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 Pick Up
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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I was rollin' by myself in the Benz leavin to a park
Bangin' some of the homie fattone's classic shit
So I'm rollin down Maya Blvrd
Then I busted a right on prospect lookin' to be seen by a bad bitch
and whatdya know...
A stallion
Ass like
Lips like (blam!)
So I pulled right next to her on the corner of 63rd street
'Bout ta front like im sellin her my cd and said
[Tech:]
What's sizzlin' mama what's crackin'?
[Girl:]
Wassup cuz?
[Tech:]
Uh na I'm just tryin ta sell u this cd
Na u know what you so fine I don't even wanna sell you this cd
I'mma give u this cd baby girl
[Girl:]
Oh ya cuz?
What is this shit cuz?
[Tech:]
It's my new shit baby
[Girl:]
Is this some tech n9ne shit cuz?
[Tech:]
Uh ya
[Girl:]
Aw na I don't want this devil worship shit cuz
I'm good cuz
[Tech:]
Anyway nigga I'm just tryin' to give u the goddamn cd
U know what I got some...
[Girl:]
Na cuz
Na, na
[Tech:]
No listen listen
Look hold on let's walk over here to my trunk
I got some new shit
[Girl:]
Oh yeah?
[Tech:]
Come come over here
I got some other artists
[Girl:]
Oh yeh cuz?
[Tech:]
You might like some big scoob shit or somethin'
Come come on come check this shit out
[Girl:]
'ight let me check this shit out cuz
The lyrics of Tech N9ne's song "The Pick Up" narrate a encounter between Tech and a woman he spots on the corner of 63rd street. The song begins with Tech driving alone in his car, reminiscing on the music of his friend Fattone. As he cruises down Maya Boulevard, he notices an attractive woman, whom he describes as a "stallion" with a captivating physique. Intrigued by her appearance, Tech decides to approach her under the pretense of selling her his CD. He initiates a conversation, expressing his interest in her and ultimately deciding to give her the CD for free.
The woman, initially skeptical, questions Tech about the content of the CD, questioning if it contains Tech N9ne's music. She expresses her reluctance due to her perception of his music being associated with "devil worship." However, Tech insists on giving her the CD and suggests they move closer to his trunk to explore additional music, mentioning other artists like Big Scoob. The woman agrees to check out the other songs in Tech's collection.
"The Pick Up" reflects Tech N9ne's smooth approach to meeting women and his willingness to share his music with others. The song portrays both his confidence in his artistry and his recognition of the allure that music can hold.
Line by Line Meaning
It was a Sunday night around 8:30 pm
The story takes place on a Sunday night at 8:30 pm.
I was rollin' by myself in the Benz leavin to a park
I was driving alone in my Benz, heading towards a park.
Bangin' some of the homie fattone's classic shit
Listening to some of my friend Fattone's classic music.
So I'm rollin down Maya Blvrd
I'm driving along Maya Boulevard.
Then I busted a right on prospect lookin' to be seen by a bad bitch
I turned right onto Prospect, hoping to catch the attention of an attractive woman.
and whatdya know... A stallion
And guess what... I saw a stunning woman.
Ass like
Her buttocks were beautiful and appealing.
Chest like... (ooo areola!)
Her chest was well-endowed and exciting, with visible areolas.
Lips like (blam!)
Her lips were attractive and alluring, catching my immediate attention.
So I pulled right next to her on the corner of 63rd street
I parked my car next to her on the corner of 63rd street.
'Bout ta front like im sellin her my cd and said
I intended to act as if I was selling her my CD, and I told her...
What's sizzlin' mama what's crackin'?
Hello, how are you doing?
Wassup cuz?
Hey, what's up?
Uh na I'm just tryin ta sell u this cd
Actually, I'm trying to sell you this CD.
Na u know what you so fine I don't even wanna sell you this cd
You know what, you look so attractive that I don't even want to sell you this CD.
I'mma give u this cd baby girl
I'm going to give you this CD, baby girl.
Oh ya cuz?
Oh, really?
What is this shit cuz?
What kind of music is this?
It's my new shit baby
It's my latest music, baby.
Is this some tech n9ne shit cuz?
Is this music by Tech N9ne?
Uh ya
Yes, it is.
Aw na I don't want this devil worship shit cuz
No, I don't want to listen to music related to devil worship.
I'm good cuz
I'm fine, thank you.
Anyway nigga I'm just tryin' to give u the goddamn cd
Regardless, I'm just trying to give you the CD.
U know what I got some...
You know what, I have some other...
Na cuz
No, thanks.
No listen listen
No, please listen.
Look hold on let's walk over here to my trunk
Let's go to my car's trunk.
I got some new shit
I have some new music.
Oh yeah?
Really?
Come come over here
Come on, come here.
I got some other artists
I have music from other artists.
You might like some big scoob shit or somethin'
You might enjoy some music by Big Scoob or someone similar.
'ight let me check this shit out cuz
Alright, let me listen to this music.
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