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/
The Beast
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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Fire starter, riot maker,
Moon stricken, animal need, bad seed, untamable beast)
Everybody around me always think they know what's going on inside my mind
think I'm Mr. Nice Guy all the time
How they say on Diary 'You think you know, but you have no idea'
Must make mo' dough
We will be shaking your floor
Come against me
That's a no no
Yo, 'cause I'm a beast
I can smell your woman's rosy punani
On the dance floor all the way in VIP
I'm a rapper, I can snatch her,
And she will leave with me because of my stature
Now, everybody move, everybody bounce
Whoever the Nina choose, we about to pounce
(Work it out)
With the 151 in the bottle
I'll call Heff' will he let me
hit this model in the grotto I like
all women, tall women, and small women
Ya gotta let Tech neez tease your chakra
Species release freaks, please the monster
Petite beast, feast, these G's will rock ya
Handcuff 'er busta don't trust 'er
'Round these hustlers homie don't be a sucker
When your lover say Tecca Nina's a brother
She trying to say that I rushed her then crushed her
Welcome yo ho, get filthy
Must make mo' dough
We will be shaking your floor
Come against me
That's a no no
Yo, 'cause I'm a beast
Welcome yo ho, get filthy
Must make mo' dough
We will be shaking your floor
Come against me
That's a no no
Yo, 'cause I'm a beast
I'm about to get that money like a robbery
Now I got it all my enemies wanna clobber me
Squalor be harder, we need dollars comradery
The hotter the scholar be, the larger the lottery
Need yen, tens, twins, gotta succeed spend G's, Ben Franks
We cram G's in bank, breathe said we win thanks
Hungry like the wolf indeed, but I give
Money to my crooks in need, I live
In Sherman Oaks but from Kansas City,
I miss home, Cali is business but man it's pretty
I ain't lying y'all, monster for money for mine y'all
If I wasn't getting money, I'd do time dog
You'd never see the Nine fall
Big house, wood floors
Maid cleaning the bitches with Pine Sol
Welcome yo ho, get filthy
Must make mo' dough
We will be shaking your floor
Come against me
That's a no no
Yo, 'cause I'm a beast
Welcome yo ho, get filthy
Must make mo' dough
We will be shaking your floor
Come against me
That's a no no
Yo, 'cause I'm a beast
Friend, this industry is no kin to me,
Behold the flow of the century
But they scared of me
Rappers they don't compare to me
Fair to be said that he dares to be sincerely a rarity
Check the sound scan, look around man
Wake up look at you Jacob, you in killer clown land
Face paint and jugalettes with bubble butts
And we rockin' twisted diddy women in the button ups
Hands down we rock harder than Kiss,
But rap me Kutt and Krizz
So can I get two stomps and a clap in this bitch
Nina shot to the top 'cause the plot's to get rich
Tell ya executives
I'm next for this
Success it is
Yet the best for Tech, this ain't
Baptist, Pentecostal or Methodist
This is the beast baby
Out, I mean exodus
(Money and I will destroy you I am the beast)
Welcome yo ho, get filthy
Must make mo' dough
We will be shaking your floor
Come against me
That's a no no
Yo, 'cause I'm a beast
Welcome yo ho, get filthy
Must make mo' dough
We will be shaking your floor
Come against me
That's a no no
Yo, 'cause I'm a beast
Welcome yo ho, get filthy
Must make mo' dough
We will be shaking your floor
Come against me
That's a no no
Yo, 'cause I'm a beast
The first line in this song, "Insanity at its finest," sets the tone for the entire track. Tech N9ne, known for his unique rhyming style and fast-paced flow, presents himself as a beast. He describes himself as a fire starter, riot maker, moon-stricken, animalistic person with an insatiable need. The title "The Beast" showcases his untamable nature.
The second half of the song is more focused on Tech's success and his loyalty to his friends and family. He talks about getting money like a robbery and how even though he hasn't forgotten where he came from, he now lives in a big house and has a maid who cleans his floors. He also mentions his competitors in the rap industry and how they don't compare to his skills.
The overall message of the song is that Tech N9ne is a force to be reckoned with. He's not afraid to go after what he wants, and he's not afraid to defend his title. The lyrics represent Tech's journey as a rapper and how he's managed to rise to the top despite the odds against him.
Line by Line Meaning
Insanity at it's finest
The singer asserts that his irrationality has reached its pinnacle
Fire starter, riot maker,
The singer is known for causing chaos and disturbances
Moon stricken, animal need, bad seed, untamable beast
The singer is wild, uncontrollable, and has a desire for dominance
Everybody around me always think they know what's going on inside my mind
The artist recognizes that others attempt to understand him, but do not truly comprehend his inner thoughts
think I'm Mr. Nice Guy all the time
The artist believes that people misinterpret his kindness as a constant state of being
Welcome yo ho, get filthy
The singer welcomes the arrival of a certain type of person who is eager for pleasure and is willing to do whatever it takes to obtain it
Must make mo' dough
The singer desires to earn more money
We will be shaking your floor
The artist's actions will cause a disturbance or have a significant impact
Come against me
The artist warns that opposing him will result in failure
That's a no no
The artist firmly believes that certain actions are not acceptable
Yo, 'cause I'm a beast
The singer is confident that he possesses animalistic qualities which make him formidable
I can smell your woman's rosy punani
The artist acknowledges his heightened sense of smell and the erotic nature of his comment
On the dance floor all the way in VIP
The singer is likely at a club or party where the most privileged guests go
I'm a rapper, I can snatch her,
The singer is suggesting that he is a successful and desirable musician who can easily attract women
And she will leave with me because of my stature
The singer believes that his fame and status will lead women to want to be with him
Now, everybody move, everybody bounce
The artist commands everyone to dance and enjoy themselves
Whoever the Nina choose, we about to pounce (Work it out)
The artist is implying that he has the power to choose his desired partner and will take action to obtain them
With the 151 in the bottle
The singer refers to a specific type of alcoholic drink that they are consuming
I'll call Heff' will he let me hit this model in the grotto I like
The singer is referencing an encounter with a Playboy model whom they would like to have a sexual experience with
all women, tall women, and small women
The artist has a desire for all types of women regardless of their height or build
Ya gotta let Tech neez tease your chakra
The artist is suggesting that listening to his music will evoke a positive spiritual or emotional energy within a person
Species release freaks, please the monster
The artist is suggesting that his music attracts a certain type of person who is eager to indulge in their unusual or taboo desires
Petite beast, feast, these G's will rock ya
The singer is referencing a woman who may have a small or demure appearance but is surprisingly fierce and skilled in a particular area
Handcuff 'er busta don't trust 'er
The artist warns against trusting a person too much and suggests the use of restraints to ensure safety
'Round these hustlers homie don't be a sucker
The singer advises against being taken advantage of by those who are skilled in obtaining money or success
When your lover say Tecca Nina's a brother
The singer suggests that if someone mentions his name to their partner, it could be interpreted as the two having a close relationship
She trying to say that I rushed her then crushed her
The singer believes that if his name comes up in a relationship, it might be attempting to cover up that he has had sex with the woman involved
I'm about to get that money like a robbery
The artist is eager to obtain money in a similar manner to how a robber would
Now I got it all my enemies wanna clobber me
The artist acknowledges that after obtaining wealth, people who dislike him may become more aggressive
Squalor be harder, we need dollars comradery
The singer believes that it is necessary to be in a supportive community in order to overcome poverty
The hotter the scholar be, the larger the lottery
The singer suggests that individuals with more education and intelligence are more likely to achieve success and wealth
Need yen, tens, twins, gotta succeed spend G's, Ben Franks
The artist has a desire for large amounts of several different types of currency in order to achieve success
We cram G's in bank, breathe said we win thanks
The artist and their associates deposit large amounts of money in a bank account while celebrating their success
Hungry like the wolf indeed, but I give money to my crooks in need
The artist is always eager to obtain more wealth, but is not afraid to give back to those who need it
I live in Sherman Oaks but from Kansas City, I miss home, Cali is business but man it's pretty
The singer lives in a wealthy area of California but misses their hometown in Kansas City and remarks on the beauty of California
I ain't lying y'all, monster for money for mine y'all
The artist is truthful about their intense desire for wealth and will do whatever it takes to obtain it
If I wasn't getting money, I'd do time dog
The singer suggests that if they were not financially successful, they would resort to criminal activity which would result in imprisonment
You'd never see the Nine fall
The singer believes that their success is guaranteed and they will never fall from their position
Big house, wood floors, Maid cleaning the bitches with Pine Sol
The singer lives in a large mansion with wooden floors and employs a maid who uses Pine Sol to clean
Friend, this industry is no kin to me, Behold the flow of the century
The artist is not related to the music industry and believes that their musical ability surpasses that of others in the industry
But they scared of me, Rappers they don't compare to me
The artist asserts that other rappers are afraid of them and cannot match their skills
Fair to be said that he dares to be sincerely a rarity
The singer acknowledges their uniqueness and dares others to be as rare as they are
Check the sound scan, look around man
The singer suggests that their current success can be measured by examining their music's popularity
Wake up look at you Jacob, you in killer clown land
The artist is suggesting that if someone were to wake up and see the world for what it truly is, it could be perceived as a dangerous and disturbing place
Face paint and jugalettes with bubble butts
The artist is referencing women who paint their faces in a specific style and have large buttocks
And we rockin' twisted diddy women in the button ups
The artist is associating themselves with women who dress in a specific way and have a particular music taste
Hands down we rock harder than Kiss, But rap me Kutt and Krizz
The singer believes that they have a harder and better music style than the band Kiss, but acknowledges the contributions of their fellow rappers
So can I get two stomps and a clap in this bitch
The artist is requesting a specific audience reaction which involves stomping feet and clapping hands
Nina shot to the top 'cause the plot's to get rich
The singer's primary goal was to achieve success and wealth, which they have accomplished through their music career
Tell ya executives, I'm next for this
The singer is implying that they have the ability to be the next successful individual in the music industry
Success it is, Yet the best for Tech, this ain't
The singer acknowledges their success but believes that there is always more to achieve
Baptist, Pentecostal or Methodist, This is the beast baby, Out, I mean exodus
The artist asserts that they do not associate with a particular denomination of Christianity, but that their music represents their dominant and aggressive nature
Lyrics Β© WONDERLOUS MUSIC, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aaron Dontez Yates, Charles Lawrence Caripides, Dominick Wickliffe, Khalil Abdul-Rahman, Robert Brandon Bailey, Trevor Smith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Superman_305
Insanity at its finest fire starter , riot maker
Moon stricken, animal need. Bad seed untameable beast!
Everybody around me think they now what's
Going on inside my mind, they think I'm mr. Nice guy all the time
How they say on dairy you think you know, you have no idea
Welcome yo ho
Must make mo dough
Come against me that's a no no
Yo, cause I'm a beast
Tech n9ne is a lyrical genius, and a lyrical giant , he rocks π€π€he always π―π―π― with all his music that's why he's my favorite rapper of all time
@TheRevanchist9000
Madden 06. Best soundtrack.
@deathstroke3588
You know what's up!!!!!!
@billmaber3454
omg is this the Sony PsP fam ? #turnupfam !!
@RichardBGuyan
Wow.... All of the memories that game brings back.
@lawsonthomas2594
+The Revanchist omg yes
@PsilocybeJedi
+The Revanchist But worst Madden!
@FGSCOTTY
Tech probably has one of the most unique rhyme schemes in the game and that's why I love his music on top of the metaphors and just his flow
@thatyoutuberguy7689
Now and then Now
@80brax04
Unique voice but this style of flow has been done countless times
@mhiii2395
80brax04 he's got probably one of the most recognizable voices and it's so clear