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/
Stars
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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But the star had quite a difficult time shining amongst all the other stars
The year was 1994 when the star began his descent,
And continued falling, and falling
Landing in an unknown place the star creates followers from underground
On the quest to shoot beyond the stars once again
The star begins in, Strangeland
But ain't nobody ever heard the sound before, I found me so
Competitive I never get the credit beginning when it was clown and Lejo
Now we pro, the brown people
Was on it for the moment but they frowned at me fo'
Layin' what I sayin' didn't sound negro
Now people 'round me low down when the beat go
Never will I ever stop or quit what I'm doing
I'm getting better even cleverer
Rockin it then I ruin every competitor
We at em poppin' shit, I be chewing up
Ahead of ya, etcetera the
Speed bandits coming for ya
Now hes making an industry sandwich
Come enjoy the flow with Tech and the minasee damage
Gunnin' boy you know we shaking the finicky planet
We've landed
[Chorus]
We've landed, the stars have fallen from the heavens
Their thoughts will reign on this planet
The arts been painted on the canvas, your helpless
We've landed, the hearts of fans have been branded
The dawn of 6's and 7's, is the start of musical madness
We've landed
Shootin' for the stars, rootin' for the cause
Whos inducing puke and hooting for the bars
You get stupid groups of loose and juicin'
You for true but you recruit the youth ignore bizarre niggas
But ain't nobody fuckin' with any of our niggas
And if you trippin under the Tecca there are millas
You dont wanna fuck with the murderous gorilla
War till the lord hit a scar nigga what
Bitch I'm at the bottom and I'm comin' to get at ya
Better get up in ya column
And I'm gonna diminish you, when I spit I really got em
Right in front of me timid, and I want a percentage
Cause I fought for everything I got it was not handed
And nobody fed a nigga nothin when I was famished
I'm bussin for life but not for nathin but god damnit
Notice something beautiful just landed
[Chorus]
I've landed six feet under six feet
Where every other ordinary people can't sleep
The badness, we had this back back in high school classes
Ya dealing with three faces of madness
Never been average with the image of a savage
At the very bottom I'm living under the maggots
But I'm bout to shoot em and really wake up the masses
Gas it an blast it have the upper class raking ashes
Upper class rappers, sucker ass packers
A rougher tougher mothafucker spaz backwards
Kcuf Natas gutter mad slacker
Tecca Ninas what their lads after
Everybody I wanna say what goes up
Vertical movin' I know it's bout to blow up
Thinkin' when I hit the stars I'ma slow up hold up
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Tech N9ne's song Stars details the journey of a star's rise and fall in the music industry. Tech N9ne, the artist behind the song, describes his own journey peppered with difficulties and obstacles, starting at ground zero and rising to the top of the rap industry. The song is divided into three verses, with each verse by a different artist. The first verse details the star's fall and the creation of underground followers. The second verse delves into the hardships faced on the road to success and the idea that the artist fought for everything he achieved, without any handouts, and the third verse highlights the artist's determination to shoot for the stars before slowing down.
The chorus of the song details the star's landing and the impact that it has on the fans. The star's thoughts stay on the planet and shape minds; the art impacts the canvas and is impossible to ignore. The dawn of new music is a testament to the power of the fallen stars' influence.
Overall, the lyrics of the song represent the struggles that artists in the music industry face. The star's fall highlights the difficulties of standing out among billions of stars, and the chorus emphasizes the impact that their work has on fans.
Line by Line Meaning
But the star had quite a difficult time shining amongst all the other stars
Standing out from other talented artists was tough for Tech N9ne
The year was 1994 when the star began his descent,
In 1994, Tech N9ne faced obstacles and began to struggle in his music career
And continued falling, and falling
Tech N9ne's career difficulties continued to worsen
Landing in an unknown place the star creates followers from underground
Tech N9ne's struggles helped him attract a loyal underground fan base
On the quest to shoot beyond the stars once again
Tech N9ne aims to rise to stardom once again
The star begins in, Strangeland
Tech N9ne's rise to fame began in the area known as Strangeland
Ground zero, ground hero
Despite starting from the bottom, Tech N9ne has become a hero in the industry
But ain't nobody ever heard the sound before, I found me so
Tech N9ne created a unique sound that no one had heard before
Competitive I never get the credit beginning when it was clown and Lejo
Tech N9ne faced competition and was never given credit when he was starting out with his former band, Clown and Lejo
Now we pro, the brown people
Tech N9ne and his fellow artists of color are now in the professional league
Was on it for the moment but they frowned at me fo'
At the beginning of his career, people doubted Tech N9ne's talent
Layin' what I sayin' didn't sound negro
Some people didn't appreciate the style of music Tech N9ne produced as a black artist
Now people 'round me low down when the beat go
Now that Tech N9ne is successful, people want to associate themselves with him, but only for their own gain
Never will I ever stop or quit what I'm doing
Tech N9ne is determined to continue making music
I'm getting better even cleverer
Tech N9ne is constantly improving and getting more creative with his music
Rockin it then I ruin every competitor
Tech N9ne is confident in himself and his abilities to surpass his competition
We at em poppin' shit, I be chewing up
Tech N9ne and his team are challenging those who dare to compete with them
Ahead of ya, etcetera the
Tech N9ne is always thinking ahead and surpassing the expectations of the industry
Speed bandits coming for ya
Tech N9ne and his team are moving fast and making a big impact in the industry
Now hes making an industry sandwich
Tech N9ne is taking over the music industry and making a name for himself
Come enjoy the flow with Tech and the minasee damage
Tech N9ne and his fellow artists are inviting fans to enjoy their unique styles and music
Gunnin' boy you know we shaking the finicky planet
Tech N9ne and his team are making a big impression on the industry
Shootin' for the stars, rootin' for the cause
Tech N9ne is aiming high and working towards his goals
Whos inducing puke and hooting for the bars
Some critics don't appreciate Tech N9ne's style of music
You get stupid groups of loose and juicin'
Some people only enjoy certain types of music, but Tech N9ne and his team are unique and versatile
You for true but you recruit the youth ignore bizarre niggas
Some people only support mainstream music and ignore unique, unconventional artists like Tech N9ne
But ain't nobody fuckin' with any of our niggas
Tech N9ne and his team are talented and successful, and no one can compete with them
And if you trippin under the Tecca there are millas
If someone tries to mess with Tech N9ne, they will face the consequences
You dont wanna fuck with the murderous gorilla
Tech N9ne is a force to be reckoned with
War till the lord hit a scar nigga what
Tech N9ne will continue to work hard until he reaches his goals
Bitch I'm at the bottom and I'm comin' to get at ya
Even though Tech N9ne started out struggling, he is now on his way to the top
Better get up in ya column
Tech N9ne is coming after his competition
And I'm gonna diminish you, when I spit I really got em
Tech N9ne's music is powerful and can overpower his competition
Right in front of me timid, and I want a percentage
Tech N9ne wants recognition and compensation for his hard work
Cause I fought for everything I got it was not handed
Tech N9ne worked hard to achieve his success and didn't rely on handouts
And nobody fed a nigga nothin when I was famished
Tech N9ne had to work hard and struggle before achieving success
I'm bussin for life but not for nathin but god damnit
Tech N9ne will continue making music for the love of it, even if it's tough sometimes
Notice something beautiful just landed
Tech N9ne has made a big impact on the industry and deserves recognition
Their thoughts will reign on this planet
Tech N9ne's music will continue to have an impact and influence
The arts been painted on the canvas, your helpless
Tech N9ne's unique style of music has left a lasting impression and can't be replicated
The dawn of 6's and 7's, is the start of musical madness
Tech N9ne's unique style of music is the beginning of a new era in the industry
I've landed six feet under six feet
Tech N9ne has overcome his struggles and reached a new level of success
Where every other ordinary people can't sleep
Tech N9ne's talent and success sets him apart from average people
The badness, we had this back back in high school classes
Tech N9ne's unique talents and abilities were already apparent in high school
Ya dealing with three faces of madness
Tech N9ne and his team bring a unique brand of madness to the industry
Never been average with the image of a savage
Tech N9ne has always stood out and been different from the norm
At the very bottom I'm living under the maggots
Tech N9ne started from the bottom, struggling and overlooked
But I'm bout to shoot em and really wake up the masses
Tech N9ne is determined to succeed and make an impact in the industry
Gas it an blast it have the upper class raking ashes
Tech N9ne and his team are overcoming the odds and challenging the upper class in the industry
Upper class rappers, sucker ass packers
Tech N9ne is not impressed by those who have achieved success through less than honorable means
A rougher tougher mothafucker spaz backwards
Tech N9ne and his team are unafraid to be themselves and embrace their unique styles
Tecca Ninas what their lads after
Fans of Tech N9ne and his team are drawn to their unique style of music and follow their careers closely
Everybody I wanna say what goes up
Tech N9ne and his team are rising to success and making a name for themselves in the industry
Vertical movin' I know it's bout to blow up
Tech N9ne and his team are moving up and making a big impact on the industry
Thinkin' when I hit the stars I'ma slowup hold up
Once Tech N9ne achieves success, he won't slow down or lose his motivation
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Didrik Stig Erland Thott, Gabriel Brandes, Manuel Hoffmann, Michael Watson, Sebastian Axel Fredrik Thott, Stefano Anania, Teus Van der Linden
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