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/
Losin' My Mind
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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Losin my mind,
Yes I'm using my nine this time
Or should I decline and press rewind?
Losin my mind,
Yes I'm using my nine this time
Or should I decline and press rewind?
I can't remember shit
Unless I was in your chick
When I picked her she was a limber bitch
She say I sent her quick
And treated her as cold as Denver get
That wimper shit for simpers dont enter 'cause I'm winter trick
And I like my hoe's cold young dumb lungs done
Now shes an old soul, ate her like lamber throw rolls
Shorty's come and shorty's go
This skinny chick orgy blows
Horny bro lookin for thicky
Hunt her down like Lori Stroll
I'm plum start butt naked in my white socks
Might pop my top and hype the block when the light stops
Just call me cyclops
I see what others might not
The white cops are on me, aww man we're in a tight spot
It's ironic though I'm bad yep my mama grow the lad who rob the corner co. for cash up in Monaco
I'm half native got a relative named Jeroni-ho
And this personas fuck the drama only honor dough
I know who died plus and who did it
Shot these sirens can you dig it
Cut off your arm and fan you with it
Some listen to me and say "damn you wicked"
[Chorus]
Losin my mind,
Yes I'm using my nine this time
Or should I decline and press rewind?
Losin my mind,
Yes I'm using my nine this time
Or should I decline and press rewind?
The lyrics of Tech N9ne's song "Losin' My Mind" are a reflection of his state of mind as he navigates life and the challenges he faces. The chorus speaks of his dilemma of whether to use his gun or not as he contemplates on whether to act on his impulses or not, and whether to live in the present or go back to a time when things were different. The verses are a mix of personal experiences and general commentary on life.
The first verse talks about Tech N9ne's inability to remember things without having been with a woman. He refers to a woman he had been with who he treated poorly and left when he was done with her. He talks about how he prefers younger women and how he enjoys the power play in such relationships. He then moves on to talk about his sexual escapades and how he is always on the lookout for the next woman to be with.
The second verse talks about Tech N9ne's rebellious nature and how he likes to live dangerously. He talks about his half-native heritage and how he only cares about money and not about drama. He also talks about his knowledge of who died and who killed them, and how he is not fazed by the sounds of sirens. He further talks about his violent tendencies as he describes how he would cut off someone's arm and fan them with it and how some people think he is "damn wicked".
Overall, "Losin' My Mind" is a raw and honest look into Tech N9ne's personality and his thoughts on life. The song offers insight into the struggles that he faces and the choices he is forced to make.
Line by Line Meaning
Losin my mind,
Feeling like I'm going crazy,
Yes I'm using my nine this time
Using my gun to cope with my problems,
Or should I decline and press rewind?
Questioning if I should handle things differently and go back to fix my mistakes,
Ever since November hit
Since the month of November started,
I can't remember shit
I can't remember anything,
Unless I was in your chick
Unless I was sleeping with your girlfriend,
When I picked her she was a limber bitch
When I chose her, she was flexible and easy to manipulate,
She say I sent her quick
She said I satisfied her quickly,
And treated her as cold as Denver get
I treated her with little care or emotion, as cold as the city of Denver can get,
That wimper shit for simpers dont enter 'cause I'm winter trick
Weak and pathetic behavior is not welcome here, I'm a master of deception,
And I like my hoe's cold young dumb lungs done
I prefer my women to be naive, willing, and emotionally detached,
Now shes an old soul, ate her like lamber throw rolls
She's aged beyond her years due to the way I treated her, like lamb and dinner rolls,
Shorty's come and shorty's go
Women come and go in my life,
This skinny chick orgy blows
Group sex with skinny women is unenjoyable,
Horny bro lookin for thicky
I'm always on the lookout for curvy women,
Hunt her down like Lori Stroll
I pursue them relentlessly, like a serial killer hunting their prey,
I'm plum start butt naked in my white socks
I'm about to get completely undressed and wear only my white socks,
Might pop my top and hype the block when the light stops
I might strip and cause a scene when the traffic light turns red,
Just call me cyclops
I have a unique way of seeing things, like the mythical creature Cyclops,
I see what others might not
I notice things that others miss,
The white cops are on me, aww man we're in a tight spot
I'm being pursued by the police, and it's a difficult situation,
It's ironic though I'm bad yep my mama grow the lad who rob the corner co. for cash up in Monaco
It's funny how I turned out to be a criminal, even though my mother raised me and my relative robbed a store in Monaco for money,
I'm half native got a relative named Jeroni-ho
I'm mixed race, and I have a distant relative named Jeroni-ho,
And this personas fuck the drama only honor dough
My persona is focused on money, not drama or conflict,
I know who died plus and who did it
I have knowledge of who has died and who killed them,
Shot these sirens can you dig it
I hate the sound of police sirens,
Cut off your arm and fan you with it
I'm so ruthless that I would cut off someone's arm and use it to fan myself,
Some listen to me and say "damn you wicked"
Some people listen to my words and think I'm a horrible person,
Contributed by Jordan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Fatima Sandal
(Wrote this to the song. It's not the best but it's a bit of my life. So I would like to say Thank you Strange Music for helping me through some dark times.)
I've been through enough to give up and quit' both parents gone each seen laying lifeless no casket.
Head filled with regrets' self hate.
Booze made memories fade away' five years wasted' college drop out.
Age ten found Mom face down.
Blamed myself eight years' built a record of violence in that time.
Enough assaults to get red stamped on applications.
Wasn't till eighteen when second chance was given' record became hidden.
Twenty years old phone rang "Dad didn't wake."
Told sis not to go into the room. Arrived two hours late' body uncovered.
Paramedics didn't care' sister was going to be home alone.
Tucked him in' blacked out the lights.
Bloody tears leaking from his eyes' puddle of blood soaked through memory foam.
They came to take him' trolley wouldn't go up stairs.
Stood there with them while we tried to push his arms down' Rigamortis.
Grabbed each leg' Once white sheets now red' dragged him through the house' We were unable to lift him' he had medical problems along with cancer' walking was hard on his body.
Had no time to weep' re-entered the bedroom.
Spent over an hour cleaning up so she couldn't witness it.
25 lost all hope' lyrics brought me back to life'. Spend each day writing.
You see Tech N9ne your music created a inner flow.
This is my escape from reality' sober now.
Not about to leave without a fight' gave up once.
ONEBODY IN YAHUAH LOS ANGELES
Who else is sooo happy no one was their to do the hook! TECH KILLED IT!!!
Alan Santiago
Was supposed to be brotha lynch hung
Robin&Laszlo
This song still slaps RIP to my friend who loved this song and Tech.
4thGen4runner__
13 years of following Tech and still love every track. TECHNICIANS!!!
Chief Howard
Ryan Sullivan hell yeah and look man personally I ain't a big fan of JayZ. I respect his work and him being a legend. but it took 11 years for Caribou Lou to go platinum. and JayZ's newest album hits it in like a week. Plus it just keeps getting advertised how it's his 13th album. Tech has had 20! (pretty sure?) anyway just crazy how underground is different from mainstream success
4thGen4runner__
Chief Howard That's very true, I don't really listen to any Jay-Z and very seldom Dr. Dre but I do respect them, they are O.G's not mumble rappers. The difference in mainstream and underground is insane in popularity. Although if there was a way to rate the loyalty of underground rappers like Tech, which I would consider the King of the Underground he would destroy any rappers. Any real rapper will admit that Tech's fanbased loyalty is insane. I also don't think there are many other artists with fans who are strangers to each other that can meet up and instantly be cool when they find out they're both Technicians.
Chief Howard
Ryan Sullivan I agree wholeheartedly. Except I do like Dre. He ain't been producing much lately but of course almost every hit song from snoop Eminem 50 cent mainly when he focused on production is amazing
Turtle Anton
Chief Howard yeah DRE got sooo many classic beats its insane
WholeGrainOats
Ryan Sullivan same
SuperAvacodo
This man has such intricate lyrics that he clearly puts an insane amount of effort into and he puts out SO MUCH music too