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 P.A.S.E.O
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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If I ever go..if I ever go... if I ever go...
If I ever go away....
I want everybody that loves me to be...
[Chorus]
Ridin Paseo, not in the day though,
Ridin away yo pain and sorrow,
Live for today cause you might not see tomorrow
Ridin Paseo, not in the day though,
Cherish the day, but then roll out when the day go,
Ridin away yo pain and sorrow,
Live for today cause you might not see tomorrow
[Verse 1]
Roses are red and violets are blue,
And we all get purple rain when you put together the 2
True, lets talk about this street I know
Meta meta yo is needed when its time for me to go
I spent my whole life on this KC street
The PASEO where the real stay and the fake sees heat
Gangstas lay low, get the queso and everyday breathe deep
But when the day goes all the broads out cause the baby's sleep
On Paseo I reminisce if they love me then give em this
Never know when to go cause this life is so hit and miss
Cry for me? never just have a ball wit each other
Cause that's what I had thanks goes out to my father and mother
And I love you so mama
If I ever happen to go mama
I think there's something you should know mama
I stayed away cause I was tryin to become somethin
Give a house to that one woman
The reason everyone's bumpin.....
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
Lets take a journey startin at 85th, wrote some of my latest hits
Off 85th came back from Cali then I stayed with Chris
Off 76th my first baby was conceived
Off 75th was with slow mo in conditions you wouldn't believe
74th and Paseo on the corner
Slept with the AK for my homie Scoob
Any body came through that door was a gonner
64th I ate balogna and kicked it with mac and sonya
In French Village I sold dope for my folks in a place with a crack aroma
63rd street is the land (and in Bishop Hogan)?
Demandin y'all just keep rollin
(expandin on bishop strollin)?
Mastered music on 61st
If I didn't use it I would spit the verse
This is how how you find me if demons happen to hit me first
Right on 58th I lived from 12 to 17 with basima kechramin , marty, hassan and hakim
57th and 56th I had a ball I learned some tricks I learned some schemes
From my homeboys y'all know who I mean
RDVs 55th paul's liquor try and talk slick if you crazy
Results in getting stomped by doc and stu-baby
Keep ridin paseo for me
If you ridin solo tonight
Just keep on thinkin marco polo for life when you're...
[Chorus]
[Verse 3]
What's the paseo hah
49th street
On 47th is gates and sons where Tech N9ne eats
39th at the bootleg I used to find peace
But at the scottish right on lynnwood masons at times meet
I used to kick it on 27th and 28th (true's lake)
Careful...you might find yourself off in that piece if you hate
19th was my family's church they tried to save me too late
Cause doin shows on 18th and vine that was my true fate
Mary Lou Williams was my aunt
9th where I was raised
Way minor way back in the day they used to fight no one was framed
But now on independence ave I hear my son donnie
Sayin that he hear gunshots every night on 5th and it scares his momma ronnie
End of the road 29 north to the bridge
If I go I'm leavin everything to my wife and my kids
Travis if I go whatever my half is you give her
And no funeral just throw my ashes in the Missouri River...Love.
[Chorus]
The song "The P.A.S.E.O." by Tech N9ne is an ode to the street he grew up on, The Paseo in Kansas City. The lyrics speak about the different places he lived on The Paseo, from 85th street to 29 north. Tech N9ne reminisces about his life and experiences on the street, the good and the bad. He expresses his love for his mother, gratitude for his father and mother, and his desire for those who love him to cherish the time they have together. He urges his listeners to live in the moment and appreciate life because tomorrow is not guaranteed.
The song's chorus emphasizes the importance of living in the moment - of cherishing the day but preparing to roll out when night comes. Tech N9ne reiterates the message of the chorus in the last verse, as he talks about his will and what he wants to happen after he passes away. He instructs Travis to give everything to his wife and children and not to hold a funeral, but to throw his ashes in the Missouri River. The song is a tribute to Tech N9ne's roots and a touching reminder to his fans to appreciate and cherish the moments they have with their loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
If I ever go away.......
If I happen to pass away...
If I ever go..if I ever go... if I ever go...
If I pass away...
If I ever go away....
If I happen to pass away...
I want everybody that loves me to be...
I want all those who love me...
Ridin Paseo, not in the day though,
Drive on Paseo, but not during the day,
Cherish the day, but then roll out when the day go,
Enjoy the day, but then leave when it ends,
Ridin away yo pain and sorrow,
Ease your pain and sorrow while driving,
Live for today cause you might not see tomorrow
Live in the present as tomorrow is uncertain
Roses are red and violets are blue,
A well-known saying to begin this verse,
And we all get purple rain when you put together the 2
When the two colors are combined, we get purple rain
True, lets talk about this street I know
Let's discuss a particular street I'm familiar with,
Meta meta yo is needed when its time for me to go
A secret code is required when it's time for me to leave
I spent my whole life on this KC street
I've spent my entire life on this Kansas City street
The PASEO where the real stay and the fake sees heat
This is the place where the real people stay and the fake people are in danger
Gangstas lay low, get the queso and everyday breathe deep
Gangsters remain cautious, earn money, and take deep breaths daily
But when the day goes all the broads out cause the baby's sleep
But when the day comes to an end, women come out as children are asleep
On Paseo I reminisce if they love me then give em this
I remember on Paseo, and if they love me, I'll give them this music
Never know when to go cause this life is so hit and miss
I never know when to leave because life is so uncertain
Cry for me? never just have a ball wit each other
Don't cry for me, instead, have some fun together
Cause that's what I had thanks goes out to my father and mother
That's what I had, thank you to my parents
And I love you so mama
I love you so much, mom
If I ever happen to go mama
If I happen to pass away, mom
I think there's something you should know mama
There's something I want you to know, mom
I stayed away cause I was tryin to become somethin
I stayed away because I was trying to make something of myself
Give a house to that one woman
To give a house to that special woman
The reason everyone's bumpin.......
The reason why everyone is jamming to my music..
Lets take a journey startin at 85th, wrote some of my latest hits
Let's take a trip starting at 85th where I wrote some of my latest songs
Off 85th came back from Cali then I stayed with Chris
I returned from California and stayed with Chris after visiting 85th street
Off 76th my first baby was conceived
My first child was conceived on 76th street
Off 75th was with slow mo in conditions you wouldn't believe
I was with Slow Mo on 75th street in challenging circumstances
74th and Paseo on the corner
On the corner of 74th and Paseo
Slept with the AK for my homie Scoob
I slept with the AK gun for my friend, Scoob
Any body came through that door was a gonner
Anyone who came through that door did not survive
64th I ate balogna and kicked it with mac and sonya
I hung out with Mac and Sonya while eating bologna on 64th street
In French Village I sold dope for my folks in a place with a crack aroma
In French Village, I sold drugs for my community in a place with a strong smell of crack
63rd street is the land (and in Bishop Hogan)?
63rd street is known as 'the land,' and it's located in Bishop Hogan
Demandin y'all just keep rollin
I demand that everyone keep driving
(expandin on bishop strollin)?
Further elaboration on Bishop Hogan
Mastered music on 61st
I mastered music on 61st street
If I didn't use it I would spit the verse
If I didn't use those skills, I would still rap
This is how you find me if demons happen to hit me first
This is where you can find me if negative forces get to me before I pass away
Right on 58th I lived from 12 to 17 with basima kechramin , marty, hassan and hakim
I lived with Basima Kechramin, Marty, Hassan, and Hakim from 12 to 17 on 58th street.
57th and 56th I had a ball I learned some tricks I learned some schemes
On 57th and 56th streets, I had a great time and learned some new ideas
From my homeboys y'all know who I mean
My close friends understand who I'm talking about
RDVs 55th paul's liquor try and talk slick if you crazy
RDVs on 55th and Paul's liquor - don't talk disrespectfully if you're out of your mind
Results in getting stomped by doc and stu-baby
You'll result in getting beaten up by Doc and Stu-Baby
Keep ridin paseo for me
Keep driving on Paseo for me
If you ridin solo tonight
If you're driving alone tonight
Just keep on thinkin marco polo for life when you're...
Just keep thinking about the game of Marco Polo for the rest of your life when you're...
What's the paseo hah
What is Paseo?
49th street
49th street
On 47th is gates and sons where Tech N9ne eats
On 47th street, there is Gates and Sons - a place where Tech N9ne eats
39th at the bootleg I used to find peace
I used to find peace at the Bootleg on 39th street
But at the scottish right on lynnwood masons at times meet
At the Scottish Rite on Lynnwood, the Masonic community meets
I used to kick it on 27th and 28th (true's lake)
I used to hang out around True's Lake on 27th and 28th street
Careful...you might find yourself off in that piece if you hate
Be careful - you might get invited into the group if you hate
19th was my family's church they tried to save me too late
My family's church was on 19th, and they attempted to save me too late
Cause doin shows on 18th and vine that was my true fate
Performing on 18th and Vine was my true destiny
Mary Lou Williams was my aunt
Mary Lou Williams was my aunt
9th where I was raised
I was raised on 9th street
Way minor way back in the day they used to fight no one was framed
Back in the day, they used to fight without anyone taking blame
But now on independence ave I hear my son donnie
Now on Independence Ave, I hear my son Donnie
Sayin that he hear gunshots every night on 5th and it scares his momma ronnie
He says that he hears gunshots every night on 5th street, and it scares his mom Ronnie
End of the road 29 north to the bridge
The end of the road is going north on 29 to the bridge
If I go I'm leavin everything to my wife and my kids
If I die, I'm leaving everything to my wife and children
Travis if I go whatever my half is you give her
Travis, if I pass away, give my wife her half
And no funeral just throw my ashes in the Missouri River...Love.
No funeral, just scatter my ashes in the Missouri River - with love.
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