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/
Strangeland
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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Cause it's Strangeland everything goes up vertical above the clouds I flow
How I got here I don't really know or remember like The Alamo
So to give me direction on this journey is big Krizz Kaliko
Now here is a beautiful world for you to enter
You can hear how we kill everyone, we're helter skelter
On this fear that is fearin' us smear tuckin' the loads of us
We just the lost boys like we sons of Donald Sutherland
We done strugglin' we forced our way in and forced to weigh in
The big swingin' kocks of rap r&b and rock
We been seein' lots of cats copyin' ya not
Them G-O-D's and we can bless ya like we was a pastor
We past ya long ago ya concentrate on rappin' faster
This is the temple of makin' it look simple to y'all
I wasn't really in to rap or into rap cause I seen too many flaws
Why they fall for strangland go up filled with strings of caribou lou
Fill ya cup and toss all that throw up
My team captain is you nina I'm the first lieutenant
Enjoy your visit this is strangeland that you invented
Welcome!
Welcome to Strangeland
This is for everyone around the world the woman and the boys and girls are
Welcome!
This is the Strangeland
And it don't matter what you listen to we got a right place for you so
Welcome!
We'd like to welcome you if you're new then you're overdue take a quick peekin' overview
Let the strangers take over you
We'd like to welcome you if you're new then you're overdue take a quick peekin' overview
Let the strangers take over you
Wow
Juggalos kottonmouth kings and queens
Gangbangers metalheads and the college kids
Then everything in between
They love when tech spittin', no he's the best rippin'
Blessed this when all of these titles can equal technician
So let's get it in to some retro jacks vision
Complex written scripts are always sex driven
Behold us we've had it so rough so what's the slogan we have at strangeland
It goes up!
When I ask you what goes up mane if it's all good then you say that it goes
Mane if it's no, you simply just say that it don't, then I'mma label you foe
That's when they hit the flo' if you hatin in my land we can throw
But I prefer with drinkin' 'bou lou that's cold
Then hit the vertical path and get on these hoes
I love it Eep Op Ork Ah Ah
Even if your brand new come knee shock your faja
And I'm lookin' for the girls with them deep bra's more tatas
On the vertical then get horizontal then I'ma beat up your nana
Welcome!
Welcome to Strangeland
This is for everyone around the world the woman and the boys and girls are
Welcome!
This is the Strangeland
And it don't matter what you listen to we got a right place for you so
Welcome!
We'd like to welcome you with your ? take a quick peekin' overview
Let the strangers take over you
We'd like to welcome you with your ? take a quick peekin' overview
Let the strangers take over you
The opening lines to Tech N9ne's song Strangeland paint a picture of confusion and disorientation. The singer has landed somewhere, but he does not know where to go next. He finds himself in a strange world where everything seems to be upside-down and vertical. The singer acknowledges that he does not know how he arrived here but credits his friend Krizz Kaliko with providing guidance.
The song's chorus welcomes everyone to Strangeland, regardless of their background or musical preferences. The lyrics imply that once people enter Strangeland and experience the music and culture there, they will be forever changed. The song celebrates the unique diversity of the Strangeland community, which includes Juggalos, Kottonmouth Kings, metalheads, and college students, among others.
The rest of the song is a celebration of the Strangeland community and its music. Tech N9ne and his fellow artists claim to be "the big swinging kocks of rap, R&B, and rock," and they boldly assert their dominance over other artists who try to imitate their style. The song encourages listeners to let go of their inhibitions and immerse themselves in the Strangeland culture, drink Caribou Lou, and enjoy the ride.
Overall, "Strangeland" is a celebration of a unique subculture and a call to people to embrace their individuality and let loose.
Line by Line Meaning
I've landed, but which way now to go?
I am lost in Strangeland and I do not know which direction to take.
Cause it's Strangeland everything goes up vertical above the clouds I flow
Strangeland is a place where everything is vertical and I am flying above the clouds.
How I got here I don't really know or remember like The Alamo
I am unsure how I arrived in Strangeland, and the memory is as hazy as the Battle of the Alamo.
So to give me direction on this journey is big Krizz Kaliko
I need guidance from Krizz Kaliko to navigate this strange world.
Now here is a beautiful world for you to enter
Strangeland is a world with its own unique beauty and charm.
You can hear how we kill everyone, we're helter skelter
In Strangeland, we are unpredictable and chaotic, and this unpredictability can be heard in our music.
On this fear that is fearin' us smear tuckin' the loads of us
We are afraid of the fear that affects us and carries heavy loads of emotions.
Shear stroke of genius since we appeared out the penis
The emergence of the music in Strangeland is a stroke of genius that is as miraculous as the creation of life from the penis.
We just the lost boys like we sons of Donald Sutherland
We are like the lost boys of Neverland, but instead of Peter Pan, we are the sons of Donald Sutherland, the actor who played our father figure in the movie 'The Lost Boys'.
We done strugglin' we forced our way in and forced to weigh in
We have struggled to make our way into the music industry, but now we are here and cannot be ignored.
The big swingin' kocks of rap r&b and rock
We are the biggest and most influential artists in rap, R&B, and rock music.
We been seein' lots of cats copyin' ya not
We have noticed many artists copying our unique style, but they cannot compare to our originality and skill.
Them G-O-D's and we can bless ya like we was a pastor
We are like gods in the world of music, and we can bless our fans like a pastor would bless his congregation.
We past ya long ago ya concentrate on rappin' faster
We have surpassed our competition and do not need to focus solely on fast rapping to maintain our success.
This is the temple of makin' it look simple to ya'll
We make music that appears simple, but is actually complex and intricate upon closer examination.
I wasn't really in to rap or into rap cause I seen too many flaws
At first, I was not interested in rap because I saw too many weaknesses and shortcomings in the genre.
Why they fall for strangland go up filled with strings of caribou lou
People are drawn to Strangeland, a place where the drink Caribou Lou flows freely and lifts spirits.
Fill ya cup and toss all that throw up
Drink Caribou Lou and forget all your worries and troubles.
My team captain is you nina I'm the first lieutenant
Tech N9ne is the leader of his team, and Krizz Kaliko is his second-in-command.
Enjoy your visit this is strangeland that you invented
Enjoy your time in Strangeland, a world that you have helped to create through your love of our music.
Welcome!
Welcome to Strangeland!
This is for everyone around the world the woman and the boys and girls are
Strangeland is a place for everyone, regardless of gender or nationality.
And it don't matter what you listen to we got a right place for you so
No matter what type of music you like, there is a place for you in Strangeland.
We'd like to welcome you if you're new then you're overdue take a quick peekin' overview
We are excited to welcome new fans who have been missing out on our unique style of music.
Let the strangers take over you
Let the music and culture of Strangeland take over and transport you to a new world.
Wow
Wow! Strangeland is an amazing and awe-inspiring place.
Juggalos kottonmouth kings and queens
Strangeland is a place where Juggalos, Kottonmouth Kings, and queens can all come together and enjoy the music.
Gangbangers metalheads and the college kids
Strangeland is a place for all types of people, including gangbangers, metalheads, and college students.
Then everything in between
And everyone in between!
They love when tech spittin', no he's the best rippin'
Fans of Strangeland love Tech N9ne for his unique and impressive style of rapping.
Blessed this when all of these titles can equal technician
In Strangeland, we are all equal and can be recognized for our technical skill in music.
So let's get it in to some retro jacks vision
Let's explore some innovative and retro-inspired music in Strangeland.
Complex written scripts are always sex driven
Our music is often complex and sexually charged, with intricate lyrics that explore various themes of love and desire.
Behold us we've had it so rough so what's the slogan we have at strangeland
We have faced many challenges and hardships in our lives and careers, but in Strangeland, our motto is to always rise above the struggle and hardship.
It goes up!
In Strangeland, everything continues to ascend and improve.
When I ask you what goes up mane if it's all good then you say that it goes
If things are going well, we acknowledge that they are continuing to improve and ascend in Strangeland.
Mane if it's no, you simply just say that it don't,
But if things are not going well, we acknowledge the struggles and hardships that we face.
then I'mma label you foe
If you cannot embrace the continuous ascension of Strangeland, we consider you an opponent.
That's when they hit the flo' if you hatin in my land we can throw
If you express hatred or negativity in Strangeland, we might have to physically fight to defend ourselves and our culture.
But I prefer with drinkin' 'bou lou that's cold
Instead of fighting, let's all come together and enjoy some cold Caribou Lou.
Then hit the vertical path and get on these hoes
After drinking and enjoying ourselves, let's continue to ascend and achieve greatness in Strangeland.
I love it Eep Op Ork Ah Ah
Living in Strangeland is an exciting and exhilarating experience that fills us with joy and energy.
Even if your brand new come knee shock your faja
If you are new to Strangeland, we want to shock you with our incredible music and culture.
And I'm lookin' for the girls with them deep bra's more tatas
In Strangeland, we appreciate and celebrate the female form, especially women with large breasts.
On the vertical then get horizontal then I'ma beat up your nana
After ascending to new heights, we might also indulge in some physical altercations, even if it means beating up your grandmother.
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