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/
Kick It With Myself
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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I guess I'm doing this one by myself
If you can't just be good with being by yourself
How you gonna be good pairing up with somebody else?
Love your damn self first
I was the only child till I was 13
Rather be lonely while dealing with earthlings
Having a solitary time was never the worst thing
Dedicating time to the craft
Levitating lines in the lab
Never hesitating rhymes hit the pad
When they resonate N9ne get the bag
Then I medicate the mind is the first thing
Yes I live in my encephalon
I don't need all the rest of them
To stress the one blessing them
They're what you insert a speculum
Open it and hope you don't choke on something is gross in it
Joking this vocalist by himself when he wrote this shit
I survive living in my mind
That line is for the people serving time
Kickin' it wit myself created N9ne over time
That's why I'm one of the best at rippin rhymes (Nina)
Kick it with myself, kick it with myself
By myself
I don't need no help, I don't need no help
No one else
Kick it with myself, kick it with myself
By myself
I don't need no help, I don't need no help
No one else
I done made millions living in the clouds
When I'm out within a crowd I am still one
I go to a sacred place like a pilgrim
In the mind I'm on an island like Wilson
People see me drift away
When I never hear all the shit ya say
Why they pissed today 'cause whatever they say to me ricochet
They don't dig the way that I laugh after a big delay
I don't need a shrink I need a sedative
I just need a drink to be repetitive
Lotta people I need some etiquette
In payin' attention I get them red a bit
And that will get you nothin' but cussin' at somebody breaded bitch
Sick and twisted I can kick it
We're just licking, spliff just get lifted
Some say I'ma misfit by the way that I'm drifting
But this get's the business, chips, bitches I'm gifted
Kick it with myself, kick it with myself
By myself
I don't need no help, I don't need no help
No one else
Kick it with myself, kick it with myself
By myself
I don't need no help, I don't need no help
No one else
Leave me by myself watch what I'ma do
It won't be sittin' around watching Donny Hue
All I need is liquor plus some ganja to continue
To twirl top of the world like Obama do
And I might need a triple X video
In case wanna see her playin with her kitty though
I know the ladies can't relate
You don't need nobody to bait
Gotta pretty ho's do it in my city tho
Why am I alone?
Cause people stated rushing me the day after I grabbed a microphone
Ink a needle, drinking my patron
You say you can't handle this, you should probably play the xylophone
With me my music nothing could limit me
Just leave me in a baller suite with all the amenities
One is full throttle saloon shine from Tennessee
And don't forget the lemon, sprite plus a gallon of Hennessy
Kick it with myself, kick it with myself
By myself
I don't need no help, I don't need no help
No one else
Kick it with myself, kick it with myself
By myself
I don't need no help, I don't need no help
No one else
The song "Kick It With Myself" by Tech N9ne speaks about enjoying one's own company and not relying on others for validation or companionship. The lyrics assert that loving oneself is the key to being able to love others and form healthy relationships. Tech N9ne reflects on his childhood, being an only child until the age of 13 and feeling more comfortable alone than with other people. He also delves into his personal struggles with drugs and alcohol, stating that being alone is not the worst thing and dedicating time to his craft is important.
The lyrics also address the negative opinions and criticism of others, and how Tech N9ne tunes out the noise and focuses on his music. He mentions how people have rushed him after grabbing the microphone but his passion for music keeps him going. He expresses his desire for his own company to enjoy a triple X video or to just relax with liquor and ganja. The song shows how self-reliance, self-love and determination can lead to success.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn the beat up a little bit more in here, Bengineer, please!
Asking the engineer to increase the volume of the beat in the recording studio
I guess I'm doing this one by myself
Acknowledging that he is producing the song alone
If you can't just be good with being by yourself
Suggesting that being comfortable with solitude is essential
How you gonna be good pairing up with somebody else?
Questioning the value of partnerships if someone cannot even function independently
Love your damn self first
Advocating for the importance of self-love
I was the only child till I was 13
Sharing a personal anecdote about being alone while growing up
Rather be lonely while dealing with earthlings
Expressing a preference for being alone rather than dealing with people of this world
Still I am reclusive with drug and liquor abuses
Admitting to isolation and substance abuse issues
Having a solitary time was never the worst thing
Suggesting that being alone is not inherently negative
Dedicating time to the craft
Devoting time to his artistic abilities
Levitating lines in the lab
Attempting to elevate his lyrics during the songwriting process
Never hesitating rhymes hit the pad
Confidently producing lyrics without second-guessing himself
When they resonate N9ne get the bag
When his music connects with people, he earns monetary success
Then I medicate the mind is the first thing
Using substances to alter his state of mind
Yes I live in my encephalon
Acknowledging that he spends much of his time in his own thoughts
I don't need all the rest of them
Implying that he does not need other people in his life
To stress the one blessing them
Suggesting that interacting with others can be a source of stress
They're what you insert a speculum
Describing people as invasive medical instruments
Open it and hope you don't choke on something is gross in it
Metaphorically alluding to people being problematic and causing problems
Joking this vocalist by himself when he wrote this shit
Poking fun at himself for producing the song alone
I survive living in my mind
Thriving in his own thoughts and imagination
That line is for the people serving time
Dedicating a lyric to those who are incarcerated
Kickin' it wit myself created N9ne over time
Suggesting that being alone contributed to his development as a musician
That's why I'm one of the best at rippin rhymes (Nina)
Attributing his success as a rapper to his time spent alone
Leave me by myself watch what I'ma do
Asserting that he can accomplish things on his own
It won't be sittin' around watching Donny Hue
Rejecting the idea of wasting time watching daytime television
All I need is liquor plus some ganja to continue
Using alcohol and marijuana to enhance his creativity
To twirl top of the world like Obama do
Desiring a feeling of success and accomplishment
And I might need a triple X video
Suggesting that he might enjoy watching explicit videos alone
In case wanna see her playin with her kitty though
Referring to pornography and sexual content
I know the ladies can't relate
Recognizing that his preference for solitude might not be shared by women
You don't need nobody to bait
Implying that he does not need others to stimulate him socially
Gotta pretty ho's do it in my city tho
Boasting about women in his hometown
Why am I alone?
Rhetorically questioning why he is often by himself
Cause people stated rushing me the day after I grabbed a microphone
Suggesting that being famous and successful has caused others to be too eager to be around him
Ink a needle, drinking my patron
Describing his drug use and drinking habits
You say you can't handle this, you should probably play the xylophone
Mocking those who cannot handle his lifestyle and suggesting they try an easier instrument
With me my music nothing could limit me
Asserting that his music is his primary source of empowerment
Just leave me in a baller suite with all the amenities
Expressing a desire to be isolated in a luxury hotel room
One is full throttle saloon shine from Tennessee
Suggesting that he enjoys alcohol from Tennessee
And don't forget the lemon, sprite plus a gallon of Hennessy
Listing his favorite mixed drink ingredients
I don't need no help, I don't need no help
Repeating the message of the song that he is capable of functioning alone
No one else
Reiterating that he does not require anyone else's assistance
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT
Written by: Michael Summers, Aaron Yates
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Anthony Balderas
[Intro]
Turn the beat up a little bit more in here, Bengineer, please!
I guess I'm doing this one by myself
If you can't just be good with being by yourself
How you gonna be good pairing up with somebody else?
Love your damn self first
[Verse 1]
I was the only child 'til I was 13
Rather be lonely while dealing with earthlings
Still I am reclusive with drug and liquor abuses
Having a solitary time was never the worst thing (What we doing?)
Dedicating time to the craft (Yeah)
Levitating lines in the lab
Never hesitating rhymes hit the pad
When they resonate N9ne get the bag
Then I medicate the mind is the first thing (Woo!)
Yes I live in my encephalon
I don't need all the rest of 'em
To stress the one blessing 'em
They're what you insert a speculum
Open it and hope you don't choke on something is gross in it
Joking this vocalist was by himself when he wrote this shit
I survive living in my mind
That line is for the people serving time
Kickin' it wit' myself created N9ne over time
That's why I'm one of the best at rippin' rhymes (Nina)
[Hook]
Kick it with myself, kick it with myself
By myself
I don't need no help, I don't need no help
No one else
Kick it with myself, kick it with myself
By myself
I don't need no help, I don't need no help
No one else
[Verse 2]
I done made millions livin' in the clouds
When I'm out within a crowd I am still one
I go to a sacred place like a pilgrim
In the mind I'm on an island like Wilson
People see me drift away
When the brain is working I never hear all the shit ya say
Why they pissed today 'cause whatever they say to me ricochet
They don't dig the way that I laugh after a big delay
I don't need a shrink I need a sedative
I just need a drink to be repetitive
Lotta people think I need some etiquette
In payin' attention, I get 'em read a bit plus and that'll get you nothing but cussin' at somebody breaded bitch
Sick and twisted I can kick it
We're just lickin', spliff get lifted
Some say I'ma misfit by the way that I'm drifted
But this gets the business, chips, bitches I'm gifted
[Hook]
Kick it with myself, kick it with myself
By myself
I don't need no help, I don't need no help
No one else
Kick it with myself, kick it with myself
By myself
I don't need no help, I don't need no help
No one else
[Verse 3]
Leave me by myself watch what I'ma do
It won't be sittin' around watching Donahue
All I need is liquor and some ganja to continue
To twirl top of the world like Obama do
And I might need a triple X video
In case wanna see her playin' with her kitty though
I know the ladies can't relate
You don't need nobody to bait
Lotta pretty hoes do it in my city, yoooo
Why am I alone?
'Cause people started rushing me the day after I grabbed a microphone
Incognito, drinking my Pátron
You say you can't handle this, then you should probably play the xylophone
With me and my music nothing could limit me
Just leave me in a baller suite with all the amenities
One is full throttle saloon shine from Tennessee
And don't forget the lemon, the sprite and gallon of Hennessy
[Hook]
Kick it with myself, kick it with myself
By myself
I don't need no help, I don't need no help
No one else
Kick it with myself, kick it with myself
By myself
I don't need no help, I don't need no help
No one else
mrtnt520
[Intro]
Turn the beat up a little bit more in here, Bengineer, please!
I guess I'm doing this one by myself
If you can't just be good with being by yourself
How you gonna be good pairing up with somebody else?
Love your damn self first
[Verse 1]
I was the only child 'til I was 13
Rather be lonely while dealin' with Earthlings
Still I am reclusive with drug and liquor abuses
Having a solitary time was never the worst thing (What we doing?)
Dedicating time to the craft (Yeah), levitatin' lines in the lab
Never hesitatin', rhymes hit the pad, when they resonate, N9ne get the bag
Then I medicate, the mind is the first thing (Woo!)
Yes, I live in my encephalon, I don't need all the rest of 'em
To stress the one blessing 'em, they're what you insert a speculum
Open it and hope you don't choke on something is gross in it
Jokin' this vocalist was by himself when he wrote this shit
I survive livin' in my mind, that line is for the people servin' time
Kickin' it wit' myself, created N9ne over time
That's why I'm one of the best at rippin' rhymes (Nina)
[Chorus]
Kick it with myself, kick it with myself, by myself
I don't need no help, I don't need no help, no one else
Kick it with myself, kick it with myself, by myself
I don't need no help, I don't need no help, no one else
[Verse 2]
I done made millions (millions) livin' in the clouds
When I'm out within a crowd I am still one
I go to a sacred place like a pilgrim
In the mind, I'm on an island like Wilson!
People see me drift away
When the brain is workin' I never hear all the shit ya say
Why they pissed today 'cause whatever they say to me ricochet
They don't dig the way that I laugh after a big delay
I don't need a shrink, I need a sedative
I just need a drink to be repetitive
Lotta people think I need some etiquette
In payin' attention, I get 'em red a bit
And that'll get you nothing but cussin' at somebody breaded bitch
Sick and twisted I can kick it, we're just lickin', spliff get lifted
Some say I'm a misfit by the way that I'm drifted
But this gets the business, chips, bitches I'm gifted
[Chorus]
Kick it with myself, kick it with myself, by myself
I don't need no help, I don't need no help, no one else
Kick it with myself, kick it with myself, by myself
I don't need no help, I don't need no help, no one else
[Verse 3]
Leave me by myself, watch what I'ma do
It won't be sittin' around watchin' Donahue
All I need is liquor and some ganja to continue to twirl top of the world like Obama do
And I might need a triple X video
In case wanna see her playin' with her kitty though
I know the ladies can't relate, you don't need nobody to bait
Lotta pretty hoes do it in my city, yoooo
Why am I alone?
'Cause people started rushin' me the day after I grabbed a microphone
Incognito, drinkin' my Pátron
You say you can't handle this, then you should probably play the xylophone
With me and my music, nothing could limit me
Just leave me in a baller suite with all the amenities
One is full throttle saloon 'shine from Tennessee
And don't forget the lemon, the Sprite and gallon of Hennessy
[Chorus]
Kick it with myself, kick it with myself, by myself
I don't need no help, I don't need no help, no one else
Kick it with myself, kick it with myself, by myself
I don't need no help, I don't need no help, no one else
D Brit
I swear the only reason Tech is overlooked because people don't like his beats and don't think about how unique they are from each other and other artists, not to mention his flow control, speed, consistency, lyrical flexibility, and his ability to fall and get back up.
10dunkel
No, the reason he's overlooked is that he doesn't mumble rap society glorifies mumble rap.
SCOOBY WITH A DOOBIE
@JayJayBloodBathDSGB couldn't of said it better
yung unn
Facts to both comments
Tyler Raisl
@JayJayBloodBathDSGB agree man
JayJayBloodBathDSGB
D Brit tech is overlooked cause we live in a world where creativity is shunned by society
Anthony Balderas
[Intro]
Turn the beat up a little bit more in here, Bengineer, please!
I guess I'm doing this one by myself
If you can't just be good with being by yourself
How you gonna be good pairing up with somebody else?
Love your damn self first
[Verse 1]
I was the only child 'til I was 13
Rather be lonely while dealing with earthlings
Still I am reclusive with drug and liquor abuses
Having a solitary time was never the worst thing (What we doing?)
Dedicating time to the craft (Yeah)
Levitating lines in the lab
Never hesitating rhymes hit the pad
When they resonate N9ne get the bag
Then I medicate the mind is the first thing (Woo!)
Yes I live in my encephalon
I don't need all the rest of 'em
To stress the one blessing 'em
They're what you insert a speculum
Open it and hope you don't choke on something is gross in it
Joking this vocalist was by himself when he wrote this shit
I survive living in my mind
That line is for the people serving time
Kickin' it wit' myself created N9ne over time
That's why I'm one of the best at rippin' rhymes (Nina)
[Hook]
Kick it with myself, kick it with myself
By myself
I don't need no help, I don't need no help
No one else
Kick it with myself, kick it with myself
By myself
I don't need no help, I don't need no help
No one else
[Verse 2]
I done made millions livin' in the clouds
When I'm out within a crowd I am still one
I go to a sacred place like a pilgrim
In the mind I'm on an island like Wilson
People see me drift away
When the brain is working I never hear all the shit ya say
Why they pissed today 'cause whatever they say to me ricochet
They don't dig the way that I laugh after a big delay
I don't need a shrink I need a sedative
I just need a drink to be repetitive
Lotta people think I need some etiquette
In payin' attention, I get 'em read a bit plus and that'll get you nothing but cussin' at somebody breaded bitch
Sick and twisted I can kick it
We're just lickin', spliff get lifted
Some say I'ma misfit by the way that I'm drifted
But this gets the business, chips, bitches I'm gifted
[Hook]
Kick it with myself, kick it with myself
By myself
I don't need no help, I don't need no help
No one else
Kick it with myself, kick it with myself
By myself
I don't need no help, I don't need no help
No one else
[Verse 3]
Leave me by myself watch what I'ma do
It won't be sittin' around watching Donahue
All I need is liquor and some ganja to continue
To twirl top of the world like Obama do
And I might need a triple X video
In case wanna see her playin' with her kitty though
I know the ladies can't relate
You don't need nobody to bait
Lotta pretty hoes do it in my city, yoooo
Why am I alone?
'Cause people started rushing me the day after I grabbed a microphone
Incognito, drinking my Pátron
You say you can't handle this, then you should probably play the xylophone
With me and my music nothing could limit me
Just leave me in a baller suite with all the amenities
One is full throttle saloon shine from Tennessee
And don't forget the lemon, the sprite and gallon of Hennessy
[Hook]
Kick it with myself, kick it with myself
By myself
I don't need no help, I don't need no help
No one else
Kick it with myself, kick it with myself
By myself
I don't need no help, I don't need no help
No one else
nas r
*I know a lot of ladies CAN relate
Chino Yomaji
*like WILSOOOOOOOOOON
Lord 6
Big Dee DOE this needs upvotes to be on top. Thanks for that