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/
My Favorite
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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I be recruiting more for bars
Gotta be hard, ?
I'm running with cannons that really loosen your regards
Greedy my money, and then some
These motherfuckers will murder you for your income
So when the flash ? to begin from
Spitting my favorite of Prozac and ?
Just give me some ? and drinks I'm cool
You probably thinking that I want ?
But I ? over Italian cooking is my job
I eat all of it all the time
At the mall even y'all when ?
Money tall yes I ball missing all the sign
? draw the line
Doctor said that my blood pressure ?
I was happy for a minute but then refuse
? I gotta go get it soon, you seeing the nigga zoom
Capital grill and a melting pot, they know my name ? help a lot
? I can't stop eating, I really love eating
I know my body be wishing I was vegan
The fat of my stomach it was leaving me, feeding me
All I be thinking when I be breathing ?
Don't matter, I'm taking it to the head
Tucking my tummy ? until a nigga dead
Insatiable's my name when it comes to my favorite things
? sins ? nights I come to pray
Of my favorite
I never plan to die, too much haven't tried
Give me more, give me more
I crave it, yes I love it, that's my favorite
I'm an addict, ? I never pay
Kamikaze coming closer to my blood stream
Caffeine, nicotine and the ? green
? prepare for lift off, stimulation drift off
If I don't feed my addiction I get pissed off
All these voices ? I got the devil in my right hand
? in need to feed ? I can't seem to ? and be free
Feel my synapses, collapsing ? I think I'm going down like Michael Jackson
? under the reigns of the chains of your own desire
? no escape, given chase like Michael Meyers
Insatiable's my name when it comes to my favorite things
? sins ? nights I come to pray
Of my favorite
I never plan to die, too much haven't tried
Give me more, give me more
I crave it, yes I love it, that's my favorite
After the shows I be off to eat
Got a big fat ? and it be off of me
Six in the morning I be off ?
Six in the morning like my nigga has tea
I pop all of it all the time
And they put me in the zone when I'm writing rhymes
Drugged out, about to take the mug out
Taking gallons of water I gotta get the drugs out
So stuck like I'm ?
Yeah I'm the nigga that ? hold up
? I be off the top ?
Y'all better than us ?
And it's all up to her, she popped the pill
?
Insatiable's my name when it comes to my favorite things
? sins ? nights I come to pray
Of my favorite
I never plan to die, too much haven't tried
Give me more, give me more
I crave it, yes I love it, that's my favorite
The lyrics of Tech N9ne Ft. Prozak & Brotha Lynch Hung's song "My Favorite" speak of the insatiable desire these artists have for their favorite things. For Tech N9ne, his favorite thing is eating good food, especially Italian cuisine. He describes having an addiction to food and being unable to stop eating, even though he knows it's not good for his health. He talks about feeling the restriction of his waistband and ignoring it until he's literally stuffed. Then, he talks about trying to detox from all the food he's eaten by drinking gallons of water.
Prozak and Brotha Lynch Hung's verses focus more on their addiction to drugs and how they feel unable to escape the chase of their own desire. Prozak talks about his addiction to caffeine, nicotine, and marijuana and how he can't function without them. Similarly, Brotha Lynch Hung talks about taking pills and feeling stuck like he's in quicksand. Both artists seem to be aware of the harm their addictions are causing them, but still can't help themselves.
Overall, the song speaks to the human tendency to become addicted to things we enjoy, whether it be food, drugs, or anything else. It also highlights the struggle to break free from these addictions, even when we know they're harmful.
Line by Line Meaning
Steady shooting for the stars on this vertical journey
I am always aiming high and never giving up on my goals.
I be recruiting more for bars
I am constantly searching for new talent to join me in creating great music and lyrics.
Gotta be hard, ?
All of my music has to be tough and intense to appeal to my fans.
I'm running with cannons that really loosen your regards
My lyrics are powerful and sometimes shocking, leaving people speechless.
Greedy my money, and then some
I work hard and expect to be paid well for my music and performances.
These motherfuckers will murder you for your income
The music industry can be ruthless and people will do almost anything for money.
So when the flash ? to begin from
When the spotlight shines on me, I am ready to perform.
Spitting my favorite of Prozac and ?
One of my favorite things to do is to perform with my friends and fellow musicians Prozac and Brotha Lynch Hung.
After the shows I'm thinking about food
Performing takes a lot of energy, and I am always hungry after a show.
Just give me some ? and drinks I'm cool
All I need is some good food and drinks and I am happy.
You probably thinking that I want ?
People may assume that I crave drugs or other substances, but really all I want is good food.
But I ? over Italian cooking is my job
I am a lover of Italian cuisine and will always choose it over other types of food.
I eat all of it all the time
I never get tired of eating Italian food, it is always my favorite.
At the mall even y'all when ?
I even think about eating Italian food when I am shopping at the mall.
Money tall yes I ball missing all the sign
I may be successful and have a lot of money, but sometimes I do not pay attention to the important things in life.
? draw the line
There is a limit to how much money and success can bring happiness.
Doctor said that my blood pressure ?
My health may be suffering because of my love for Italian food and other indulgences.
I was happy for a minute but then refuse
I may enjoy indulging in my favorite things, but I know I need to take care of my health in the long run.
? I gotta go get it soon, you seeing the nigga zoom
Despite my health concerns, I will not slow down in pursuing my goals and creating great music.
Capital grill and a melting pot, they know my name ? help a lot
My favorite restaurants, the Capital Grill and Melting Pot, know me well and always provide me with amazing food and service.
? I can't stop eating, I really love eating
I confess to being a food addict and loving to indulge in my favorite foods.
I know my body be wishing I was vegan
Although I love to indulge in my favorite foods, I also know that my body may be better off on a healthier diet.
The fat of my stomach it was leaving me, feeding me
Even though indulging may not be the healthiest choice, it brings me joy and comfort.
All I be thinking when I be breathing ?
Eating and indulging in my favorite things often consumes my thoughts and actions.
Don't matter, I'm taking it to the head
Regardless of the consequences, I will continue to indulge in my favorite things.
Tucking my tummy ? until a nigga dead
I will enjoy my favorite foods until the end of my life, no matter the consequences.
Insatiable's my name when it comes to my favorite things
I am known for my insatiable love and desire for my favorite things.
? sins ? nights I come to pray
Even though the things I crave may not be the healthiest or morally right, I cannot help but desire them.
Of my favorite
The things I crave and desire are always my favorite things.
I never plan to die, too much haven't tried
I never want to stop indulging in my favorite things because I am afraid I will miss out on life's pleasures.
Give me more, give me more
I always want more of what I love and desire.
I crave it, yes I love it, that's my favorite
The things I desire bring me great joy and satisfaction, they will always be my favorites.
I'm an addict, ? I never pay
I know I am addicted to the things I love and will always indulge in them, even at the cost of other things in my life.
Kamikaze coming closer to my blood stream
The things I love and indulge in may harm me, similar to a kamikaze mission.
Caffeine, nicotine and the ? green
The things I am addicted to include caffeine, nicotine, and possibly marijuana.
? prepare for lift off, stimulation drift off
As I indulge in these things, I often feel a high or a sense of euphoria.
If I don't feed my addiction I get pissed off
If I cannot indulge in the things I love, I become angry and resentful.
All these voices ? I got the devil in my right hand
My addiction may be fueled by dark and negative thoughts, as if the devil is tempting me.
? in need to feed ? I can't seem to ? and be free
I constantly feel the need to indulge in my addiction and cannot seem to break free from its hold on me.
Feel my synapses, collapsing ? I think I'm going down like Michael Jackson
I feel my body breaking down as a result of my addiction, similar to how Michael Jackson's life came to an early end.
? under the reigns of the chains of your own desire
My addiction is like chains that I cannot break free from, and may be causing me harm.
? no escape, given chase like Michael Meyers
I feel trapped by my addiction with no way to escape, similar to how Michael Meyers cannot escape his fate.
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