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/
In My Head
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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I can't reroute it so people they hear bout it and ten to turn away (tend to turn away)
Kinetic you bet it's somethin' movin' your head its prophetic
So get it embedded let it control your bodily
Close to lettuce my head is far from synthetic
You credit this vet is poetic that is merely a part of me
We kick it we frolic sickness neurotic fought at the God in me
Mixed with erotic on top of Hennessy and hypnotic
You got it a solid super savage knowing no of comradery [x8]
Don't won kill ya (somethin' in my head)
Is makin' me done deal ya (somethin' in my head)
Is making the gun fill ya (somethin' in my head)
Is makin' me won drill ya can we get familiar [x12]
Check, always fantasizing on getting' sex
Wettin' that and settin' Tech up on you carressin' breast
Sweatin' that you'd get me vexed and not get your second breath
Stressed you would've been left where you was beaconed at we neck and neck [x16]
[Chorus]
Everyone want go heaven, (yeah dem want go heaven)
But nobody want dead
The place where I have no relaxation, is in my head
Everyone want go heaven, (yeah dem want go heaven)
But nobody want dead
Liberate me Lord devastation, is in my head
I keep that one that'll heat ya
So you better like run better seat ya
Might get found under the bleachers no one'll reach ya come to the creature
Cause in my head is a hole, dark and deep and it grows
Actually capital G-O-D have mercy on my soul
I'm sick as I wanna be
Get the hell up from front of me
When I spit at everybody yeah they gonna be
Feeling this 4 eternity
Boss many thoughts pretty lost but I cost plenty sauce
Soft killa crossed me tossed put 'em off in the moss [x8]
Respect my mind everyone (somethin' in my head)
Says if he disrespect N9NE then he done (somethin' in my head)
Wishes I could put the 9 on his tongue, (somethin' in my head)
Says ignoramus you too famous for that to be done son
Stuck cause I can't trust his bluff must clutch bust (hush hold up enough)
WUSA GOOSE FRABA makes you holla sometimes you gotta do what you gotta
Some people joke and say me loco
Throw evil quotes but yo they don't know
Doctor don't know, so he won't go
In my head it's like I said I mean I'm oh so
Full of decay and MDMA
Sin we in way deep off in the end like many men say
Slaughter you pay, he told me that you gotta today
Allah hu A.K.B.A.R. with a Auda Dufe'
In my head am I brain dead am I? Will I
Shed a cry when they red N9na you might
Red N9na but never dead N9na, but if
You bled N9na then you's a dead nigga!
Yo, I feel it you feel it can we heal it
The devil's encephal we rebels get it level no matter what it becomes
With the heavy metal impatiently wait with a shovel
For the wetos who hate the negros I think I'm losing my Lithium
Super savage erratic you don't say such an attic combative you don't say sick his status so there's no Beyonces there's no hope for Dontez
The song "In My Head" by Tech N9ne feat. Big Krizz Kaliko is a highly introspective piece grappling with mental illness and addiction. The opening bars of the song make a direct reference to drug use, with Tech N9ne singing about his "chemical imbalance" and his use of MDMA. He acknowledges that some people might "turn away" when they hear about his drug use, highlighting the stigmatization surrounding addiction and mental illness.
Throughout the song, Tech N9ne and Big Krizz Kaliko delve deeper into their struggles with mental illness. They describe feeling "wicked similar to psychotic," a feeling that is exacerbated by their use of alcohol and drugs. The chorus drives this point home, with the repeated line "the place where I have no relaxation is in my head." Both artists acknowledge that they have thought about suicide, with Tech N9ne stating that "in my head, am I brain dead?" and Big Krizz Kaliko referencing the "devil's encephal."
Overall, the song offers a raw and honest look into the impacts of mental illness and addiction. While the lyrics can be unsettling at times, the song serves as an important reminder of the need to prioritize mental health and fight against the stigma surrounding these issues.
Line by Line Meaning
A lot of talent a chemical imbalance and MDMA (MDMA)
I have a lot of musical talent, but I also have a chemical imbalance in my brain and I use MDMA as a way to cope.
I can't reroute it so people they hear bout it and ten to turn away (tend to turn away)
I can't change who I am and the way I express myself through music, but sometimes people don't understand and choose to distance themselves from me.
Kinetic you bet it's somethin' movin' your head its prophetic
The music I make is kinetic and has a powerful impact on those who listen to it.
So get it embedded let it control your bodily
Let my music become embedded in your mind and let it take over your body and emotions.
Close to lettuce my head is far from synthetic
Although my thoughts and emotions can seem out of control, they are not manufactured or artificial.
You credit this vet is poetic that is merely a part of me
People often credit me as being poetic, but that is only a small part of who I am as an artist.
The other part it be wicked similar to psychotic
There is a darker side to my music that can be viewed as disturbing or even psychotic.
We kick it we frolic sickness neurotic fought at the God in me
My music contains intense energy that can leave a lasting impression on the listener. It reflects the internal struggles I have against my own psyche.
Mixed with erotic on top of Hennessy and hypnotic
My music is a combination of different emotions, including eroticism and a feeling of control.
You got it a solid super savage knowing no of comradery [x8]
I am a fierce artist who stands alone and doesn't have many friends or allies.
Don't won kill ya (somethin' in my head)
There is something in my head that makes me want to kill.
Is makin' me done deal ya (somethin' in my head)
This urge is making me want to follow through with my violent tendencies.
Is making the gun fill ya (somethin' in my head)
The feeling in my head is so intense that it is making me want to shoot someone.
Is makin' me won drill ya can we get familiar [x12]
This urge is so strong that it consumes my thoughts and actions, and I can't seem to get rid of it.
Check, always fantasizing on getting' sex
My thoughts often revolve around sex and sexual desire.
Wettin' that and settin' Tech up on you carressin' breast
I often think about being intimate with someone and touching their breasts.
Sweatin' that you'd get me vexed and not get your second breath
If someone were to test my patience or anger me, they would not have a chance to catch their breath before I retaliate.
Stressed you would've been left where you was beaconed at we neck and neck [x16]
If someone tested me, I would leave them behind without any hesitation.
Everyone want go heaven, (yeah dem want go heaven)
Everyone wants to go to heaven when they die.
But nobody want dead
But no one wants to die.
The place where I have no relaxation, is in my head
For me, the afterlife doesn't seem like a peaceful or relaxing place because my own head is already chaotic and stressful.
Liberate me Lord devastation, is in my head
I am asking for a higher power to liberate me from the turmoil in my own mind.
I keep that one that'll heat ya
I have a weapon that can cause serious harm.
So you better like run better seat ya
If you cross me, you better be ready to run or sit down and face the consequences of your actions.
Might get found under the bleachers no one'll reach ya come to the creature
If you oppose me, you might find yourself in a dangerous situation with no one to help.
Cause in my head is a hole, dark and deep and it grows
The turmoil in my own head is a deep, dark hole that only seems to grow deeper over time.
Actually capital G-O-D have mercy on my soul
I am asking for redemption and mercy from a higher power.
I'm sick as I wanna be
I am not afraid to express the darker aspects of my personality through my music.
Get the hell up from front of me
If you can't handle my intensity, then you better move out of my way.
When I spit at everybody yeah they gonna be
When I speak, everyone listens because I am not afraid to express my true thoughts and emotions.
Feeling this 4 eternity
The impact of my music will last forever.
Boss many thoughts pretty lost but I cost plenty sauce
Although my thoughts and emotions can seem confusing and lost, I have an irresistible and unique quality that others are drawn to.
Soft killa crossed me tossed put 'em off in the moss [x8]
Anyone who tries to go against me will be dealt with swiftly and ruthlessly.
Respect my mind everyone (somethin' in my head)
I demand respect for my thoughts and ideas.
Says if he disrespect N9NE then he done (somethin' in my head)
If anyone disrespects me, they will face the consequences.
Wishes I could put the 9 on his tongue, (somethin' in my head)
I wish I could shoot someone who disrespects me.
Says ignoramus you too famous for that to be done son
My fame has made it impossible for me to act on my violent urges without facing serious consequences.
Stuck cause I can't trust his bluff must clutch bust (hush hold up enough)
I am in a difficult situation where I can't trust someone who is pretending to be my friend, and I must take action against them.
WUSA GOOSE FRABA makes you holla sometimes you gotta do what you gotta
To cope with the chaos and stress in my own mind, sometimes I have to resort to primal instincts and actions.
Some people joke and say me loco
Some people think I am crazy and joke about my behavior and personality.
Throw evil quotes but yo they don't know
Others may pass judgment on me, but they don't truly understand the complex thoughts and emotions that drive me.
Doctor don't know, so he won't go
Even medical professionals struggle to understand or help with my mental health issues.
In my head it's like I said I mean I'm oh so
The turmoil in my own mind is omnipresent and consumes my thoughts and actions.
Full of decay and MDMA
My thoughts and emotions are in decay and I use MDMA as a way to cope.
Sin we in way deep off in the end like many men say
I am deep into sinful and destructive behavior, similar to many people before me.
Slaughter you pay, he told me that you gotta today
I am surrounded by dangerous people and will have to pay the price for my actions.
Allah hu A.K.B.A.R. with a Auda Dufe'
I am invoking Allah for guidance and protection on my dangerous journey.
In my head am I brain dead am I? Will I
I am questioning if my own internal struggles are causing permanent damage to my mental state.
Shed a cry when they red N9na you might
People who read or hear about the darker aspects of my personality and music may be moved to tears.
Red N9na but never dead N9na, but if
Although I have a violent and aggressive personality, I am still alive and thriving.
You bled N9na then you's a dead nigga!
If anyone tries to fight or hurt me, they will face deadly consequences.
Yo, I feel it you feel it can we heal it
I acknowledge that everyone struggles with their own internal demons, and I hope that my music can connect with others and provide healing.
The devil's encephal we rebels get it level no matter what it becomes
I see the turmoil in my own mind as the devil's work, but I refuse to let it defeat me and instead try to elevate myself through my music.
With the heavy metal impatiently wait with a shovel
I am constantly waiting for the opportunity to fight and take on my enemies.
For the wetos who hate the negros I think I'm losing my Lithium
I am surrounded by racist people who hate me for my skin color and it is causing me to lose my grip on rationality.
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@larryfarmer2232
2020 still rocking this shit. Most underrated song PERIOD
@steviejenkins9276
shit changed my life no doubt
@dlm7597
It’s been a good minute since I heard this and it just popped into my head out of nowhere
@jameswheeler7153
I know they need to put this on iTunes. All these extra songs from everready aren’t on there.
@bradtitus4184
Look up literally any song by The Palmer Squares. Most underrated rappers right there forreal.
@larryfarmer2232
@James Wheeler i think that’s why this song is so underrated. If you didn’t buy the album back before streaming came into the game, you wouldn’t know this song existed.
@GandalfsHashPipe
2023 and this will always go hard 🔥
@FMJR8891
I love 2pac ,Nas ,Em and many old or new lyricist but man I haven’t found anyone that has same melody 🎶 & charisma like Tech not saying the others don’t but Techs songs are mesmerizing
@isaacblakeslee8088
Techs the best imo
@drsnuggels8654
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