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/
Killing You
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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I can't even say anything more than that
You are the fuckin' devil!
You have fun making your goddamned K.O.D. album
Cause that's what you are, the King of Darkness
You're nothing but fuckin' hell!
I was born a beast, you don't wanna meet
Still they want a piece, they want me carnally
A lot of them are really searchin' for the semen in me
I let 'em know at the front, I'm a lust demon
The wannabe bust kitty, you're rubbin', I love many
They trust me with the cunt and I thrust plenty
And jump in the next city, they wanted me, just kidding
But I can never tell a lie, if you look into my eyes you can see that I'm a
(Angel / Demon)
Lookin' for the love in every thigh, makin' you wanna cry, spirit'll be
(Strangled / Screaming)
That I'm a serial killer when it come to heartbreaking
Hating the fury, you better cynic and it starts makin'
Everything wrong, everything's gone
So why do you say that you will forever ding-dong?
That just will make you much meaner, that's some mistake to love Nina
It sucks to hate the one thing that makes you come clean
Then breaks and just leave you
I'm just a fucked up individual
I love lust and crushin' you for a interval
Plus bust the gush off in a centerfold
Eating a meaty muff like it's a dinner roll
You should have kept away like I told you
How can you press to stay when I'm rover?
I think it's safe to say that my fate's to lay and I'mma waste when I'm older
So just step and give me the cold shoulder
Cause I'm a mess, the Nina's the most vulgar
And I'm a threat, you'll never get no closer
My kiss is killing you, wake up and it's over
[Chorus: x2]
Why can't you see me for the animal I am? (I warned you!)
Expose my beast inside? Yes, dear, you are willing to
You took my invitation and they all told you never to take me in
Why can't you wake up and see that I am killing you?
I never knew why I had to be so cold
Inside of me so froze, it's gotta be no soul
Because when the lady want me in oath mode
I put on my ghost clothes and get on a close road
I'm tryin' to tell you that I'm sick in the insephalon
I thought I could do it, but I guessin' we can never bond
As long as I'm chasin' the gold like a leprachaun
My heart'll be covered in cold ice intephalon
I'm sick with it, I'm brick with it, N9ne twisted it
Ten times outta ten, if you lookin' for what it stems
I can guarentee that you gonna find a bitch did it
But I'm takin' it back, I won't blame it on you
Cause I be the one that be gamin' on you
Famous and heinous the painin' you do
Cause I'm blatently playing and laying the crew
I ain't proud of what I turned into
All my fire keeps burning through, burning you
Up in the inside, I'm knowin' the heat is concerning you
I don't know what's gonna become of me
All I can say is don't anyone love me
Because I'm a monster, I'm sick and I want ya
But you better back up and when I come shove me
But then again I really, really need you
I want up inside of you, wanna bleed you
Get the last drop and then I'mma leave you
Every last one of you I'mma speed through
Covering every lady wanna see you
Open up wide, I wanna feed you
Into the pit of evilness, I'mma lead you
(I'm an animal, take what I like then release you!)
[Chorus: x2]
You are the meanest, evilest
You are so evil to me, you are the goddamned devil!
The lyrics in this song are filled with anger, darkness, and self-loathing. The beginning of the song seems to be directed towards someone (possibly the listener), calling them the “meanest person on this planet” and “the fuckin’ devil”. The anger and hatred in these lines are palpable and create an intense atmosphere. Tech N9ne then goes on to describe himself as a “beast” that women are drawn to, despite the fact that he’s a “demon”. The lyrics depict a constant internal battle between good and evil, with the evil side (represented by the “demon” side) often emerging victorious. The chorus of the song emphasizes the darkness and animalistic nature of the singer, who repeatedly asks why people can’t just accept and embrace his evil tendencies, rather than trying to change him.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of pain and self-loathing that seems to drive the anger and darkness. The singer seems to hate himself for his inability to control his darker impulses, to the point where he believes he is irredeemable. Despite this, he continues to give in to these impulses, and the lyrics suggest that he enjoys the pain he causes others. The song’s chorus suggests that the singer is killing those around him emotionally, even if he doesn’t necessarily mean to. Ultimately, the lyrics in this song are a reflection on the inner turmoil of someone struggling to control their baser instincts and deal with the negative consequences of their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
You're the meanest person on this planet
You are the cruelest and most malicious individual in existence
I can't even say anything more than that
There are no words adequate enough to describe your malevolence
You are the fuckin' devil!
You embody wickedness and malevolence, akin to the devil himself
You have fun making your goddamned K.O.D. album
You derive pleasure from creating your cursed and damnatory K.O.D. album
Cause that's what you are, the King of Darkness
Because that is your essence, you reign as the ruler of darkness
You're nothing but fuckin' hell!
You represent nothing but eternal damnation and torment
I was born a beast, you don't wanna meet
From birth, I possess an innate savagery that you would not dare encounter
I'm the worst, a lot of women see the demon in me
I am the epitome of malevolence, as many women recognize the demonic nature within me
Still they want a piece, they want me carnally
Nevertheless, they desire a physical connection with me, craving me sexually
A lot of them are really searchin' for the semen in me
Many of them genuinely seek the act of procreation with me
I let 'em know at the front, I'm a lust demon
I openly inform them upfront that I embody a relentless desire for sexual pleasure
The wannabe bust kitty, you're rubbin', I love many
Those who pretend to be sexually experienced, you engage with them sensually as I have various lovers
They trust me with the cunt and I thrust plenty
They place their trust in me with their intimate parts, and I engage in vigorous sexual activity with them
And jump in the next city, they wanted me, just kidding
Then swiftly move on to the next location, while they falsely claimed to desire me
But I can never tell a lie, if you look into my eyes you can see that I'm a
However, I am incapable of deception; if you gaze into my eyes, my true nature as a
(Angel / Demon)
angelic being or demonic entity becomes evident
Lookin' for the love in every thigh, makin' you wanna cry, spirit'll be
Searching for affection in every person's embrace, causing them emotional distress, their spirit will suffer
(Strangled / Screaming)
Strangled or screaming in agony
That I'm a serial killer when it come to heartbreaking
I am proficient in causing emotional devastation, much like a serial killer is with taking lives
Hating the fury, you better cynic and it starts makin'
Provoking resentment and anger, you should be skeptical as it creates chaos
Everything wrong, everything's gone
Everything goes awry, everything turns into ruin
So why do you say that you will forever ding-dong?
Therefore, why do you claim that you will forever engage with me in such a disoriented state?
That just will make you much meaner, that's some mistake to love Nina
In fact, it will only amplify your malevolence, it is an error to fall in love with someone like Nina
It sucks to hate the one thing that makes you come clean
It is unfortunate to despise the one thing that brings purity and cleansing into your life
Then breaks and just leave you
However, it eventually shatters and abandons you completely
I'm just a fucked up individual
I am a deeply flawed and disturbed person
I love lust and crushin' you for a interval
I derive pleasure from indulging in and overpowering you with intense sexual desire temporarily
Plus bust the gush off in a centerfold
Additionally, ejaculating and expelling semen in a climax with a featured female model
Eating a meaty muff like it's a dinner roll
Engaging in oral pleasures with a voluptuous female genitalia akin to devouring a dinner roll
You should have kept away like I told you
You should have heeded my warning and stayed away as I advised
How can you press to stay when I'm rover?
Why do you insist on remaining close to me when I am constantly moving and never rooted in one place?
I think it's safe to say that my fate's to lay and I'mma waste when I'm older
I believe it is reasonable to conclude that my destiny is to engage in promiscuous sexual encounters and succumb to degradation as I age
So just step and give me the cold shoulder
Therefore, distance yourself from me and ignore me completely
Cause I'm a mess, the Nina's the most vulgar
Because I am a chaotic and disordered individual, and the persona of Nina is the embodiment of obscenity
And I'm a threat, you'll never get no closer
Moreover, I am a looming danger, you will never be able to get any closer to me
My kiss is killing you, wake up and it's over
My affectionate gestures are figuratively causing your demise, once you awaken, everything will come to an end
Why can't you see me for the animal I am? (I warned you!)
Why are you unable to perceive me for the savage creature that I truly am? (I previously cautioned you!)
Expose my beast inside? Yes, dear, you are willing to
Are you prepared to reveal and confront the wild essence within me? Yes, my dear, you are willingly accepting this challenge
You took my invitation and they all told you never to take me in
You accepted my offer, even though everyone warned you against getting involved with me
Why can't you wake up and see that I am killing you?
Why can't you awaken to the reality that my presence is causing your destruction and demise?
I never knew why I had to be so cold
I have always been perplexed as to why I possess such an impassive and cold demeanor
Inside of me so froze, it's gotta be no soul
Deep within me, my core is frozen, leading me to believe that I lack a soul
Because when the lady want me in oath mode
As when a woman desires me in a committed and devoted state
I put on my ghost clothes and get on a close road
I disguise my emotions and assume an ethereal presence, embarking on a path of emotional detachment
I'm tryin' to tell you that I'm sick in the insephalon
I am attempting to convey to you that I am mentally disturbed and corrupted at the deepest level
I thought I could do it, but I guessin' we can never bond
I believed that I could overcome my afflictions, but it seems that we can never truly connect and form a meaningful relationship
As long as I'm chasin' the gold like a leprachaon
As long as I am pursuing material wealth and possessions, resembling the pursuits of a leprechaun
My heart'll be covered in cold ice intephalon
My heart will remain encased in icy coldness, residing in the deepest recesses of my mind
I'm sick with it, I'm brick with it, N9ne twisted it
I am deeply afflicted by my dark disposition, and Tech N9ne has skillfully distorted and manipulated this reality
Ten times outta ten, if you lookin' for what it stems
On nearly every occasion, if you seek the root cause
I can guarantee that you gonna find a bitch did it
You can be certain that you will discover that a deceitful person is responsible
But I'm takin' it back, I won't blame it on you
However, I am retracting my accusation and will no longer hold you accountable for the circumstances
Cause I be the one that be gamin' on you
Because I am the one who manipulates and deceives you
Famous and heinous the painin' you do
Infamous and wicked is the torment that I inflict upon you
Cause I'm blatently playing and laying the crew
Because I am openly and shamelessly toying with and exploiting the emotions of multiple individuals
I ain't proud of what I turned into
I am not proud of the person I have become
All my fire keeps burning through, burning you
The intensity of my inner turmoil continues to consume me and cause harm to those around me
Up in the inside, I'm knowin' the heat is concerning you
Internally, I am aware that my inner turmoil and volatility are causing you distress
I don't know what's gonna become of me
I am uncertain of what fate awaits me
All I can say is don't anyone love me
All I can say is that no one should ever love me
Because I'm a monster, I'm sick and I want ya
Because I am a monstrous being, deeply disturbed and desiring your presence
But you better back up and when I come shove me
However, you should distance yourself and retreat when I inevitably become overpowering
But then again I really, really need you
On the other hand, I truly, desperately crave your presence
I want up inside of you, wanna bleed you
I desire complete immersion within you, yearning to extract all that you have to offer
Get the last drop and then I'mma leave you
I intend to extract every last bit from you, only to abandon you thereafter
Every last one of you I'mma speed through
I will swiftly move through and discard every individual like you
Covering every lady wanna see you
Enveloping and seducing every woman who desires to witness your presence
Open up wide, I wanna feed you
Oblige my desires and surrender yourself completely, I wish to nourish you
Into the pit of evilness, I'mma lead you
I will guide you into the depths of malevolence, allowing you to experience its darkness
(I'm an animal, take what I like then release you!)
(I am an untamed creature, taking whatever I desire and subsequently letting you go!)
You are the meanest, evilest
You are the cruelest, most malicious person
You are so evil to me, you are the goddamned devil!
Your actions towards me are immensely wicked, you embody the essence of damnation!
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Karsten Scheunemann, Nigel Watson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
eamonn cole
This is actually one of the most savage rap songs of all time instrumental madness
DSAW
My favorite
Jacob Meeks
Listen with some nice subs it's dope af
Austin Temple
One of his best song hands down, Im always crawling back to this album. special effects is good but songs like this on the KOD album just knock me back a few years haha
MidMichigan Guy
I have this CD, been bumping it in my car for about a week now all of a sudden.
Jordan Bowles
I literally just had this thought in the shower.
Shelby
Absolutely agree! But ‘breathe’ off of Anghellic gives me the same goosebumps and feeling this song gives me
DaTechn9cian
+Austin Temple i remember listening to breathe when tech started posting songs from this album when i was starting to get into tech and he posted leave me alone and i been a fan since
Lynxie Jay
When I listen to tech, so do my neighbors!!
Underground Vagos
There is a strange feeling I can't describe when I listen to this