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/
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Tech N9ne Lyrics
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Could I? (Killer!) Should I? (Killer!)
If I can't grope her, I might as well choke her
Could I? (Killer!) Should I? (Killer!)
I can't hold her, I can't control her
Could I? (Killer!) Should I? (Killer!)
If I can't grope her, I might as well choke her
The condom busted, upon this fluff chick
Really bomb and lust when the 'ginas thrusted and I'm disgusted
Can't come in the club bitch, dumb nigga trusted that I won't hit a gust quick
Son shouldve clutched it
What he spit, what he gunned this let it in her rump and erupted
She saying she ain't on no pill, she stay thinking on your scrill
She know you're sold your mill and you Tecca Ninna with the solo deal
So what you think she's thinking?
If you fertilize the pink one sinking your linking
Nothing but the jinx now I gotta write her off like an ink pen
If she fattens, she said that it won't happen
Steady laughing at him, mashing splashing ass shouldve had it fastened
Night is over, now, she ain't showed around town about a month
And I gotta call saying she gotta tote around
Something extra from when I sexed her
My nigga, that' the moment I had a heap a whole plethora
Of homicide thoughts
Can I kill her? Why not?
Cause if wifey find this out she's gonna take everything I've got
I can't hold her, I can't control her
Could I? (Killer!) Should I? (Killer!)
If I can't grope her, I might as well choke her
Could I? (Killer!) Should I? (Killer!)
I can't hold her, I can't control her
Could I? (Killer!) Should I? (Killer!)
If I can't grope her, I might as well choke her
Could I? (Killer!) Should I? (Killer!)
Killer shit I played it out
Abortion, yes, I paid it out
But every time that I call to see if it's done it's like she waited out like
I got to be further on to get that
Somebody's calling my phone, so hit back
I guess I've been having a dome
To click clack bone to pick at, I think it's wrong to sit back
And let yourself protrude from something else, no food
But you're gonna tell your dude that you're having my baby
What the hell, that's rude
But you took my money and all my comings from me
But you reassure me saying she's gonna be taken by her mommy
When her mama took her, she said it kind of shook her
When her mother cried, praying to God and wanted the baby to push her
To be a better person, read adversin, yeah, they burst in tears
Dead is certain I ain't shed a curse in years
And as sick as here, make a nigga wanna drip a tear
Man this is fear, cause I already got kids and the Mrs near
So I'm vicious, still, twisted admist this wicked fear
Think I'm gonna click this weird chick really quick and the bitch just disappear
I can't hold her, I can't control her
Could I? (Killer!) Should I? (Killer!)
If I can't grope her, I might as well choke her
Could I? (Killer!) Should I? (Killer!)
I can't hold her, I can't control her
Could I? (Killer!) Should I? (Killer!)
If I can't grope her, I might as well choke her
Could I? (Killer!) Should I? (Killer!)
If I kill this woman I gotta apply my stealth
Cause if my family finds out, wave bye-bye my wealth
And if her family finds out, they're gonna make this guy cry help
I guess it will be way, way easier if I would just die myself
"Should I Killer" is a song by Tech N9ne that features violent lyrics that express the rapper's frustration with a woman who got pregnant after a one-night stand. The lyrics detail the rapper's desire to harm the woman and the challenges he faces in deciding whether or not to do so. The first verse of the song discusses the condom breaking during a sexual encounter with the woman, and the rapper's disgust with her because she did not take birth control pills. The second verse describes the aftermath of the encounter, including the woman's refusal to have an abortion, and the rapper's feelings of anger and betrayal.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Could I? Should I? Killer!" which is a reference to the rapper's internal debate over whether or not to harm the woman. The final verse of the song considers the consequences of the rapper's actions, including the impact on both his own family and the woman's family.
Overall, "Should I Killer" is a song that grapples with themes of violence, misogyny, and the consequences of impulsive actions. Although the lyrics are disturbing, they provide an insightful commentary on the dark underbelly of male sexuality and the dangers of not taking responsibility for one's actions.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't hold her, I can't control her
I cannot physically or emotionally dominate this woman.
Could I? (Killer!) Should I? (Killer!)
Should I use lethal force against her as a solution to my problem?
If I can't grope her, I might as well choke her
If I can't sexually assault her, then I should strangle her.
The condom busted, upon this fluff chick
During sexual intercourse with an overweight woman, the condom broke.
Really bomb and lust when the 'ginas thrusted and I'm disgusted
I was enjoying the sexual act until the moment of climax and now I am disgusted.
Can't come in the club bitch, dumb nigga trusted that I won't hit a gust quick
I am unable to enter the club with this woman because someone foolishly trusted me not to ejaculate too soon.
Son shouldve clutched it
The other man should have held onto the condom to prevent pregnancy.
What he spit, what he gunned this let it in her rump and erupted
The semen was ejaculated into her anus and caused a mess.
She saying she ain't on no pill, she stay thinking on your scrill
She claims to not be on birth control and is only interested in your wealth.
She know you're sold your mill and you Tecca Ninna with the solo deal
She is aware that you have recently made a lot of money and have signed a successful music contract.
So what you think she's thinking?
What do you believe she is contemplating in her thoughts?
If you fertilize the pink one sinking your linking
If you impregnate her, it will sink your connection with her.
Nothing but the jinx now I gotta write her off like an ink pen
Due to bad luck, I must now cut off my relationship with her completely.
If she fattens, she said that it won't happen
She claimed that she would not become pregnant and gain weight.
Steady laughing at him, mashing splashing ass shouldve had it fastened
She is now mocking and disrespecting him for not using a secure form of contraception.
Night is over, now, she ain't showed around town about a month
It has been a month since she has been seen around town.
And I gotta call saying she gotta tote around
I received a call informing me that she is carrying a child.
Something extra from when I sexed her
She is carrying a child as a result of our sexual encounter.
My nigga, that' the moment I had a heap a whole plethora
This is the moment when I had an abundant amount of homicidal thoughts.
Of homicide thoughts
A great deal of thoughts on the topic of taking another person's life.
Can I kill her? Why not?
Is it acceptable for me to use lethal force against her? I do not see why it would not be.
Cause if wifey find this out she's gonna take everything I've got
If my wife finds out about this situation, she will take all of my belongings and leave me with nothing.
Killer shit I played it out
I have been playing with the idea of committing murder.
Abortion, yes, I paid it out
I paid for an abortion.
But every time that I call to see if it's done it's like she waited out like
Whenever I call to check on the status of the abortion, she avoids answering the phone.
I got to be further on to get that
I must progress further in my career to afford another abortion if necessary.
Somebody's calling my phone, so hit back
I received a phone call and need to call back to see who is contacting me.
I guess I've been having a dome
I believe that I have been feeling overwhelmed and stressed by my current situation.
To click clack bone to pick at
I am considering using a firearm to harm someone.
I think it's wrong to sit back
I believe it would be unethical to do nothing in this situation.
And let yourself protrude from something else, no food
I do not want to continue to find myself deeply involved in someone else's life and problems.
But you're gonna tell your dude that you're having my baby
She will inform her partner that she is carrying my child.
What the hell, that's rude
This is an inappropriate and impolite behavior on her part.
But you took my money and all my comings from me
She has taken my money and has significantly impacted my life due to this situation.
But you reassure me saying she's gonna be taken by her mommy
She attempted to make me feel better by claiming the baby will be raised by her mother.
When her mama took her, she said it kind of shook her
The act of giving the baby to her mother has left her feeling shaken and distressed.
When her mother cried, praying to God and wanted the baby to push her
Her mother became emotional and prayed for the child's safety.
To be a better person, read adversin, yeah, they burst in tears
To help raise a better, more successful child, one must read and become educated. This thought has led to emotional outbursts.
Dead is certain I ain't shed a curse in years
I have not experienced or expressed a curse word in years, but my emotions are leading me to do so now.
And as sick as here, make a nigga wanna drip a tear
This situation is making me feel ill and emotional enough to cry tears.
Man this is fear, cause I already got kids and the Mrs near
This is a fearful situation for me as I have a wife and children already and cannot afford to lose their presence in my life.
So I'm vicious, still, twisted admist this wicked fear
Despite the fear and severity of this situation, I am still capable of being cruel and twisted in my thoughts and actions.
Think I'm gonna click this weird chick really quick and the bitch just disappear
I am contemplating clicking the woman in question and making her disappear from my life permanently.
If I kill this woman I gotta apply my stealth
If I choose to murder this woman, I must approach the situation with intelligence and take measures to not get caught.
Cause if my family finds out, wave bye-bye my wealth
If my family discovers that I have committed murder, I will lose all of my financial assets.
And if her family finds out, they're gonna make this guy cry help
If her family learns of her murder, they will seek revenge and cause harm to me.
I guess it will be way, way easier if I would just die myself
Suicide would be the easiest solution to this problem, rather than taking another person's life.
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@StrangeToms
I just wanna say I appreciate Strange music for releasing the best projects this year💯🔥 Everyone been going so hard with the new releases 🥹 Rap should be up by 100% because of Strange music😌🤘🏾 I think we need a new collaboration from strange music 🔥🔥🔥
@DeSuperieure
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@charlesmaclellan8124
Whenever I see or hear people saying rap isn't great anymore I'm like: "Uh, have you heard of Strange Music?"
Literally all of Strange Music's history is great.
@sayidjones3054
Majik Ninja Entertainment is a close contender for best projects this year
@TravisBlack
There was a long period of time ~2003-2008 where Strange was essentially the only label to turn to for hard ass lyricism. Rhymesayers were doing their thing, ICP/Psychopathic was still coasting from their peak a few years prior, but outside of a few special artists scattered around doing their own thing, Strange was essentially keeping this shit on life support. During hiphops biggest lull Strange was going at it like bloodhounds. They were running shit to the point that mainstream execs were calling trying to figure out how they were pulling in so much revenue during a recession.
What I'm saying is that even if Strange were to never release another project again, they kept its life support plugged in and stood at its bedside until it was healthy again. And for that they will always have a chapter in the book of hiphop.
@sayidjones3054
@@TravisBlack Very well written
@delonageejr94
That was hard af!!! 🔥🔥🔥 the story telling to the beat itself 👏👏👏
@brianstone3722
Exactly. I love this shit 🔥😂
@paulcedillos8121
You here for tv too?
@mylishahurt9717
This was so much fun to film! I hand sewed my outfit for this video :)
Beyond happy! First time I could see my face in a Tech9ne video so beyond happy!!
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