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/
Drink Up
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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I ain't never giving drink up
I ain't never giving drink up
Just fill my drink up
Why they sippin'? (Why?)
Because it's they decision
Why they got the bottles and models around 'em thizzin'? (Why?)
Why they staring at us like all of 'em want a whipping? (Why?)
Because them niggas tripping
Why they gotta flex and be pulled into that position (Why?)
'Cause drunk is they're condition
Mind tall
Sleeping is when I'm through
Then it's never mind you
Off the wine bro
Hard liquor mixing, you wishing for a thicken, that'll be a fine skull
Waking and perkin' off my medicine
Shoving mimosas up in my head again
Tell me to slow up, bitch I'm a veteran
I'ma get it bouncing
Just when they comin' at me with counseling
Please sound the horn for this public announcement
I ain't never giving drink up
I ain't never giving drink up
I ain't never giving drink up
Just fill my drink up
Why they hatin' (Why?)
'Cause we fuckin' amazing
Why they lookin' at us with serious aggravation (Why?)
'Cause they got limitations
Why they wanna scrap with us cause the money we makin' (Why?)
They got no education
Why they women leave em to get with our congregation (Why?)
Because them niggas fake and we been awake
And when this kid bite me trippin' he did try me
Had to crack 'em had to get scrappy in this bizz naive
I spin his hair right around
Yes I did my G
He wanted to run up and get with the gun up because it was whizz by me
Did your man cause shes a fan and hold my biz highly
Doin any and every to score like she is Kyrie
In a drunken stupor she hit me with the kwizzz whyme
Cause we saw you can't handle liquor and hold a bwizz flylie
You bwi
I ain't never giving drink up
I ain't never giving drink up
I ain't never giving drink up
Just fill my drink up
Why we buzzin' (Why?)
Because we steady chuggin'
Now we leave the spot and we gotta go get to grubbin' (Why?)
'Cause we hungry all of a sudden
Why they got the table across us hella muggin' (Why?)
Because they think they thuggin'
Why y'all want the nook and not trippin' out over nothin' (Why?)
Because I am Mclovin
Girl I'm tryna smash
So hit the gas
Inebriated we made it straight to the path
I know you probably heard that I am the bag
I make hella cash and I do everything upper class
But what I'm boutta do is pour another glass
Get a couple of rice crispy edibles out the stash (Hold up)
We's about to have another blast
Got up out of her clothes ready to go and then I crashed (Gone)
But I ain't never getting drink up
Drink Caribou K respon, excessively
I ain't never giving drink up
I ain't never giving drink up
La la la la la
The lyrics of Tech N9ne's Drink Up reveal the rapper's love for drinking and his refusal to give it up. He questions why people judge him and his friends for drinking excessively, stating that it's their decision to do so. Tech N9ne also addresses the envy and hatred he faces from those who don't have the same level of success as him and his team, claiming that these people have no education and are fake. The rapper also discusses his sexual desires while under the influence of alcohol and drugs, painting a vivid picture of a wild party scene.
Tech N9ne's Drink Up is a song about his love for drinking and the party scene. The lyrics focus on the rapper's rebellious nature as he openly proclaims that he will never give up drinking. The song encourages listeners to let loose and enjoy the moment, rather than worrying about what others think. The use of rhetorical questions throughout the song challenges society's perception of excessive drinking, making the song quite controversial.
Line by Line Meaning
I ain't never giving drink up
I am committed to continuing to drink without stopping
Just fill my drink up
I am requesting that someone refill my drink
Why they sippin'? (Why?)
I am questioning why other people are drinking
Because it's they decision
I acknowledge that other people can make their own decisions about drinking
Why they got the bottles and models around 'em thizzin'? (Why?)
I am wondering why other people have bottles and models around them who are intoxicated
Because they make a living
I understand that some people in the entertainment industry rely on alcohol to make money
Why they staring at us like all of 'em want a whipping? (Why?)
I am questioning why other people are staring at me like they want to fight
Because them niggas tripping
I believe that those individuals are being overly aggressive for no reason
Why they gotta flex and be pulled into that position (Why?)
I am wondering why some people feel the need to show off and put themselves in risky situations while drinking
'Cause drunk is they're condition
I believe that the reason some people act this way when drinking is due to their level of intoxication
Mind tall
I am not affected mentally by drinking
Sleeping is when I'm through
I am not going to stop drinking until I am going to sleep
Then it's never mind you
Once I am asleep, I won't care what anyone else thinks or says
Off the wine bro
I prefer hard liquor over wine
Hard liquor mixing, you wishing for a thicken, that'll be a fine skull
I enjoy mixing hard liquors and I am unconcerned with the negative effects it might have on my health
Waking and perkin' off my medicine
I am using alcohol as a form of self-medication
Shoving mimosas up in my head again
I am drinking mimosas to help improve my mood
Tell me to slow up, bitch I'm a veteran
I am disregarding any advice to slow down my drinking because I believe I am experienced enough to handle it
I'ma get it bouncing
I am going to party and have a good time
Just when they comin' at me with counseling
I am anticipating someone trying to give me advice or feedback about my drinking
Please sound the horn for this public announcement
I am asking for attention to be drawn to me so I can make a statement
Why we buzzin' (Why?)
I am questioning why we are all feeling the effects of drinking
Because we steady chuggin'
I believe that we are all getting drunk due to our continuous drinking
Now we leave the spot and we gotta go get to grubbin' (Why?)
I am questioning why we are suddenly hungry after drinking
'Cause we hungry all of a sudden
I understand that alcohol can increase hunger and appetite
Why they got the table across us hella muggin' (Why?)
I am wondering why the people at the table across from us are staring at us angrily
Because they think they thuggin'
I believe that those individuals are trying to intimidate us
Why y'all want the nook and not trippin' out over nothin' (Why?)
I am questioning why people are making a big deal over wanting a specific spot in the restaurant
Because I am Mclovin
I am confident in myself and believe that others should respect me
Girl I'm tryna smash
I am interested in having sex with this girl
So hit the gas
I am requesting that we leave the restaurant and go somewhere else
Inebriated we made it straight to the path
We are drunk but still able to make it to our destination
I know you probably heard that I am the bag
I am bragging about my wealth and success
I make hella cash and I do everything upper class
I am describing my lifestyle and financial status
But what I'm boutta do is pour another glass
Despite my wealth, I am still going to continue drinking
Get a couple of rice crispy edibles out the stash (Hold up)
I am getting some marijuana-infused treats to enhance my experience
We's about to have another blast
We are going to have another fun and exciting experience
Got up out of her clothes ready to go and then I crashed (Gone)
I got undressed and ready to have sex, but then passed out from drinking too much
Drink Caribou K respon, excessively
I am referencing the alcoholic beverage Caribou Lou and advocating for excessive drinking of it
La la la la la
I am using a common phrase to express positive emotion or excitement
Lyrics Β© BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT
Written by: Aaron Dontez Yates, Michael Summers
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QuakoVide0
Tech was rapping about these topics from the start of his career. This is just dope track, with incredible flow, without autotune and newschool shitty patterns, what are you looking for fake fans ? Rap about your life - this is the main rule.
Aidan 91
Canβt wait for this album to come out gonna be lit
Gad 96
Strange Music for life!
GrumpiiE 970
Where are all the fans that still love strange? Ive been here for years and i aint tired of it i love this
Kody Davis
Emilio Beltran ^$^
Bethany
Awhoo!! 3 times..π€πΌ
Josh Rodriguez
Emilio Beltran
Bro SM4LIFE AAAAWWWHHHOOOO 3X
Duane Obrien
STRANGE MUSIC FOR LIFE BIIIIIOOOOTTTTCCCCCHHHHHHHH
Den Grant
Goddamn.. His style is dope as fuck! He does almost 20 years brutal shit. STILL DOES! Never stop, Tech. You have a great style! Fan of you.
Jay Fiddy
Shout out Tech. Fuck the haters. Living life. Rippin up tracks. Grinding. DRINKS UP! Cheers big homie.