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/
Strange Music Box
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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Do y'all realize what y'all done did? Hihih!
Y'all done opened up a can of sick-ass
And I'm about to eat y'all quick-fast, hey
I've been hibernatin' in the deepest darkest part of Necroplis
Now that I'm poppin' it's top, yes I'm the opposite of monogomous
Minagin' ya, get offed with it in this box a bit
Hollarin' (Tech-Tech N9ne-N9ne shit, I'm loving it)
I'm a drug to this grudge an this rip my covenant, I'll plug a bitch
Lovin' this mug is what the ruggest is, psycho thug with it
Fallin' down like Michael Douglas with the ruggishness
Addadamean, they wonderin' why did I bring this side of my dream?
The Nina's a horror machine, dollar for dollar, I balla for all of my green
Nigga, my name is Inigo Montoya, I got an evil plan for ya
And your about to get dropped, this box is worse than Pandora
Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!
They're all gonna laugh at you, cause I had to do what I had to do
When tappin' you like shaba do, beatin' 'em up and shootin' 'em up then stab a few
Sad ya knew that your hands are cool and they ass are through
I'm killin' and throwin' 'em back at you
[Chorus: x2]
That's what's happenin', Strange Music Box
Got us tappin' in, Strange Music Box
Bump then slap again (Why?), Strange Music knocks
Back up openin', Strange Music Box
See once they open my lid I'mma give it to 'em
Ever since I was a lil bitty kid I've been truly ruined
I reflected on what I did before I ran into 'em
I used to be a fat jerk now I flirt cause the scent of a woman
Now I don't act like, walk like, the nigga that you used to know
Now I sing and rap about the strange life, it's beautiful
Tell it to 'em like a Genu-is, spit it out like I thought you knew
Bubblin', hope you hear me Thizz, prayin' to God I make it through
Kali Baby, check my strange box of tricks
Kaliko alley cat, lyrical, watch his lips
He can go really fast, slow it down and stop that shit
Or make it (Dumb) to make sure you niggas got that shit
I'm just playin' with music, I'm the elite heat speech chief
Play me and watch they feet turn Beat Street
Cause I'm blowin' out they socks, The Freddie Foxxx of my block
Theres somethin' strange goin' on in that box, Kali Baby!
[Chorus: x2]
Spiderman, off of this lyrical Vicodin
Off of this here we go I get it in
Spittin' that petro, let go, Tech know sets blow (Kaboom)
Come see about me nigga
Figure this I'mma get venomous takin' out ten of us
Niggas is sweet like cinnamon, wait, but then again
I'mma pick up the pen again, bit 'em in half, blood bath
Then I'mma laugh, then I'mma smash
Then I'mma ash, then I'mma blast first
Then I'mma send him his ending cut em up
Fuckin him up the rectum I dicsect the man
I'mma try to eat the neck and hand
Slice him up like a Mexican
Seconds then his body is fricassee shit is bleedin you should see him or you can be him
I got dead human being in the freezer, I'm a believer
I ain't no Wally Cleaver but I carry a meat cleaver
I speek geek to people, I'm lethal, a little strange
I eat it with cream of wheat and some butter thats mixed with brains
I'm the Coathanga Strangla
Hangin' him up, he's fried rice, he tried twice
He's dry ice, tell 'em Tech N9ne
[Chorus: x2]
Tech N9ne's song "Strange Music Box" tells a disturbing tale of the horrors that lurk within a mysterious music box. He describes himself as a "horror machine" and a "psycho thug" who has been "hibernating in the deepest darkest part of Necropolis." Now that the box has been opened, he is unleashing his wrath upon anyone who dares to cross him. Tech N9ne talks about his "evil plan" for those who oppose him, describing himself as a "drug to this grudge". He raps about his love for violence and speaks of his victims with shocking brutality. The chorus refers to the titular "Strange Music Box" as the force that has awakened this darkness within him, causing him to become an unstoppable killing machine.
Line by Line Meaning
Aww, dwaamn!
Expressing excitement about what's going to happen next
Do y'all realize what y'all done did? Hihih!
Acknowledging the listeners for opening up a can of sickness
Y'all done opened up a can of sick-ass
The listeners have unlocked something dangerous
And I'm about to eat y'all quick-fast, hey
Tech N9ne is about to destroy the listeners with his sick skills
I've been hibernatin' in the deepest darkest part of Necroplis
Tech N9ne has been hiding away from the world
Now that I'm poppin' it's top, yes I'm the opposite of monogomous
Tech N9ne is now coming out of hiding and making a name for himself
Minagin' ya, get offed with it in this box a bit
Imagining killing the listeners and putting them in a box
Hostile is gotta get twisted n off with this apocolypse
The way Tech N9ne is going to destroy the listeners is going to be intense
Hollarin' (Tech-Tech N9ne-N9ne shit, I'm loving it)
Tech N9ne is excited to be doing what he loves
I'm a drug to this grudge an this rip my covenant, I'll plug a bitch
Tech N9ne's music is addictive, and he will take down anyone who opposes him
Lovin' this mug is what the ruggest is, psycho thug with it
Tech N9ne is loving the way he looks, which matches his tough personality
Fallin' down like Michael Douglas with the ruggishness
Tech N9ne is unstoppable and will never fall
Addadamean, they wonderin' why did I bring this side of my dream?
People are surprised to see this side of Tech N9ne's creativity
The Nina's a horror machine, dollar for dollar, I balla for all of my green
Tech N9ne's music is scary, but he makes a lot of money from it
Nigga, my name is Inigo Montoya, I got an evil plan for ya
Tech N9ne has a sinister plan for the listeners
And your about to get dropped, this box is worse than Pandora
The listeners are about to experience something much worse than opening Pandora's box
Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!
Tech N9ne is laughing in excitement
They're all gonna laugh at you, cause I had to do what I had to do
Tech N9ne had to do what he did to succeed, even if the listeners may laugh at him
When tappin' you like shaba do, beatin' 'em up and shootin' 'em up then stab a few
Tech N9ne is going to attack the listeners with his music
Sad ya knew that your hands are cool and they ass are through
The listeners have no chance against Tech N9ne's skills
I'm killin' and throwin' 'em back at you
Tech N9ne is going to destroy the listeners and throw them away
Got us tappin' in, Strange Music Box
The listeners are now engaged in Tech N9ne's music
Bump then slap again (Why?), Strange Music knocks
Tech N9ne's music is hitting hard and making a big impact
Back up openin', Strange Music Box
The box of Strange Music is opening up again
See once they open my lid I'mma give it to 'em
As soon as the listeners hear Tech N9ne's music, he's going to blow them away
Ever since I was a lil bitty kid I've been truly ruined
Tech N9ne has been a troublemaker since he was young
I used to be a fat jerk now I flirt cause the scent of a woman
Tech N9ne used to be overweight and unpleasant, but now he is more confident and enjoys the attention of women
Now I don't act like, walk like, the nigga that you used to know
Tech N9ne has changed a lot and is not the same person he used to be
Now I sing and rap about the strange life, it's beautiful
Tech N9ne now embraces the strange and unique aspects of his life and thinks it's beautiful
Tell it to 'em like a Genu-is, spit it out like I thought you knew
Tech N9ne speaks his music like a genius and expects his listeners to understand
Kali Baby, check my strange box of tricks
Tech N9ne is inviting his fans to explore his strange box of musical talents
Kaliko alley cat, lyrical, watch his lips
Krizz Kaliko is a talented rapper, and the listeners should pay attention to his words
He can go really fast, slow it down and stop that shit
Krizz Kaliko can rap at different speeds and is very skilled
Or make it (Dumb) to make sure you niggas got that shit
Krizz Kaliko can also make his music simple for the listeners to understand
I'm just playin' with music, I'm the elite heat speech chief
Tech N9ne is having fun with his music and is one of the best rappers
Play me and watch they feet turn Beat Street
Tech N9ne's music is so good that people can't help but dance
Cause I'm blowin' out they socks, The Freddie Foxxx of my block
Tech N9ne's music is so powerful that it feels like a punch to the face
Theres somethin' strange goin' on in that box, Kali Baby!
There are many unknown and unique things happening in the Strange Music box
Spiderman, off of this lyrical Vicodin
Tech N9ne feels like he is on a high and unstoppable, like Spiderman
Off of this here we go I get it in
Tech N9ne is ready to get started and create amazing music
Spittin' that petro, let go, Tech know sets blow (Kaboom)
Tech N9ne's music is explosive and will blow your mind
Come see about me nigga
Tech N9ne is challenging anyone who thinks they can compare to him
Figure this I'mma get venomous takin' out ten of us
Tech N9ne's music is like venom and will take out any competition
Niggas is sweet like cinnamon, wait, but then again
Other rappers are weak and don't compare to Tech N9ne
I'mma pick up the pen again, bit 'em in half, blood bath
Tech N9ne is going to write powerful lyrics that will destroy any other rappers
Then I'mma laugh, then I'mma smash
Tech N9ne will enjoy crushing any other competition
Then I'mma ash, then I'mma blast first
Tech N9ne will leave nothing behind and destroy everything in his path
Then I'mma send him his ending cut em up
Tech N9ne will end the competition and break them down
Fuckin him up the rectum I dicsect the man
Tech N9ne's lyrics are like a surgical knife, breaking down the competition
I'mma try to eat the neck and hand
Tech N9ne is hungry for success and will take on anything
Slice him up like a Mexican
Tech N9ne's lyrical abilities are sharp and precise
Seconds then his body is fricassee shit is bleedin you should see him or you can be him
Tech N9ne's music is gruesome, and the listeners should be prepared for it
I got dead human being in the freezer, I'm a believer
Tech N9ne has dark thoughts and is willing to take risks to succeed
I ain't no Wally Cleaver but I carry a meat cleaver
Tech N9ne is not your average person and is always prepared to defend himself
I speek geek to people, I'm lethal, a little strange
Tech N9ne's music is unique and may not be for everyone
I eat it with cream of wheat and some butter thats mixed with brains
Tech N9ne is hungry for success and is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve it
I'm the Coathanga Strangla
Tech N9ne is the master of strange and unique music
Hangin' him up, he's fried rice, he tried twice
Tech N9ne is defeating his competition and making them look foolish
He's dry ice, tell 'em Tech N9ne
Tech N9ne is the coldest and most lethal rapper out there
Lyrics Β© REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: TRAMAINE WINFREY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@zackp.7463
Tech N9ne Isn't just a a great rapper, often times he will make you feel, and that shit is real.
My little brother turned me onto tech n9ne, and at first i didn't get the draw.
I was A strict Metal/Rock/Industrial fan whom was A bit closed minded to the rap game, now I speak in ebonics and bump all kinds of skillful rappers.
Kendrick/SchoolboyQ/Krizz Kaliko/ Hopsin/Rittz/CES cru and many more.
I have tech to thank for my constant remembrance of my late brother (in a good way of course) Darren A. Potvin RIP 5/30/92 - 8/7/12
I know this is a long comment already but i have one last thing to say.
I see alot of controversial comments on rappers videos talkin about "this nigga aint shit compared to that nigga" and i think tech would agree that:
if the music you listen to is something you love, then its good music and nothing anybody says can change that for you, but if you only like a song because its popular then you need to get your sheep ass out the herd and form your own opinion.
@zackp.7463
Tech N9ne Isn't just a a great rapper, often times he will make you feel, and that shit is real.
My little brother turned me onto tech n9ne, and at first i didn't get the draw.
I was A strict Metal/Rock/Industrial fan whom was A bit closed minded to the rap game, now I speak in ebonics and bump all kinds of skillful rappers.
Kendrick/SchoolboyQ/Krizz Kaliko/ Hopsin/Rittz/CES cru and many more.
I have tech to thank for my constant remembrance of my late brother (in a good way of course) Darren A. Potvin RIP 5/30/92 - 8/7/12
I know this is a long comment already but i have one last thing to say.
I see alot of controversial comments on rappers videos talkin about "this nigga aint shit compared to that nigga" and i think tech would agree that:
if the music you listen to is something you love, then its good music and nothing anybody says can change that for you, but if you only like a song because its popular then you need to get your sheep ass out the herd and form your own opinion.
@0314rashad
I Agree on that last part
@MikeFoSho
Hey, you might really like this song all i got by hendersin, one of my fav songs thats not popular!
@shadowdragonpriest1
cuz he's not a rapper. he has said it himself on multiple occasions. he's a lyricist.
@turtleanton6539
Zack P. cool but dont miss out on Brotha Lynch Hung
@alexisperez1816
Fredde Kung brotha lynch hung is amazing!
@sumguy1994
K.O.D. was a masterpiece. It was just beautiful
@metalfan4u
11 years later and this is still all faxx no printer
@jeffreysternshein1909
Did promo for the album, and it was the only project I was like this actually fucking exciting
@iphoneftwpwnwtfbbq
God... I just exhumed this gem from the depths of my iTunes library while clearing out 5 year old junk songs and this song jumps back to my top 10 faves once again