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/
Harvey Dent
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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And I don't do just one thing
I'm everything
If I did one thing
All y'all would agree
But you don't
So you want me do some madness
Y'all want the crazy shit
Drink some fuckin Caribou Lou and KC Tea GODDAMN!
They want madness, Anghellic and sadness
Fans relish when gladness is damned, devilish and ashes
But I like this cash, this massive magazine ad gets crackin'
Attractive chicks passin' is rap and actresses never asses
They want the clown, the paint and the evil frown
The drinkin', the needle now, the taint and no feeble sounds
But I need your pounds, your pesos, your people down with this label
And I be so bound for that halo when I be low ground
They want that black magic, that savage with bad habits
And grab at and stab rabbits, the maggot that has cabbage
But I'm at that fast status with swagger that's past average
My glasses and rag matches don't mean flag and it's no blast added
They say bizarre he went, they love him and dark he vents
Toppin' the chart, he sent naughty shit to everybody's tent
I wanna be at the party bent listening to Parliament
Sorry this part of me's a gnarly gent, they call me (Harvey Dent)
[Chorus]
People be talkin bout
This and that sayin' it
Ain't a hit can I get
Back what I started with
Want my, want my old shit, buy my, buy my old albums
Want my old shit, buy my, buy my old albums (Harvey Dent)
They want the demon
The animal that spread the semen
The cannibal
Sign of the heathen
Who's eatin meat and no vegan
But I get my fees
And I'm reachin for the decent skis
And a piece of the be frequent beats
And the freak and be hit the cheesing
They want the dark knight
They want a bar fight
Hard bites
Art is the smartest thing
In this scarred life
Women, that's our vice
They starin' at our ice
Matter what's at the tar lights?
But I hit in the car twice
They want that killer clown
They want the milla sound
Gorilla that pill ya for scrilla
But I hold the villa down
I'm chinchilla now
With Makzilla I tap chillas
You rap niggas you hate
But it's still a crown
Just call me Two Face
On the right side I got healthy pearly whites
On the left side I got a tooth ache
I'm Asmodeus but then I'm Master Farah?
Black people think I'm a devil
And the white people think I'm a god
[Chorus]
People come up to me and they say they like the older stuff you know what im sayin'
Like Anghellic and Calm Before The Storm
But I gotta evolve, you know what im sizzlin'?
If you don't like the new shit then go buy the older shit
In the opening verses of Tech N9ne's "Harvey Dent," he addresses his ability to do different things and how people have different expectations of him. He talks about how some fans want him to produce crazy and intense music, while others want him to take it easy and relax. Ultimately, Tech N9ne wants to enjoy himself and have a good time by drinking some Caribou Lou and KC Tea. In the following verses, he discusses how his fans view him as a rapper and what they expect from him. People want him to perform his older, darker music where he portrays himself as an evil clown, but Tech N9ne wants to showcase growth and explore different sounds. He expresses his desire to make the kind of music that he enjoys, but at the same time, he also wants to make a profit from his work.
The song's title, "Harvey Dent," is a reference to the character from the Batman series, who is known for his dual personalities--one side calm, and the other violent. Tech N9ne uses the name to describe how his fans see him as two different people, one who makes dark rap and another who makes more light-hearted music. The use of this name also shows how Tech N9ne understands and therefore separates his public persona from his private life. The chorus highlights how the rapper's fans want him to go back to his older works, but Tech N9ne believes he needs to evolve and move forward with his music. Ultimately, "Harvey Dent" is about the conflict between the expectations of a successful industry artist and the artist's need for creative freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
This Tech N9ne baby
Introducing himself as Tech N9ne
And I don't do just one thing
Tech N9ne is diverse in his music style
I'm everything
Tech N9ne is capable of doing anything
If I did one thing
If he specialized in one type of music
All y'all would agree
Everyone would recognize Tech N9ne for doing that one thing well
But you don't
However, his fans want him to do more than one thing
So you want me do some madness
Fans want Tech N9ne to do crazy, unpredictable things
Y'all want the crazy shit
Fans want the wild side of Tech N9ne
But I just wanna kick it sometimes
Tech N9ne just wants to relax and have a good time
Drink some fuckin Caribou Lou and KC Tea GODDAMN!
He wants to enjoy his favorite drinks with friends and have a good time
They want madness, Anghellic and sadness
Fans want to see Tech N9ne's craziness, darkness, and sadness from his album 'Anghellic'
Fans relish when gladness is damned, devilish and ashes
Tech N9ne's fans enjoy when he puts out dark and evil music
But I like this cash, this massive magazine ad gets crackin'
Tech N9ne likes making money and getting recognition for his music
Attractive chicks passin' is rap and actresses never asses
Women in the rap industry get their fame for being attractive rather than talented
They want the clown, the paint and the evil frown
Fans want to see Tech N9ne in his iconic face paint and evil demeanor
The drinkin', the needle now, the taint and no feeble sounds
Fans want Tech N9ne to continue doing drugs and making hard-hitting music
But I need your pounds, your pesos, your people down with this label
Tech N9ne needs his fans' support to continue making music under his label
And I be so bound for that halo when I be low ground
Tech N9ne aims to achieve greatness despite being at his lowest points
They want that black magic, that savage with bad habits
Fans want to see Tech N9ne's dark and twisted side
And grab at and stab rabbits, the maggot that has cabbage
Tech N9ne makes reference to the 'Alice in Wonderland' character, the Mad Hatter
But I'm at that fast status with swagger that's past average
Tech N9ne is confident in his music and his talent
My glasses and rag matches don't mean flag and it's no blast added
Tech N9ne's accessories don't represent any gang affiliation or violence
They say bizarre he went, they love him and dark he vents
People recognize Tech N9ne for his strange, dark music
Toppin' the chart, he sent naughty shit to everybody's tent
Tech N9ne's music hits the top of the charts despite its controversial nature
I wanna be at the party bent listening to Parliament
Tech N9ne wants to party and listen to funk music
Sorry this part of me's a gnarly gent, they call me (Harvey Dent)
Tech N9ne has a dark side and calls himself Harvey Dent, referencing the 'Batman' character
People be talkin bout
Tech N9ne's fans often discuss his music
This and that sayin' it
They have opinions and criticisms of Tech N9ne's music
Ain't a hit can I get
Tech N9ne's new music isn't always widely recognized as hits
Back what I started with
Fans want Tech N9ne to return to his older music style
Want my, want my old shit, buy my, buy my old albums
Fans can still purchase Tech N9ne's older albums if they prefer that music style
They want the demon
Fans want to see Tech N9ne's dark and demonic side
The animal that spread the semen
Tech N9ne's fans appreciate his sexual, explicit lyrics
The cannibal
Fans are fascinated by his violent and gruesome lyrics
Sign of the heathen
Tech N9ne's music is often viewed as ungodly and sacrilegious
Who's eatin meat and no vegan
Tech N9ne is not a vegan and enjoys eating meat
But I get my fees
Tech N9ne makes money through his music
And I'm reachin for the decent skis
Tech N9ne is ambitious and always striving for better in his career
And a piece of the be frequent beats
He hopes to get a fair share of the market for frequent beat distribution
And the freak and be hit the cheesing
Tech N9ne enjoys the wild, crazy lifestyle that comes with his music career
They want the dark knight
Fans want Tech N9ne to represent Batman's dark character
They want a bar fight
Fans like the raw, aggressive side of Tech N9ne
Hard bites
Tech N9ne's lyrics often contain violent and aggressive themes
Art is the smartest thing
Tech N9ne sees his music as a form of art
In this scarred life
Tech N9ne's music often reflects his traumatic past
Women, that's our vice
Tech N9ne admits to enjoying the attention he gets from women
They starin' at our ice
People are often envious of his success and expensive jewelry
Matter what's at the tar lights?
Tech N9ne doesn't care what others think of him
But I hit in the car twice
Tech N9ne had sex in his car twice
They want that killer clown
Fans like Tech N9ne's clown persona and music style
They want the milla sound
They are drawn to Tech N9ne's unique style and music flow
Gorilla that pill ya for scrilla
Tech N9ne makes money by selling his music to fans
But I hold the villa down
Tech N9ne dominates the music industry in his area
I'm chinchilla now
Tech N9ne can afford luxury clothing now
With Makzilla I tap chillas
Tech N9ne collaborates with his producer, Makzilla, to make great music
You rap niggas you hate
Tech N9ne doesn't appreciate when other rappers criticize him
But it's still a crown
Despite the criticism, Tech N9ne is still successful and recognized as a great rapper
Just call me Two Face
Tech N9ne calls himself or his persona as the 'Batman' character, Two Face
On the right side I got healthy pearly whites
Tech N9ne has a healthy smile on one side of his face
On the left side I got a tooth ache
Tech N9ne has a toothache on the other side of his face
I'm Asmodeus but then I'm Master Farah?
Tech N9ne references two different demon-like characters to describe himself
Black people think I'm a devil
Some people, specifically Black people, think Tech N9ne's music is demonic and evil
And the white people think I'm a god
However, some people, specifically White people, think Tech N9ne is a musical genius
Chorus
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@StrictlyStrange67
No one can rap like this but Tech... Showing both sides of him every other line... just insane. Like wow. True skill and talent. Strange Music all day all night!!
@Evan_Schaefering
I like how most new Tech fans don't know many of the songs that are uploaded on this channel are old songs.
@YungKorg420
lol right? I got into Tech like 5 years ago, I delved all the way down, even got the old RDV shit. If you're a fan, wouldn't you wanna hear everything the artist has done?
@MrVoss90
@Young - 100 man 100. Same here, for me its 6 soon 7 years but i did the same thing, ;)
@gordonholmes649
***** i agree
@MrVoss90
Sure you did
@u4tiwasdead
Everyone is always saying that inthe comments but is it actually true?, I'm a new fan and was perfectly aware that this was an old song cos I know that the album's been out years.
@RedsBigRig
Ain't nobody remember this banger in 2021!! Guess I'm here all alone
@franklinmjr1642
Nah.
@shaderxluna
I'm here bro, always