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
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
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]
In Tech N9ne's song The P.A.S.E.O, he talks about his life growing up in Kansas City on the Paseo street. The song is both a tribute to where he comes from and a reminder to his loved ones to cherish everyday and live in the moment because you never know what tomorrow may bring. He talks about various landmarks on the Paseo street that have been significant in his life, such as where he wrote some of his latest hits, where his first baby was conceived, and where he learned from his homeboys. He also talks about the importance of family and how he would leave everything to his wife and kids if something were to happen to him. The repeated chorus emphasizes the message of living for today and riding through the pain and sorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
If I ever go.....
Tech N9ne reflects on his mortality and acknowledges the possibility of his death
I want everybody that loves me to be...
He expresses his desire for his loved ones to remember him fondly
Ridin Paseo, not in the day though,
He wants his fans to ride down Paseo Boulevard, a street he has a history with, but not during the day when it's crowded
Cherish the day, but then roll out when the day go,
Enjoy life but don't take unnecessary risks and leave before things get dangerous
Ridin away yo pain and sorrow,
He wants his music to serve as an escape for his fans and alleviate their troubles
Live for today cause you might not see tomorrow
He encourages living in the moment because there's no guarantee of tomorrow
Roses are red and violets are blue,
He starts recounting his memories on Paseo Boulevard
And we all get purple rain when you put together the 2
He reminisces on the beauty of the colors on Paseo
True, lets talk about this street I know
He confirms his knowledge of Paseo Boulevard
Meta meta yo is needed when its time for me to go
He implies he will need more than just surface level acknowledgement when he passes
I spent my whole life on this KC street
He spent a significant portion of his life on Paseo Boulevard
The PASEO where the real stay and the fake sees heat
He declares Paseo Boulevard as a place where genuine people stay and confrontations occur for the fake ones
Gangstas lay low, get the queso and everyday breathe deep
He describes the lifestyle of the individuals on Paseo Boulevard
But when the day goes all the broads out cause the baby's sleep
He points out the changing dynamics of the street from day to night
On Paseo I reminisce if they love me then give em this
He reflects on his impact and influence in the community of Paseo Boulevard
Never know when to go cause this life is so hit and miss
He talks about the unpredictability of life and how one doesn't know when they'll pass away
Cry for me? never just have a ball wit each other
He wants his loved ones to celebrate his memory with happiness and joy instead of tears
Cause that's what I had thanks goes out to my father and mother
He expresses gratitude towards his parents for the joy and love they brought into his life
If I ever happen to go mama,
He addresses his mother again and returns to the topic of his death
I think there's something you should know mama
He has something important to say to his mother before he departs
I stayed away cause I was tryin to become somethin
He explains why he wasn't physically present with his mother often
Give a house to that one woman
He discusses providing a house for a special woman in his life
The reason everyone's bumpin.....
He highlights the success and popularity he has achieved through his music
Lets take a journey startin at 85th, wrote some of my latest hits
He goes into further detail about his experiences on Paseo Boulevard
Off 85th came back from Cali then I stayed with Chris
He reminisces on a specific period in his life where he stayed with someone on Paseo Boulevard
Off 76th my first baby was conceived
He recalls the birth of his first child, who was conceived while he was living on Paseo Boulevard
Off 75th was with slow mo in conditions you wouldn't believe
He recalls staying with someone on Paseo Boulevard in rough conditions
74th and Paseo on the corner
He provides a specific location on Paseo Boulevard
Slept with the AK for my homie Scoob
He shares a story of sharing a weapon with a friend for protection
Any body came through that door was a gonner
He describes a dangerous situation he and his friend were in
64th I ate balogna and kicked it with mac and sonya
He recalls a lighthearted memory of eating and hanging out with some people on Paseo Boulevard
In French Village I sold dope for my folks in a place with a crack aroma
He divulges in a darker memory where he participated in illegal activities on Paseo Boulevard
63rd street is the land (and in Bishop Hogan)?
He mentions another place before briefly getting lost and asking for assistance
Demandin y'all just keep rollin (expandin on bishop strollin)?
He asks his fans to keep listening and paying attention
Mastered music on 61st
He shares a milestone in his music career he achieved while living on Paseo Boulevard
If I didn't use it I would spit the verse
He says he would have done something related to music regardless of what he studied in school
This is how how you find me if demons happen to hit me first
He provides his anticipated location if he were to die
Right on 58th I lived from 12 to 17 with basima kechramin , marty, hassan and hakim
He shares a specific period of time and people he lived with
57th and 56th I had a ball I learned some tricks I learned some schemes
He shares memories of enjoying his time, learning, and growing on Paseo Boulevard
From my homeboys y'all know who I mean
He is referring to people who were significant to him
RDVs 55th paul's liquor try and talk slick if you crazy
He mentions two locations on Paseo Boulevard where he has witnessed confrontations
Results in getting stomped by doc and stu-baby
He describes one of the consequences of talking recklessly
Keep ridin paseo for me
He asks his fans to continue including Paseo Boulevard in their lives and dedicating it to him
If you ridin solo tonight,
He recognizes the possibility of his fans being alone
Just keep on thinkin marco polo for life when you're...
He mentions a game of Marco Polo as a way of combatting loneliness
What's the paseo hah
He interrupts his own thoughts to question if his audience knows that he is talking about Paseo Boulevard
49th street
He lists out a specific intersection on Paseo Boulevard
On 47th is gates and sons where Tech N9ne eats
He mentions a place he goes to eat on Paseo Boulevard
39th at the bootleg I used to find peace
He recalls finding solace at the bootleg on Paseo Boulevard
But at the scottish right on lynnwood masons at times meet
He mentions another location on Paseo Boulevard where meetings occur
I used to kick it on 27th and 28th (true's lake)
He shares memories of hanging out around a body of water on Paseo Boulevard
Careful...you might find yourself off in that piece if you hate
He implies that trouble might come to those who show negative emotions on Paseo
19th was my family's church they tried to save me too late
He recalls a religious institution he was associated with on Paseo Boulevard
Cause doin shows on 18th and vine that was my true fate
He explains how his purpose and career took shape while on Paseo Boulevard
Mary Lou Williams was my aunt
He mentions a familial relationship he has with someone
9th where I was raised
He identifies an intersection on Paseo Boulevard where he was raised
Way minor way back in the day they used to fight no one was framed
He remembers a time when fighting was more common on Paseo Boulevard
But now on independence ave I hear my son donnie
He recognizes his son's current involvement on another street in the area
Sayin that he hear gunshots every night on 5th and it scares his momma ronnie
He acknowledges the reality of violence and the impact it can have on families
End of the road 29 north to the bridge
He concludes his recollection of Paseo Boulevard with a final location
If I go I'm leavin everything to my wife and my kids
He discusses his plans for his assets in the event of his death
Travis if I go whatever my half is you give her
He assigns a task to someone named Travis before reiterating the message of his will
And no funeral just throw my ashes in the Missouri River...Love.
He states his wishes in regards to ceremonies and signs off with expressing love
Lyrics © DAVID SANDERS II PUBLISHING
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If I ever go away.......
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...
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
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
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.....
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
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...
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
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.
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
@brandie5960
Who else comes back here to feel a moment of the time past?
@AblationMusic
Right now. ❤️❤️❤️
@allenbiggers326
Yes.
@terry9001
In the words of Andy "Andrew" Bernard...
"I wish there was a way to know you're in "the good old days", before you've actually left them."
@jakegregg4618
Straight up on point. Just remembering that vibe while listening to this .
@stephenlee3450
me baby. me baby!
@LongSchlongMcBong
There are so many nights I come back to this song, and it always feels the same. There's something special about the artwork Tech has made.
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