His tenth studio album, K.O.D., was released October 27, 2009. He has spent his illustrious career making sure heโs 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 MCโs flow is sharper and slicker than itโs ever been.
โThis is another roller coaster ride,โ explains TECH N9NE about the release. โWhen it came time for Sickology 101, I knew I wanted to do a collabo album based on the study of being sick. Itโs a beginnerโs course for people who donโt 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.โ 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. Itโs a twisted vision forged on undeniable grooves and quixotic wordplay.
The single, โNothin,โโ is an inspiring, honest anthem that features Messy Marv and Big Scoob. Meanwhile, on โMidwest Choppers 2,โ TECH N9NE and Krayzie Bone cruise to the depths of darkness. โKrayzie Bone came through and murdered it,โ says TECH N9NE. โI modeled the song after movies. When you do a sequel, there has to be a bigger body count and more people have to die. โMidwest Choppers 2โ is Autobahn-style. It makes you want to speed.โ
TECH N9NEโs inimitable flow and rhyming take center stage on solo tracks, including the haunting, hypnotic โRed Nose.โ He doesnโt pull any punches on the vitriolic, YoungFyre-produced โBlown Away,โ either. Itโs 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 โIโm A Playa,โ โCaribou Louโ (which boasts 7.2 million MySpace plays), โRiotmaker,โ โLike Yeahโ and โEverybody Move,โ itโs 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 โ just TECH N9NEโs own record company, Strange Music. TECH N9NEโs 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 MTVโs โJackassโ crew.
It hasnโt been an easy road, but TECH N9NE soldiers on and heโll never stop. โThey call me devil worshipper because Iโm different. I give you music for my core. Theyโre 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 Iโm trying to reach others, too. Itโs not over. My music is supposed to be for everybody, but some people just donโt get it. This album is the result; swallow it. Itโs middle finger music, all-day and all-night.โ
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 doesnโt 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 N9NEโs next masterpiece, K.O.D. โI want people to know that Iโm getting better and better and Iโm a machine. I do these collabo albums to give the fans more. This is a bridge record to K.O.D. Itโs the farewell to the TECH N9NE youโve known lately. Itโs getting darker. A lot of people might not be able to go to the place Iโm going, but this place is my specialty.โ
โI donโt need people to kiss my hand,โ assures TECH N9NE. โIโm not trippinโ on status, and Iโm not a narcissist when it comes to rap. Itโs my heart and soul pouring onto the paper. I write my life and I canโt hold back. This is what I know.โ
Origin: Kansas City, Missouri
Year Formed: 1991
Official Site: http://www.therealtechn9ne.com/
Speed Of Sound
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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I'm a killa wit the mission to flip it
I'm sick wit the givin, the lip I be itchin to give it
A wif of the wicked, I stick it wit the quick and they diggin it!
NIGGA!
Like i said it befo' I'm a get up and go
And get it, because I'm Mr. Malignant, keepin' you riveted
Livin' it, paligiment, sin a bit
I flow for the middle west, go for your little neck
Don't let me get it, but your hoe, I'm a get it wet
Stop and drop, on top of twat, in your kitchen
Not the guap, I pop without an admission
Hailin' from Mizzery
You can smell out the hell in the thizzery, just remember me
Bustin' deliveries and I'm makin' them shivvery
I'm takin' my little city to lyrical liberty
I go for the gusto and lead the ground
No bush to beat around
All the midwest choppers on this track and yes, oh, we are down
Tecca Nina wit Bone, everybody gets on, all the MCs we a clown
And we do it like a bullet, from a gun, or better yet, the speed of sound!
The lyrics of "Speed of Sound" by Tech N9ne present a complex and multifaceted message related to the artist's skills, ambitions, and identity. The opening lines, "I be comin like an auto but I'm murderin everything," express Tech N9ne's confidence and speed as a rapper, as well as his intention to "kill" every opponent or challenge he faces. The next lines, "I'm a killa wit the mission to flip it / I'm sick wit the givin, the lip I be itchin to give it," refer to Tech N9ne's ability to switch up his style and deliver multiple flows and rhymes to impress his audience.
The reference to "the wicked" and how "they diggin it" could be interpreted as Tech N9ne embracing his darker and more aggressive side, and finding validation and support from his fans for doing so. The repetition of "NIGGA!" throughout the song also suggests that Tech N9ne is reclaiming a term that has been used to oppress and marginalize Black people, and using it as a symbol of empowerment and solidarity.
As the song progresses, Tech N9ne continues to showcase his lyrical prowess and his pride in being from the "middle west." He also collaborates with Bone Thugs-n-Harmony and other Midwest rappers to create a sense of unity and camaraderie. The final line, "And we do it like a bullet, from a gun, or better yet, the speed of sound!" emphasizes the theme of speed and agility, and suggests that Tech N9ne and his collaborators are unstoppable forces in the world of hip-hop.
Line by Line Meaning
I be comin like a auto but I'm murderin everything
I enter with speed and I defeat everything in my path
I'm a killa wit the mission to flip it
I am an assassin with a purpose to change the game
I'm sick wit the givin, the lip I be itchin to give it
I am angry and ready to start speaking out against injustices
A wif of the wicked, I stick it wit the quick and they diggin it!
People love my aggressive style and my delivery of dark content
NIGGA!
Expression of excitement and confidence
Like i said it befo' I'm a get up and go
As I stated earlier, I am always on the move
And get it, because I'm Mr. Malignant, keepin' you riveted
I am unstoppable because my music captivates and intrigues listeners
Livin' it, paligiment, sin a bit
My life is wild and I participate in sinful activities
And a chick in a minute, Tecca Nina be kickin' it
I have a way with women and I am always socializing with them
I flow for the middle west, go for your little neck
My music is for the Midwest and I am not afraid to go after other rappers
Don't let me get it, but your hoe, I'm a get it wet
Do not try to stop me, I will still get with your woman and pleasure her
Stop and drop, on top of twat, in your kitchen
I can easily seduce a woman, even in her own home
Not the guap, I pop without an admission
I do not need to brag about my success, my talent speaks for itself
Hailin' from Mizzery
I am from Missouri and the struggles of my hometown have influenced my music
You can smell out the hell in the thizzery, just remember me
My hometown has a dark side and I am someone who represents it
Bustin' deliveries and I'm makin' them shivvery
I am delivering powerful lyrics that are giving people chills
I'm takin' my little city to lyrical liberty
I am putting my town on the map with my powerful words
I go for the gusto and lead the ground
I am ambitious and I am making big moves
No bush to beat around
I am straightforward and do not waste time with pleasantries
All the midwest choppers on this track and yes, oh, we are down
I have brought together talented Midwest rappers for a powerful collaboration
Tecca Nina wit Bone, everybody gets on, all the MCs we a clown
I am performing with Bone Thugs-n-Harmony and other rappers, making everyone look foolish in comparison
And we do it like a bullet, from a gun, or better yet, the speed of sound!
We are fast and fierce like a bullet or sound, leaving our competition in the dust
Contributed by Blake F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@bdfw7364
I be comin' like a autobahn I'm murderin' everything I'm a killa with a mission to flip it I'm sick with it give her the lip and I be itchin' to give it a whiff of the wicked I stick it with the crick and they're digging it
Nigga
Like I said it before I'mma get up and go, I get it
Because I'm mr. malignant, Keepin' you riveted
Livin' it polygamist sin a bit
And a chick in a minute Tecca Nina be kickin' it
I flow for the Middle West, go for your little neck
Don't let me get it but yo' ho - I'mma get her wet
Stop and drop on top a twat in your kitchen
Not the guap I pop without an admission
Hailing from Missouri, you can smell out the hell in the thizzery
Just remember me, bustin' deliveries and I'm makin' 'em shivery
I'm takin' my little city to lyrical liberty
I go for the gusto don't leave the ground, no bush to beat around
All the Midwest Choppers on this track and yes we'll weigh you down
Tecca N9na with Bone everybody gets on other MC's we are clown
And we do it like a bullet
@averygillman4838
Everyone says theyโre here from deltarune. I here from Speed of Kirb
@dnenymig
Avery Gillman Everyone is here because they're Techn9chians. You guys are the vocal minority.
@StormyXV
Speed of Furret
@livan8363
And i am here for Weegiepie
(speed of invincibility)
@fizzythesamurai8208
Same tho
@delitris
Same
@Heliossting
It has been revived with VITALITY
GLORIOUS SUCCESS
@CrticaS1228
GLOURIOUS SUCC
@angelovromanov3165
YES
@0rangepel378
I FINALLY FOUND IT
Really though, without anything else to go with it, it just sounds so empty.
Which is exactly why it's perfect to make a mashup with.