His tenth studio album, K.O.D., was released October 27, 2009. He has spent his illustrious career making sure heβs 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 MCβs flow is sharper and slicker than itβs ever been.
βThis is another roller coaster ride,β explains TECH N9NE about the release. βWhen it came time for Sickology 101, I knew I wanted to do a collabo album based on the study of being sick. Itβs a beginnerβs course for people who donβt 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.β 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. Itβs a twisted vision forged on undeniable grooves and quixotic wordplay.
The single, βNothin,ββ is an inspiring, honest anthem that features Messy Marv and Big Scoob. Meanwhile, on βMidwest Choppers 2,β TECH N9NE and Krayzie Bone cruise to the depths of darkness. βKrayzie Bone came through and murdered it,β says TECH N9NE. βI modeled the song after movies. When you do a sequel, there has to be a bigger body count and more people have to die. βMidwest Choppers 2β is Autobahn-style. It makes you want to speed.β
TECH N9NEβs inimitable flow and rhyming take center stage on solo tracks, including the haunting, hypnotic βRed Nose.β He doesnβt pull any punches on the vitriolic, YoungFyre-produced βBlown Away,β either. Itβs 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 βIβm A Playa,β βCaribou Louβ (which boasts 7.2 million MySpace plays), βRiotmaker,β βLike Yeahβ and βEverybody Move,β itβs 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 β just TECH N9NEβs own record company, Strange Music. TECH N9NEβs 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 MTVβs βJackassβ crew.
It hasnβt been an easy road, but TECH N9NE soldiers on and heβll never stop. βThey call me devil worshipper because Iβm different. I give you music for my core. Theyβre 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 Iβm trying to reach others, too. Itβs not over. My music is supposed to be for everybody, but some people just donβt get it. This album is the result; swallow it. Itβs middle finger music, all-day and all-night.β
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 doesnβt 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 N9NEβs next masterpiece, K.O.D. βI want people to know that Iβm getting better and better and Iβm a machine. I do these collabo albums to give the fans more. This is a bridge record to K.O.D. Itβs the farewell to the TECH N9NE youβve known lately. Itβs getting darker. A lot of people might not be able to go to the place Iβm going, but this place is my specialty.β
βI donβt need people to kiss my hand,β assures TECH N9NE. βIβm not trippinβ on status, and Iβm not a narcissist when it comes to rap. Itβs my heart and soul pouring onto the paper. I write my life and I canβt hold back. This is what I know.β
Origin: Kansas City, Missouri
Year Formed: 1991
Official Site: http://www.therealtechn9ne.com/
Road Rage
Tech N9ne Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Itβs my lane you fly or you die mayne
Deny that we hype donβt even try mayne
Rely on this guy to give you migraines
Screaminβ on you demons A.Y.
Aim to fry thangs
[Chorus]
This is cold days, this is, this is cold days
Never on your page, this forever flow stays
This is road rage, this is, this is road rage
As the stars start falling,
But it fell all the way down under the underground
There is where we create Strangeland (BOOM)
You know what Iβm saying right there
[Tech N9ne]
Get the fuck out of my way
I donβt be givin a fuck
Never come into my lane
Nigga, we choppin em up
Here weβll be givin em pain
And then we hit with a truck
That is the name of the game
When you be fuckin wit us
Make a path for a nigga, you better be ready to get the cash for a nigga
We break and we crush and we slash every nigga
And if you think any better we gonna blast on a nigga
Iβm yellin on you because you ainβt on my level
You cannot beat me so you say that Iβm a devil
Canβt nobody get me when the foot is on the pedal
On this road I hella go Iβm a rebel
This my lane you fly or you die mayne
Deny that we hype donβt even try mayne
Rely on this guy to give you migraines
Screaminβ on you demons A.Y.
Aim to fry thangs
[Chorus]
This is road rage, this is, this is road rage
This is cold days, this is, this is cold days
Never on your page, this forever flow stays
This is road rage, this is, this is road rage
This is our lane nigga, stay in your own mothafuckin lane
Iβm sick of yellin on you motherfuckers
Imma let my young nigga merc yβall ass
[Irv Da Phenom]
Un-fuck withable come get it, no?
Some get it go when they trippinβ on the tire smoke
βCause you minimal and Iβm a general
Plus Iβm finna blow and have you niggas runnin for survival
I know, you probably thought that trash you spit was real hot
Why donβt, you hand the microphone to me and go get a real job
βCause that ainβt dope boy
Somebody please tell this poβ boy
We ainβt playin games no moβ boy
We hoggin up the lane and goin insane for the dough boy
Donβt you eva eva come here no moβ boy
Cause we donβt play the wack shit
We beast on every track that we be on
Better wake up, you sleep on the elite homes
Your flowβs like a Prius, paint it pink with little flower decals
Mineβs like a mothafuckin monsta truck
Finna ride and crush anybody on the street now
Hop into your city and they ready to geek out
You pick up the mic and they ready to leave out
Meanwhile Iβm back stage with a bad thick broad and
Imma bout to bring her and the freak out
Get out my lane (right)
You ainβt talkin about a thang unless itβs about some change
And Iβm off the chain (right)
Imma give it to ya broad and beat it out the frame
And I ainβt playin (right)
And I got one thang I gotta bring to this game, itβs Damon Wayans
Damon Wayans? Yeah nigga thatβs major pain
[Chorus]
This is road rage, this is, this is road rage
This is cold days, this is, this is cold days
Never on your page, this forever flow stays
This is road rage, this is, this is road rage
The song "Road Rage" by Tech N9ne featuring Irv da Phenom is all about the rapper's lane and how no one should mess with him or enter it. Tech N9ne talks about how he is not afraid of anything, and he doesn't care about anyone who tries to come into his lane. He claims that he and his team are ready to inflict pain on anyone who tries.
The chorus and the intro-reversed focus on the main theme of the song: road rage. The chorus repeats that, while the intro-reversed adds that it's his lane and anyone who tries to disrupt it will suffer. The lyrics are aggressive, and the artist uses them to show off his confidence and his determination to succeed on his own terms.
The song's style is pure rap, with excellent rhythms and beats that blend with the lyrics. Tech N9ne's rapping is fast and furious, and he doesn't shy away from sharing his discontent with those trying to interfere with his plans. It's a fascinating song that shows how hip-hop can be used to express oneself and communicate with others.
Line by Line Meaning
Itβs my lane you fly or you die mayne
I own this lane, move out of my way or face the consequences.
Deny that we hype donβt even try mayne
Don't even attempt to dispute our skills, we are the best.
Rely on this guy to give you migraines
Count on me to bring the pain and cause you headaches.
Screaminβ on you demons A.Y.
Yelling at our haters who try to bring us down.
Aim to fry thangs
Our ultimate goal is to destroy anyone who opposes us.
This is road rage, this is, this is road rage
Our aggression and dominance on the road is a reflection of how we approach life.
This is cold days, this is, this is cold days
Our intensity doesn't change, even in difficult times.
Never on your page, this forever flow stays
We don't follow trends or conform to anyone's expectations, we stay true to ourselves.
As the stars start falling,
As our fame grows and the spotlight shines brighter,
But it fell all the way down under the underground
But we remain grounded and loyal to our roots in the underground hip hop scene.
There is where we create Strangeland (BOOM)
Our unique style and perspective comes from our experiences and influences in the underground music scene.
You know what Iβm saying right there
You understand the importance of staying true to our roots.
Get the fuck out of my way
Move out of my lane and don't slow me down.
I donβt be givin a fuck
I don't care about anything except my art and my success.
Never come into my lane
Don't even think about challenging me.
Nigga, we choppin em up
We're skilled at cutting down our competition and making them look weak.
Here weβll be givin em pain
We'll make our opponents suffer on the mic.
And then we hit with a truck
We'll put the finishing blow to end your career.
That is the name of the game
In the rap game, you have to be ruthless to win.
Make a path for a nigga, you better be ready to get the cash for a nigga
If someone helps us succeed, we expect them to share in our profits.
We break and we crush and we slash every nigga
We destroy our competition completely.
And if you think any better we gonna blast on a nigga
If you even think about challenging us, we'll come at you even harder and take you down.
Iβm yellin on you because you ainβt on my level
I'm calling out anyone who thinks they're as good as me because they're not even close.
You cannot beat me so you say that Iβm a devil
People who can't compete with me often resort to calling me evil or demonic.
Canβt nobody get me when the foot is on the pedal
No one can match my skills when I'm at my best.
On this road I hella go Iβm a rebel
I'm blazing my own trail and refusing to conform to anyone's expectations.
This my lane you fly or you die mayne
I own this lane, and if you can't keep up, you're going to get left behind.
Donβt you eva eva come here no moβ boy
Stay out of our lane if you can't compete with us.
Your flowβs like a Prius, paint it pink with little flower decals
Your music is weak and feminine, like a tiny eco-friendly car with girly decorations.
Mineβs like a mothafuckin monsta truck
My music is powerful and unstoppable, like a giant monster truck.
Finna ride and crush anybody on the street now
I'm going to destroy any competition that gets in my way.
Imma bout to bring her and the freak out
I'm going to party with my girl and our fans after the show.
Get out my lane (right)
Move out of my way and stay in your own lane.
You ainβt talkin about a thang unless itβs about some change
If you're not making money, nobody wants to hear what you have to say.
And Iβm off the chain (right)
I'm unstoppable and out of control, and that's how I like it.
Imma give it to ya broad and beat it out the frame
I'm going to have rough sex with your girl until she can't handle it.
And I got one thang I gotta bring to this game, itβs Damon Wayans
I'm bringing a comedic edge to the rap game, inspired by Damon Wayans' Major Payne character.
This is road rage, this is, this is road rage
Our aggression and dominance on the road is a reflection of how we approach life.
This is cold days, this is, this is cold days
Our intensity doesn't change, even in difficult times.
Never on your page, this forever flow stays
We don't follow trends or conform to anyone's expectations, we stay true to ourselves.
Contributed by Charlie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@massakre01
this song here is a hidden gem.. that dubstep is siiiick
@onecrazyfucker6043
gotta have love for those kansas city rappers, don't matter which state
@irvdaphenom
IRV DA PHENOM here. Appreciate all the luv yall! Keep supporting hiphop/good music! See ya when im in yur neck of the woods.ο»Ώ Be sure to subscribe to my channel "IrvDaPhenom" keep it #3H. -PHENOM!
@bitemegawd
iHate it when people say Tech N9ne sucks like "Excuse me ? iDont hear any other rappers rapping backwards . Gtfoh . lol ." Tech N9ne . <3
@MrGeorgeRohman
I was reading the lyrics while listening heard then went back and was happy you actually did it. applause man
@OMA7414
yeeaahhhh i love findin tech shit iv never hurd.... better then money!!!
@BurshiaSandie92
i like this song period
@terrencetristian2110
Irv ripped the fuck outta dis shit Tech dnt disappoint with his music and who he signs to his label
@sorinnorris
I'm addicted to this song!
@anelson3586
2020 still love this