Aaron Dontez Yates (born November 8, 1971 in Kansas City, Missouri), better… Read Full Bio ↴Aaron Dontez Yates (born November 8, 1971 in Kansas City, Missouri), better known by his stage name Tech N9ne or Tecca Nina is an American rapper, co-owner of Strange Music Records and actor. His career has spanned over 24 years, during which he has released eleven albums. According to the He's a Mental Giant Songfacts, his stage name originated from the TEC-9 semi-automatic handgun, given to him by rapper Black Walt due to his fast rhyming style. (Tech is short for technique and 9 is the number of completion. That's why he says the technique's complete so often.)

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/

Do It Like I Do It
Tech N9ne Lyrics

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What's with it?
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Tech N9ne, big shit
I wasn't planning, no, no
This thing is jamming so I can feel it

(In the air)

I can feel it, I can feel it (In the air)
I can feel it, I can feel it (In the air)
I can feel it, I can feel it (In the air)
Ayy, tonight I wasn't gonna drink, but I'ma do it

Do it, do it, 'cause I elevate
Do it to it 'cause I sell estates
Do it fluid, I'ma celebrate
'Cause I rock a lot and pocket hella cake
If I don't do it then I delegate
Then you do it while I get my fella ate
Then I gel her face
Damn, the Tech is undetected like when you don't smell a vape
We the party
Smoke a lot of weed, B. Marley
If you meddle with the cheese, he tardy
Time to kill, indeed, see Carly
I don't be playing, I'ma be spraying
Fuck with the N9na, your body decaying
Hold up, we talking 'bout drinking, yo, what am I thinking?
This 'Bou Lou thing is really paying
I knew it (Hell yeah), I pursue it (Fuck yeah)
Hit the hammer, have 'em hit a Howard Hewett (Huh, huh)
Don't misconstrue it, at first I said I wouldn't drink no fluid
But I couldn't resist, I blew it

Tonight I wasn't gonna drink, but I'ma do it
Ayy, ayy, fucking do it
Tonight I wasn't gonna drink, but I'ma do it
Ayy, ayy, fucking do it
Tonight I wasn't gonna drink, but I'ma do it, do it, do it
What you waiting on?
Do it, do it, do it
What you waiting on?
Do it, do it, do it
What you waiting on?
Do it
Tonight I wasn't gonna drink, but I'ma do it

Whatever I wanna do
Swimming in liquor like pools
I get to the business, my digits, I flipped 'em
No really the kid making moves
I do it like checks on my shoes
I don't notice when checks coming through, yeah
She give me long neck like giraffes
I swear that they head from the zoo
Told Tech gotta keep up
Shots to the chest, goddamn, make it heat up
Somebody talking I put 'em right in a coffin
'Cause if they starting a problem, I call Muggs, they get beat up
Told him he got four more for sure
Flow cold, snow-globe
More slope out my mag, that's how I treat them
Hit 'em with a Speedom
He didn't wanna do it, but I got a little fluid in me, so a nigga eat 'em
I'm on Ciroc or the Henny, yeah
How much you got? I got plenty, mmh
She from the block just like Jenny, yeah
Swear that I'm on with no penny, mmh
That's a fact or a Vinnie (Yup)
Hit it from the back but I'm cracking a jimmy (Yup)
Ass look fat, then I smack when I'm hitting, get it?

Tonight I wasn't gonna drink, but I'ma do it (Do it)
Ayy, ayy, fucking do it (Do it)
Tonight I wasn't gonna drink, but I'ma do it (Do it, yeah)
Ayy, ayy, fucking do it (Do it)
Tonight I wasn't gonna drink, but I'ma do it (Do it), do it (Do it), do it (Do it)
What you waiting on?
Do it (Do it), do it (Do it), do it
What you waiting on?
Do it (Do it), do it (Do it), do it (Do it)
What you waiting on?
Do it (Do it, do it)
Tonight I wasn't gonna drink, but I'ma do it

I'ma just have one, make it a double
I'ma just sip mine, I'm tryna stay out of trouble
Here's to humble beginnings, then I'm done after this
Or I'm having mixed drinks about feelings now, damn, ain't that about a bitch?
Said they cut off of all beverages
Right back at it like a bad reader
Get shitfaced like an ass eater
You can tell that I'm blown like a bad speaker
Happy to sag with it out, savvier
Got bad habits, I'm a gas leaker
Had a half from 'em, looking magnesia
But don't have what she's had, 'nother bag eater
Can I get a cold 'Bou Lou in a coozie?
Jack D, back to back shots of Coolie
Then chugging the backwash of a brewski
Get the crew, we grouping with a doobie
With the shits, bro, get to it
Get twisted with the whole hood
Once it hits your lips, it's so good

Tonight I wasn't gonna drink, but I'ma do it
Ayy, ayy, fucking do it
Tonight I wasn't gonna drink, but I'ma do it
Ayy, ayy, fucking do it
Tonight I wasn't gonna drink, but I'ma do it, do it, do it
What you waiting on?
Do it, do it, do it
What you waiting on?
Do it, do it, do it
What you waiting on?

Do it
Tonight I wasn't gonna drink, but I'ma do it

Overall Meaning

The song "Do It Like I Do It" by Tech N9ne is a modern rap song about partying, drinking, and having fun. Tech N9ne starts the song talking about how he was not planning on drinking, but the party is so jamming that he feels it in the air and changes his mind. With a catchy hook, Tech N9ne encourages listeners to do what they want and not hold back.

The first verse goes into how Tech N9ne does things his way and how he can celebrate his achievements. He talks about how he delegates some tasks and takes care of others himself, but ultimately, he knows how to get things done. He then talks about how he loves his Bou Lou drink and how he wants to pursue what he wants without holding back.

The second verse features a different rapper, JL, who talks about how he can still do what he wants without consequences. He talks about his love for liquor and how he can handle it without ending up in trouble. Both rappers share their experiences of how they weren't planning on drinking, but they do it anyway, and they enjoy it.

Overall, "Do It Like I Do It" is a fun song about having a good time, partying, and not caring about what others think. It's a typical party song with a catchy hook and fun verses that will undoubtedly become a party anthem for many.

Line by Line Meaning

What's with it?
Tech N9ne is curious and ready to proceed

Yeah, yeah, yeah
Tech N9ne is excited and enthusiastic

Tech N9ne, big shit
Tech N9ne has a big profile and is important

I wasn't planning, no, no
Tech N9ne was not planning to drink

This thing is jamming so I can feel it
The atmosphere is great

(In the air)
The good vibes are spreading all over

I can feel it, I can feel it (In the air)
Tech N9ne can feel the great atmosphere all around him

Ayy, tonight I wasn't gonna drink, but I'ma do it
Tech N9ne was not planning to drink, but he is giving in to the temptation

Do it, do it, 'cause I elevate
Drinking elevates Tech N9ne's mood

Do it to it 'cause I sell estates
Tech N9ne is successful in selling properties

Do it fluid, I'ma celebrate
Tech N9ne will drink smoothly and enjoy the moment

'Cause I rock a lot and pocket hella cake
Tech N9ne is making a lot of money and is successful

If I don't do it then I delegate
If Tech N9ne does not do something, he delegates the task to others

Then you do it while I get my fella ate
Others will do the work while Tech N9ne is enjoying himself

Then I gel her face
Tech N9ne will make his partner's face shiny

Damn, the Tech is undetected like when you don't smell a vape
Tech N9ne is sneaky and goes unnoticed like an odorless vape

We the party
Tech N9ne and his group are the ones making the party awesome

Smoke a lot of weed, B. Marley
They are smoking a lot of weed, like Bob Marley

If you meddle with the cheese, he tardy
If someone messes with their money, they will be late to leave the party

Time to kill, indeed, see Carly
It is time to party hard

I don't be playing, I'ma be spraying
Tech N9ne is not playing around, he is serious

Fuck with the N9na, your body decaying
If someone messes with Tech N9ne, they will face consequences

Hold up, we talking 'bout drinking, yo, what am I thinking?
Tech N9ne realizes that he is talking about drinking

This 'Bou Lou thing is really paying
Drinking 'Bou Lou' is worth it for Tech N9ne

I knew it (Hell yeah), I pursue it (Fuck yeah)
Tech N9ne knew he would enjoy drinking and went for it

Hit the hammer, have 'em hit a Howard Hewett (Huh, huh)
Tech N9ne and his group will party and dance hard, reminiscent of Howard Hewett's style

Don't misconstrue it, at first I said I wouldn't drink no fluid
Tech N9ne did not plan to drink at first

But I couldn't resist, I blew it
Tech N9ne gave in to temptation

What you waiting on?
Tech N9ne wants people to join him in drinking

Do it, do it, do it
Tech N9ne encourages people to drink

Whatever I wanna do
Tech N9ne will do whatever he feels like doing

Swimming in liquor like pools
Tech N9ne is drinking a lot of alcohol

I get to the business, my digits, I flipped 'em
Tech N9ne is making a lot of money and investing it wisely

No really the kid making moves
Tech N9ne is making big steps forward

I do it like checks on my shoes
Tech N9ne is doing things with the same ease he has in wearing his shoes

I don't notice when checks coming through, yeah
Tech N9ne has so much money that he does not notice when checks come in

She give me long neck like giraffes
A woman is giving Tech N9ne a blowjob

I swear that they head from the zoo
Tech N9ne is referring to how good the blowjob is

Told Tech gotta keep up
Someone told Tech N9ne to keep up with the drinking and partying

Shots to the chest, goddamn, make it heat up
Drinking is making Tech N9ne feel warm and good

Somebody talking I put 'em right in a coffin
Tech N9ne will take care of anyone causing trouble

'Cause if they starting a problem, I call Muggs, they get beat up
Tech N9ne has someone to handle the troublemakers

Told him he got four more for sure
Tech N9ne's friend is going to drink more

Flow cold, snow-globe
Tech N9ne's style is as cool as a snow globe

More slope out my mag, that's how I treat them
Tech N9ne has a lot of ammunition - he is well-prepared

Hit 'em with a Speedom
Tech N9ne will spit his rapid-fire, popular song 'Speedom'

He didn't wanna do it, but I got a little fluid in me, so a nigga eat 'em
Tech N9ne made someone join the party who did not want to

I'm on Ciroc or the Henny, yeah
Tech N9ne is drinking either Ciroc or Henny

How much you got? I got plenty, mmh
Tech N9ne has a lot of booze

She from the block just like Jenny, yeah
A woman Tech N9ne is with is from his neighborhood

Swear that I'm on with no penny, mmh
Tech N9ne is partying hard - he does not care about how much it costs

That's a fact or a Vinnie (Yup)
This is a certainty

Hit it from the back but I'm cracking a jimmy (Yup)
Tech N9ne is having sex from a particular position

Ass look fat, then I smack when I'm hitting, get it?
Tech N9ne is smacking a woman's butt while having sex

What you waiting on?
Tech N9ne is asking people to drink with him again

Do it, do it, do it
Tech N9ne is encouraging others to drink

Tonight I wasn't gonna drink, but I'ma do it (Do it)
Tech N9ne did not plan to drink, but he is now drinking

Ayy, ayy, fucking do it (Do it)
Tech N9ne is passionate about drinking

Tonight I wasn't gonna drink, but I'ma do it (Do it, yeah)
Tech N9ne is drinking despite not planning to

Tonight I wasn't gonna drink, but I'ma do it (Do it), do it (Do it), do it (Do it)
Tech N9ne is drinking a lot

Do it (Do it), do it (Do it), do it
Tech N9ne wants people to keep drinking

Do it (Do it), do it (Do it), do it (Do it)
Tech N9ne is really enjoying drinking

I'ma just have one, make it a double
Tech N9ne is exaggerating how much he is going to drink

I'ma just sip mine, I'm tryna stay out of trouble
Tech N9ne is joking that he will just sip his drink and avoid getting in trouble

Here's to humble beginnings, then I'm done after this
Tech N9ne is reminiscing on his beginnings and plans to stop drinking soon

Or I'm having mixed drinks about feelings now, damn, ain't that about a bitch?
Tech N9ne is sarcastic and amused at the thought of drinking because of his emotions

Said they cut off of all beverages
Someone says drinks are no longer being served

Right back at it like a bad reader
Tech N9ne is quickly back to drinking

Get shitfaced like an ass eater
Tech N9ne is getting really drunk

You can tell that I'm blown like a bad speaker
Tech N9ne is really drunk

Happy to sag with it out, savvier
Tech N9ne is happy with how the party is going

Got bad habits, I'm a gas leaker
Tech N9ne has a lot of bad habits

Had a half from 'em, looking magnesia
Tech N9ne has taken some drugs and is feeling good

But don't have what she's had, 'nother bag eater
Tech N9ne wants more drugs, but he has to wait

Can I get a cold 'Bou Lou in a coozie?
Tech N9ne wants a cold 'Bou Lou in a specialized holder

Jack D, back to back shots of Coolie
Tech N9ne alternates drinking Jack Daniels and doing shots of other alcohol

Then chugging the backwash of a brewski
Tech N9ne will drink the remaining liquid in his beer bottle

Get the crew, we grouping with a doobie
Tech N9ne and his friends are smoking weed together

With the shits, bro, get to it
Tech N9ne and his friends are ready to have fun

Get twisted with the whole hood
Tech N9ne and his friends will party and drink with everyone

Once it hits your lips, it's so good
Drinking is enjoyable for Tech N9ne and his friends

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Samuel Watson, Michael Summers, Zachary Lewis Beck, Jason Varnes, Aaron Dontez Yates

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