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/
Imma Tell
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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Moma say stop or I'm gonna tell poppa
[Hook]
This is the town where the clowns put it down baby
Moma say stop or I'm gonna tell poppa
Close the door befo ya child here the sound baby
Moma say stop or I'm gonna tell poppa
* - Tech raps these lines in between at double speed
[Tech N9ne]
The killa clowns in ya town raisin all hell
* Tecca Nina wit the stamina comin to damage ya
Buckin the bammer when I bust wit a bang
And it ain't no clause that say fraud ain't no tall tale
* Women love when I hit when I cover the booty
They givin it to me but it ain't no thang
We reppin KC MO fellas and the ladies know
* That we comin wit the killas I'm wit the gorillas
The villians that get ya when you disrespect us
Even the babies know Tech Nina got crazy flow
* We be givin the women the willy we sick of the hatas
want to pays us betta get this record
This is important we be courtin every place we go
* Get you up in the room and drippin up wit the groom
I give it to you anyway you want to have it
Baby is a horse and yes of course I'ma have to break the hoe
* Leavin the kids at home I want to bone alone
We hoppin up and down like jack rabbits
So many kids put this on they daddies mind
* Never will I ever put 'em out there like that
Feelin that I did Tecca Nina take it right back
Tellin 'em that they mommy's boyfriends Tech N9ne
* Don't be lookin at me like you really want to fight cat
All Tecca Nina want to know is where the mic at
[Hook]2x
[Tech N9ne]
151, Malibu Rum, and pineapple juice
* For those that don't know that's Caroboulu
Warranted in Missou
We havin fun got some buns on some yack abuse
* Rouge Dawgs gonna rep it and smoke a lot
Regime, Outlawz, Duece Click in a zoo
Stack up when you wit the nut house we gonna have ya
* Takin everything up in the book from X and the puff
You lookin to get took
Abracadbra, 151 and coke is viagra
* Give it to me, give it to me, give it to me
Gotta real love from havin the bed shook
Look I'm hella fed up wit all the silly rumors dawg
* Sayin that we got dropped JCOR
That never ever happened I mean what do they know
We kept our head up and now moneys comin to us all
* We kickin it wit Strange wollowin fame
Givin the game only when I say so
So crack some bud wit me, demons get some love wit me
* Doin what you gotta do to get what you gotta get
It gotta get it all Tecca Ninas on a roll
Get on some shrub wit me, two cases of bud wit me
* What you gonna do to get the women on crunk
I'ma hit 'em wit the funk got 'em all like OOOO!
[Hook]
[Tech N9ne]
One, then comes the two to the three and
* That was the anthem no this the anthem
Hella rockin the planet again you can't stand it again
Huns, they then comin through to see me man
* Then I de-pants 'em and I bust at random
In a bit I'ma land 'em, dock, women I ram it again
Raise, I love to get high and get paid
* Why do I want to stick 'em wit another hit out of abyss
Baby you don't want to miss the ISH
Babes they love to come by and get laid
* Why am I at the pinnacle when I rip it I'ma kill 'em in this
To the hatas I gotta send 'em a gift
Bump this in your ride or in the club
* Givin everybody what they need
I give it all so they give it all back to me
Hatas don't you hide just show some love
* Do you dig it I'ma rep the be
And never ever let the see get the best of me
So many kids put this on their daddies mind
* Never will I put 'em out there like that
Feelin that I did Tecca Nina take it right back
Tellin him their mommy's boyfriend is Tech N9ne
[Hook]
The song "Imma Tell" by Tech N9ne is an upbeat and lively rap track with a catchy hook that revolves around the message of the titular line: "Moma say stop or I'm gonna tell poppa." The lyrics use vivid imagery to paint a picture of the chaos and excitement of life in a town full of wild and crazy characters, particularly the "killa clowns" who are wreaking havoc in the streets. The rapper describes himself as a force to be reckoned with, boasting about his stamina and unrivaled skill on the mic.
Tech N9ne also touches on topics such as partying with friends, relationships with women, and his rise to fame in the music industry. He name-checks various rap groups, including the Outlawz and Deuce Click, and alludes to rumors about his record label getting dropped but asserts that he and his team are still going strong.
The song's high-energy tempo and catchy rhymes have made it a fan favorite, and it showcases Tech N9ne's impressive skills as a lyricist and performer.
Line by Line Meaning
Moma say stop or I'm gonna tell poppa
The singer's mother warned him to stop misbehaving, or she will inform his father
This is the town where the clowns put it down baby
The town is known for its eccentric and entertaining people
Close the door befo ya child here the sound baby
The music is not suitable for young children
The killa clowns in ya town raisin all hell
The eccentric people in town are causing chaos and acting outrageous
Tecca Nina wit the stamina comin to damage ya
The artist, Tech N9ne, has great endurance and is ready to bring harm to anyone who opposes him
Buckin the bammer when I bust wit a bang
The singer is firing a gun when he makes a big impact
And it ain't no clause that say fraud ain't no tall tale
Fraud is a true tale and there's no way to avoid the consequences
Women love when I hit when I cover the booty
The artist is popular with women and is good at sexual encounters
They givin it to me but it ain't no thang
The women are giving themselves to him casually
We reppin KC MO fellas and the ladies know
Tech N9ne's hometown, Kansas City, is represented by him and people are aware of his presence there
That we comin wit the killas I'm wit the gorillas
The singer has a group of dangerous people with him
The villians that get ya when you disrespect us
The group will retaliate against anyone who disrespects them
Even the babies know Tech Nina got crazy flow
The singer is known for his impressive rap skills even among children
We be givin the women the willy we sick of the hatas
The group is tired of haters and is focusing on pleasing women
want to pays us betta get this record
If haters want to pay attention to the group, they should listen to this song
This is important we be courtin every place we go
The group is trying to gain popularity and exposure everywhere they go
Get you up in the room and drippin up wit the groom
The artist is describing sexual encounters with women
I give it to you anyway you want to have it
The singer is willing to be flexible in his sexual encounters with women
Baby is a horse and yes of course I'ma have to break the hoe
The woman is like a wild animal who needs to be tamed before engaging in sexual activities
Leavin the kids at home I want to bone alone
The artist is looking for private time with someone away from their children
We hoppin up and down like jack rabbits
The artist is describing his energetic sexual encounters with women
Never will I ever put 'em out there like that
The artist will never expose other people's information like that
Feelin that I did Tecca Nina take it right back
The singer acknowledges his mistakes and takes back what he said to fix them
Tellin 'em that they mommy's boyfriends Tech N9ne
The artist is announcing that he is someone's mother's boyfriend and he is Tech N9ne
151, Malibu Rum, and pineapple juice
They are enjoying a Caribou cocktail made from these ingredients
Warranted in Missou
The cocktail is popular and well known in Missouri
We havin fun got some buns on some yack abuse
They are enjoying some buns and using Yak aka cocaine
Rouge Dawgs gonna rep it and smoke a lot
The Rough Dogs will represent the hip hop culture and smoke a lot of marijuana
Regime, Outlawz, Duece Click in a zoo
The artist is naming other rap groups in the area
Stack up when you wit the nut house we gonna have ya
When you're with the crazy group, they will make sure you have a good time
Takin everything up in the book from X and the puff
The singer is willing to try anything from ecstasy to marijuana
You lookin to get took
People who are trying to get into trouble will find it
Abracadbra, 151 and coke is viagra
The Caribou cocktail is so powerful it has the strength of Viagra
Give it to me, give it to me, give it to me
The artist is asking for the Caribou cocktail to be given to him multiple times
Gotta real love from havin the bed shook
The singer is happy and excited about having great sex
Look I'm hella fed up wit all the silly rumors dawg
The artist is annoyed with all the untrue rumors going around
Sayin that we got dropped JCOR
Rumors are going around that the group got dropped by their record label JCOR
That never ever happened I mean what do they know
The rumors are completely false and make no sense
We kept our head up and now moneys comin to us all
Despite the rumors, they kept pushing forward and now everyone is getting paid
We kickin it wit Strange wollowin fame
They are working with Strange Music and are gaining more and more fame
Givin the game only when I say so
The artist is in control and will only give information when he is ready
So crack some bud wit me, demons get some love wit me
The singer is offering to smoke marijuana with others and battle demons together
Doin what you gotta do to get what you gotta get
People are willing to do anything to get what they want
It gotta get it all Tecca Ninas on a roll
The artist is motivated and determined to get everything they want
Get on some shrub wit me, two cases of bud wit me
The artist is offering to smoke marijuana with others and offering to share their own supply
What you gonna do to get the women on crunk
The artist is asking what it takes to get women excited
I'ma hit 'em wit the funk got 'em all like OOOO!
The singer is confident he will be able to impress the women with his music and moves
One, then comes the two to the three and
The artist is counting and the song is transitioning into a new phase
That was the anthem no this the anthem
The previous section was the anthem and now this is the new anthem
Hella rockin the planet again you can't stand it again
The new anthem is amazing and the haters will not be able to stand it
Huns, they then comin through to see me man
Women are coming to see the singer
Then I de-pants 'em and I bust at random
The artist is describing sexual acts he does with the women
In a bit I'ma land 'em, dock, women I ram it again
The artist will soon satisfy the women and engage in more sexual activity
Raise, I love to get high and get paid
The singer loves to smoke marijuana and make money
Why do I want to stick 'em wit another hit out of abyss
The singer is questioning why he wants to give someone else another joint
Baby you don't want to miss the ISH
The artist is telling someone they don't want to miss what's happening
Babes they love to come by and get laid
Women love to come by and engage in sexual activities
Why am I at the pinnacle when I rip it I'ma kill 'em in this
The artist is at the top of their game and is going to perform amazingly
To the hatas I gotta send 'em a gift
The singer will send something petty to the haters
Givin everybody what they need
The artist is giving people what they want and/or need
I give it all so they give it all back to me
The singer is giving his all and expects the audience to give him the same energy
Hatas don't you hide just show some love
The singer wants the haters to stop hiding and show some support
Do you dig it I'ma rep the be
The singer is asking if the audience is feeling the music and will represent it
And never ever let the see get the best of me
The artist will not let their haters see them upset or defeated
Never will I put 'em out there like that
The artist will never expose other people's information like that
Tellin him their mommy's boyfriend is Tech N9ne
The singer is telling the audience that someone's mother's boyfriend is Tech N9ne
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: AARON YATES, BOB MERRILL, REUBEN ARMSTRONG, SAMUEL WATSON
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