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/
Monster
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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Ya'll saw that Forbes list 2 years in a row, nigga, don't play!
And we still doing it!
Harder than most of ya'll motherfuckers out there, y'all know it!
I'm bout to show you right here, check it out
I been reppin' heavy to all you tardy cats
While you gettin' over with ya piss and farty raps
I still kill 'em all but I gotta shake 'em like "where the party at?"
Let up ya dresses, confess it, Tech is impressive
His message, eff, it, stretches from Zacatecas to Texas
I'm excessive with breasts-es
When I press it, meshes make messes
That's where the sex is, it breakfast
Yes, they blessed as Hugh Hef is!
I rhyme the foes with all kind of flows
Time for the N9ne because I'm the chosen
Never gotta be foolish to get the dough
Like a lot of you actin' up on TV to get a ho
You don't wanna have to fight on my card
I give the type of choppin' that should be barred
I'm gonna shoot beyond the stars, you try and disregard
My shit is hard! Constipated
They wonder why it's so killa, cause a monster made it
My shit is hard! I'm the greatest
Look around, that's why everybody's congregated
My shit is hard! Constipated
They wonder why it's so killa, cause a monster made it
My shit is hard! I'm the greatest
Look around, that's why everybody's congregated
Moon stricken, yeah, they think I'm crazy
When they ask me how I rap so quick, I say poon-lickin'
Don't play my shit, you'll have everyone in the room bitchin'
Doomed if and you got (ravished) and now my tomb's kickin'
Four score, seven years a ho
Knockin' em down with me, 99 beers to go
Chuggin' around 50, mix the Lou then cheers to slow
Muthafuckas who never loved us simply cause they feared the flow
Spit lyrics to get vicious rippers to get the pit
Diss this and get whipped, hit this trick with this pistol grip
Bitch, this is the fifth, if suspicious, here's a stiffen of this
Sniffin' this-- Wait, what was I sayin'?
My shit is hard! Constipated
They wonder why it's so killa, cause a monster made it
My shit is hard! I'm the greatest
Look around, that's why everybody's congregated
My shit is hard! Constipated
They wonder why it's so killa, cause a monster made it
My shit is hard! I'm the greatest
Look around, that's why everybody's congregated
Just when your coat off you enter the rain
Two dollar haters yeah I'm a be a vender for change
Sender of pain to ya lady I'mma lend her the thang
And she gonna take it from me and the newest member of Strange
Kings get assassinated, castles all crumble
Forever lives the legend of a poet who is humble
Words to live by, now I die by a strange code
About to kill this verse, they call me Murs if you ain't know
I don't rap fast, I'mma leave that up to Tech and 'em
Ces, Bernz, Krizz, Rittz, Wrek, and the rest of 'em
Zero estrogen, my heart, it only pumps lava
DNA is black mamba with a little chupacabra
I'm a monster, I'm a problem, I'm a motherfuckin' beast
I'm a red nosed pit, off the motherfuckin' leash
I'm a livin' fucking legend, man, the rest of y'all just walking dead
Pharaoh with a arrow, call me Daryl, takin' off your head
My shit is hard! Constipated
They wonder why it's so killa, cause a monster made it
My shit is hard! I'm the greatest
Look around, that's why everybody's congregated
My shit is hard! Constipated
They wonder why it's so killa, cause a monster made it
My shit is hard! I'm the greatest
Look around, that's why everybody's congregated
It's getting to the point where
I don't even wanna work with rappers no more man
All these years trying to get 'em all to see
Now I just wanna do what I been doin'
Just makin' music for my technicians to bang
You know what I'm sizzlin'?
Bang! Bang! Bang! For Strange!
Bang! Bang! Bang! We're gonna bang! For Strange!
In "Monster," Tech N9ne cleverly references his success in the music industry while also speaking to his abilities as an artist. He is proud of his accomplishments and lets the listener know that he is still creating at a high level. Tech boasts that he has been working harder than other artists who are relying on gimmicks and trends to maintain relevance. His ability to stretch messages across regions proves his importance and longevity. Tech N9ne emphasizes his exceptional rhyming ability with a reference to his sexual prowess; he is so skilled at both that even his sex is incredible.
Tech N9ne juxtaposes his monstrosity with his constipation, which is an interesting dichotomy. He claims to have a hard, constipated quality to his music, which sets it apart from others in the rap game. The song is an anthem of confidence and accomplishment, reminding the audience of all that Tech has contributed to the industry over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
Strange Music! I know ya'll see us!
Acknowledging his music label and how successful it is that everyone knows about them.
Ya'll saw that Forbes list 2 years in a row, nigga, don't play!
Pride in his music label's accomplishments, as Forbes recognized them twice for their success.
And we still doing it!
Confidence in their ability to continue their success.
Harder than most of ya'll motherfuckers out there, y'all know it!
Belief they are working harder than most musicians out there.
I'm bout to show you right here, check it out
Confidence in his abilities as a musician and promising to deliver a good performance.
I been reppin' heavy to all you tardy cats
Claiming he has been doing all his best to represent his music label.
While you gettin' over with ya piss and farty raps
Dissing other musicians who he considers less successful or talented.
Been smokin' hella enough to bring Bob Marley back
Talking about smoking marijuana excessively like Bob Marley used to do.
I still kill 'em all but I gotta shake 'em like "where the party at?"
Confidence in his music, but also encourages the crowd to have fun and enjoy themselves.
Let up ya dresses, confess it, Tech is impressive
Admiring Tech N9ne's talent and encouraging the crowd to appreciate it as well.
His message, eff, it, stretches from Zacatecas to Texas
Tech N9ne's message reaches far and wide, from Mexico to Texas.
I'm excessive with breasts-es
He is excessive with women, sexually objectifying them.
When I press it, meshes make messes
When he has sex, things get messy.
That's where the sex is, it breakfast
Implying that morning sex is good, by playing with the words 'sex' and 'breakfast'.
Yes, they blessed as Hugh Hef is!
He's saying that he is Hugh Hefner blessed because of his money and success.
I rhyme the foes with all kind of flows
He can come up with different rhymes easily to humiliate his opponents during a rap battle.
Time for the N9ne because I'm the chosen
He believes he is blessed and destined to be successful in the music industry.
Never gotta be foolish to get the dough
He doesn't have to do something foolish to become rich and successful.
Like a lot of you actin' up on TV to get a ho
Dissing other musicians who he thinks are doing anything for money and women.
You don't wanna have to fight on my card
Fearing Tech N9ne's skills in a rap battle and therefore shouldn't be opposed to him.
I give the type of choppin' that should be barred
Tech N9ne believes he is successful because of his unique style of rapping and his ability to destroy anyone in a rap battle.
I'm gonna shoot beyond the stars, you try and disregard
He has high aspirations for his music career and believes he will succeed, despite any attempts to bring him down.
My shit is hard! Constipated
Tech N9ne's music is hard and difficult to imitate, like constipation.
They wonder why it's so killa, cause a monster made it
His music is top-notch because of his monster hard work and talent.
My shit is hard! I'm the greatest
He's the greatest musician out there and his music is the hardest to compete with.
Look around, that's why everybody's congregated
Everyone is here to see Tech N9ne as he is the center of attention and most popular artist.
Moon stricken, yeah, they think I'm crazy
He's so unique, talented, and original that people think he's a little crazy.
When they ask me how I rap so quick, I say poon-lickin'
He raps quickly because he's talented and also because he practices by licking women.
Don't play my shit, you'll have everyone in the room bitchin'
People will go crazy and complain if he's not playing his music at a concert or party.
Doomed if and you got (ravished) and now my tomb's kickin'
Metaphorically talking about his music being so good that it will live on forever even after he's gone.
Four score, seven years a ho
Four times twenty, plus seven, is 87; he's had 'ho' challenges or relationships.
Knockin' em down with me, 99 beers to go
Drinking 99 beers and knocking someone down in a fight or rap battle.
Chuggin' around 50, mix the Lou then cheers to slow
Drinking around 50 beers and mixing it with Lou(weed), then drinking it slowly cheerfully.
Muthafuckas who never loved us simply cause they feared the flow
People who don't like him or his music just because they're intimidated by his skillset.
Spit lyrics to get vicious rippers to get the pit
His rhymes can excite and stir up the fans to mosh in the concert hall.
Diss this and get whipped, hit this trick with this pistol grip
Threatening to hit someone who disses him with a gun.
Bitch, this is the fifth, if suspicious, here's a stiffen of this
This is Tech N9ne's fifth album and he's offering his holstered gun as proof he's not one to be messed with.
Sniffin' this-- Wait, what was I sayin'?
Playful break from the narrative about people sniffing something to forget a momentary memory lapse.
Just when your coat off you enter the rain
As soon as one has a moment of rest, a hardship will immediately follow.
Two dollar haters yeah I'm a be a vender for change
He will earn money by selling hats to the people who doubt or hate him.
Sender of pain to ya lady I'mma lend her the thang
He'll lend his gun to a lady to take care of the person who has hurt her.
And she gonna take it from me and the newest member of Strange
Metaphoric allusion to Strange Music being so successful and influential that even someone who seems unlikely to be included will be interested in joining them.
Kings get assassinated, castles all crumble
People in power can be betrayed or face ruinous circumstances.
Forever lives the legend of a poet who is humble
He imagines himself as a legendary poet who will remain an icon forever due to his humility.
Words to live by, now I die by a strange code
Tech N9ne's ideology about his music brand is unique and he will stick to it even after he dies.
About to kill this verse, they call me Murs if you ain't know
'Murs' is actually another rapper- his friend- who calls him 'Murderous' because of his fierce rhymes. Tech N9ne will slay the verse with his signature killer (Murderous) flow.
I don't rap fast, I'mma leave that up to Tech and 'em
He is not involved in fast rap, but other people in his music label are.
Ces, Bernz, Krizz, Rittz, Wrek, and the rest of 'em
Shouting out other successful members of his label for their contribution to music success.
Zero estrogen, my heart, it only pumps lava
He has no feminine qualities, he's all men and his heart beats at a very high frequency due to his passion for music.
DNA is black mamba with a little chupacabra
He is saying that he has the venomous snakelike aggression of a black mamba, and a mythological Central American animal called Chupacabra which is known for killing livestock.
I'm a monster, I'm a problem, I'm a motherfuckin' beast
He has so much confidence that he describes himself as a monster and beast (metaphorically), and difficult to handle as a problem.
I'm a red nosed pit, off the motherfuckin' leash
He's like a mean pitbull dog on a leash, and if the leash is released, someone will get hurt.
I'm a livin' fucking legend, man, the rest of y'all just walking dead
He's already a legend while other musicians are just average and unimportant people to him.
Pharaoh with a arrow, call me Daryl, takin' off your head
He's like an Egyptian king shooting arrows with accuracy and someone named Daryl who chops people's head off in TV-show 'The Walking Dead'.
It's getting to the point where
His career has reached a certain level of success.
I don't even wanna work with rappers no more man
He is so successful as a musician that he doesn't want to work with other less successful musicians.
All these years trying to get 'em all to see
He has spent years trying to collaborate with other musicians, but it hasn't worked out.
Now I just wanna do what I been doin'
He'll continue to do what he's always done which is ignore other musicians who don't want to work with him.
Just makin' music for my technicians to bang
He's focused on producing good music that is appreciated by his fans.
You know what I'm sizzlin'?
Do you know what his music is about?
Bang! Bang! Bang! For Strange!
Arousing the crowd to show their appreciation for his music brand.
Bang! Bang! Bang! We're gonna bang! For Strange!
Again arousing the crowd to get excited and hype up for Strange's music.
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