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/
Real With Yourself
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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Turn your phone off, he ain't calling, I does this
Get the body drippin', stop playin', I know what to do, oh, yeah
Baby I don't play no games when I'm in it
I go deep, so deep, girl, I'm swimming
He don't love you like I do, he don't keep it real with you
Fuck him!
Catch him off side riding I shoot "pop, pop, pop!"
Girl, come back to the crib
To the bedroom, baby, I shoot "pop, pop, pop!"
Girl, you know I reside
Keep it real, girl, he don't deserve you
He knocking off with you
Girl, I'm in love with you
[?] love your body, want you get undressed, ooh yeah
Let my charm go [?], 'till there's nothing left, ooh yeah
Come from Saint Louis, they know by my city
Lick up on the candy shop like I'm fifty
Look your girl, she went on ride like I'm jiggling
She wanna cuff me then [?] gonna get me
You and me in a fantasy, off in Venice, oh so sexually
He don't love you like I do
Aye, aye listen here, little nigga
I know what you doing with my woman when I ain't with her
Keep on wolfin', I'm a hit you with the chrome in ya iron liver
Give it a moment you'll be floating, ya folks'll be crying rivers
Who are ya thinking put her together, me
No matter who's punching we will forever
B-L-double-O-D, so roguely, how you dissing, don't know me
Hoe chose me, and I think it's funny you think she your trophy
What's up, MO, dirty
Fucking with the real you get hit with the 30-30
Not because you gets the wet, miss the Tech
Gotta make you hit the deck, cause of disrespect
Now who you gonna run to?
When in the pack of a gun dumper
Some thunder, will be coming when I confront ya
Some want ya, cause ya flashy they come hunt ya
And you don't even know I sent her to you, dumb youngster!
Bet you he don't do it like I do
Catch him off side riding I shoot "pop, pop, pop!"
Girl, come back to the crib
To the bedroom, baby, I shoot "pop, pop, pop!"
Girl, you know I reside
Keep it real, girl, he don't deserve you
He knocking off with you
Girl, I'm in love with you
So chop it for real, one when you shoot (Keep it real with yourself)
Baby, stop playing, girl you know I do you right
Go ahead and dim the lights, paparazzi lights flashing every night
Maserati swerve, swerve, swerve on your curves
What's the word, word, word?
If he wants beef let me know how you went and served
From Saint Louis, we just live like it is a purge
Uh, I ain't scared of nobody, I got them girls in the lobby
You looking [?], hit everybody
I promise I'll do it for you, only you
Leave his body with holes, with I-V tools
It's getting tightening, [?], even though I do
This shit, will gun it, we don't trying to see that, [?]
I swear, I, God if he want it I'm rushing with pistols busting
I leave his body in public, and chop it for getting nothing! (Gah!)
(You all mine, oh, oh!)
Bet you he don't do it like I do
Catch him off side riding I shoot "pop, pop, pop!"
Girl, come back to the crib
To the bedroom, baby, I shoot "pop, pop, pop!"
Girl, you know I reside
Keep it real, girl, he don't deserve you
He knocking off with you
Girl, I'm in love with you
So chop it for real, one when you shoot (Keep it real with yourself)
The song "Real With Yourself" is a provocative track by Tech N9ne Collabos, featuring JL and Joey Cool. The song's lyrics speak about infidelity and a love triangle where the main protagonist is willing to do whatever it takes to be with the girl he loves. The song's opening lines suggest that he is being discreet about their relationship and asks his girl to keep quiet and turn off her phone since he doesn't want any interruptions. He boasts about his sexual prowess and makes it clear that he's not playing any games. He urges the girl to leave her current love interest since he does not keep it real with her, unlike the singer.
The chorus of the song is an indication of violent behavior where the singer threatens the other man to stay away from his girl. He warns him that he'll shoot him if he catches him around her. The bridge is sung by JL, where he raps about his reputation and how he's from St. Louis, where he is well-respected.
Overall, the song is about the singer's unhealthy obsession with a girl, his willingness to do anything to be with her, including resorting to violence. The lyrics convey a sense of toxicity and a skewed understanding of love and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Pull up, I be stuntin' keep it quiet, not public
I arrive in style but keep things low key
Turn your phone off, he ain't calling, I does this
Don't even check your phone because you are with me now
Get the body drippin', stop playin', I know what to do, oh, yeah
I'll satisfy your every desire, just trust me and let go
Baby I don't play no games when I'm in it
I'm serious about pleasing you and won't waste your time
I go deep, so deep, girl, I'm swimming
I give my all and fully immerse myself in the experience
He don't love you like I do, he don't keep it real with you
Your current partner doesn't truly appreciate and cherish you like I do
Fuck him!
He's not worth your time, let's focus on us
Bet you he don't do it like I do
I'm confident that I provide a level of pleasure that he can't match
Catch him off side riding I shoot "pop, pop, pop!"
If he tries to interfere, I'll take care of him swiftly
Girl, come back to the crib
Let's continue this experience in a more intimate setting
To the bedroom, baby, I shoot "pop, pop, pop!"
I'll give you everything you need and leave you fully satisfied
Girl, you know I reside
You can always come to me for love and pleasure
Keep it real, girl, he don't deserve you
You deserve someone who truly appreciates and cherishes you
He knocking off with you
He's not fully committed to you and doesn't value you like he should
Girl, I'm in love with you
I have strong feelings for you and truly care about your happiness
Lick up on the candy shop like I'm fifty
I enjoy indulging in pleasure and living life to the fullest
Look your girl, she went on ride like I'm jiggling
I can take your girl on a wild ride and provide her with unforgettable pleasure
She wanna cuff me then [?] gonna get me
Even if someone tries to stop us or take me away, I will always come back to you
You and me in a fantasy, off in Venice, oh so sexually
Let's escape to a world of pleasure and explore each other fully
Aye, aye listen here, little nigga
I know what you're up to and I won't hesitate to handle you if you cross me
Keep on wolfin', I'm a hit you with the chrome in ya iron liver
If you talk too much or interfere with my relationship, I will take drastic action
Give it a moment you'll be floating, ya folks'll be crying rivers
You'll regret crossing me and your family will mourn your loss
Who are ya thinking put her together, me
I'm the one who truly understands and knows how to please her
No matter who's punching we will forever
No matter what obstacles we face, we will always be together
B-L-double-O-D, so roguely, how you dissing, don't know me
I'm from Bloods gang and you don't want to mess with me
Hoe chose me, and I think it's funny you think she your trophy
She chose me because I am the superior partner, not you
What's up, MO, dirty
What's up, Missouri? I'm here to set things straight
Fucking with the real you get hit with the 30-30
If you mess with me or try to interfere with my relationship, you will face the consequences
Not because you gets the wet, miss the Tech
My power and ability to please her goes beyond just physical pleasure
Gotta make you hit the deck, cause of disrespect
I won't stand for disrespect and will take action to defend myself and my partner
Now who you gonna run to?
When you're in trouble, you'll have no one to turn to
When in the pack of a gun dumper
When you're in danger and facing gunfire
Some thunder, will be coming when I confront ya
You will face the full force of my anger and power when I confront you
Some want ya, cause ya flashy they come hunt ya
Some people will be drawn to you because of your flashy lifestyle and try to take advantage of you
And you don't even know I sent her to you, dumb youngster!
You don't even realize that the person you're with is under my influence and control
So chop it for real, one when you shoot (Keep it real with yourself)
Be honest with yourself and don't play games with me or our relationship
Baby, stop playing, girl you know I do you right
Stop pretending and realize that I am the one who knows how to please you and treat you right
Go ahead and dim the lights, paparazzi lights flashing every night
Let's forget about the outside world and focus on each other
Maserati swerve, swerve, swerve on your curves
I'll show off my wealth and style as I appreciate and admire your body
If he wants beef let me know how you went and served
If anyone tries to interfere, let me know and I will take care of it
From Saint Louis, we just live like it is a purge
We live life to the fullest and indulge in pleasure without reservation
Uh, I ain't scared of nobody, I got them girls in the lobby
I am confident in my power and ability to please others and have many beautiful women waiting for me
You looking [?], hit everybody
If you try to come between me and my partner, you are going down
I promise I'll do it for you, only you
I am devoted to you and will do whatever it takes to keep you happy and satisfied
Leave his body with holes, with I-V tools
I will make sure that anyone who tries to interfere with us will not live to see another day
It's getting tightening, [?], even though I do
Tensions are rising and I am ready to defend what is mine
This shit, will gun it, we don't trying to see that, [?]
Things may get violent, but I am prepared to do whatever it takes to protect our relationship
I swear, I, God if he want it I'm rushing with pistols busting
I swear to God, if anyone tries to come between us, I will take violent action
I leave his body in public, and chop it for getting nothing! (Gah!)
I will make sure that anyone who disrespects us will suffer a violent and public death
So chop it for real, one when you shoot (Keep it real with yourself)
Be honest with yourself and don't play games with me or our relationship
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Darrein Michael Safron, Michael Summers, Aaron Dontez Yates
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@CosmicMoss143
Verse 1: Darrein Safron]
Pull up, I be stuntin' keep it quiet, not public
Turn your phone off, he ain't calling, I does this
Get your body drippin', stop playin', I know what to do, oh, yeah
Baby I don't play no games when I'm in it
I go deep, so deep, girl, I'm swimming
He don't love you like I do, he don't keep it real with you
Fuck him!
[Hook: Darrein Safron]
Bet you he don't do it like I do
Catch him outside riding I shoot "pop, pop, pop!"
Girl, come back to the crib
To the bedroom, baby, I shoot "pop, pop, pop!"
Girl, you know where it's at
Keep it real, girl, he don't deserve you
He not in love with you
Girl, I'm in love with you
[Verse 2: Darrein Safron]
Touch all on your body once you get undressed, ooh yeah
Let my charm go down until there's nothing left, ooh yeah
Come from Saint Louis, they know 'bout my city
Lick up on the candy shop like I'm Fifty
Look your girl, she went on ride like I'm Jigga
She wanna cuff me then cops gonna get me
You and me in a fantasy, off in Venice, oh so sexually
He don't love you like I do
[Verse 3: Tech N9ne]
Ayy ayy listen here, little nigga
I know what you doing with my woman when I ain't with her
Keep on wolfin', I'ma hit you with the chrome in ya iron liver
Give it a moment you'll be floating, ya folks'll be crying rivers
Who are ya thinking put her together, me
No matter who's punching we will forever B—L-double-O-D
So roguely, how you dissing, don't know me
Ho chose me, and I think it's funny you think she your trophy
What's up, MO, dirty
Fucking with the real you get hit with the 30-30
Not because you gets the wet, miss the Tech
Gotta make you hit the deck, 'cause of disrespect
Now who you gonna run to?
When in the pack of a gun dumper
Some thunder, will be coming when I confront ya
Some want ya, 'cause ya flashy they come hunt ya
And you don't even know I sent her to you, dumb youngster!
[Hook: Darrein Safron]
Bet you he don't do it like I do
Catch him outside riding I shoot "pop, pop, pop!"
Girl, come back to the crib
To the bedroom, baby, I shoot "pop, pop, pop!"
Girl, you know where it's at
Keep it real, girl, he don't deserve you
He not in love with you
Girl, I'm in love with you
[Bridge: Darrein Safron]
So chop it for real, one when you shoot (Keep it real with yourself)
So chop it for real, one when you shoot (Keep it real with yourself)
So chop it for real, one when you shoot (Keep it real with yourself)
So chop it for real, one when you shoot (Keep it real with yourself)
[Verse 4: Darrein Safron]
Baby, stop playing, girl you know I do you right
Go ahead and dim the lights, paparazzi lights flashing every night
Maserati swerve, swerve, swerve on your curves
What's the word, word, word?
If he wants beef let me know how you want it served
From Saint Louis, we just live like it is a purge
Uh, I ain't scared of nobody, I got them guns in the lobby
No one can stop me, hit everybody
I promise I'll do it for you, only you
Leave his body with holes, with I-V tools
It's getting tight, need lubricant, don’t know why I
Do this shit, roll down that window tint and see that barrel spit
I swear, I, God if he want it I'm rushing with pistols busting
I leave his body in public, and drop it for getting nothing! (Gah!)
(You all mine, oh, oh!)
[Hook: Darrein Safron]
Bet you he don't do it like I do
Catch him outside riding I shoot "pop, pop, pop!"
Girl, come back to the crib
To the bedroom, baby, I shoot "pop, pop, pop!"
Girl, you know where it's at
Keep it real, girl, he don't deserve you
He not in love with you
Girl, I'm in love with you
[Outro: Darrein Safron]
So chop it for real, one when you shoot (Keep it real with yourself)
So chop it for real, one when you shoot (Keep it real with yourself)
So chop it for real, one when you shoot (Keep it real with yourself)
So chop it for real, one when you shoot (Keep it real with yourself)
So chop it for real, one when you shoot (Keep it real with yourself)
@damionhendricks4596
darrein safron is underrated asf frfr so many haters bruh n i dont understand it honestly... smh
@drewthielen1751
Damion Hendricks completely agree
@PrimordialEconomics
I really dig the songs hes in.. way to much hate.
@jessydeanw
Damion Hendricks agreed hes 100
@CosmicMoss143
Darrien was one of my favorites when they signed him.
@chrissyr8524
This song is f**** awesome 🎶
@alexapetersen
He has a little MJ in him. <3 <3 <3
@notalentstudios1106
Alex Petersen foh
@hloyhesit8403
Alex Petersen very possible
@wintera7x7
MJ!!!!! IM SO GLAD YOU MENTIONED HIM💕😍😍❤💕❤💕❤😍❤😍❤❤💕❤😍❤😍❤💕❤😍😍❤❤😍😍❤❤😍💕❤❤💕❤😍❤😍❤😍❤😍❤😍😍❤💕❤😍❤😍❤😍❤😍❤😍❤💕❤💕❤💕❤❤💕❤😍❤😍❤😍😍❤😍❤💕❤❤💕❤😍❤💕❤💕❤💕❤😍❤😍❤😍❤😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕😍❤💕💕💕❤😍