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/
Hold On Me
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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I can't handle life without it, it's become my crutch
I don't need anything else
I'm just gonna use it for myself
Been craving it tonight so it's good I've got plans
Soon I'll be flying, oh so high
All my life whenever I got into a relationship
When they said I just needed one of them in my stable
But never would I listen I wasn't able they say to me
I know you got other chicks, and I'm sick of this shit
You think I'm asleep when you go sneak away for a bit
I hear you talking to her why do you treat me like this
Why do you make it so hard to admit
Player would never show his hand
I become something they can't stand
In the long run they on one, our song's done
Get they bags and they bounce
And they say I'm sick and need a little counseling
You are the king, but don't know how to treat a queen
I hear the words you speak about her when you dream
Thought that we were a team, how could you let her intervene
Guess you got me
Really got some feelings for this one you can't stop me
Gimme some of that good stuff I need so much
I can't handle life without it, it's become my crutch
I don't need anything else
I'm just gonna use it for myself
Been craving it tonight so it's good I've got plans
Soon I'll be flying, oh so high
'Cause it will have its, hold, on me
Her blood is coursing through my veins
I need to hold on tight just let it take the reigns
Don't get in the game
If there's a feeling you can't hang
Women tell me that I should be loyal to one dame
It's a shame, they say I'm a playa and I never change
I remain, how we start out the same
And I can never get with it, you can give it to whomever wanna get it
Now that I'm seeing vivid you come at me I'mma pivot and
Get up out of your room, treat me like a buffoon
I can see you love her to the moon
I cannot lie I'm hella busted, they say I can't be trusted
I ain't got time to love shit but this does it
Loving her even when out in public goes with me wherever I tug it
I'm really done with you yes I had a lot of fun with you
But your many will soon be none with you
So what you gonna do?
It's only one and without it I might lose it
I cannot keep a woman 'cause time with my music
Gimme some of that good stuff I need so much
I can't handle life without it
I don't need anything else
I'm just gonna use it for myself
Been craving it tonight so it's good I've got plans
Soon I'll be flying, oh so high
'Cause it will have its, hold, on me
Her blood is coursing through my veins
I need to hold on tight just let it take the reigns
The lyrics to Tech N9ne Kate Rose's song "Hold On Me" explore the addictive power of love and lust. The singer is consumed with a desire for someone or something that they cannot control, and they turn to it as a crutch to get through life. The first verse describes this addiction as something that the singer cannot live without, and they plan to indulge in it to the fullest. The second verse delves into the singer's past relationships, which have been characterized by their inability to commit to just one person. The singer describes himself as a "player" who can never settle down, causing his partners to leave him. Despite this, he is consumed with a deep love for someone, even though it causes him pain.
The chorus reinforces the idea that this love has a powerful hold on the singer. He describes it as coursing through his veins and taking control of him. He knows he should let go, but he can't help holding on tight.
Overall, the lyrics of "Hold On Me" describe the addictive effects of love and lust, and the struggle to let go of something that has a powerful hold on us.
Line by Line Meaning
Gimme some of that good stuff I need so much
I'm addicted and I can't function without it
I can't handle life without it, it's become my crutch
It's my coping mechanism and my dependency
I don't need anything else
All I want is this substance
I'm just gonna use it for myself
I don't care about anyone else, just myself and my addiction
Been craving it tonight so it's good I've got plans
I'm going to get high tonight, and I've made sure I have access to it
Soon I'll be flying, oh so high
I'm excited to be under the influence
All my life whenever I got into a relationship
Throughout my entire life, whenever I was in a romantic relationship
Couldn't take the nagging of women never be taking tips
I couldn't handle their complaints and criticisms
When they said I just needed one of them in my stable
When they suggested that I should be monogamous
But never would I listen I wasn't able they say to me
I never took their advice because I was unable to commit to just one person
I know you got other chicks, and I'm sick of this shit
I know you're seeing other women and it bothers me
You think I'm asleep when you go sneak away for a bit
You think I'm not aware when you sneak away to be with someone else
I hear you talking to her why do you treat me like this
I overhear you speaking with another woman and it hurts me
Why do you make it so hard to admit
Why do you make it difficult for me to accept the situation
Player would never show his hand
Someone who is playing the field would never reveal their true intentions
I become something they can't stand
I become someone they cannot tolerate
In the long run they on one, our song's done
In the end, they realize we are not compatible and the relationship ends
Get they bags and they bounce
They leave abruptly, taking their belongings with them
And they say I'm sick and need a little counseling
They say I have issues and need professional help
You are the king, but don't know how to treat a queen
You have status and power, but you don't know how to treat a woman with respect
I hear the words you speak about her when you dream
I hear you talk about another woman in your dreams
Thought that we were a team, how could you let her intervene
I thought we were in this together, how could another woman come between us
Guess you got me
I fell for your lies and deception
Really got some feelings for this one you can't stop me
I'm in love with this woman and nothing will change that
Her blood is coursing through my veins
I am deeply connected to this woman on a physical and emotional level
I need to hold on tight just let it take the reigns
I need to hold on tight to this relationship and let it take control of my life
Don't get in the game
Don't try to get involved with me and my situation
If there's a feeling you can't hang
If you can't handle the intensity of my emotions
Women tell me that I should be loyal to one dame
Other women advise me to be faithful to one woman
It's a shame, they say I'm a playa and I never change
It's unfortunate, but people see me as a womanizer and don't believe I will ever change
I remain, how we start out the same
I stay true to who I am, even if it means remaining single and playing the field
And I can never get with it, you can give it to whomever wanna get it
I can never commit to one person, you can give your love to anyone who will take it
Now that I'm seeing vivid you come at me I'mma pivot and
Now that I'm more aware of my actions, I will quickly change direction when confronted
Get up out of your room, treat me like a buffoon
I will leave your presence if you disrespect me
I can see you love her to the moon
I can see that you are deeply in love with another woman
I cannot lie I'm hella busted, they say I can't be trusted
I am exposed and vulnerable, people say I am not trustworthy
I ain't got time to love shit but this does it
I don't have time for love, but this woman makes me feel differently
Loving her even when out in public goes with me wherever I tug it
My love for her is always present, even when we are in public
I'm really done with you yes I had a lot of fun with you
I am truly finished with our relationship, even though we had some good times
But your many will soon be none with you
All of the women in my life will soon leave me, and I will be left alone
So what you gonna do?
What is your plan for when I am no longer around?
It's only one and without it I might lose it
My love for this one woman is all I have, and if she leaves me, I might lose my sanity
I cannot keep a woman 'cause time with my music
I cannot maintain a relationship because I am too focused on my music career
'Cause it will have its, hold, on me
My addiction and this woman will have a grip on me
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Aaron Yates, Kathryn Caggianelli, Michael Summers
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