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/
Hiccup
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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Men busted in and beat you
'Cause you beat your bitch up
Ripping your lip up
Didn't get to go load the clip up
They took out your grip
And dipped and took all of your liquor
Built that up, sometimes they fall
Some wanna run before they learn to crawl
All fucked up, can't stand at all
You love your lady, you're loyal from the start
Ain't nothing never gonna tear you loving apart
But you ain't knowing another stealing her heart
Walked in your home and the niggas making her spark
You're kidnapping the women having your way
Threaten to kill 'em all if they don't wanna stay
Got off of work and you thinking you about to play
And Charles Ramsey came and ruined your day
The way you act is a damn give away
Sad sucker, crazy motherfucker
Just when you get to thinking nobody can touch you
Here come a hiccup in your plan coming to buss' you
The man who ran right into my hand to crush you
You got a problem, yeah, don't we all
Built that up, sometimes they fall
Some wanna run before they learn to crawl
All fucked up, can't stand at all
You got a problem, yeah, don't we all
Built that up, sometimes they fall
Some wanna run before they learn to crawl
All fucked up, can't stand at all
You twitter beefing you rapping thinking you hard
And everybody on the planet know you a star
You get a show and the company fly you far
And the promoters the beef you gotta char
You was a priest that gave the little ones tears
Pedophile, become cardinal in a year
Finally jail, forever you live in fear
The pussy riot play heavily in your ear
The pussy riot play heavily in your ear
The pussy riot play heavily in your ear
The pussy riot play heavily in your ear
The pussy riot play heavily in your ear
You never be in the clear get a letter D in your rear
Serves you right to nerve to fight
Make them little church boy prayers be heard tonight
So hiccup, hiccup, eat a dick up, quick up
In a sticky situation get you trip up
Nothing but a demon, you can be that flashy 'cause you balling now
Long as you realizing it can all come falling down
You got a problem, yeah, don't we all
Built that up, sometimes they fall
Some wanna run before they learn to crawl
All fucked up, can't stand at all
You got a problem, yeah, don't we all
Built that up, sometimes they fall
Some wanna run before they learn to crawl
All fucked up, can't stand at all
The song "Hiccup" by Tech N9ne is a cautionary tale about the consequences of bad behavior. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the singer's downfall, starting with a stick-up by men who beat him because he beat up his girlfriend. The violence escalates as he kidnaps and threatens women, eventually leading to a prison sentence and the realization that his actions have come back to haunt him.
The chorus emphasizes that everyone has problems, but it's important to face them and not try to run away from them. The song speaks to the consequences of not addressing personal issues, whether it's domestic violence, criminal activity, or substance abuse. The "hiccup" in the title refers to the unexpected obstacles that can derail even the most well-laid plans.
The use of the term "pussy riot" in the middle of the song is a reference to the Russian feminist punk rock band of the same name. The band gained international attention for their protests against the Russian government, and several members were arrested and jailed. This reference is likely meant to reinforce the idea that bad behavior has consequences and can lead to incarceration.
Overall, "Hiccup" delivers a powerful message about the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions and facing personal problems head-on.
Line by Line Meaning
This is a stick up 'cause you had a hiccup
Your mistakes have caught up to you and men are here to take revenge.
Men busted in and beat you
The men physically assaulted you as punishment for your wrongdoings.
'Cause you beat your bitch up
The reason for your punishment is because you were violent towards your significant other.
Ripping your lip up
The men were violent towards you and physically injured you by ripping your lip.
Didn't get to go load the clip up
You weren't able to defend yourself as your attackers took your weapon or ammunition.
They took out your grip
The attackers took away your ability to protect yourself by taking your weapon.
And dipped and took all of your liquor
Your attackers also stole all of your alcohol or other valuable possessions.
You got a problem, yeah, don't we all
Everyone has their own personal problems to deal with.
Built that up, sometimes they fall
Sometimes we create our own problems or difficulties that eventually lead to our downfall.
Some wanna run before they learn to crawl
Some people try to jump into things before properly learning or preparing for them.
All fucked up, can't stand at all
You are in a terrible state and cannot handle the situation you are in.
You love your lady, you're loyal from the start
You have a deep love and loyalty towards your significant other.
Ain't nothing never gonna tear you loving apart
No matter what happens, your love for your significant other will never be broken.
But you ain't knowing another stealing her heart
You are unaware that someone else is trying to take your significant other away from you.
Walked in your home and the niggas making her spark
You walked into your home only to find that other men were trying to seduce or manipulate your significant other.
You're kidnapping the women having your way
You are abusing and controlling women, possibly even holding them against their will.
Threaten to kill 'em all if they don't wanna stay
If these women try to leave or resist your control, you are willing to harm or even kill them.
Got off of work and you thinking you about to play
You are coming home from work with the intention of engaging in your abusive and controlling behavior.
And Charles Ramsey came and ruined your day
Your abusive behavior was discovered and stopped by someone interfering or calling the authorities.
The way you act is a damn give away
Your behavior and actions clearly show that you are abusive and controlling towards others.
Sad sucker, crazy motherfucker
You are a pathetic and unstable person.
Just when you get to thinking nobody can touch you
You become overconfident and think that you are untouchable.
Here come a hiccup in your plan coming to buss' you
However, unexpected events or consequences affect and ruin your plans.
The man who ran right into my hand to crush you
Someone who is against your abusive behavior will take action to punish or stop you.
You twitter beefing you rapping thinking you hard
You engage in confrontations and try to prove your toughness through your music or social media presence.
And everybody on the planet know you a star
Many people recognize you and know of your music or presence in the industry.
You get a show and the company fly you far
You receive opportunities to perform and travel to different places because of your success.
And the promoters the beef you gotta char
However, conflicts or drama with promoters could affect your career or reputation negatively.
You was a priest that gave the little ones tears
You were in a position of power and trust, but chose to abuse and harm the vulnerable children in your care.
Pedophile, become cardinal in a year
You are a pedophile who climbed up the ranks in the church and gained a higher position despite your immoral behavior.
Finally jail, forever you live in fear
You are eventually caught and put in jail, but the consequences of your actions will haunt you for the rest of your life.
The pussy riot play heavily in your ear
You may be haunted or haunted by the actions of people who fought against injustice, such as the feminist activist group Pussy Riot.
You never be in the clear get a letter D in your rear
You will never be free from the consequences of your actions, as shown by the phrase 'get a letter D in your rear' which implies being sent to jail or prison.
Serves you right to nerve to fight
You deserve what is happening to you because you were arrogant and fought against what is right.
Make them little church boy prayers be heard tonight
Even those who pray for you cannot save you from the consequences of your wrongdoing.
So hiccup, hiccup, eat a dick up, quick up
This is a phrase of insult towards someone who has suffered an unexpected setback or failure.
In a sticky situation get you trip up
You become entangled in a difficult situation due to your own actions or behavior.
Nothing but a demon, you can be that flashy 'cause you balling now
Your outward success and accomplishments do not mask the inner evil and darkness within you.
Long as you realizing it can all come falling down
As long as you are aware that success can be temporary and that consequences catch up to you, there is still hope for you to change your ways and atone for your actions.
Contributed by Annabelle L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tgall42
Tech is so versatile, what is there to dislike??
Fetus Edition
hes just like lil wayne!
Tgall42
Fetus Edition Worst observation of the day
Fetus Edition
don't worry I cant still type and suck. I can multitask. Its tastes worse than u would think
Doza
Anything Tech touches turns to gold... this is dope
Noah Holton
Agreed. Tech N9ne is awesome.
evchamo2
Meanwhile in 'Blacken the Sun' he says "Cause everything I touch turns to mold!" lol I agree with you though, Tech's versatility is golden.
Johan Blakey
Love or hate him, the man is a musical genius.
TheOneTrueSam
Once again the only word that comes to my mind when listening to Tech is EPIC. Great job!
MOBSQUAD IV
DOPE ass track from Tech, I like the direction he's going in. Always got something new and different for the real Strange Music fans.