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/
Niggas
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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Black folks forgive us
But its merely a word
And theresa a lot worse things out there then words
The kids in Colorado
So forgive us when we say shit like
(Hook)
N I double G A S
Some of us gotta sell (?)
Getting hellah rellah doing they best
Playa haters better ware they vest (yo)
(Verse) (Tech N9ne)
I'm gonna hit a bitch from the back nigga
Quick ta get stacks
Spittin' facts from the track
Black maniac
Opposite of whack nigga
At the night club fullah yack nigga
Lyrically strapped wit' a gat nigga
Stand back nigga
I'm bout ta introduce a hoe nigga to a gat nigga
Track neo
Bout ta be yo
2k hero
We fo' below zero were we go
Come wit' the hard hits
Run where the sparks lit
You niggas that start shit
End up in a dark pit
We Rashin
In vills
We kill
We steal
And gold grills
Exaduse
(?)
What kinda nigga is you (I don't know)
(?)
We went from peanut butter in Benton
To Tech N9ne really spittin'
Went from the Jackson Five
To George Clinton
To Bill Clinton
Ya he's a nigga like us
A nigga that smokes weed
And loves bitchs' who loves to suck
I'ma a nigga that bust
I'ma nigga that cuss when I fuss
I'ma nigga that know on this globe five hundred thow isn't enough
I'ma nigga don't like other niggas that try to keep on a plantation
With the Caucasian
Beware its the nigga invasion
(Course)
Nigga!
Do what they can to gain green
Nigga!
Setting the trends for main stream
Nigga!
Gang bang
Nigga!
Dope slang
Nigga!
Still
Nigga!
Ill
Nigga!
Will
Nigga!
Kill
(Hook)2x
N I double G A S
Some of us gotta sell (?)
Getting hellah rellah doing they best
Playa haters better ware they vest (yo)
(Verse 2)(Tech N9ne)
Beware of us niggas
Better to be scared of us niggas
We wiping away niggas who so much as glare at us niggas
I run from the law with my niggas
Down with the fall with my niggas
How many of the niggas from the inner city are down to brawl with my niggas
I hang with gang bang niggas
Got the niggas
You the niggas
I got the niggas
Like Big Dog, Mac Mac, Will and foster nigga
I run with killah niggas
Then I hang with these nigga
Who produce thriller nigga
You know the nigga That the did the wiz color purple Q-Jay top thrillah nigga
I'ma live nigga
I'ma die nigga
I'ma fly or I'ma gonna fry my nigga
If I do, if I do ya'll go to the record store and buy nigga
6, 6, triple 8, 46, 99, 3 niggas
We niggas
Getting fucked up with are to the mother fuckin D to the v niggas
Want me to call you brother but yousa a nigga like me
The ununited states gives a fuck about your Bachelors Degree
So black people if we embarrassed ya
Sorry but our character is
Newly and grimed and suicidal of America nigga
(Course)
Nigga!
Do what they can to gain green
Nigga!
Setting the trends for main stream
Nigga!
Gang bang
Nigga!
Dope slang
Nigga!
Still
Nigga!
Ill
Nigga!
Will
Nigga!
Kill
(Hook)2x
N I double G A S
Some of us gotta sell (?)
Getting hellah rellah doing they best
Playa haters better ware they vest (yo)
(outro) (Tech N9ne)
That's right
This is for my nigga Rodney
This is for the whole mother fucking game related staff nigga
Putting it down
Midwest side
Nigga ride nigga
Tech N9ne
This is how we do it
Mother fucker told me it was the rider tour
Treat it like its mandatory
You know what I'm sizzling
Don Juan
Takes us up out this bitch
(Don Juan)
Now look here
I done told ya'll mother fuckers
We gone do it again
And we gone do it twice
And we gone rock this shit
For the mother fucking 2k
So I want cha'll to go get that mother fuckin new album
The Calm Before The Storm
On Midwest side records
Techa Nina
Don Juan
Everybody
(Tech N9ne)
Hay
This goes to
Black
White
Hispanic
You know what I'm sayin'
Everybody
You know what I'm sizzling
When ya'll stop shooting
And killin
Each mother fuckin other
I'll stop saying nigga
But until then
Nigga, nigga, nigga, nigga, nigga, nigga please
I treat it like a fucking disease
The song "Niggas" by Tech N9ne is a hip-hop track that talks about the use of the N-word. In the intro, Tech N9ne asks Black folks to forgive the usage of the word since there is more dangerous stuff, like bombings and mass shootings, happening in the world. He then proceeds to the hook, using the N-word in different contexts, such as gang-banging, selling dope, being ill, and killing. Tech N9ne raps in the verses about his life in the inner city, where he had to fight constantly, and being around rappers who produce dope tracks. In the outro, Don Juan, Tech N9ne's fellow rapper, urges listeners to cop their album and declares they are going to rock the 2k. Tech N9ne wraps up his message and implores people to stop killing each other; otherwise, they can keep insulting each other with the N-word.
The word "nigger" has no positive associations other than to degrade and criticize African-American individuals. The lyricist plays with different ideas related to the word “nigger” such as gang-banging, selling drugs, ill will, and killing. All of these concepts have little association with positivity and more with the negative image associated with black people in modern urban society. Tech N9ne uses his platform to challenge the use of this word, hoping that people would stop killing each other, and focuses instead on a non-violent, anti-racism stance.
Line by Line Meaning
Black folks forgive us
Tech N9ne expresses his apologies to black people.
But its merely a word
He says the word 'nigga' is just a word.
And there's a lot worse things out there than words
Tech N9ne argues there are worse things to worry about than a word.
N I double G A S
The chorus is all about the black community's attitude towards the use of the 'N-word.'
Some of us gotta sell (?), Getting hellah rellah doing they best
Some people use the word in everyday life to establish a connection with or to fit in with the black community.
Playa haters better ware they vest (yo)
Tech N9ne warns those who criticize or make negative comments about black people using the word.
I'm gonna hit a bitch from the back nigga
Tech N9ne talks about his sexual prowess.
Quick ta get stacks
He is quick in getting money.
Spittin' facts from the track
Tech N9ne is telling the truth about his experiences.
Black maniac
He is intense and out of control.
Opposite of whack nigga
He is the opposite of uncool.
At the night club fullah yack nigga
He's at the nightclub, drunk.
Lyrically strapped wit' a gat nigga
He's armed with rhymes (lyrics) but also with a gun ('gat').
Stand back nigga
Others should keep their distance from him.
I'm bout ta introduce a hoe nigga to a gat nigga
Tech N9ne wants to introduce his sexual partner to his gun.
Track neo
He is the new hero of rap music.
Bout ta be yo 2k hero
His music will be popular even in the future.
We fo' below zero were we go
He feels like he's living in extreme conditions.
Come wit' the hard hits
His rhymes are tough.
Run where the sparks lit
Tech N9ne is unafraid of where controversy may arise.
You niggas that start shit
He warns those who like to cause trouble.
End up in a dark pit
They will have nowhere to go but down if they choose to start any trouble.
We Rashin
Tech N9ne's crew is being aggressive.
In vills
He means 'in the villages,' where they come from.
We kill
His crew is dangerous and will not hesitate to kill.
We steal
There is criminal activity in his crew.
And gold grills
Tech N9ne and his friends have gold teeth.
What kinda nigga is you (I don't know)
He is trying to distance himself from others who use the word 'nigga' or live a certain way.
We went from peanut butter in Benton
Tech N9ne's past was characterized by poverty and limited resources.
To Tech N9ne really spittin'
He has experienced a rise to popularity in the music industry.
Went from the Jackson Five
He refers to his musical influences which were once different.
To George Clinton
Now his influences include George Clinton.
To Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton is also an influence.
Ya he's a nigga like us
Bill Clinton represents the black community.
A nigga that smokes weed
Bill Clinton used to smoke weed.
And loves bitchs' who loves to suck
He is suggesting that Bill Clinton likes oral sex.
I'ma a nigga that bust
Tech N9ne is somebody who ejaculates.
I'ma nigga that cuss when I fuss
He uses outbursts of anger and profanity when he is upset.
I'ma nigga that know on this globe five hundred thow isn't enough
No amount of money is enough in Tech N9ne's opinion.
I'ma nigga don't like other niggas that try to keep on a plantation
He does not like 'sellouts,' those who are self-hating and want to fit into white culture.
With the Caucasian
He refers to white people.
Beware its the nigga invasion
Tech warns the majority of the white community that black individuals are gaining popularity in the music industry.
Nigga!
He repeats the word 'nigga' in the chorus.
Do what they can to gain green
This line refers to those who are willing to do anything for money.
Setting the trends for main stream
Black people are setting the trend for mainstream culture.
Gang bang
There is violence involved in their lives.
Dope slang
Drug dealing is also a part of their lifestyle.
Still Ill
His crew is still strong and powerful.
Will
They will succeed no matter what.
Kill
Killing is a possibility because of the violence involved in his circle.
Nigga!
Tech uses the word 'nigga' again in the chorus.
Beware of us niggas
The second verse is a continuation of the warning to the white community.
Better to be scared of us niggas
He advises the white community to be afraid of them.
We wiping away niggas who so much as glare at us niggas
He means that they will hurt anybody who gives them a dirty look.
I run from the law with my niggas
Tech is a fugitive and does not cooperate with the law.
Down with the fall with my niggas
He and his crew stick together through thick and thin.
How many of the niggas from the inner city are down to brawl with my niggas
He poses a rhetorical question about whether others are as loyal and willing to fight as they are.
I hang with gang bang niggas
He associates with individuals who are involved in violent gangs.
Got the niggas
He is in control of the situation.
You the niggas
He differentiates himself from his opponents.
I got the niggas
He has allies who will help him.
Like Big Dog, Mac Mac, Will and foster nigga
He lists his allies by name.
I run with killah niggas
His associates are dangerous.
Then I hang with these nigga
But he also has more peaceful friends.
Who produce thriller nigga
His friends are also music producers.
You know the nigga That the did the wiz color purple Q-Jay top thrillah nigga
He is explaining that his friend is a successful music producer.
I'ma live nigga
Tech N9ne is staying alive despite the challenges he faces.
I'ma die nigga
He knows he will eventually die.
I'ma fly or I'ma gonna fry my nigga
He will either succeed or fail massively.
If I do, if I do ya'll go to the record store and buy nigga
If he succeeds, he wants his fans to buy his music.
6, 6, triple 8, 46, 99, 3 niggas
This is probably Tech N9ne's phone number at the time of writing the song.
We niggas
He again refers to himself and his associates as 'niggas.'
Getting fucked up with are to the mother fuckin D to the v niggas
They are getting high.
Want me to call you brother but yousa a nigga like me
Tech accepts those who are like him and treats them as equals.
The ununited states gives a fuck about your Bachelors Degree
Tech is saying that he does not care about the education you have received.
So black people if we embarrassed ya
Tech is sorry if he has embarrassed anyone in the black community.
Sorry but our character is
Tech is not apologizing for using the word 'nigga.'
Newly and grimed and suicidal of America nigga
The state of America is challenging for black people.
Hay
Tech is getting the listener's attention.
This goes to
He is speaking to a wider audience.
Black
He is specifically addressing Black people.
White
He is also addressing White people.
Hispanic
He is addressing Hispanic people.
When ya'll stop shooting
He is asking people to stop shooting each other.
And killing
He is asking people to stop killing each other.
Each mother fuckin other
Tech N9ne is using profanity for emphasis.
I'll stop saying nigga
Tech won't use the 'N-word' once others can stop killing each other.
But until then
He is not going to stop using the 'N-word.'
Nigga, nigga, nigga, nigga, nigga, nigga please
He repeats the 'N-word' six times for emphasis.
I treat it like a fucking disease
He doesn't like using the 'N-word,' but continues to do so because of its prevalence in the black community.
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