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/
Scars
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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I would take it all away from you
Take it all away from you (Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na)
Turn away from
Turn away from
What do you see when you see me
I see that you want to be free
Know what you think before you tell me about to go insane
With out your music
And you can't make it through the day then
Crying a river for your love that's passed away
No body told us that good days was promised to us
No body that could tell you it's gonna be okay well
I, well I
I hope today's the day that I can find something to say to make ya
Turn away from from all your scars
Turn away from from your scars
Now I, now I
I pray today's the day
That I can find something to say to make ya
Turn away from from all your scars
Turn away from from your scars
Sick and tired of being sick and tired
Life ain't always a party but we gotta do it because its required
And it cuts like a knife and I gotta get the beast outta my life
And it sucks when your suffering standerly buffering
I think I can,I think I can
Think I can make it if I had you there to hold my hand
And you saved me
Been down but you raised me
I think that you feel what I feel Kali Baby
But I'm just saying
I, well I
I hope today's the day that I can find something to say to make ya
Turn away from from all your scars
Turn away from from your scars
Now I, now I
I pray today's the day
That I can find something to say to make ya
Turn away from from all your scars
Turn away from from your scars
Tatted on you for ever
I know you feel my pain
So we crazy together
I'm a daily endeavor no body fade me and clever
But the wavy see slegna we bled for a plethora of
People in many places healing so many faces
The gape in my soul put a lot of my pain into plenty cases
So they seeking my flows
All of them waiting to play
'Cause in that moment the pains taken away
Making the day straight having Satan delay wait
Never wanna hate wraith in a way
I get people through I've been told
They won't seek a new I've been chose
I don't preach I just dive in souls
Way down deep I sift highs and lows
I bring peace when I spit live in shows
I see grief when I ripped I them walls
When I sing heat when inside them groves
Rotting beasts for them N9ne explodes
Wish I could take it all together for ever
The pain I see in your eye, I try
To break it up and sever for the better
And will till I die, die, die
I, well I
I pray today's the day that I can find something to say to make ya
Turn away from from all your scars
Turn away from from your scars
Now I, now I
I pray today's the day
That I can find something to say to make ya
Turn away from from all your scars
Turn away from from your scars
Yo if I said it I meant it
I get all y'all messages man
Telling me how the music helps you get through your day, through your life, through your losses
That's what its meant for that's what I'm meant for
I wish there was something I could say to take away all your mental scars
Kali baby,
I love you
In the song "Scars" by Tech N9ne, the artist reflects on the pain and struggles that people face in life. The lyrics convey a sense of empathy and compassion towards those who are hurting, with the singer expressing a desire to alleviate their suffering if they had the power to do so. The repeated refrain of "Turn away from all your scars" suggests a wish for healing and a release from past wounds and trauma.
The lyrics also touch on themes of resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity. The lines "Sick and tired of being sick and tired / Life ain't always a party but we gotta do it because it's required" speak to the challenges of life and the necessity to keep moving forward despite the pain. The singer acknowledges the difficulty of navigating through suffering but holds onto optimism and hope for better days ahead.
There is a sense of camaraderie and understanding in the lyrics, as the singer acknowledges that they share in the struggles and pain of others. The lines "I know you feel my pain / So we crazy together" convey a sense of solidarity and unity in facing challenges. The singer expresses a willingness to offer support and empathy to those in need, highlighting the power of connection and mutual understanding in overcoming hardships.
The final verse of the song delves deeper into the artist's role in providing solace and comfort through their music. Tech N9ne acknowledges the impact his music has on listeners, offering understanding and support through their own struggles. The lyrics express a deep sense of empathy and a desire to ease the burdens of others, conveying a heartfelt message of love and support to those who are hurting. Overall, "Scars" conveys a message of compassion, resilience, and the power of music to heal and uplift in times of darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
If the world hurt you and I knew that I was God
If I had the power to take away all the pain the world has caused you
I would take it all away from you
I would remove all the pain and suffering from your life
Take it all away from you (Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na)
Completely erase all the negativity and hurt you've experienced
Turn away from
Move on from the pain and hurt
What do you see when you see me
What do you perceive when you look at me
I see that you want to be free
I notice that you desire to break free from your struggles
And I feel your pain
I empathize with the suffering you're going through
With out your music
Without the music that brings you solace
And you can't make it through the day then
If you struggle to get through each day
Crying a river for your love that's passed away
Grieving deeply for a lost love
I, well I
I truly
Sick and tired of being sick and tired
Fed up with constantly feeling worn out and drained
Life ain't always a party but we gotta do it because its required
Life isn't always enjoyable, but we must endure it
I think I can,I think I can
I believe that I am capable
Tatted on you for ever
Forever etched on your skin
I know you feel my pain
I understand that you can empathize with my suffering
So we crazy together
United in our madness
I wish there was something I could say to take away all your mental scars
I desire to find the words to heal your emotional wounds
Kali baby, I love you
Expressing affection and care for Kali
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Johah Appleby, Samuel William Christopher Watson, Aaron Dontez Yates
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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"Scars"
(feat. Tech N9ne)
[Intro: Krizz Kaliko]
If the world hurt you and I knew that I was God
I would take it all away from you
Take it all away from you
Turn away from
Turn away from
[Verse 1: Krizz Kaliko]
What do you see when you see me
I see that you want to be free
And I feel your pain
Know what you think before you tell me about to go insane
With out your music
And you can't make it through the day then
Crying a river for your love that's passed away
No body told us that good days was promised to us
No body that could tell you it's gonna be okay well
[Hook: Krizz Kaliko]
I, well I
I hope today's the day that I can find something to say to make ya
Turn away from from all your scars
Turn away from from your scars
Now I, now I
I pray today's the day
That I can find something to say to make ya
Turn away from from all your scars
Turn away from from your scars
[Verse 2: Krizz Kaliko]
Sick and tired of being sick and tired
Life ain't no easy party but we gotta do it because it's required
And it cuts like a knife and I gotta get the beast outta my life
And it sets when your suffering standerly buffering
I think I can, I think I can
Think I can make it if I had you there to hold my hand
And you saved me
Been down but you raised me
I think that you feel what I feel Kali Baby
But I'm just saying
[Hook]
[Bridge: Krizz Kaliko]
Tied in on you for ever
I know you feel my pain
So we crazy together
[Verse 3: Tech N9ne]
I'm a daily endeavor no body fade me and clever
But the wavy see slegna we bled for a plethora of
People in many places healing so many faces
The gape in my soul put a lot of my pain into plenty cases
So they seeking my flows
All of them waiting to play
Cause in that moment the pains taken away
Making the day straight having Satan delay wait
Never wanna hate wraith in a way
I get people through I've been told
They won't seek a new I've been chose
I don't preach I just dive in souls
Way down deep I sift highs and lows
I bring peace when I spit live in shows
I see grief when I ripped I them walls
When I sing heat when inside them groves
Rotting beasts for them N9ne explodes
Wish I could take it all together for ever
The pain I see in your eye, that's right
To break it up and sever for the better
And will till I die, die, die
[Hook]
[Outro: Krizz Kaliko]
Yo if I said it I meant it
I get all ya'll messages man
Telling me how the music helps you get through your day, through your life, through your losses
That's what it's meant for that's what I'm meant for
I wish there was something I could say to take away all your mental scars
Kali Baby,
I Love You
Brandon Stockstill
thank you kaliko and tech n9ne. you two have brought me through some of the darkest times of my life. this song spoke to me on a level I can't exrpeess
G. Chapin Jr
Brandon your a star homie don't ever let anyone or anything make you feel your not I've been to that dark side you've been to and unfortunately it took me two suicide attempts to make me realize I'm a star to love you bro
QUADREX
Respect. 1 love. They are amazing
Madison
@VOTE CURTIS THE GUINEA PIG FOR PRESIDENT strange music family? Whoop whoop?
Madison
Me as well .. cant even explain it but currently am in a dark place and I'll be ok I know that there is family in strange music I'm so grateful for these amazing ppl
Jesus Nuno
Your profile picture still seems to say you never got over your issues lol You need Jesus bro
Elisabeth Knapp
When Krizz and Tech come together,all Strange Music fans just die from too much awesomeness
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