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/
Kocky
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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Me, Kali and Ces we go to get bucks
On the path but didn't think we'd get stuck
By some crass lads that's 'bout to get tough
And they play not, temperatures stay hot
And don't nobody be relaxin' when on they block
Like it a yay spot, never let that pay stop
Unless you wanna be trippin' with Kutty and Jay Rock
Bad Flames, Feature Presentation, Raw and UnKutt
All of 'em undeniable classics like who they come from
Most talked about on the internet
Nigga I been a vet
Eleven years strong, still holdin' on
And I ain't finished yet
Red headed-est step child
It's a plague spread to accept how it is
Wanna see me fall get me out the loot
When all I've done is respect how it is
Now I gotta turn into a nigga you once knew
No mo' papers off
Probation I'm a cold case
He gon' sho hate it
When I throw a bomb like Troy Aikman
To do damage you walk in a bunch huh?
When you niggas are really the punks huh?
In the hearts of men, I'm seeing cowards
Where you niggas is at when the funk come?
Smoke a blunt to that
When the funk ensues you resort to rap
Said you was all in, 2 on the 10 you must distort the facts
So I pledge allegiance to only me I only breathe
Eat to shit, the chrome's in me [probably wrong]
The only misconstrued message in the song you see
Is it's not arrogance, this is what it's grown to be
[Chorus]
See you can tell be the way that I use my wealth I'm cocky
This the man right ch'yea as to y'all out south I'm cocky
And if you ain't figured out what we talkin' about
I'm the one they all talkin' about
And if they hatin' me that only mean my name in they mouth I'm cocky
Pull up to the spot, watch the girls all pause
Like a dirty ass dog house, drawers gon' fall
Bitches get wet when they see that candy paint
Soak yo dick through them boxers 'cause you got bank
Shout out to them shock collars(shot callers?), niggas got rank
Death to you snitches seen a light Drake
I'm all the way silent, I will never break
Pillow talking to them hoes, you all the way gay
The problem is niggas never know they place
Just know your role, play your part and you'll be straight
But niggas crooked like D-Bo eye
And could never ever see why we so fly
You either gotta go home or go hard
Keep a bad bitch with a good job and good jaw
Black strap on me, yeah you can tell when I walk
Pitbull of the leash if you flinch I'ma bark
[Chorus]
You thought we through
Stop the bull talk
We rule papi
Smooth
Knock these fools off me
Boo sloppy
How I have they bitches bukakke
Move awfully cool hotty
Slob these jewels softly
Who's naughty?
Shock exudes bossy
Dude's cocky
Soo woo got me blue blocky
When I do shop
At the woo wop
I bought the boo jockey
My Gucc' watch
Perfuse rocks
And I be loose of the Caribou Lou
Mami your poonani
Saw me and got tsunami
Tech's elated I'm rated
They say the greatest
Paraded my lastest
Pages I created
And the news shot me
That's why I'm hated
You faggots is weak and dated
When I spray this place and do away
With all this fakin' then erase it who'd stop me?
It is evident, that you wonder why and where her cheddar went
That look on your face I'm seeing I'd rather get
When your boo prop me
I'm a sedative
'cause I beat it repetitive
Used twat b
All in ya mouth and you never knew charlie
[Chorus: x2]
In the opening verse of "Kocky" by Tech N9ne, he raps about taking a dangerous path to earn money with his collaborators Kali and Ces. They soon find themselves in trouble with some "crass lads" who seem ready for a fight, and Tech N9ne warns that they need to stay focused and avoid letting their guard down. The chorus is an unabashed declaration of Tech N9ne's confidence and self-assuredness, with him proclaiming himself as "cocky" and implying that his wealth and success make him immune to criticism and haters.
Throughout the song, Tech N9ne drops clever wordplay and boasts about his accomplishments in the rap game, showcasing his lyrical skill and bravado. He also takes some shots at his rivals and haters, suggesting that they are jealous of his success and unable to match his talent or hustle.
Overall, "Kocky" is a showcase of Tech N9ne's unique style and approach to rap music, and an anthem for anyone who feels confident and unapologetically proud of their accomplishments.
Line by Line Meaning
Aw shit, Aw fuck
Oh no, something bad is happening
Me, Kali and Ces we go to get bucks
Kali and Ces are joining me to make money
On the path but didn't think we'd get stuck
We were on our way but didn't expect to encounter problems
By some crass lads that's 'bout to get tough
We are about to face some rude and aggressive guys
And they play not, temperatures stay hot
The atmosphere is tense and heated
And don't nobody be relaxin' when on they block
Nobody can relax when in their territory
Like it a yay spot, never let that pay stop
It's a drug dealing location and the money should keep coming in
Unless you wanna be trippin' with Kutty and Jay Rock
If you want to avoid trouble, stay away from Kutty and Jay Rock
Bad Flames, Feature Presentation, Raw and UnKutt
These are classic songs that cannot be denied
All of 'em undeniable classics like who they come from
The songs are great and they come from great artists
Most talked about on the internet
These songs are widely discussed online
Nigga I been a vet
I have been in the music industry for a long time
Eleven years strong, still holdin' on
I have been around for 11 years and still going strong
And I ain't finished yet
I am not done yet, there's more to come
Red headed-est step child
I am like the black sheep in the family
It's a plague spread to accept how it is
It's a widespread problem, people just accept it
Wanna see me fall get me out the loot
If people want to see me fail, they need to take away my money
When all I've done is respect how it is
I have always respected the situation
Now I gotta turn into a nigga you once knew
I have to become the person I used to be
No mo' papers off
I am no longer on probation
Probation I'm a cold case
Now that I'm off probation, people forget about me
He gon' sho hate it
He is going to hate it
When I throw a bomb like Troy Aikman
When I make a big move that will cause a lot of damage
To do damage you walk in a bunch huh?
You need to stick together to cause any damage
When you niggas are really the punks huh?
You guys are actually weak and cowardly
In the hearts of men, I'm seeing cowards
I am seeing a lot of cowardice in people
Where you niggas is at when the funk come?
Where are you guys when there's trouble?
Smoke a blunt to that
Let's smoke a joint to that
When the funk ensues you resort to rap
When there's trouble, you can only rap about it
Said you was all in, 2 on the 10 you must distort the facts
You claimed to be fully committed, but your actions show otherwise
So I pledge allegiance to only me I only breathe
I only focus on myself and my life
Eat to shit, the chrome's in me [probably wrong]
I am always armed and ready to protect myself
The only misconstrued message in the song you see
The only thing people don't understand about this song is that it's not arrogant, it's just honest
Is it's not arrogance, this is what it's grown to be
It's not arrogance, it's just me being the best I can be
See you can tell be the way that I use my wealth I'm cocky
I am confident because of the way I use my money
This the man right ch'yea as to y'all out south I'm cocky
I am the guy everyone is talking about and it makes me feel confident
And if you ain't figured out what we talkin' about
If you haven't already figured it out
I'm the one they all talkin' about
I am the one everyone is talking about
And if they hatin' me that only mean my name in they mouth I'm cocky
If people hate on me, it just means they are still talking about me and it makes me feel confident
Pull up to the spot, watch the girls all pause
When I arrive, all the girls stop and stare
Like a dirty ass dog house, drawers gon' fall
The girls are so amazed by me that their panties might drop
Bitches get wet when they see that candy paint
The girls get excited when they see my fancy car
Soak yo dick through them boxers 'cause you got bank
The girls get so turned on by my wealth that they can feel it through my pants
Shout out to them shock collars(shot callers?), niggas got rank
I give a shoutout to the successful guys in charge
Death to you snitches seen a light Drake
I am threatening snitches and referencing Drake's song 'Headlines'
I'm all the way silent, I will never break
I am a man of few words, but I will not be swayed
Pillow talking to them hoes, you all the way gay
If you talk to girls about intimate details, you are acting gay
The problem is niggas never know they place
The problem is that some people don't understand their role or position in life
Just know your role, play your part and you'll be straight
If you understand your role and do your part, you will be good
But niggas crooked like D-Bo eye
Some people are dishonest and corrupt, like the character D-Bo from 'Friday'
And could never ever see why we so fly
Some people cannot understand why we are so successful and cool
You either gotta go home or go hard
You need to either give up or give it your all
Keep a bad bitch with a good job and good jaw
Find a woman who is attractive, employed, and good at oral sex
Black strap on me, yeah you can tell when I walk
I am always armed and you can tell by the way I walk
Pitbull of the leash if you flinch I'ma bark
I am like a fierce pitbull on a leash, ready to attack if provoked
You thought we through
You thought it was over for us
Stop the bull talk
Stop talking nonsense
We rule papi
We are in charge
Smooth
We are cool and collected
Knock these fools off me
Get these fools away from me
Boo sloppy
They are sloppy and uncoordinated
How I have they bitches bukakke
I have so many girls that they will shower me with affection
Move awfully cool hotty
I move in a cool and confident way
Slob these jewels softly
Take good care of my jewelry
Who's naughty?
Who is acting badly?
Shock exudes bossy
My confidence is intimidating
Dude's cocky
I am overly confident
Soo woo got me blue blocky
My gang affiliation makes me feel confident
When I do shop
When I go shopping
At the woo wop
At the store or mall
I bought the boo jockey
I bought some nice clothes
My Gucc' watch
My expensive Gucci watch
Perfuse rocks
My jewelry is covered in diamonds
And I be loose of the Caribou Lou
I am feeling good and relaxed after drinking Caribou Lou
Mami your poonani
I am talking to a girl about her vagina
Saw me and got tsunami
She was so excited to see me that it was like a tsunami
Tech's elated I'm rated
I am excited and respected
They say the greatest
People say that I am the best
Paraded my lastest
I am showing off my latest work
Pages I created
The pages or songs I have created
And the news shot me
The media is giving me attention
That's why I'm hated
People hate me because of my success
You faggots is weak and dated
People who hate on me are weak and outdated
When I spray this place and do away
When I start to shoot and eliminate people
With all this fakin' then erase it who'd stop me?
Who would stop me from getting rid of the fake people?
You ain't even figure out yet
You still haven't figured it out
That you wonder why and where her cheddar went
You are wondering why she spent all of her money
That look on your face I'm seeing I'd rather get
I'd rather see you look confused
When your boo prop me
When your girl shows me affection
I'm a sedative
I am calming and relaxing
'cause I beat it repetitive
Because I am good in bed and do it the same way every time
Used twat b
I am referring to a girl's vagina that has been used many times
All in ya mouth and you never knew charlie
I am referring to a sexual act and the girl doesn't know what's going on
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