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/
Happen
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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It was all meant to happen
No wonder why you kept walkin' my way
'Cause it was all meant to happen
It was all meant to happen
No wonder why you kept walkin'
My mom was 18, waitin' for her prom date
Two years prior they both created Aaron Yates
So the bond straight with two fine mates, so mom waits
And waits, in the upstairs window watchin'
For my pops and it was shockin' that he never ever came knockin'
Just left her, in her prom dress and that's the eve
Where all the stress hit aggressively, she had her first epileptic seizure
And kept havin' them, doctor, help the sick lady
Medicine with the quickness, just maybe it'll stop
'Member this, in '80 I was, nine
Asleep and I heard somethin' collapse
Hopped up with nothin' but tighty whitie
Saw my mom just fell and slapped the floor
She shakin', I'm scared, I ran out the house in my underwear
"Help my mama" is all that's comin' out my mouth
A neighbor came to help so mama wouldn't die
As a little kid, watchin' the ambulance take her away, I'm thinkin' "Why?"
'Cause it was all meant to happen
It was all meant to happen
No wonder why you kept walkin' my way
'Cause it was all meant to happen
It was all meant to happen
No wonder why you kept walkin'
'92, I was 21
Sellin' rocks for my auntie, was plenty fun
And yes she loaded the house with many guns
She got me a TEC-9 for my birthday, "No more trippin' from anyone"
Is what I'm thinkin', Boones Farm's what I'm drinkin'
Singin' Jodeci loaded, we exploded, these chicks I'm binkin'
Daily, nightly, the ladies like me, I'm baby Ikie,
Maybe slightly, I'm crazy might be
Really shady, sheisty not like this though
I'm sleepin' again, this dude breaks in with a pistol
I heard his bullet whistle, so I had to roll of on this flo'
Heard a struggle then my auntie scream, I'm feelin' for my piece
Then, just my luck, my birthday gift that I got wasn't in my reach
The gunman busted in my room lookin' for somethin'
Found me hidin', pointed the gun right at my head, my heart was pumpin'
Then he turned and ran away then with a blink of an eye
He was gone, I found my auntie shakin', hidin' in the closet, I'm thinkin' "Why?"
'Cause it was all meant to happen
It was all meant to happen
No wonder why you kept walkin' my way
'Cause it was all meant to happen
It was all meant to happen
No wonder why you kept walkin'
Dear Darkness, you've been with me for so long
I never understood, 'til now in this slow song
Been in some shaky situations, but life goes on
But still, a lot of things you showed this kid was so wrong
But what's so right, this pain and strife that I go write
People go buy it, they think that my flow's tight
Got a cold mic, they got me a million sold twice
Not a low-life anymore it's always sold-out show nights
After K.O.D. you scared me, so I ran from you
Then accepted you on Seepage, then saw the fans come through
Just when I thought I took everything I can stand from you
I kept writing and then we watched the Strangeland come true
So now I see, these stories in my life
I was meant to share my darkness within my light
People say it helps them to see me fly
From the bottom, that's motivation for them all, now I see exactly why
'Cause it was all meant to happen
It was all meant to happen
No wonder why you kept walkin' my way
'Cause it was all meant to happen
It was all meant to happen
No wonder why you kept walkin'
The song "Meant to Happen" by Tech N9ne feat. Scoop Deville is a deeply personal and introspective reflection on the rapper's life and experiences. The first verse tells the story of Tech N9ne's mother, who was left by her prom date and subsequently had an epileptic seizure. This traumatic event had a profound impact on the rapper, who was only nine years old at the time. The second verse recounts a harrowing experience where Tech N9ne was held at gunpoint by an intruder while selling drugs for his aunt. Despite the danger he faced, the rapper overcame his fear and managed to escape unharmed. The final verse is a reflection on the rapper's personal growth and the realization that his struggles and hardships were all part of a larger plan.
The theme of fate and destiny is prominent throughout the song, as Tech N9ne reflects on the idea that everything in his life was "meant to happen." The lyrics also touch on the rapper's struggles with mental illness and addiction, as well as his musical career and the impact it has had on his fans. Ultimately, the song is a powerful message of resilience and hope, as Tech N9ne embraces the challenges he has faced and uses them as motivation to keep moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
'Cause it was all meant to happen
Everything in my life has happened for a reason, as if it was all pre-planned
It was all meant to happen
Everything in my life has happened for a reason, as if it was all pre-planned
No wonder why you kept walkin' my way
There is a deeper meaning behind why you kept appearing in my life
'Cause it was all meant to happen
Everything in my life has happened for a reason, as if it was all pre-planned
It was all meant to happen
Everything in my life has happened for a reason, as if it was all pre-planned
No wonder why you kept walkin'
There is a deeper meaning behind why you kept appearing in my life
My mom was 18, waitin' for her prom date
My mother was 18 years old, eagerly awaiting the arrival of her date to the prom
Which was my father, yes, this night's gonna be beyond great
My father was her date, and she was excited for the wonderful time she was going to have
Two years prior they both created Aaron Yates
Two years before the prom, my parents had a child and gave him the name Aaron Yates
So the bond straight with two fine mates, so mom waits
My parents had a close relationship, so my mother waited patiently for my father to arrive
And waits, in the upstairs window watchin'
My mother watched for my father from an upstairs window
For my pops and it was shockin' that he never ever came knockin'
My father never arrived, which was a surprising and shocking turn of events
Just left her, in her prom dress and that's the eve
My father didn't show up, leaving my mother alone in her prom dress on the night of the dance
Where all the stress hit aggressively, she had her first epileptic seizure
The stress of the situation caused my mother to have an epileptic seizure
And kept havin' them, doctor, help the sick lady
My mother experienced more seizures and needed medical assistance
Medicine with the quickness, just maybe it'll stop
My mother was given medicine quickly in the hopes that it would control her seizures
'Member this, in '80 I was, nine
This all happened in 1980, when I was nine years old
Asleep and I heard somethin' collapse
I was asleep when I heard a loud noise
Hopped up with nothin' but tighty whitie
I quickly got out of bed, wearing only my underwear
Saw my mom just fell and slapped the floor
I saw my mother fall to the ground and hit her head
She shakin', I'm scared, I ran out the house in my underwear
My mother was shaking and I was afraid, so I ran outside in my underwear
"Help my mama" is all that's comin' out my mouth
All I could say was "help my mother"
A neighbor came to help so mama wouldn't die
A neighbor came to assist and ensure that my mother didn't die
Dear Darkness, you've been with me for so long
I have experienced darkness and struggle for a long time
I never understood, 'til now in this slow song
Only now, in this slower and more contemplative song, do I truly understand my struggles
Been in some shaky situations, but life goes on
I have been in difficult and dangerous situations, but life continues
But still, a lot of things you showed this kid was so wrong
Despite everything, I learned many negative things from my struggles
But what's so right, this pain and strife that I go write
Despite the negativity, I use my pain and struggles as inspiration to create music
People go buy it, they think that my flow's tight
Others enjoy my music and appreciate the emotions and experiences that I share
Got a cold mic, they got me a million sold twice
My music is successful and has sold millions of copies
Not a low-life anymore it’s always sold-out show nights
I'm no longer struggling financially and my shows are always sold-out
After K.O.D. you scared me, so I ran from you
After my K.O.D. album, I was afraid of the darkness and tried to avoid it
Then accepted you on Seepage, then saw the fans come through
I eventually accepted my struggles and darkness, and saw that fans appreciated this aspect of my music
Just when I thought I took everything I can stand from you
Just when I thought I couldn't handle any more struggles and hardship
I kept writing and then we watched the Strangeland come true
I continued to write about my experiences and struggles, and then saw success and prosperity through my label, Strange Music
So now I see, these stories in my life
Now I understand the meaning behind the events in my life
I was meant to share my darkness within my light
I was always meant to share my struggles and negative experiences within my music and persona
People say it helps them to see me fly
Others are inspired by my rise to success and positivity, despite my struggles
From the bottom, that’s motivation for them all, now I see exactly why
My story has motivated and inspired others, and now I understand why it all had to happen
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Aaron Dontez Yates, Christopher H. Denson, Elijah Molina, Javier Ramirez
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
L.F. Simutis
[Intro]
Hard workers get the last laugh
Yeah, and you can't go get it by sitting on your ass
You gotta be ready to get up and go
[Verse 1]
People think the wrong way
When you're working and won't play
Calling my phone and I won't say
Nothing when they be huffing and puffing
But I know fucking off a day which it don't pay
Not a damn thing, wanna be a damn king
Might have to run and jump over the bumps
And push 'til you pull a hamstring, for real
That's 'cause I'm moving my feet
You don't work, you don't eat
So when I don't respond, I ain't asleep
I been giving the day a lot of me and I'm in deep
Concentration, contemplatin' compensation support and
My obligations, my creations while I'm facing divorce
And I'm making moves, constantly shaking fools
I can't be late and lose, no working with faking dudes
Moving quick and I'm jolly, it ain't because of molly
I'm working to move ya body, then racing my bitch to Bali
Catch me, I'm in the zone, I don't answer my phone
Steady writing my songs, if you're next to me, I'm gone (gone)
My head's rapping, always thinking of stacking
While you slacking and yapping
We trying to make something happen
[Hook]
Nigga, we working
We just push it
Try'na make something
Happen, happen, happen, happen
Yeah we working
We just push it
Try'na make something
Happen, happen, happen, happen
[Verse 2]
We ain't working, she ain't twerking
That's gonna mean the scene ain't jerking
We the first to see the thirst and get sex
'Cause we see the purse, then reimburse them
When they be squirting D and bursting
Me in person, reinsertion, Tech's flesh
So don't be calling like "where you been?"
You don't know 'cause you not within
My circle of friends, a nigga working again
I gotta get them ones, tens, yen
Gotta get that almighty dollar before I get the call by the father
Better yet, when I gotta move on like alrighty mama
Niggas be telling me I think you selling me
Dreams embellishing when I say other things
When I say yes, I'ma do what I say
Betcha N9na got something to do every day
Don't got time to shoot the shit
'Cause I got a whole lot of love and loot to get
Acting like you's a bitch on my phone
I'ma do ya like a vampire knocking the crucifix
(La, la, la)
I ain't try'na hear nothing, when I'm deep in work bussing
My butt anybody calling me fussing, I'm ducking
(La, la, la)
If you ain't talking 'bout getting it
This is what I'm gonna say if I pick up my phone and you hittin' it
[Hook]
Nigga, we working
We just push it
Try'na make something
Happen, happen, happen, happen
Yeah we working
We just push it
Try'na make something
Happen, happen, happen, happen
[Bridge]
You (you)
Got (got)
The (the)
Nerve (nerve)
To (to)
Say (say)
We (we)
Stay (stay)
Sleeping (sleeping)
Slipping (slipping)
Sipping (sipping, yeah you tripping)
[Verse 3]
Everybody round me work a tour or something
Just so they can afford something
Like islands and buying much real estate
Yeah yeah nigga
I ain't got time for your nonsense
Ever since mom went a little fond of me I got a few bill to make
Yeah yeah nigga
Please get up off of my line
Leave, you ain't crossing my mind, when I'm deep in these pages What I'm doing's freaking outrageous with the Pinky and the Brain
(Trying to take over the world)
But you're clingy and you're lame
(Crying like you take hoes over girls, man)
They say I act like I'm too good
Way up in the clouds but N9na started in the hood
Leave me 'lone boy
They be calling my phone like "what you doing?"
Yo N9na we doing nothing
Strange Slcket and K-Lean Cocina
[Hook]
Nigga, we working
We just push it
Try'na make something
Happen, happen, happen, happen
Yeah we working
We just push it
Try'na make something
Happen, happen, happen, happen
Anthony Balderas
We ain't working, she ain't twerking
That's gonna mean the scene ain't jerking
We the first to see the thirst and get sex
'Cause we see the purse, then reimburse them
When they be squirting D and bursting
Me in person, reinsertion, Tech's flesh
So don't be calling like "where you been?"
You don't know 'cause you not within
My circle of friends, a nigga working again
I gotta get them ones, tens, yen
Gotta get that almighty dollar before I get the call by the father
Better yet, when I gotta move on like alrighty mama
Niggas be telling me I think you selling me
Dreams embellishing when I say other things
When I say yes, I'ma do what I say
Betcha N9na got something to do every day
Don't got time to shoot the shit
'Cause I got a whole lot of love and loot to get
Acting like you's a bitch on my phone
I'ma do ya like a vampire knocking the crucifix
(La, la, la)
I ain't try'na hear nothing, when I'm deep in work bussing
My butt anybody calling me fussing, I'm ducking
(La, la, la)
If you ain't talking 'bout getting it
This is what I'm gonna say if I pick up my phone and you hittin' it
Joshua La Fleur
Unique beat, rap that I can understand and it got me dancing for no reason. It's a good day to be a Tech fan.
bladeofveng
its always a good day to be a Strange fan
Solar Panel
right im just now catching up with all his new content and hes killing it! i wasnt feeling his recent stuff but lately its on point hes dropping some methodical bars
Mohamed Abdallah
i am also new and i would love if someone recommend other music like this magnificent piece !
Lily Guerra
@bladeofveng 777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777
mookkss
N9ne always brings fire 🔥
Nathan Purss
This sounds so different than anything else and it's amazing!
RTB
This is such a fun tech song 🔥
LeanPeakJohnson
We need a music video for this song, Tech
Henksutin
Tech is awesome. Love the energy in this song.