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/
Let Me In
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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Let me in the door
You keep sayin' you hear me knockin'
What you standin' there for?
Who I gotta kill or sleep with?
Cause I'm the worlds best secret
Let me in the door
You keep sayin' you hear me knockin'
Cause I'm the one that do that music you feel
But you still review this
Let me in the door
Right now before my goons have to tear it town
We don't wait in line and we don't stand around
We at Club Zen and drinkin', actin' brand new
Actin' like he never seen my face and I ain't got loot
They know I'm Cash Image and I'm with Tech N9ne
And before the club close, The owner gon' respect mine
Spend a lot of money and that's the bottom line
Ten cars on chrome, Plus the neck shine
Baggy jeans on and J's with a lot of bucks
And you ain't gotta know me
You could tell my dollars' up
Poppin' collars in the club, turnin' bottles up
And all the models in the club wanna follow us
It's Mr. Chevy Man, You hear my song playin'
And every time we in the club
We be spending grand's
First deny Tech then deny me
And I was number one on 103 for forty weeks
[Chorus]
You say you hear me knockin'
So why you don't wanna let me in?
But I ain't buggin', So tell the cops to come and get me then
Complain about my shoes, ain't really talkin' 'bout shit
Dude, I spent like three hundred and fifty on this outfit
NV ain't gon' let me in, zen actin' funny with me
What it's gon' cost me, homie?
I brought a little money with me
I don't wear tight shirts, my pants kinda baggy
KC hat tilted, so now they wanna red flag me
I'm by the bar every time, point blank, Period
The door man hatin', takin' his job too serious
Me, Cash Image, Tech and Kaliko about big business
So what I'm talkin to a bouncer for?
The woman see me, Scream my name like announcers, bro
They actin' brand new this week
So I'm about to go to the block and bubble and get plenty cake
I just wanted woman and I don't like this club anyway
So fuck y'all!
[Chorus]
I get money from music, Kinda like to spend-spend
When I hit the town, I know they gonna let me ends in
But these other clubs be trippin' like I begin sin
You hear me knockin'? (Oh yeah)
Well let me in then
Cause NV ain't so friendly
They got a gay assembly of femmes
Who think the blacks be packin' Semi's
(That's why they don't sell no Henny)
Stink butts who think bucks
But they don't know my bank account is like a Brinks truck
Could buy it any day
Two poin one on a new building and lease 'em and the N9ne has plenty say
The rhyme, it give me pay
So I resign cause NV gay
And plus NV stands for no vagina's anyway
That place, Me and Lil' Weezy-Wee get no love
That's why when I brought Chingy in there
He peed in your club, not in the toilet either
You don't enjoy the beaver
You'd rather plot on how to get below your boy, The Peter
America's Club and Fase 2, I erase you
My pants are too baggy even though I'm clean and I'm paid too
Orlando South's racist, they treated me cold
And Lucky Strike and Power & Light won't let the N9ne in to bowl
Whoa, guess my Dickies the wrong clothes
Play my music but won't let me and my homies through the doors
Over a million records sold, Lot's of money to fold
They should let me in any club in KC, MO!
And I'm the biggest tipper, bartenders know me well
And waitress's love me, so club owners go to hell!
You got that blow to sell but you want this bro to fail
But it really ain't me 'cause it is your destiny to go to jail
And when you're though servin
You might see work on Club N9ne
When you walk up, you might be hurt
You might skeet-skirt cause you ain't gettin' in
If you ain't got KC hat and a white t-shirt, aye!
[Chorus]
In Tech N9ne's song "Let Me In," the rapper begs to be let into a club, frustrated by the door staff's relentless denial. Tech N9ne is tired of the bouncers blocking his entry and turning their backs on him. He threatens that if they don't let him in, his goons will tear the place down. He mentions that he is the world's best-kept secret, and he deserves to be given a chance. Tech N9ne boasts of his wealth, and he flaunts his expensive clothes and jewelry. He even implies that he has to sleep with someone or kill someone to gain entry into the club. The song's lyrics contain a repetitive chorus that emphasizes Tech N9ne's plea to be let in.
The verse's lyrics provide insight into Tech N9ne's frustration with not being allowed into the establishment. He cites his expensive outfit, his clean reputation, and his clean bank statements as valid reasons for entry. He even mentions that he spent 40 weeks as number one on 103, but that does not sway the doorman. Tech N9ne is tired of being treated like an outcast and is willing to go to block parties to enjoy himself.
Interesting facts about the song "Let Me In" include:
* The song is part of Tech N9ne's 2009 album "K.O.D." (King of Darkness).
* The song features rapper Cash Image.
* The music video for the song was directed by Anthony Devera.
* The song was produced by Seven.
* "Let Me In" is written in first person narrative, and it contains explicit lyrics.
* Tech N9ne is known for pushing the boundaries of the hip-hop genre.
* The song samples the beat from "People are Strange" by The Doors.
* Tech N9ne has been one of rap's most successful independent artists.
* Tech N9ne is a co-owner of Strange Music Inc, an independent record label.
* "Let Me In" features Tech N9ne's unique chopper-style flow and fast-paced delivery.
The chords for "Let Me In" are not available.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me in the door
I want to enter the club, but you won't let me in.
You keep sayin' you hear me knockin'
You acknowledge my presence, but still refuse to let me in.
What you standin' there for?
Why are you blocking my entrance?
Who I gotta kill or sleep with?
What do I have to do to gain entrance to the club?
Cause I'm the worlds best secret
I'm a famous musician, but not everyone knows about me.
But you still review this
Despite your refusal to let me in, you still listen to and judge my music.
Right now before my goons have to tear it down
Let me in before my entourage resorts to violence.
We don't wait in line and we don't stand around
We don't have to follow the rules because we're VIPs.
We at Club Zen and drinkin', actin' brand new
We're at Club Zen and acting like we have never been here before.
Actin' like he never seen my face and I ain't got loot
The bouncer is acting like he doesn't recognize me or my wealth.
They know I'm Cash Image and I'm with Tech N9ne
The bouncers should know who I am since I'm a famous musician.
And before the club close, The owner gon' respect mine
I demand that the club owner show me the respect I deserve before it closes.
Spend a lot of money and that's the bottom line
I'm willing to spend large amounts of money to gain entrance to the club.
Ten cars on chrome, Plus the neck shine
I have ten cars with shiny rims and flashy jewelry.
Baggy jeans on and J's with a lot of bucks
I'm wearing loose-fitting jeans and expensive Jordans.
And you ain't gotta know me
I'm so famous that you should recognize me without knowing me personally.
You could tell my dollars' up
You can see that I'm wealthy just by looking at me.
Poppin' collars in the club, turnin' bottles up
I'm wearing my shirt collar up and drinking expensive liquor.
And all the models in the club wanna follow us
The attractive women in the club want to be near us.
It's Mr. Chevy Man, You hear my song playin'
My song is playing in the club and I'm known for my Chevy car.
And every time we in the club, We be spending grand's
We always spend a lot of money whenever we're in the club.
First deny Tech then deny me
The bouncer is denying both me and Tech N9ne entry to the club.
And I was number one on 103 for forty weeks
I was at the top of the music charts for a significant amount of time.
So why you don't wanna let me in?
Why won't you let me into the club despite my fame and wealth?
But I ain't buggin', So tell the cops to come and get me then
I'm not going to escalate the situation, but you can call the police if you want.
Complain about my shoes, ain't really talkin' 'bout shit
The bouncer is complaining about my shoes, but it's not a legitimate reason to deny me entry.
Dude, I spent like three hundred and fifty on this outfit
My outfit cost $350, so it's not the cause of the bouncer's refusal.
NV ain't gon' let me in, zen actin' funny with me
I'm being denied entry to both NV and Zen clubs.
What it's gon' cost me, homie?
What do I need to pay to gain entrance to the club?
I brought a little money with me
I have some money to spend, but it's not enough to gain entrance.
I don't wear tight shirts, my pants kinda baggy
My style is loose-fitting clothing and baggy pants.
KC hat tilted, so now they wanna red flag me
The bouncers are targeting me because of my hat from Kansas City.
I'm by the bar every time, point blank, Period
I always spend my time at the bar in the club.
The door man hatin', takin' his job too serious
The bouncer is taking his job too seriously and denying entry to people who deserve it.
Me, Cash Image, Tech and Kaliko about big business
My colleagues and I are successful businessmen.
So what I'm talkin to a bouncer for?
Why am I wasting my time talking to a low-level employee who won't let me in?
The woman see me, Scream my name like announcers, bro
The women in the club recognize me and scream my name loudly.
They actin' brand new this week
The bouncers have changed their attitude towards me and are acting differently from before.
So I'm about to go to the block and bubble and get plenty cake
I'm going to another location to party and make money there instead.
I just wanted woman and I don't like this club anyway
I came to the club to meet women, but I don't like it there anyway.
So fuck y'all!
I'm leaving and don't care about the people who wouldn't let me in.
I get money from music, Kinda like to spend-spend
I make a lot of money from my music and enjoy spending it.
When I hit the town, I know they gonna let me ends in
Other clubs recognize my fame and let me in without issue.
But these other clubs be trippin' like I begin sin
Some other clubs still hesitate to let me in despite my fame.
You hear me knockin'? (Oh yeah)
I'm still knocking at the door, trying to gain entrance.
Well let me in then
Please let me into the club.
Cause NV ain't so friendly
NV club is not welcoming to me and others like me.
They got a gay assembly of femmes
The club's clientele consists of homosexual women.
Who think the blacks be packin' Semi's
Some of the clubgoers wrongly believe that black people carry guns.
(That's why they don't sell no Henny)
The club stopped selling Hennessy because of safety concerns.
Stink butts who think bucks
Some people in the club are gold diggers who want wealthy partners.
But they don't know my bank account is like a Brinks truck
Those people don't realize how wealthy I am.
Could buy it any day
I could easily buy anything I want.
Two poin one on a new building and lease 'em and the N9ne has plenty say
I have enough money to invest in real estate and have a significant impact on the business.
The rhyme, it give me pay
I make a lot of money from my music career.
So I resign cause NV gay
I'm quitting trying to enter NV club because it's unwelcoming to me and others.
And plus NV stands for no vagina's anyway
The acronym for NV club is derogatory towards women.
That place, Me and Lil' Weezy-Wee get no love
My friend and I get no respect at this club.
That's why when I brought Chingy in there, He peed in your club, not in the toilet either
I brought a famous friend to the club and he acted out inappropriately as a result of poor treatment.
You don't enjoy the beaver
You're not interested in having attractive women at your club.
You'd rather plot on how to get below your boy, The Peter
The bouncers are more concerned about exerting their power than pleasing the customers.
America's Club and Fase 2, I erase you
I won't go to America's Club or Fase 2 because of poor treatment in the past.
My pants are too baggy even though I'm clean and I'm paid too
The bouncers discriminate against me because of my style despite my wealth.
Orlando South's racist, they treated me cold
I was treated poorly at a club in Orlando due to racism.
And Lucky Strike and Power & Light won't let the N9ne in to bowl
Other clubs in the area won't let me (Tech N9ne) enter to bowl despite my fame.
Whoa, guess my Dickies the wrong clothes
The bouncers won't let me in the club because of my clothing brand, Dickies.
Play my music but won't let me and my homies through the doors
The club plays my music but still denies me entry, even with my group of friends.
Over a million records sold, Lot's of money to fold
I have sold over a million records and have a lot of money to spend.
They should let me in any club in KC, MO!
I should have access to any club in Kansas City due to my fame and wealth.
And I'm the biggest tipper, bartenders know me well
I am known to give large tips to bartenders who have served me in the past.
And waitress's love me, so club owners go to hell!
The waitresses like me and the club owners should go to hell for not letting me in.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: THOMAS TAYLOR
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