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/
Not a Damn Thing
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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Don't wanna go, I'm just gonna stay
Instead of work I just wanna play
Plus I pulled away fat stack anyway
I don't wanna do a damn thing today
Don't wanna go, I'm just gonna stay
They wanna know what I'ma do today
Not a damn thing, fuck what anybody say
What
Why they do that
Why they do that (what)
Why they do that
Why they do that
Right here right now
All I really wanna know where the smoke and booze at
I'm taking a off day, yeah but I ain't bout to lose that
I'm gonna be absent like Bueller (Bueller)
Now the times happening like Mueller (Mueller)
Now the hair missing is not an embarrassing thing
Callin' any lion is the American dream like
I'm gonna blow a cone by the pool
Smoke up to many songs I can choose
Then right to my phone, call my crew
Hit up Stevie Stone, Frizz, JL, and Joey Cool
That's diggable, now my homies is with me
That'll tell my chick hit some hippie
Make thickies that's less miserable
In Tech's crib you know, everybody gonna get physical
Eat some food then turn on the tube for netflickables
I don't wanna do a damn thing today
Don't wanna go, I'm just gonna stay
Instead of work I just wanna play
Plus I pulled away fat stack anyway
I don't wanna do a damn thing today
Don't wanna go, I'm just gonna stay
They wanna know what I'ma do today
Not a damn thing, fuck what anybody say
What
Why they do that
Why they do that (what)
Why they do that
Why they do that
Right here in America, we work until our hands are blue, black
So we cherish ya, day to ditch I thought you knew that
Uh I'm tryna party at home baby
I'm tryna, uh, fuck off
I'ma be stuck in a zone baby
With a prime cut Don's finest wine to help me buss off
Yeah hit the liq' hit the bong
If the misses is trippin', you tell the misses you grown
If it quick as the bitching run to the strippers with thongs
Working the daytime shift and ya'll get to sip and it's on
T'was a hell of a ditching day
A lie in a biggen way
But the grown up responsibilities, you gotta be the kiddin' play
I deserve to be ghost to you, cause I am King
So today I just chose to do Not a Damn Thing
I don't wanna do a damn thing today
Don't wanna go, I'm just gonna stay
Instead of work I just wanna play
Plus I pulled away fat stack anyway
I don't wanna do a damn thing today
Don't wanna go, I'm just gonna stay
They wanna know what I'ma do today
Not a damn thing, fuck what anybody say
You are now entering the wind down sequence
These next pieces are best after dark
Thank you for choosing Planet Pyune
In the song "Not a Damn Thing" by Tech N9ne, the lyrics express the desire to have a day off and not engage in any activities. The artist emphasizes wanting to stay home and play instead of going to work. Despite this, he mentions having enough money to not worry about it. The repetitive phrase "Not a damn thing, fuck what anybody say" reflects a rebellious attitude towards societal expectations and obligations.
The lyrics highlight the artist's intentions for the day. He mentions wanting to know where he can find some smoke and alcohol, indicating a desire to relax and indulge in recreational activities. He plans to take a day off but doesn't want to lose the opportunity to enjoy himself. The mention of being absent like Bueller and referencing Robert Mueller implies a carefree mindset and a disregard for responsibilities.
The artist mentions being surrounded by friends in his home and calls Stevie Stone, Frizz, JL, and Joey Cool. They plan to have a good time together, enjoying good food, watching Netflix, and maybe even some intimate interactions. The lyrics emphasize a desire for physical pleasure and a carefree atmosphere within Tech's home.
The chorus repeats the sentiment of not wanting to do anything, disregarding societal expectations. It questions why others may judge or question this choice. It's a defiant response to anyone who may criticize or inquire about Tech N9ne's decision to do nothing.
At the end of the song, the lyrics transition to a spoken sequence, implying a transition into a more mellow and relaxed state. The artist thanks the listener for choosing Planet Pyune, suggesting that these closing pieces are best enjoyed during the winding down hours of the day, perhaps in a more intimate setting or after dark.
Overall, "Not a Damn Thing" explores the desire to have a carefree day, indulging in leisure, recreational activities, and quality time with friends, while rejecting societal pressures and expectations. The lyrics convey a rebellious and unapologetic attitude towards taking a break from responsibilities.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna do a damn thing today
I have no desire to engage in any activities or work today
Don't wanna go, I'm just gonna stay
I have no intention of leaving my current location
Instead of work I just wanna play
Rather than being productive, I simply want to have fun
Plus I pulled away fat stack anyway
Furthermore, I have managed to acquire a large sum of money
They wanna know what I'ma do today
People are curious about my plans for the day
Not a damn thing, fuck what anybody say
I have absolutely no intention of doing anything, regardless of others' opinions
What
What is the reason behind their actions?
Why they do that
I question the motives behind their behavior
Why they do that (what)
Why do they continue their actions?
Why they do that
I am puzzled by their ongoing behavior
Why they do that
I am perplexed by their repeated actions
Right here right now
In this very moment
All I really wanna know where the smoke and booze at
I am primarily interested in locating marijuana and alcohol
I'm taking a off day, yeah but I ain't bout to lose that
I am taking a day off from work, but I am determined not to squander it
I'm gonna be absent like Bueller (Bueller)
Similar to the character Bueller in 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off', I will be noticeably absent
Now the times happening like Mueller (Mueller)
The present moment is unfolding unpredictably, just like the Mueller investigation
Now the hair missing is not an embarrassing thing
Having no hair is not a source of embarrassment
Callin' any lion is the American dream like
Referring to oneself as a lion represents the American dream
I'm gonna blow a cone by the pool
I will smoke marijuana by the pool
Smoke up to many songs I can choose
I will enjoy smoking while listening to numerous songs
Then right to my phone, call my crew
Afterward, I will contact my friends by phone
Hit up Stevie Stone, Frizz, JL, and Joey Cool
I will reach out to Stevie Stone, Frizz, JL, and Joey Cool to join me
That's diggable, now my homies is with me
That is favorable, as now my friends are accompanying me
That'll tell my chick hit some hippie
I will ask my girlfriend to gather some cannabis
Make thickies that's less miserable
We will enjoy the company of attractive women who are happier
In Tech's crib you know, everybody gonna get physical
At Tech's home, physical intimacy will likely occur
Eat some food then turn on the tube for netflickables
After having a meal, we will watch Netflix shows
Right here in America, we work until our hands are blue, black
In America, we work tirelessly until our hands are worn out
So we cherish ya, day to ditch I thought you knew that
We value and appreciate taking a day off from work, and I assumed you were aware of that
Uh I'm tryna party at home baby
I am attempting to enjoy a party-like atmosphere within my home
I'm tryna, uh, fuck off
I am aiming to relax and engage in leisurely activities
I'ma be stuck in a zone baby
I will remain in my own state of relaxation and enjoyment
With a prime cut Don's finest wine to help me buss off
I will indulge in the best quality wine to enhance my relaxation
Yeah hit the liq' hit the bong
Yes, consume alcohol and smoke from a bong
If the misses is trippin', you tell the misses you grown
If your partner is upset, inform them that you are an adult capable of making your own decisions
If it quick as the bitching run to the strippers with thongs
If the complaining becomes excessive, escape to the company of strippers
Working the daytime shift and ya'll get to sip and it's on
While others are engaged in daytime work, we will be enjoying drinks
T'was a hell of a ditching day
It was an incredible day of avoiding responsibilities
A lie in a biggen way
I took the opportunity to sleep in extensively
But the grown up responsibilities, you gotta be the kiddin' play
However, the obligations of adulthood must be regarded as a game
I deserve to be ghost to you, cause I am King
I should be invisible to you because I consider myself royalty
So today I just chose to do Not a Damn Thing
Therefore, on this day, I have purposely decided to do absolutely nothing
You are now entering the wind down sequence
You are currently transitioning into a more relaxed and calming state
These next pieces are best after dark
The upcoming sections of the song are most enjoyable during nighttime
Thank you for choosing Planet Pyune
We appreciate your selection of Planet Pyune
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Dwayne Abernathy, Aaron Yates
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