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 Didn
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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Every time you see another woman, pitiful bitch
But you can bet ima do it if you act a witch
Better change before I get into some gangsta shit
Checkin my clothes for N-O's
You think I'm all up in dem hoes
Who love to be givin me demos
All up in my grill
You makin a villain say goddamn!
In the middle of a conflict with your nonsense
I read you like a book
Where the calm went?
And quite frankly bitch I don't like your content
If it ain't she say then its he say and he game
Who gives a damn about a he say, she say Saint Jones replay
9 millimeter heat day
Never woulda hit it if I knew this
Every time I gotta come home to this
Why you wanna do this?
Never gave it to a celeberty
Better be down with a nigga wit a early 70's mindframe
Id rather be behind you hittin it doggy style
You all about mind games
Mrs. Sherlock always tryin to find things
Sluts, is a wonderful thing
So hard you get spine pains
But you gotta know I'm the nigga in they dream
They wanna interviene
But they know they come at me they gotta terrible scene
Your friends say I'm a player
My reply, yous a motherfuckin liar
'causez I was up in the hotel all in the jiggamapie
They said I had a chick in the buns with the K-why
Gettin high
I didn't lie!
The lyrics to Tech N9ne's "I Didn't" are about a man confronting his partner about her controlling behavior and jealousy. He's frustrated by her constant accusations and insults every time he talks to another woman. He explains that he's not cheating on her but her behavior is making him want to act out in a violent way. He's tired of her drama and the constant petty arguments. The chorus of the song is "I didn't do it" because he's insisting that he's innocent despite her accusations.
The first verse addresses the partner and her jealousy. He's tired of the constant accusations and threats of violence. He explains that he's not cheating on her and is frustrated by her lack of trust. He's annoyed that she's always looking for something to be mad about and is ready to leave if she doesn't change. The second verse is about the partner's friends and their jealousy. He explains that his partner's friends are jealous of his success and want to be with him but know not to cross him. He's irritated that they are causing problems in his relationship when he's done nothing wrong.
The final verse of the song is about his partner's behavior and the fact that he still loves her despite it all. He's willing to compromise if she can change her controlling ways and trust him. He's not interested in cheating on her or being with anyone else but her behavior is pushing him away. Overall, the song is about the difficulties of communication and trust in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby listen, I don't want to have to call you a bitch
I don't want to resort to name-calling every time you see another woman.
Every time you see another woman, pitiful bitch
If I have to, I can call you a worthless woman every time you see another woman.
But you can bet ima do it if you act a witch
But if you behave badly, I will not hesitate to call you names.
Better change before I get into some gangsta shit
It's best if you change your ways before I take serious action and get violent.
Checkin my clothes for N-O's
I am looking for any signs of infidelity or disloyalty.
You think I'm all up in dem hoes
You assume that I am involved with other women.
Who love to be givin me demos
Women who want to showcase their talents or skills to me.
All up in my grill
You are aggressively confronting me.
Baby what kinda nigga you think I am?
What kind of person do you believe I am?
You makin a villain say goddamn!
You are making me, the supposed villain, swear and curse.
In the middle of a conflict with your nonsense
Your irrational behavior is causing trouble and conflict.
I read you like a book
I can easily understand and comprehend your actions and intentions.
Where the calm went?
What happened to the peacefulness and tranquility in our relationship?
And quite frankly bitch I don't like your content
Honestly, I do not appreciate your behavior or attitude.
If it ain't she say then its he say and he game
If it's not one person spreading rumors, it's another and it becomes a vicious cycle.
Who gives a damn about a he say, she say Saint Jones replay
No one cares about the gossip or rumors being spread.
9 millimeter heat day
A day where tensions are high and violence could erupt at any moment.
Never woulda hit it if I knew this
I would not have pursued you if I knew it would lead to conflict and trouble.
Every time I gotta come home to this
The constant stress and drama you cause makes coming home difficult.
Why you wanna do this?
Why do you want to cause problems and make things difficult?
Never gave it to a celeberty
I have never had sexual relations with a celebrity.
Better be down with a nigga wit a early 70's mindframe
It's best if you're comfortable with someone who has an old-fashioned mindset.
Id rather be behind you hittin it doggy style
I would prefer to engage in sexual activity with you from behind.
You all about mind games
You enjoy manipulating and playing games with my mind.
Mrs. Sherlock always tryin to find things
You are always looking for any signs of wrongdoing or infidelity.
Sluts, is a wonderful thing
Having sex with multiple partners is enjoyable and exciting.
So hard you get spine pains
Sex can be so intense that it causes physical pain.
But you gotta know I'm the nigga in they dream
You should know that I am the man that other women fantasize about.
They wanna interviene
Other women want to become involved in our relationship.
But they know they come at me they gotta terrible scene
They are aware that if they try to intervene, it will end in chaos and violence.
Your friends say I'm a player
Your friends believe I am unfaithful to you.
My reply, yous a motherfuckin liar
My response is that your friends are outright liars.
causez I was up in the hotel all in the jiggamapie
I was in a hotel indulging in sexual activity.
They said I had a chick in the buns with the K-why
They claimed I was engaged in sexual activity with a woman.
Gettin high
While participating in sexual activity, I was also using drugs.
I didn't lie!
I am telling the truth and did not lie about my actions.
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