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/
On the Bible
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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Make ya have to let loose thangs
Have you ever seen a MAC-11?
New TEC-9 with the extension
HK, AK-47
Mayday, man down, call the reverend
Put that on the bible boy, count your blessings
I felt like they tone said "I'm comin' to get ya"
Well, that's when all of the heavy artillery come in the picture
And luckily cause of your past, you can have someone assist ya
I was raised a cool brother but these motherfuckers went and summoned a nigga!
I swore to never let a man's hands take me to my grave nigga
With my fortune, I'mma get to torchin', like Orkin I spray nigga
I know they dyin' to get it with the N9ne
That's fine, they wanna make a nigga do the woop
So I'mma take the carbine and put it to ya mind
It's goin' through you, not around ya like a hula hoop
Put that on the bible, if ya fuckin' with Tech, get the rifle
Totally trippin', tryna take my title, lift you right up in the sky with the Eiffel
If you psycho, you can do this, if he chooses to be foolish
The gun never loses, never give you the deuces
Nigga, this is Su'Wu biz, ah!
Let me calm my nerves, I'mma simply put this on the word
If ya hella aggravated 'cause of a song ya heard from
The Nina I smoke a nigga like my ganja herb
I'm on the verge, no life beyond the surge
When I bomb, ya served, what does Juan deserve?
But a head stomppin', now put ya teeth on the curb, nigga!?
Have you ever seen a MAC-11?
New TEC-9 with the extension
HK, AK-47
Mayday, man down, call the reverend
I put that on the bible boy, count your blessings
Put that on the bible boy, count your blessings
Aye, fuck all that goin' back and forth with a nigga
Got a problem, what he really wanna do?
If you know like I know, then you know, true
And niggas make songs but they really don't do
What they say, got guns but they really won't shoot
He afraid, I'll lay a nigga down right now
Face to the concrete, nose to the ground
Do him in the streets 'fore his prayers hit the cloud
And the flash and a bang, it is rarely allowed
But a whole body down and a hole in the ground
Dig one for the niggas who be holdin' ya down
Better know I got rounds and they will go around, it's enough
Eat a bullet from the four-pound if ya tough
And then let the choppa spray ya down and get up
Ya pull that off, I'll believe you ain't soft
Otherwise, nigga you just soft as all them other guys
I'll kill ya dead and I put that on my mother eyes
Don't listen to these niggas, they just kick a bunch of lies
How they got a bunch of guns? Shot 'em all a bunch of times
I really do believe Tech got a bunch of nines
Before they gave my nigga Meech a bunch of time
I really know my nigga Young had a bunch of pies
For the low, all my niggas had it for the high
So you believe them niggas out there talking bout they BMF?
They should be them niggas, none of mine
I know Young got it bout what he rap bout
I really pulled Meek Millz out the trap house
Just like I seen Doe B with a OZ
Turn around, two weeks, had a whole ki
Just cause I said as a joke that the dope game dead
Like this, God, a nigga went and showed me
Guess what I'm tryna say is, nigga, I don't know you
And fuck them ol' pussy niggas, I don't want to
Have you ever seen a MAC-11?
New TEC-9 with the extension
HK, AK-47
Mayday, man down, call the reverend
I put that on the bible boy, count your blessings
Put that on the bible boy, count your blessings
I put that on the bible boy, count your blessings
Put that on the bible boy, count your blessings
Tech N9ne’s “On the Bible” is a track that focuses heavily on gangster life, with Tech discussing his violent tendencies, and the weapons he prefers to use. The opening lines reference Missou, a city in Tech’s state of Missouri, noting that nothing has changed and people are still resorting to violence. The lyrics then segue into descriptions of various automatic weapons, including the MAC-11, TEC-9, HK, and AK-47. Tech notes that when these guns come out, it’s usually because someone needs to call the reverend, as in, somebody is about to die.
Tech talks about his own violent past and his commitment to never let anyone take him to the grave with their own hands. He uses insect control company Orkin as a metaphor for his own tactics, suggesting that he will spray bullets like Orkin sprays pest control. He acknowledges that people are gunning for him since he’s a famous rapper, but says they won’t succeed because the gun never loses. The chorus, “Put that on the Bible boy, count your blessings,” suggests that Tech knows he is playing a dangerous game, but he’s confident that he will come out on top.
Line by Line Meaning
Niggas in Missou ain't changed
People in Missou, a colloquial term for Missouri, still engage in violent behavior.
Make ya have to let loose thangs
This behavior may force someone to use weapons to defend themselves.
Have you ever seen a MAC-11?
Have you seen a particular type of gun known for its high rate of fire and lethality?
New TEC-9 with the extension
Have you seen an upgraded version of the TEC-9 submachine gun with an extended magazine?
HK, AK-47
Have you seen the Heckler & Koch or the AK-47 assault rifles?
Mayday, man down, call the reverend
This is a distress call after someone has been shot, implying their death or serious injury, and calling for a religious leader to provide spiritual guidance.
I put that on the bible boy, count your blessings
I swear by the Bible that you should be thankful for your good fortunes.
I felt like they tone said "I'm comin' to get ya"
I perceived a threatening tone that suggests they are coming to harm me.
Well, that's when all of the heavy artillery come in the picture
That's when I bring out my powerful weapons.
And luckily cause of your past, you can have someone assist ya
Fortunately, because of your connections, you can receive help.
I was raised a cool brother but these motherfuckers went and summoned a nigga!
I used to be calm, but now these aggressive individuals have challenged me.
I swore to never let a man's hands take me to my grave nigga
I vowed to never let anyone else have control over whether I live or die.
With my fortune, I'mma get to torchin', like Orkin I spray nigga
With my wealth, I will destroy my enemies like an exterminator.
I know they dyin' to get it with the N9ne
I know they want to defeat me in a fight or competition.
That's fine, they wanna make a nigga do the woop
That's fine, they want to test me and provoke a reaction.
So I'mma take the carbine and put it to ya mind
Therefore, I will use my carbine rifle to threaten them.
It's goin' through you, not around ya like a hula hoop
My bullet will go through them instead of around them like a hula hoop.
Put that on the bible, if ya fuckin' with Tech, get the rifle
I swear on the Bible, if you are messing with me, you should arm yourself.
Totally trippin', tryna take my title, lift you right up in the sky with the Eiffel
They are delusional for trying to take my position and I will defeat them, lifting them like the Eiffel Tower.
If you psycho, you can do this, if he chooses to be foolish
If someone is mentally unstable, they may attempt to harm me, but it would be a foolish decision.
The gun never loses, never give you the deuces
My gun never fails and I will never give up or let down my guard.
Nigga, this is Su'Wu biz, ah!
This is serious gang business.
Let me calm my nerves, I'mma simply put this on the word
I need to calm down and swear by something that I believe in.
If ya hella aggravated 'cause of a song ya heard from The Nina
If you are extremely irritated because of a song you heard from Tech N9ne.
I smoke a nigga like my ganja herb
I kill someone just as easily as I smoke marijuana.
I'm on the verge, no life beyond the surge
I am close to an emotional outburst, and life is uncertain.
When I bomb, ya served, what does Juan deserve?
When I attack, you will be affected, and what do you deserve for that?
But a head stomppin', now put ya teeth on the curb, nigga!?
You will receive a brutal beating, and your face will be smashed against the curb.
Aye, fuck all that goin' back and forth with a nigga
I am done arguing and exchanging words with someone.
Got a problem, what he really wanna do?
If someone has an issue with me, what do they actually want to do about it?
If you know like I know, then you know, true
If you are aware of what I am aware of, you know the situation is serious.
And niggas make songs but they really don't do
Some people rap about violence but have never actually committed any.
What they say, got guns but they really won't shoot
They may claim to own firearms, but they do not have the courage to use them.
He afraid, I'll lay a nigga down right now
They are afraid, but I have no issue with killing them right now.
Face to the concrete, nose to the ground
I will slam their face onto the pavement.
Do him in the streets 'fore his prayers hit the cloud
I will kill him before his prayers are heard by God.
And the flash and a bang, it is rarely allowed
Using sudden violence is not typically sanctioned or allowed.
But a whole body down and a hole in the ground
Violently killing someone and burying them is a possible outcome of conflict.
Dig one for the niggas who be holdin' ya down
Someone will dig a grave for those who support or protect the target.
Better know I got rounds and they will go around, it's enough
I have multiple bullets, and they will be enough to eliminate my targets.
Eat a bullet from the four-pound if ya tough
You will die if you are brave enough to take a bullet from my handgun.
And then let the choppa spray ya down and get up
I will use a machine gun to shoot you down, and you will not get up.
Ya pull that off, I'll believe you ain't soft
If you survive my attacks and fight back, I will believe that you are not weak.
Otherwise, nigga you just soft as all them other guys
Otherwise, you are just as weak as anyone else who has tried to challenge me.
I'll kill ya dead and I put that on my mother eyes
I will fatally harm you, and I swear on my mother's life.
Don't listen to these niggas, they just kick a bunch of lies
Do not believe what other rappers say, they are just lying.
How they got a bunch of guns? Shot 'em all a bunch of times
They may claim to have many firearms, but they have likely not even used them.
I really do believe Tech got a bunch of nines
I truly believe that Tech N9ne has many 9mm handguns.
Before they gave my nigga Meech a bunch of time
Before my friend Meech was sentenced to a long prison term.
I really know my nigga Young had a bunch of pies
I am certain that my friend Young had a large amount of cocaine.
For the low, all my niggas had it for the high
We sold drugs for a low price to gain more customers and profits.
So you believe them niggas out there talking bout they BMF?
Do you really think those rappers are part of the Black Mafia Family?
They should be them niggas, none of mine
They may be connected to BMF, but I have no involvement with them.
I know Young got it bout what he rap bout
I know Young raps about what he actually experienced and did.
I really pulled Meek Millz out the trap house
I really helped Meek Mill escape his violent lifestyle and drug dealing.
Just like I seen Doe B with a OZ
Just like I saw Doe B with an ounce of drugs.
Turn around, two weeks, had a whole ki
Soon after, he had an entire kilogram of drugs for sale.
Just cause I said as a joke that the dope game dead
I jokingly declared that drug dealing was dead, but it only increased.
Like this, God, a nigga went and showed me
In this way, God showed me that I was mistaken.
Guess what I'm tryna say is, nigga, I don't know you
What I am trying to say is, I do not have any association with you.
And fuck them ol' pussy niggas, I don't want to
I do not want to associate with weak or cowardly people who are afraid to engage in violence.
I put that on the bible boy, count your blessings
Once again, I swear by the Bible that you should be thankful for your good fortunes.
I put that on the bible boy, count your blessings
I repeat, swear by the Bible that you should be thankful for your good fortune.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, CREATE MUSIC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: AARON DONTEZ YATES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@LoccdWolfReacts
2023 and this is STILL A BANGER! Miss when Hip Hop was like this!
@jette24
abso-fucking-lutly
@Siris7Stars
Thizz izz 💤🙈🙉🙊💜
@levijohn1234
We taking this shit to the grave!!! This will be one of my walkout songs for Mma.. 🔥
@rw1611
Lmmfao.
It still is.
@tinasheali1849
Tech N9ne is killing it....his rap game is on point
@robertgannon2356
The flow out of T.I. is just insane haven't heard anything from him like this in a while
@OLiSaNofficial
T.I straight murdered this, Tech did his thing too. This shit is legendary
@londastonielove8271
Yesss Sir
@marshallt123
Absofuckinlutely