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/
I'm Not A Saint
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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That ain't right
Animosity surround me
And it's all because I found me
How deceptive can the clown be?
Enough to leave the frowns upon the face of those who foul me
So much evil in my mindstate
But can I tame the wicked primate
Who preaches sinful thoughts and lead the listeners on blind faith?
I didn't mean to hurt a soul here
But my inner demon has no fear
Of making choices that'll make you po' tears
Black transparent flies show me that the soul near
I see 'em then they disappear quickly
Cause this be some other shadows signaling the sickly?
Forgive me
Good people, I gotta let them know before they pick me
I tell 'em (I'm not a saint,) no, (oh my Lord)
I'm crying out
I'm crying out
I tell 'em (I'm not a saint,) no, (oh my Lord)
That ain't right
Brian Dennis was in love with her
I exchanged kisses and hugs with her
I never should've but I dugged in her
Never say no names but her thing was that she loved pictures
Another nigga told my nigga
His reply to me was "Why nigga?"
I learned my vices, they divide niggas
Had a chance to say I'm sorry and then he died
Man
So hurt that I couldn't stand
Meanwhile my dark blob expands
And touching my loved ones dissolving their helping hands
My heart loves
My brain takes
They never know they steppin' with a bane date
I put a gun to my insane face
That way your loving hearts I can't break
I tell 'em (I'm not a saint,) no, (oh my Lord)
I'm crying out
I'm crying out
I tell 'em (I'm not a saint,) no, (oh my Lord)
That ain't right
Black transparent flies again
Could be spots on your eyes, my friend
I thought that the love was gonna try to win
But now I see I'm stuck in here to see the evil rise again
My brain is so gung-ho
This all started when I was young though
This thing I won't keep running from so:
I got molested by my 7th grade teacher, Mrs.
That ain't right
I tell 'em (I'm not a saint,) no, (oh my Lord)
I'm crying out
I'm crying out
I tell 'em (I'm not a saint,) no, (oh my Lord)
That ain't right
Damn
To the people who love me, I apologize for me back then
I was intoxicated, I was on drugs, and now there's a new me
Now let's turn up
In Tech N9ne's song "I'm Not A Saint," the rapper reflects on his imperfections and the sinful thoughts that haunt him despite his best efforts to be a good person. The lyrics touch on various topics such as the animosity surrounding him due to his success, his struggle with his inner demons, and past mistakes that he regrets deeply. He acknowledges that he is not perfect but is striving to better himself and asks for forgiveness from those who he may have hurt in the past.
The first verse of the song focuses on the rapper's struggle with his inner demons and the challenges he faces while trying to tame his "wicked primate" thoughts. Tech N9ne acknowledges that there is so much evil in his mind and that many people believe they can define him, but he questions whether he can control the darkness inside of him. In the second verse, he shares a personal experience about a girl named Brian Dennis who he exchanged kisses and hugs with despite her being in love with someone else. Tech N9ne expresses regret for his actions, and when he hears of the other man's death, he is consumed by guilt and the darkness in his mind grows. The final verse reveals a traumatic event from his past where he was molested by his 7th-grade teacher, Mrs.
Overall, "I'm Not A Saint" is a deeply personal and introspective song that allows the listener to see Tech N9ne's vulnerabilities and struggles. He is not afraid to share his past mistakes and regrets, and the lyrics convey a sense of hope that he can rise above his past and become a better person.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not perfect
I am flawed
That ain't right
That's incorrect
Animosity surround me
There is hostility directed towards me
And it's all because I found me
The reason for the hostility is my self-discovery
How deceptive can the clown be?
How convincing can one be despite being a clown?
Enough to leave the frowns upon the face of those who foul me
People who offend me will have their displeasure clearly visible on their face
So much evil in my mindstate
My mind is consumed by wicked thoughts
Many think that they can define Yates
Many believe they can understand me
But can I tame the wicked primate
However, can I control my evil impulses?
Who preaches sinful thoughts and lead the listeners on blind faith?
Who spreads ideas that are morally wrong and misleads people?
I didn't mean to hurt a soul here
I never intended to harm anyone here
But my inner demon has no fear
But my darker impulses are not afraid of the consequences
Of making choices that'll make you po' tears
Of making decisions that can cause great emotional pain
Black transparent flies show me that the soul near
Strange occurrences indicate a presence that is not visible
I tell 'em (I'm not a saint,) no, (oh my Lord)
I admit that I am not a virtuous person
I'm crying out
I am reaching out for help
Brian Dennis was in love with her
A person named Brian Dennis was romantically interested in someone
I exchanged kisses and hugs with her
I also had physical affection with her
I never should've but I dugged in her
I should not have pursued her but I did anyway
Never say no names but her thing was that she loved pictures
I will not name her, but I will say she had a particular interest in photography
Another nigga told my nigga
Someone else told my friend
His reply to me was "Why nigga?"
He asked me why I did what I did
I learned my vices, they divide niggas
I became aware of my faults, which separate people
Had a chance to say I'm sorry and then he died
I missed the opportunity to apologize, and he has since passed away
My heart loves
I have compassion
My brain takes
But my rational mind overrules my emotions
They never know they steppin' with a bane date
They do not realize they are dealing with someone dangerous
I put a gun to my insane face
I considered ending my life
That way your loving hearts I can't break
So I would not hurt those who care for me
Black transparent flies again
Strange occurrences continue to happen
Could be spots on your eyes, my friend
It may be an optical illusion
I thought that the love was gonna try to win
I hoped that love would triumph
But now I see I'm stuck in here to see the evil rise again
But now I realize that I am trapped in a cycle of wickedness
My brain is so gung-ho
My mind is determined
This all started when I was young though
The root of my problems lies in my past
This thing I won't keep running from so:
I will confront this issue head-on
I got molested by my 7th grade teacher, Mrs.
I was sexually abused by my 7th grade teacher
That ain't right
That's wrong
To the people who love me, I apologize for me back then
I am sorry to those who care for me for my past actions
I was intoxicated, I was on drugs, and now there's a new me
I was under the influence of substances, but now I have changed
Now let's turn up
Let's have a good time now
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Michael Summers, Aaron Dontez Yates
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Artsalot
This song will be a timeless song that I'll hold in my heart till I die. It gave me the courage to tell me parents of my abuse years ago, and be open to others who have gone through it themselves. So thank you Tech, you helped me become a better person and help find myself, and I'll always be thankful.
@deezooliveros2978
Music like this never gets the fame it should be getting.
@HautaMable
Well... most of people are too weak to acquire this kind of emotions. Nevertheless its better to have small army of killers than big army of chickens ^^
BLESS Y'ALL!
@ufcfan8038
this song is trash tech n9ne fell off he is trying too hard to be different it used to come naturally
@claypoxon4452
Underrated gem of a song
@techkilla2463
This is so strange but what he is talking about is some real shit man. I love when tech does this. Just that man singing gave me hella chills. Man strange music saved my life.
@emmanuelspears9786
Wow! This brings me back to 2013, a depressing time for me personally. When I heard this song, it broke me; but helped me pick up the pieces and rebuild. Thank you, Strange and Tech N9ne!
@selenaramirez8284
Your empire will never fail tech
@angelaramburuballislifepal439
Selena Ramirez sup
@B9NE
Tech N9ne has literally helped me navigate my mind better and find my own expression in my thoughts. My attitude has improved because of this.