into a confrontation
It is the reason I be freaking the women deeper
This is why I engage in intense sexual experiences with women
Loving making her silly because I done they friend
Enjoying the power I have over women's emotions because I have slept with their friends
It is the reason I bang, it is definitely the reason I slang
Motivating me to engage in criminal activities and sell drugs
Distributed the 'caine
Involved in the distribution of cocaine
The reason I'm super soaking in the pain.. and starting to love it
Embracing and deriving pleasure from the pain and suffering I experience
It's wanting to give me way more of it, they want me to lug it through the mud
These demons want to subject me to even more pain and hardships
And thus the reason with happy people I'm disgusted
This explains why I feel repulsed by people who are genuinely happy
I'm talking about those things that make you do bad things
Referring to the temptations and influences that lead one to commit immoral deeds
Living the evil up in the fast lane
Embracing a lifestyle of indulgence and recklessness
Making me wanna have a wicked son
Inspiring thoughts of raising a child who follows in my dark footsteps
Beating the hell outa people making me mad mayne
Feeling compelled to physically harm those who anger me
Gave me the gun when I ran up in dealings in ninth grade, with a slight rage
Introduced to firearms during criminal activities I participated in during ninth grade, fueled by anger
I was ice age, another reason Tecca Nina won't have any light days
My persona was cold-hearted, leading me to a life devoid of happiness
Voted me the King of Darkness, voted me to be really heartless
Society has labeled me as the ruler of all things dark and has accepted my lack of empathy
All up in my spirit they march, they making me start sparking at the targets
These demons invade my spirit and push me to engage in violent acts against specific individuals
Woke up today I was steaming, cause when I found out I was not dreaming
I woke up feeling intense anger because I realized a disturbing truth
Because the host that afloats me the most was a goddamm demon..
The entity that has the strongest influence over me turned out to be a damn demon
See it's a demon inside of me and I'm thinking it's that dope
There's a demon within me, and I believe it's the addictive nature of drugs
It's got me doing shit a nigga never even had done befo'
This demon compels me to engage in actions I never thought I would do
It got me kicking in the do' of folks I don't even know
I find myself invading the homes of strangers, filled with aggression
Straight wilding, 9-11 time a fucking thousand
Completely out of control, exhibiting extreme and unruly behavior
Buck like Berkeley housing, my Glock is so arousing
Acting aggressively like a housing project in Berkeley, my gun excites and empowers me
Make you stand atten-hut the way that bitch be shouting
In a commanding manner, I make others stand at attention by instilling fear with my forceful shouts
Something like a scary movie, nigga but I'm scarier
Similar to a horror movie, but my presence and actions are even more terrifying
Bury ya, Memphis Ten' Black Haven area
I will bury you, referencing the Black Haven neighborhood in Memphis
Buck nigga, get buck bitch, get wit me
I am aggressive and forceful, challenging others to confront me
And I'ma show ya how this Triple 6 will get silly
I will demonstrate the madness and chaos that the Triple 6 Mafia brings
Psycho, like no other individual
I possess a level of insanity that is unmatched by any other person
Glock with the red beam to keep you in my visual
I use a handgun equipped with a laser sight to ensure I have a clear view of my targets
Three 6 and Tech Ninna wet ya like an Aquafina
The combination of the Three 6 Mafia and Tech N9ne will drench you just like Aquafina water
Desert Eagle, .50 Cal', tell me have ya seen her?
Referencing a powerful handgun, asking if the listener has encountered its force
Pussy juice, still on my shit from this hoe I just raped
Referring to the remnants of a sexual assault that I had recently committed
In her fucking husband face, shot him in his fucking face
I shot her husband directly in the face, emphasizing the violent and brutal act
This fish food powder will make you hype
The cocaine I'm referring to will give you a heightened sense of excitement
Go into a bar, get into bar fights
I become involved in physical altercations when I go to bars
Have you walking around all night
This substance will keep you active and unable to sleep throughout the night
Looking like a fool like something ain't right
My actions under the influence make me appear foolish and strange
That ecstasy pill will make you feel it
Taking ecstasy will give you a intense sensory experience
Look at a bitch, girl you gon' get it
I become aggressive and confrontational toward women when under the influence
You wanna act kinda funny with me?
If you try to provoke or disrespect me in any way
You can suck my dick till I nut on titties
I respond with vulgar and demeaning language, suggesting sexual acts as a form of retribution
Loritab pills, any kinda pills, Vicodin, Xanax, Ambien yeah
Loritab, Vicodin, Xanax, and Ambien - all types of prescription pills I abuse
All geeked up, wash it down with a beer
I consume these drugs in combination with alcohol, intensifying their effects
Did it to myself, nigga it's your year
I am aware that I am responsible for my own actions, and now it's your turn to deal with the consequences
Nigga I party like a goddamn fool
I engage in wild and reckless behavior when I party
Backyard barbecue, hoes in the pool
Even at casual gatherings, I indulge in sexual encounters with multiple women
Jacked like a motherfucker, strapped like a motherfucker
I am highly muscular and armed with weapons
This my life nigga so fuck you!
This is my way of life, so I don't care about your opinion or judgment
These funk niggas can't trust niggas
These deceitful individuals cannot trust anyone in their circle
You'll get lit up nigga, get stuck nigga
I will shoot and attack those who pose a threat to me
These choppers buck nigga, nigga buck nigga
My firearms will fire rapidly and aggressively, causing chaos and destruction
All in yo' guts nigga, nigga guts nigga
I will do whatever it takes to harm you physically, targeting your internal organs
A liquor store gotta get the dough nigga
We need to rob a liquor store in order to acquire money
Walked in with the fo', get 'em on the flo' nigga
Carrying a firearm, we will enter forcefully and intimidate everyone present
I'm so damn cold, I ain't tryna fold nigga
I am emotionally detached and will not back down or show weakness
I kick in doors if you got to go nigga
I will break into homes and resort to violence if it's necessary
Yeah we murder, put the clip in, check the list and put the hit in
We engage in murder, loading our guns, verifying our targets, and carrying out assassinations
Kill him kill him, buck your children, kidnap her for half a million
We will murder, harm innocent children, and abduct someone for a substantial financial ransom
Juicy J yeah I'm the realest, in the game I'm gonna get it
I, Juicy J, am the most authentic and genuine in this industry, and I will succeed
Coke and weed and plenty women, yeah I'm out here making that killing
By selling drugs and engaging in sexual exploits, I am making a substantial profit and prospering
Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide
There is no escape or place to conceal oneself
Demon inside
Referring to the presence of an internal demon
Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide
There is no escape or place to conceal oneself
Demon inside
Referring to the presence of an internal demon
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Natalie Mcintyre, Bill Withers, Norman Cook
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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ОСВОБОДЕН
Не го убих
заключих го на тъмно -
на съзнанието
в дъното
Оставаше
да го забравя
И щеше
ако стоновете му
не бяха заглушени
от приближаващата тишина
Чувам се
- крещя
тя разкъсана изчезва
и срещнам освободен
и вече обладаващ ме отново
демонът живеещ в мен
Ина Фрой
That poem I wrote inspired by this song. Its in Bulgarian. Thanks for the inspiration.
@bellametallica
I am a huge metal head and there are not many rap songs and artists that I genuinely enjoy listening to but I have to admit that I love Tech N9ne. His music is very addictive.
@PumaPantalones
Same here. Fellow metal head, been hooked on Tech for almost 20 years.
@dakotajensen6756
Same here tech is one of the only rappers I can listen to
@lobkevandendael1492
Ohhh can we be friendssss I love metal too
@MsToxie
Same! Him and Brotha Lynch
@andrewspeedy6751
Hell yeah. So wat heavy metal do you listen to
@leonidas231
Tech really has some of the best chorus and hooks in all of music
@tupaclives5848
Shrooms and weed... 🎶 I love you very muuch 🎶
@jeffcox4885
Yooooo thats soooooo true 😊 😃
@caseyorourke4059
@TupacLives this is the tech n9ne experience