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 Grench
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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Can't stand you
Despise you
Detest you
Look away from me when you see me
Never look into my eyes
Your infection crowds my daily
When you walk don't come my way
And don't dare honk at me when you drive
I'm The Grinch, I smell your stinch
And it is you I so despise
I can't stand yo persona, the drama, yo marijuana, or yo momma
I really despise yo am a so comma I disapo who you honor
I see what you people can offer, I wonder what mommy taught ya
If it was up to me the G, I wanna sought ya, caught ya and then offed ya
I hate what you become, hate you have your freedom
Hate watchin' your reruns, hate givin' you refunds
I call 'em, how I see 'em, when I see scum, I free from the legions
Cerebrum, I see none, see your just really dumb
Hate seein' your whores, hate cleanin' your floors
Hate doin' your chores, won't be in your awards
Funk bein' your whore, hunks bein' of course, you punks being endorsed Chumps being assured, dumped being divorced
To test you like a sickness, I bet you'd like to lick this
From Texas right to Memphis, built with ex dykes and glimpses
Of everything I hate, it would be great for you to skate off in a lake
A beautiful fate, I hope nobody is at yo wake
Look away from me when you see me
Never look into my eyes
Your infection crowds my daily
So this can't be paradise
When you walk don't come my way
And don't dare honk at me when you drive
I'm The Grinch, I smell your stinch
And it is you I so despise
We're livin' in the cold age, road rage
Dark no sole, no way
Jose Cuearvo, there goes yo day
Every scare, everywhere, knows bogay
This life is too soft, haters more true talk
I hate the way that you cough, hate you when you blew off
You coofa, your crueler, so cool off
If we were arm and arm in handcuffs my arm I would rather chew off
So many reasons why I can't stand you
The man who's scam is to ban you
Cram you in the can under land in Grand View
Damn you if you stand near my farm, I slam you
Sammain', champaign your family and you
I'm a monster when it comes to you, conquer every one of you
Trade tours, paid for, your neighbor
'Cause they whores, pray for, decor
'Cause your state will create race wars
Look away from me when you see me
Never look into my eyes
Your infection crowds my daily
So this can't be paradise
When you walk don't come my way
And don't dare honk at me when you drive
I'm The Grinch, I smell your stinch
And it is you I so despise
I hate you when you destroy buildings and kill millions of children
From black white Chinese Sicilian, I thrill
When you feel sin, dealin' drugs to billions
Awaiting your death, miserable until then
I wanna put my Rebox and get on top of his esophagus
And watch the Appocolypse drop him in Necropolis
Never was menogamus, doggin' is, you're botherin' all of us
Gotta get loose from those to ex to soddomus
I hate what you stand for, hate all your scandals
When your life's baned for, I will not burn a candle
The way you live is not easy to handle
You vandals toss 666 in your blood sample
Yo, the world is very different now, no more hugs
Just shrugs and crips and bloods and drugs
Not see show no love, never we be equal
My name is The Grinch, this song is dedicated to the evil people
Look away from me when you see me
Never look into my eyes
Your infection crowds my daily
So this can't be paradise
When you walk don't come my way
And don't dare honk at me when you drive
I'm The Grinch, I smell your stinch
And it is you I so despise
Look away from me when you see me
Never look into my eyes
Your infection crowds my daily
So this can't be paradise
When you walk don't come my way
And don't dare honk at me when you drive
I'm The Grinch, I smell your stinch
And it is you I so despise
The lyrics of Tech N9ne’s song “The Grinch” passionately describes the artist’s hatred towards a certain someone or group of people. The song is layered with metaphors, personification, and images that paint a picture of how low Tech N9ne thinks of these people. From the beginning, he establishes an intense dislike towards the person he’s addressing, saying he hates them, can’t stand them, despises them, and detests them. He even goes as far as saying he hates them to the point where he hopes nobody shows up at their funeral (I hope nobody is at yo wake).
The artist also makes it clear that he wants nothing to do with this person or their surroundings, telling them not to come his way when they walk or honk at him when they drive. They remind him of “infection” and how it’s impossible for their environment to be considered paradise. He expresses just how much he detests absolutely everything about these people, from their mothers to their way of life. The song is reminiscent of Dr. Seuss’ “How The Grinch Stole Christmas,” with Tech N9ne playing a modern-day version of the Grinch who hates everything and everyone.
The entire song deprecates this group of people, so much so that the lyrics might be polarizing for some people. Alternatively, some might appreciate the brash honesty that Tech N9ne brings to the table by drawing such stark contrasts between who he is as an artist and what he considers undesirable traits in others.
Line by Line Meaning
I hate you
I have strong feelings of aversion and hostility towards you
Can't stand you
I have an intense dislike for you and I am unable to tolerate your behavior
Despise you
I have a deep-seated hatred and contempt for you
Detest you
I feel extreme disgust and loathing towards you
Look away from me when you see me
Do not make eye contact with me or acknowledge my presence in any way
Never look into my eyes
I do not want you to engage with me in any way, including eye contact
Your infection crowds my daily
Your negative influence is always present in my life and it is overwhelming
So this can't be paradise
I cannot be in a state of happiness or bliss while you are in my life
When you walk don't come my way
Do not come near me or cross paths with me
And don't dare honk at me when you drive
Do not attempt to draw my attention or communicate with me while driving
I'm The Grinch, I smell your stinch
I am like the character The Grinch from the Dr. Seuss story, I can sense and am repelled by your negative energy
And it is you I so despise
It is specifically you that I feel such intense hatred towards
I can't stand yo persona, the drama, yo marijuana, or yo momma
I dislike your personality, the unnecessary conflict you create, your use of marijuana, and your mother
I really despise yo am a so comma I disapo who you honor
I truly dislike who you are as a person, your character is disappointing and I disapprove of the people you respect
I see what you people can offer, I wonder what mommy taught ya
I am aware of the talents and abilities of those you associate with, but I question the values your mother instilled in you
If it was up to me the G, I wanna sought ya, caught ya and then offed ya
If I had my way, I would search for you, find you, and get rid of you completely
I hate what you become, hate you have your freedom
I dislike the person you have turned into, and I resent that you have the freedom to act in a way that I find distasteful
Hate watchin' your reruns, hate givin' you refunds
I loathe being forced to repeat negative experiences with you, and I resent having to give you money back
I call 'em, how I see 'em, when I see scum, I free from the legions
I speak the truth about what I see, and I find those I consider to be scum to be repulsive
Cerebrum, I see none, see your just really dumb
I do not witness any intelligence in your behavior, and instead I see a lack of reasoning and common sense
Hate seein' your whores, hate cleanin' your floors
I despise the women you associate with, and I feel repulsed by the idea of having to clean up after you
Hate doin' your chores, won't be in your awards
I dislike being saddled with your responsibilities, and I will not participate in anything you might be awarded for
Funk bein' your whore, hunks bein' of course, you punks being endorsed Chumps being assured, dumped being divorced
I do not want to be associated with the women you have sex with, I refuse to be a part of anything you boast about, I find those who support you to be foolish, and I feel that those who remain with you will be unhappy
To test you like a sickness, I bet you'd like to lick this
I want to make you ill, and I think you would enjoy perpetuating something negative
From Texas right to Memphis, built with ex dykes and glimpses
I will go from Texas to Tennessee, gathering together former lesbians and brief glimpses at something better
Of everything I hate, it would be great for you to skate off in a lake
Given all the negative things about you, it would be satisfying for me if you were to leave permanently and never return
A beautiful fate, I hope nobody is at yo wake
It would be pleasing to me if you were to pass away and no one mourned your loss
We're livin' in the cold age, road rage
We currently live in a time characterized by a lack of compassion and an abundance of hostility on the roads
Dark no sole, no way
There is no light, no hope, and no redemption
Jose Cuearvo, there goes yo day
The consumption of tequila is a reflection of your negative lifestyle
Every scare, everywhere, knows bogay
All people who care for goodness and decency will recognize your bad behavior
This life is too soft, haters more true talk
Life is not challenging enough, and the people who dislike you are the ones telling the truth
I hate the way that you cough, hate you when you blew off
I dislike even the small, insignificant things about you, and I am deeply frustrated when you ignore me
You coofa, your crueler, so cool off
You are awkward and cruel in your behavior, and you should calm down
If we were arm and arm in handcuffs my arm I would rather chew off
If we were bound together, I would prefer to harm myself than be stuck with you
So many reasons why I can't stand you
There are numerous things about you that I find unbearable
The man who's scam is to ban you
There is someone scheming to harm you or get rid of you
Cram you in the can under land in Grand View
Someone is plotting to imprison you or bury you in a particular location
Damn you if you stand near my farm, I slam you
If you come close to my property, I will physically hurt you
Sammain', champaign your family and you
There is a vengeful plan to hurt your entire family and you
I'm a monster when it comes to you, conquer every one of you
I become a monster when dealing with you, and I will defeat each and every one of you
Trade tours, paid for, your neighbor
I will find a way for you to pay for your bad behavior and make sure that those around you know about it
'Cause they whores, pray for, decor
Your associates are immoral people who will eventually receive the punishment they deserve
'Cause your state will create race wars
Your attitude and behavior contribute to societal problems and could result in racial conflict
I hate you when you destroy buildings and kill millions of children
Your actions are incredibly destructive and result in the deaths of innocent people
From black white Chinese Sicilian, I thrill
The diversity of those you hurt gives you pleasure or excitement
When you feel sin, dealin' drugs to billions
You engage in illegal drug trafficking on a massive scale to profit from sin and addiction
Awaiting your death, miserable until then
I eagerly anticipate your death, and until then I will be unhappy because of your presence in the world
I wanna put my Rebox and get on top of his esophagus
I want to use my athletic shoes to crush your throat
And watch the Appocolypse drop him in Necropolis
I want to see the end of the world and witness your destruction in a final resting place for the dead
Never was menogamus, doggin' is, you're botherin' all of us
You have never been faithful, and your despicable behavior is causing problems for everyone else around you
Gotta get loose from those to ex to soddomus
We need to free ourselves from negative influences and move away from sinful behavior
I hate what you stand for, hate all your scandals
I am disgusted by your values and the attention you receive from your negative actions
When your life's baned for, I will not burn a candle
When your life is ruined, I will not mourn or make any effort to show respect
The way you live is not easy to handle
Your lifestyle is intolerable and difficult to cope with
You vandals toss 666 in your blood sample
You are destructive and evil, and your actions reflect this in your DNA
Yo, the world is very different now, no more hugs
The world has changed, and there is no longer a sense of warmth or affection
Just shrugs and crips and bloods and drugs
There is only indifference, gang violence, and illegal drugs
Not see show no love, never we be equal
No one shows any love or kindness, and there is no hope for equality
My name is The Grinch, this song is dedicated to the evil people
I am like the character The Grinch, and this song is aimed at those who are genuinely evil
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: AARON YATES, L STEWART, R BLACHE
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