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/
THE ANTHEM
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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Yea, stomp stomp, clap clap, stomp stomp, clap
Uh uh, eh eh, uh uh, you got it
Tech N9ne! Let's go!
K-C-MO, roll!
(I'm representing)
K-C-MO, roll!
Yeah, please consider ducking us, cause ain't nobody touching us
Got the city loving us, they jumping like it's double dutch
Come through in the clutch we just, make it so you must erupt
Ain't never been no lucky stuff, we winners just because we tough
See my flag, they flying it
Now it's no denying it
Anything that got my city's logo, now they buying it
Keep 'em going crazy though, TV and the radio
Been watching since a baby, so I'm representing KCMO
K-C-MO, roll!
(I'm representing)
K-C-MO, roll!
(Ya ain't messing with)
K-C-MO, roll!
(I'm born and raised in)
K-C-MO, roll!
Yeah, stadium is shaking, they can feel it 'round the nation
Cause the plays we making got the opposition pacing
When my team awakens, you're facing annihilation
We put down a demonstration, you should've stayed on vacation
When you think you got it, then we show you that you're not it
You're gonna find defeat wherever KC has a spot in
We're gonna run you down if you bring it to us, and we win
Kansas City we hold the title, world champions
K-C-MO, roll!
(I'm representing)
K-C-MO, roll!
(Ya ain't messing with)
K-C-MO, roll!
(I'm born and raised in)
K-C-MO, roll!
Yeah
The lyrics to Tech N9ne's "The Anthem" are essentially a celebration of Kansas City and its residents. The song begins with an invitation to stomp and clap along, creating a celebratory atmosphere. Tech N9ne then proudly represents his hometown, K-C-MO, declaring that no one can match their talent and toughness. He references the city's logo and how people are now buying merchandise related to the city. He also mentions how he has been representing KCMO since he was young, thus showing his love and loyalty towards his hometown.
Line by Line Meaning
Stomp your feet and clap your hands with me, it's a celebration
Let's make some noise and celebrate together!
K-C-MO, roll! (I'm representing) K-C-MO, roll!
I'm proud to represent my hometown Kansas City, Missouri!
Yeah, please consider ducking us, cause ain't nobody touching us
Don't even try to compete with us because we're unbeatable!
Got the city loving us, they jumping like it's double dutch
Our city is so proud of us that they're jumping for joy like kids playing double dutch!
Come through in the clutch we just, make it so you must erupt
When we're under pressure, we always deliver and make the crowd go wild!
Ain't never been no lucky stuff, we winners just because we tough
We didn't get here by luck, we're just tough competitors who always come out on top!
See my flag, they flying it, now it's no denying it
My flag is waving proudly, there's no disputing the fact that I'm from Kansas City!
Anything that got my city's logo, now they buying it
Our city pride is so strong that people will buy anything with our logo on it!
When my team awakens, you're facing annihilation
When we're on fire, we'll destroy anyone who crosses our path!
We put down a demonstration, you should've stayed on vacation
We'll show you what real competition looks like, and make you regret trying to play against us!
When you think you got it, then we show you that you're not it
Just when you think you've figured us out, we'll surprise you and prove you wrong!
You're gonna find defeat wherever KC has a spot in
If you challenge us in any area that represents Kansas City, you're sure to suffer defeat!
We're gonna run you down if you bring it to us, and we win
If you try to bring the competition to us, we'll chase you down and come out victorious!
Kansas City we hold the title, world champions
We're the champions of the world, and Kansas City deserves all the credit!
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Aaron Dontez Yates
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@pinkfedoras
rza - sets the bar with classic wordplay
tech n9ne - extraordinarily snappy lines
em - classic shady humour, fit very well w the beat
xzibit - a super savage feel that doesnt seem too overwhelming
pharoahe monch - had me lowkey levitating
kool g rap - giving peak nas feels
jayo felony - has a perfect hooky verse whilst also keeping everyone engaged
chino xl - literally rapping like rent is DUE
krs one - switched up style whilst still having top notch quality, great closer
dude this actually might be top cypher not gonna lie
@elliecox3960
Timestamps And lyrics
Timestamps:
0:30 RZA
1:00 Tech N9ne
1:30 Eminem
2:00 Xzibit
2:25 Pharoahe Monch
2:50 Kool G rap
3:15 Jayo Felony
3:25 Chino XL
4:00 Krs-One
Lyrics:
One two, one two
We dedicate this one to the hip-hop culture why'all
Brought to you by the WOOOORRRLLLD FAMOUS Wake-Up Show!
Bobby Steels, Staple' tails, MC's get your lips stapled
Project Killa Hill is stamped on the map like the compass
Sacred sword play tongue-twist, piercin holes in you
You can't escape, 70, 000 kilowatts blast through your box
Woke wit alarm clocks, cars drivin slow down the block
One stopped, parks pops his trunk
Snare pops loud as glock shots
Bass like an M-80 in your face, cops stop, give us citation
We pause for radio station identification
WAKE UP WAKE UP WAKE UP!
When I Woke-Up, I got the mic and never chocked up
Busted a verse and all the G's in Cali loc'ed up when I was summoned
Styles were mixed like the Drummonds, Killer Clown is comin
Look around, your town is crumblin
This Big Tech from the midwest, leavin MC's lipless
On The Wake-Up Show, make up no, stories about my shake-up flow
Put me off in a cipher? Potna, you can't fuck wit the sniper
Your flow's premature, clean your dirt diaper
Mic heister, psycho, alpha-schizo
Hypno, chryo-gat flow, guru and ain't nobody tighter
Sway & Tech heard me flow and its sealed
Now I got Swedish women yelling "Tech N9NE's filled"
This place is my house, I might as well erase my face wit Withe-out
'cause why'all can't see me like Mase's eyebrows (where you at?)
Climped out of a nice house,
Through the front window and heard this guy shout
"Hey that's my couch, bitch!"
Pull a nine out during a rhyme bout
While I'm rippin this shit, put a clip in it spit five rounds
And murder you hoes worse than flippin a convertible
Nose first wit the top off landin upside-down
You're tied down and duct-taped, fuck rape
I'd rather just hump a slut's leg wit my nuts shaved
And Sway & Tech, two disk jokeys
Breakin so many friggin needles I wonder if they inject
Lo and behold, better than platinum or gold
Yes God bless success, never forsake your soul
Xzibit take control, locked loaded and ready to roll
Play the upper hand, a man that's never gon' fold
'cause your tape sucks, find a new hobby that you can take up
Or listen to my niggas Tech & Sway so you can Wake-Up
The X-man, catch me doin drills in the Danger Room
Big game hunting, from high-noon to the full moon
Wit synonyms, I get an adrenaline rush
From minimum thrusts, bust multiple assualts in small interims
As horrid as Borris Kolaf was
When I cut your neck, leave a little piece of flesh
So the head won't fall off, hauled-off
Sawed-off shotgun blast, he asked
Why did he have to die like cast metal?
O, huh, see now like Omar Credle
We pone pedal at a high resolution
On the Wake-Up Show wit Sway, Tech and DJ Revolution
I sway the tech wit the Tech and Sway
Step away, wet and spray, rep the day
Who over debt to pay get swept away
Across the whole board like checker play
When I blaze your whole sect' arrays
Wake-Up Show for those slept away
Niggas that the trey, hit the deck and pray
DJ Revolution, spinnin like lead from out the heck-AK
Tearin your neck away, flood up the street wit bloody decora'
Until the head of jake investigate
What? Sway can give it to you, but Whatcha Gon' Do wit it
Tech can give it to you, but Whatcha Gon' Do?
Rev can give it to you, but Whatcha Gon' Do wit it
I can give it to you, Wha Wha Wha What What!
Yo yo Chino makes the world go 'round
Fuckin up entire record companies like Harrel did to Motown
Vominous talk, poison pen, hominous walk
What flow will I destroy wit this time, the most commonest thought
The drama that's brought, caught us in a midst of sibling rivalry
For instance, there's nothing in existence that can survive wit me
Clone me like sheep, I clean house like Tony Rand-all
Wit style filed for sexual harassment like Tisha Camp-bell
You're wack like Will Smith, your rhyme style is pansy
I fuckin murder your young style like JonBenet Ramsey
Now who the master to beg? Your demo gets passed on the reg'
You shouldn't have been signed if you had a Withe cast on your leg
I'm Wake-Up Show reppin wit Sway & Tech
My tec's like Tekken, the industry weapon
I'm Chino X, bring KRS in
De de de de de de da di day, KRS-One comin wit the Tech & Sway
Yo, I rock up the littlest set, and on the biggest set
As ill as it gets I still manage to wiggle your neck wit sweat
Never forget, the bigger the budget the bigger the debt
You gotta be willin to rock in the middle of dry and in the middle of wet
But I'm willin to bet, on a Sway & a Tech
They stay in effect, never been a pain in the neck, they gainin respect
Nevertheless I WRECK YOU, now you know what Sway & Tech do
I'll be back but for now just sackle!
FRESH, FOR NINETY-NINE YOU SUCKAS!!!
@user-oy6sc8qh6e
RZA and eminem on the one track,its just unbelievable
@qoako9695
You forgot to add Emimen's style donor Chino XL
@AugusBarnes
And Kool g rap🔥
@AYCHMENG
I always love Tech N9NE's verse in this. The delivery is so flawless. 98-99 great years for hip hop
@andrejohnson1073
Ikr Tech N9ne I known since 1996 the Calm Before The Storm Era Midwestside Rap classic
@TyroneTheBirthController
Kool G Rap is a classic of the game, loved his verse here. Completely underrated.
@hazardhayes
I love how the beats just turns into a 80's bop when KRS comes on lol
@eastsideog2054
Cuz trap beats/music weren't made back then..
@hazardhayes
@@eastsideog2054 yeah you could say that
@jbarral6509
Ikr