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/
Flash
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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Sometimes, sit up in a record store 700 fans, man, everyone signed
And it get so hard tellin' 'em all please try to form one line
With the player haters combined, I don't think you know
How much of a strain it's been, I can't explain, it's insane
But I wouldn't give up a thang, I live with the pain and resort to brain trippin'
I need a little release, somethin' to stop my rage
I really need me a moment of peace, so baby girl when I step on stage
[Chorus: x2]
Flash! Like it's Mardi Gras
Flash! Girl, take off your bra
Flash! Talkin' to all of y'all
Flash! This is a party call
Flash! This song ain't about your
Ass! But I really love it when you
Pass! If you're with me can we
Smash! My baby doll!
I really love it (Really love it)
I can see them from the front row to the back
And it's beautiful, I've imagined this
Since I was a youth, now that I'm, old enough
Girls that are, swoll enough: Grab your shirt, roll it up
Even if you a A cup girl we can still play touch
If you a B and C cup, girl, I bet you can make me erupt
D cups, be the ones that are driving me nuts
Big breast never trouble me, if you packin' a double D
Let everyone S-double-E
Angelina Jolie let me see those
Beautiful babies, I'm all about the tito's
Ms. Jackson packin' 'em wholly Toledos
Missed the flash cause I didn't have Tivo
Ask me who's fire, playa, I'mma yell Tyra
Little sick in the head, still got the magazine of Elvira
Life is so grand, when you got yo fans
Bastin' out their shirts, flashin' their Lindsey Lohans
I got a pocket full of Trojans
We can all get nasty if you flash me, baby, you know the program
[Chorus: x2]
Girls in the back, come to the front, cause we in need of cleavage
And I've been lookin' at you, you and yo homegirl
Let me see both of them, now grab a hold of them
Look what you doin' to me, now grab a hold him
Haha, such an odd sensation, you know the dogs been waitin'
For you to quickly take off your Vicky and show me your augmentation
Silicon or saline, either way puts me in a daydream
Talkin' 'bout it gets me way steamed, baby girl this Regime
When you see me, baby, lift it up, thinkin' I'mma miss it, nigga, what?
If I miss one; back it up "Stit elur eht dlrow"
Tig old bitties lady, from city to city crazy
Here's your instructions: Show me them titties baby!
[Chorus: x2]
Traveling for miles and miles
Girls gone wild love this peculiar style
So in order for us to get our heads right
We all need you ladies, to turn on your headlights
(You are beginning your descent)
In Tech N9ne's song "Flash," he elaborates on the stressful nature of being on tour as an artist. Show day is hectic, and everyone is calling him on the phone, hoping for some time with him. Tech N9ne wants a moment of peace to release all of his pent-up rage, and when he steps out onto the stage and sings the chorus of the song, he gets what he needs. The chorus itself encourages women to flash him, implying that it is a party call. He speaks of how he has been waiting to see this since he was young, and it's a beautiful sight that he appreciates.
Tech N9ne's lyrics are straightforward in terms of meaning. The song is about him and his love for breasts, and the entire song's content revolves around that. Tech N9ne's words quickly became a fan favorite, with "Flash" becoming one of Tech N9ne's most popular songs.
Interestingly, "Flash" was never officially released as a single, yet it spawned a music video, which ended up being very successful for a fan-made video. Besides, Tech N9ne performed this song on his 2006 tour, and the song became an instant fan favorite. Below are ten other exciting facts you may want to know about "Flash:"
Line by Line Meaning
Show day is stressful, everybody wanna call, gotta tell 'em no
On days with shows, I receive too many calls and I have to say no to everyone.
Sometimes, sit up in a record store 700 fans, man, everyone signed
I sometimes sit up in a record store and sign autographs for all 700 fans.
And it get so hard tellin' 'em all please try to form one line
It gets hard telling all the fans to form one line.
With the player haters combined, I don't think you know
I don't think you realize how much of a strain it is with all the player haters combined.
How much of a strain it's been, I can't explain, it's insane
It's been such a strain that I can't explain, it's driving me insane.
But I wouldn't give up a thang, I live with the pain and resort to brain trippin'
I wouldn't give up anything, I just live with the pain and try to trip my brain.
I need a little release, somethin' to stop my rage
I need something to release my rage.
I really need me a moment of peace, so baby girl when I step on stage
I need a moment of peace, so when I step on stage, please help me find it.
[Chorus: x2] Flash! Like it's Mardi Gras
Flash like it's Mardi Gras!
Flash! Girl, take off your bra
Girls, take off your bras!
Flash! Talkin' to all of y'all
Talking to you all about flashing!
Flash! This is a party call
This is a call to party!
Flash! This song ain't about your
This song isn't about you!
Ass! But I really love it when you
But I really love your booty!
Pass! If you're with me can we
Can we hook up?
Smash! My baby doll!
Let's get intimate!
I really love it (Really love it)
I really love it (your booty)!
I can see them from the front row to the back
I can see the girls from the front row to the back.
And it's beautiful, I've imagined this
It's beautiful and I've imagined this.
Since I was a youth, now that I'm, old enough
I've been imagining this since I was young, and now that I'm old enough it's happening!
Girls that are, swoll enough: Grab your shirt, roll it up
Big girls, grab your shirt and roll it up.
Even if you a A cup girl we can still play touch
Even if you're an A cup, we can still have some fun.
If you a B and C cup, girl, I bet you can make me erupt
If you're a B or C cup, you can make me go crazy!
D cups, be the ones that are driving me nuts
D cups are the ones that drive me wild!
Big breast never trouble me, if you packin' a double D
Big breasts never trouble me, especially if you're packing a double D.
Let everyone S-double-E
Show everyone your cleavage!
Angelina Jolie let me see those
Angelina Jolie, let me see those boobs!
Beautiful babies, I'm all about the tito's
I'm all about the breasts, I love them!
Ms. Jackson packin' 'em wholly Toledos
Ms. Jackson has some great boobs!
Missed the flash cause I didn't have Tivo
I missed some flashes because I didn't have Tivo.
Ask me who's fire, playa, I'mma yell Tyra
If you ask me who's hot, I'm going to yell Tyra Banks' name.
Little sick in the head, still got the magazine of Elvira
I may be a little twisted, but I still have Elvira's magazine.
Life is so grand, when you got yo fans
Life is great when you have fans.
Bastin' out their shirts, flashin' their Lindsey Lohans
Girls are flashing their breasts and acting like Lindsey Lohan.
I got a pocket full of Trojans
I have a pocket full of condoms.
We can all get nasty if you flash me, baby, you know the program
We can all have a good time if you flash me, baby, you know what's up.
[Chorus: x2]
Flash like it's Mardi Gras!
Girls in the back, come to the front, cause we in need of cleavage
Girls in the back, come to the front and show us your cleavage please.
And I've been lookin' at you, you and yo homegirl
I've been looking at you and your friend for a while.
Let me see both of them, now grab a hold of them
Let me see both your breasts and hold them for me.
Look what you doin' to me, now grab a hold him
You're turning me on, so touch me too.
Haha, such an odd sensation, you know the dogs been waitin'
Haha, this feels so great, the dogs (fans) have been waiting for this!
For you to quickly take off your Vicky and show me your augmentation
I want you to quickly take off your Victoria's Secret bra and show me your breast implants.
Silicon or saline, either way puts me in a daydream
I don't care if they're made of silicon or saline, they still put me in a daydream.
Talkin' 'bout it gets me way steamed, baby girl this Regime
Talking about it gets me so worked up, but this is part of my brand (Regime).
When you see me, baby, lift it up, thinkin' I'mma miss it, nigga, what?
When you see me, lift up your shirt and don't think I'm going to miss it, what are you talking about?
If I miss one; back it up "Stit elur eht dlrow"
If I miss one, back it up and show me again backwards!
Tig old bitties lady, from city to city crazy
Women with big breasts are everywhere and it drives me crazy as I travel city to city.
Here's your instructions: Show me them titties baby!
Here's your instruction: Show me your breasts, baby!
[Chorus: x2]
Flash like it's Mardi Gras!
Traveling for miles and miles
I travel many miles.
Girls gone wild love this peculiar style
Girls who like to party love my style.
So in order for us to get our heads right
To get us in the right mindset...
We all need you ladies, to turn on your headlights
We need you ladies to show us your breasts (headlights).
(You are beginning your descent)
(We are preparing to land.)
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TROELS NIELSEN, RUNE RASK, AARON YATES
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