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 Procedure
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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I'll open the skull here
The lyrics of Tech N9ne's song The Procedure depict a surgical intervention where the singer, Tech N9ne, is subject to a neurosurgical procedure aimed at exploring his right frontal lobe. The right frontal lobe is responsible for cognitive processes such as decision making, problem-solving, and emotional regulation; its damage can result in cognitive and behavioral impairments. Tech N9ne seems to be aware of the invasiveness of the procedure as he describes the opening of his skull, which evokes a sense of vulnerability and helplessness. The lyrics suggest an impending disruption of the artist's cognitive and emotional self as the exploration of the right frontal lobe may expose his innermost thoughts and feelings.
In addition to the physical vulnerability, the lyrics also suggest a possible metaphorical interpretation that emphasizes the internal struggles of Tech N9ne. The opening of the skull could represent a figurative opening of his thoughts and feelings, exposing his innermost secrets to scrutiny. The exploration of the right frontal lobe could, therefore, be a metaphorical representation of the artist's attempt to confront his cognitive and emotional perceptions. The lyrics of The Procedure are thus a powerful and introspective portrayal of the complexities of the human mind and the desire for self-discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm going to take a look at the right frontal lobe
I am going to examine the area of the brain located in the right frontal lobe, which is responsible for decision making and personality traits.
I'll open the skull here
I will physically remove a portion of the skull to access the brain for the examination process.
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Written by: Aaron Dontez Yates
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@GRIZZYHENDRIX
THIS MY VERY FIRST SINGLE FROM CONTROVERSY 5 LIKE AND SHARE LETS GOOOO!!!! TECHN9NE & GRIZZY
“WHATS THE PROCEDURE”
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@understand9465
This is what I've been waiting for, you belong with strange music, on god you blend in perfectly
@CareerCoroner
s worded on twitter huh 🤚🏻🤧😆
@UltimateAPBTS
THAT WAS DOPE brother... All it missing was a RITTZ verse...👍👊😎
#TECH9🐐
#GRIZZY🔥🔥🔥
@itzyoungjay
Grizz this IT
@itzyoungjay
I want a signed copy
@mylesh4406
Tech went hard on this one. NICE SONG GRIZZY
@GRIZZYHENDRIX
HE ABSOLUTELY SPAZZED
@jefffaris2699
Just played this for my son, He's a fan now. Great song bro!
@granteversole3277
This is top 5 verses ever for Tech. Hands down.💯