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/
No Can Do )
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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Welcome to everready
Welcome to everready
Welcome to everready
[Tech N9ne]
The Religion!
First thing I wanna say is (what!)
Y'all can't fuck wit us
[Verse 1: Tech N9ne]
It's the one
With a name of a gun
Look at me mamma what I become
It's a, monsta, gangsta, fast
But I want to, thank ya for the last
Thirty-three
Because everybodys heard of me
And if they say that I'm fakin' momma it's purgary
Cause your son comes with thunda now
That's why they wonder why we headline when I'm underground
In this mainstream game
My gang brings pain, to cowards
Said I'm done Calli give me the power
Come on wit it (HAA!)
You industry punks I hope you fakes die
Cuase most of rappers have a queer eye for the straight guy
Was that shit loud enough to hear
Loud enough to eco throguh the city and bust your ears
Patrick tried to sue us for a whole lot of bucks this year
Sell crazy somewhere else trick (Were all stocked in here)
Hey! I think I wanna say it again, y'all
Y'all can't fuck wit us
[Hook: Tech N9ne & Big Krizz Kalico]
Y'all can't fuck wit us
No can do
Y'all can't fuck wit us
No can do
Y'all can't fuck wit us
No can do
Y'all can't fuck wit us
Can't fuck wit us
Can't fuck wit us
Can't fuck wit us
[Bridge: Tech N9ne]
Yo! Big Krizz Kalico
Tell 'em, y'all can't fuck wit us
Y'all can't fuck wit us
[Verse 2: Big Krizz Kalico]
Fuck niggaz that got it in for me
Pretend to cry, still got there energy
Loud, dudes feeling to be proud
Dude full of frown
Which is two hands and both thumbs down bitches
For the Bianca's and Beatrice's
The Beatrice's is miraculous
You don't want to go on after us (No)
This is a slip of ridiculous
Can't get with us flows
Actually a bit of babalin' in your soul up
We all grown up
And when we blown up
Don't get to frontin'
I'll get you country boys nuttin'
You can cut us to thirty we stay on for an hour
Cause them heads boppin' in the crowd's ours (ABSOLUTE POWER!)
Main thing is taking over this mainstream
The game seems like they been waiting for a new A team
Ask Busta Rhymes, he said that nobody had the gift like him and Spliff
But me and Tech N9ne, well y'all ain't fucking with
[Hook]
[Bridge 2: Tech N9ne]
This beat make me wanna say hallaylooya (HAHAHA)
Yo but instead I'ma say (what!)
Y'all can't fuck with us
Y'all can't fuck with us
[Verse 3: Big Krizz Kalico]
Okay this stopin' addiction (Now we got y'all listenin'!)
Just a fraction of friction
From the act you was missin'
If you was actually listenin'
You'd see whose ass you be kissin' (MUWHA)
Your dealin' with one hell of a brotha ya see
I'm anghellic but devils bring out the devil in me
I might pull the bullet so cover you see
A goody, goody get hoody less for messin' with me
[Verse 4: Tech N9ne]
This is my testament Tecca Nina been pressed against war
Simply done best to get to get next to it so I repped is all
Grab your breast to this havin' sex next so pop your crystal
Crock ya legs a bit rock ya bed drop them DRAWERS
Tis to men to
The one you wan to take a stand to
You chumps in trouble we bout to bubble like shampoo
You might try but you can't do what Aaron and Sam do
You tryin' to ban who
No can do
[Tech N9ne]
It's a celebration bitches put your hands up ya
Y'all can't fuck with us!
[Hook]
[Tech N9ne]
It's not that y'all wack that got it so bad
It's that y'all pissed cuase we got it so good
Welcome to Tech world
Tech N9ne's "No Can Do" song is a hardcore hip-hop track that incorporates elements of gangsta rap and fast rap style. The song features Tech N9ne and Big Krizz Kalico delivering aggressive lyrics while taking pride in their craft and dismissing the competition. In the first verse, Tech N9ne brags about his fame and reputation as a rapper, while in the second verse, Big Krizz Kalico attacks the naysayers who are holding them down. The song's tone is confrontational and puts forward a challenge to the other rappers and industry figures.
The track's lyrics convey a conviction and unyielding attitude towards their identity as rappers. The use of an aggressive cadence coupled with distortion and sound effects produces a confrontational atmosphere. Tech N9ne is using the song to declare his independence and strength as an artist and to establish himself in the mainstream. The song is a celebration of his hard-earned success and a testament to his ability to stay true to his craft in the face of criticism and commercial pressure.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to everready
Introduction to the song
Welcome to everready
Reinforcement of the introduction
Welcome to everready
Another reinforcement of the introduction
The Religion!
Referring to Tech N9ne's music as his religion
First thing I wanna say is (what!)
Tech N9ne establishes that he has something important to say
Y'all can't fuck wit us
Tech N9ne and his team are untouchable and unparalleled
Y'all can't fuck wit us
Reiteration that Tech N9ne and his team cannot be defeated
It's the one
Referring to himself, Tech N9ne is unique and incomparable
With a name of a gun
His name is weapon-like and powerful
Look at me mamma what I become
Tech N9ne's success is a tribute to his mother
It's a, monsta, gangsta, fast
His music is monstrous and gangster-style, but also quick and agile
But I want to, thank ya for the last
He is grateful for his past success but wants to surpass it
Thirty-three
Tech N9ne's age at the time of the song's release
Because everybodys heard of me
He is very well-known in the music industry
And if they say that I'm fakin' momma it's purgary
Tech N9ne is genuine and authentic in his music
Cause your son comes with thunda now
He is very powerful and influential now
That's why they wonder why we headline when I'm underground
Tech N9ne is still underground but has gained mainstream success and recognition
In this mainstream game
Referring to the music industry's mainstream scene
My gang brings pain, to cowards
His team is fierce and powerful, intimidating to the weak
Said I'm done Calli give me the power
Referring to California (Calli), Tech N9ne wants more influence and control in the music industry
Come on wit it (HAA!)
Tech N9ne is confident and daring
You industry punks I hope you fakes die
He dislikes fake and inauthentic music and hopes it fails
Cuase most of rappers have a queer eye for the straight guy
Tech N9ne dislikes the trend of mainstream rappers having a metrosexual style
Was that shit loud enough to hear
He wants to make sure his message is heard clearly
Loud enough to eco throguh the city and bust your ears
His music is so powerful it can cause echoes throughout the city
Patrick tried to sue us for a whole lot of bucks this year
Tech N9ne faced a lawsuit from someone named Patrick this year
Sell crazy somewhere else trick (Were all stocked in here)
He dismisses the lawsuit and suggests the person leave the industry
Hey! I think I wanna say it again, y'all
Tech N9ne repeats his message for emphasis
Y'all can't fuck wit us
Reiteration that Tech N9ne and his team are unbeatable
Y'all can't fuck wit us
Further reinforcement of his previous statement
No can do
It's impossible to beat Tech N9ne and his team
Y'all can't fuck wit us
Once again, Tech N9ne asserts that he and his team cannot be defeated
No can do
Further emphasis that they are untouchable
Y'all can't fuck wit us
Yet another reiteration of their unbeatability
No can do
The message remains the same
Y'all can't fuck wit us
Tech N9ne will not let anyone surpass him
Can't fuck wit us
Once again, he asserts his team's unbeatability
Can't fuck wit us
Reiteration that they will remain untouchable
Can't fuck wit us
Further reinforcement that they are unbeatable
Yo! Big Krizz Kalico
Tech N9ne has someone else take over the lyrics
Tell 'em, y'all can't fuck wit us
He passes the message to Big Krizz Kalo
Fuck niggaz that got it in for me
He dislikes people who are against him
Pretend to cry, still got there energy
People who act emotional but still have the capacity to hurt him
Loud, dudes feeling to be proud
People who are arrogant and overconfident
Dude full of frown
Someone who is very sad and unhappy
Which is two hands and both thumbs down bitches
He disapproves of these people
For the Bianca's and Beatrice's
Referring to women with these names that he disapproves of
The Beatrice's is miraculous
She is amazing despite her name
You don't want to go on after us (No)
They are too powerful to follow
This is a slip of ridiculous
It's almost ridiculous how powerful they are
Can't get with us flows
Their music cannot be matched
Actually a bit of babalin' in your soul up
Their music can even touch your soul
We all grown up
Tech N9ne and his team are mature and experienced
And when we blown up
When they become more popular
Don't get to frontin'
Don't pretend to be like them
I'll get you country boys nuttin'
He will not acknowledge people from a different culture or background
You can cut us to thirty we stay on for an hour
His music can last beyond his age and stay relevant for a long time
Cause them heads boppin' in the crowd's ours (ABSOLUTE POWER!)
His music can control and influence the audience
Main thing is taking over this mainstream
Tech N9ne and his team want to dominate the music industry
The game seems like they been waiting for a new A team
The industry needs new talent to surpass the old guard
Ask Busta Rhymes, he said that nobody had the gift like him and Spliff
Busta Rhymes has praised Tech N9ne and his team
But me and Tech N9ne, well y'all ain't fucking with
They cannot be surpassed or beaten
This beat make me wanna say hallaylooya (HAHAHA)
He is energized by the music
Yo but instead I'ma say (what!)
Instead, he has something important to say
Y'all can't fuck with us
Once again, he asserts that they cannot be defeated
Y'all can't fuck with us
He reiterates their unbeatable status
Okay this stopin' addiction (Now we got y'all listenin'!)
He has everyone's attention now
Just a fraction of friction
Their music can cause a stir or controversy
From the act you was missin'
Their music can fill the industry's void
If you was actually listenin'
You have to pay attention to their music to understand their power
You'd see whose ass you be kissin' (MUWHA)
You'll realize who's really in charge
Your dealin' with one hell of a brotha ya see
Tech N9ne is a powerful and influential person
I'm anghellic but devils bring out the devil in me
He can be seduced by negative influences like anyone else
I might pull the bullet so cover you see
He can be violent when necessary
A goody, goody get hoody less for messin' with me
His enemies can be punished severely
This is my testament Tecca Nina been pressed against war
This is his statement of power and control
Simply done best to get to get next to it so I repped is all
He has worked hard to achieve his success
Grab your breast to this havin' sex next so pop your crystal
The music is powerful and can cause a sexual response
Crock ya legs a bit rock ya bed drop them DRAWERS
The music can even be associated with sexuality
Tis to men to
This music is for the men
The one you wan to take a stand to
He is challenging his enemies to fight him
You chumps in trouble we bout to bubble like shampoo
His team is about to become even more successful
You might try but you can't do what Aaron and Sam do
His team's success cannot be replicated by others
You tryin' to ban who
He's questioning who is trying to stop him
No can do
He cannot be stopped
It's a celebration bitches put your hands up ya
He's celebrating his success with the audience
Y'all can't fuck with us!
Final assertion that his team is unbeatable
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AARON YATES, RICARDO THOMAS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Murrrrn..
Old Gold 🔥🔥
@outlawstarr417
Back when Tech's music wasn't over-compressed. Natural levels are easy on the ears =)
@QuakoVide0
Nice observation
@ramboelite1337
Never noticed... Good call. Still like his new shit too.
@jacoblevi2145
Hey n9na I was born in 93 but raised right and just heard the hall & Oates tagline " I can't go for that no no can do" 🤘🤘🤘
@finest3633
Technician for life! Love you tech! Keep on keepin on!
@Blaqk_8298
How many people love STRANGE MUSIC?
@panzerfaust5046
Naw, I'm here because I hate this music.
@omfg666able
BLAQK 1/1 I was at Red rocks two weeks ago it was amazing. Can't wait......
@dragonspike101
about 6 people or so i think 🤔