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/
Tormented
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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One for the devil two for my God
Father please forgive me while I rock this broad!
(Tormented)
I've been lovin coochie since it was (Invented)
Ask me does it get me?
Yes it does (Feel lovely)
Pink or brown without even with fuzz (They love me)
Gotta get her off in the room, get her outta those panties (Get wicked)
Get her in the bedroom quick get hit with a whammy (Can't shake it)
Try to pass it by my homie but I (Can't make it)
If it was non-existent I would die (Stay with me)
I don't want to ever let it go (A quickie)
Beat it down like I'm Riddick Bo (Real stiffly)
We can do it fast or even slow (I'll lift the)
Up on the bed or on the floor (Obsessed with)
Pussy, coochie, nani on my mind (God bless it)
Hit it from the front or from behind (Get naked)
I'm horny baby don't you waste my time (Don't mess with)
Psycho alpha schitzo Tech N9ne!
[Chorus] - 2x
(Tormented)
Money, women, liquor, hella drugs
(Tormented)
Lookin at me from afar you'll get a buzz
(Tormented)
Father can you tell me (What?)
What is is, what is was, and what it shall be (Death)
[Verse 2]
One for the demon two for the son
Father please forgive while I drink this rum!
(Tormented)
Liquor got the Nina feelin real (Demented)
So intoxicated I could kill (Get fucked up)
When I'm havin trouble payin bills (Might luck up)
If I got the dough to drink until (Get twisted)
Ain't no tellin what I'm bout to do (Get wicked)
Fill me up I'll try to fight a crew (Don't touch me)
Bouncer want to show me to the do' (Don't rush me)
Please partnah I don't want to go (Shame on me)
Chuckin ain't a damn thang changed (Rain on me)
Fuck it, do it till I feel the flame (Don't test me)
Tried to fight em fair no lead (Get messy)
But the alcohol said (Go 'head)
(Can't stop it) Alcohol is takin over blood
(Don't mock it) Bitches like it thinkin I'm a stud
(No expenses) When I'm out I get a lot of love
I'm drinkin everything the tender
Tryin to get me in the club
[Chorus] - 2x
(Tormented)
Money, women, liquor, hella drugs
(Tormented)
Lookin at me from afar you'll get a buzz
(Tormented)
Father can you tell me (What?)
What is is, what is was, and what it shall be (Death)
[Verse 3]
One for the spirt two for the blood
Father please forgive me while I take this drug!
(Tormented)
want to live my life in a day (What I meant is)
Drugs help escape the flame and pain (THC)
Roll it, light it, now you smoke your weed (I want it)
Puff it, pass it till your eyes bleed (White cocaine)
Light it, sniff it, now you feel the rush (Numb your brain)
In hell you an angel on the dust (PCP)
Dip it a wet stick it's numb numb (Dank and weed)
They it quick where I come from (GHB)
Do it fluid it's called date rape (LSD)
Hit it, trip it now things trace (Valium pills)
Got this villain chillin stayin paid (Bounce until)
I'm feelin ill until the day breaks (Ecstacy)
Cop it, pop it, roll time to club (Sex to me)
Is who I'm takin home so I can fuck (Grant Rice is)
Money, drugs, liqour and them ho's (My life is)
Based on sex, drugs and Rock and Roll
[Chorus] - 2x
(Tormented)
Money, women, liquor, hella drugs
(Tormented)
Lookin at me from afar you'll get a buzz
(Tormented)
Father can you tell me (What?)
What is is, what is was, and what it shall be (Death)
[Verse 4]
One up in heaven, two here in hell
Father please forgive me while I chase this male!
Tormented
Rollers
Try to get it, not the jingle but the fold up
Stackin papers and the coppers can't control us
Chasin relish till my fuckin pockets swoll up
God forgive me but the heavens got to hold up
Get it quickly
Is you wit me?
This is sho nuff
Don't be bitchy
5-1-50
Hit the dough up
Killa hippies, niggas wish we never showed up
Don't be dummy get that money daddy told us
Got to steppin daddy left and never showed us
So we started pushin weed and pushin boulders
For Tony Roma on the corner till we blowed up
Get it sewed up
(Tormented)
I don't know so don't you ask why
(Intended)
For Nina to get a piece of pie
(Rest in peace)
All I want is money so I can fly
I'm chasin rella scrilla cabbage money hungry till I die
Tormented
The Tech N9ne song titled "Tormented" is a narration of his addictions to money, drugs, liquor, and women. Throughout the four verses of the song, Tech N9ne is seeking forgiveness from God while chasing his addictions. His addictions to different vices lead him to become tormented and even betray his spiritual faith. In the first verse, he confesses his addiction to women and how he cannot resist their affection. He also mentions how he is addicted to sexual experiences with women and how he would never let it go.
In the second verse, he confesses his addiction to liquor, how it makes him feel demented and more likely to commit violent acts. He also mentions how he gets addicted to liquor that he spends all his money on it and sometimes gets into trouble. In the third verse, Tech N9ne talks about his addiction to drugs, and how they serve as a form of escape from his problems. However, this escape leads him to more significant problems, and he adds more hard drugs to the mix. Finally, in the fourth verse, Tech N9ne talks about his addiction to money and how he pursues every wealth-making opportunity in life. He also recognizes that his desire for money makes him end up tormenting himself.
Line by Line Meaning
One for the devil two for my God
The singer acknowledges the devil but also believes in God.
Father please forgive me while I rock this broad! (Tormented)
The singer is asking for forgiveness from God for his lustful actions.
I've been lovin coochie since it was (Invented)
The singer has a strong attraction to women.
Ask me does it get me? Yes it does (Feel lovely)
The artist enjoys sexual gratification.
All up on me off up in the club (Addicted)
The artist is addicted to the attention he gets from women.
Gotta get her off in the room, get her outta those panties (Get wicked)
The singer is very forward and aggressive in his approach towards women.
Try to pass it by my homie but I (Can't make it)
The singer is unable to resist his desires for women.
If it was non-existent I would die (Stay with me)
The artist feels that his attraction to women is a necessary part of his life.
I don't want to ever let it go (A quickie)
The artist has a strong desire to continue his sexual activities.
Beat it down like I'm Riddick Bo (Real stiffly)
The artist is very forceful and energetic during sex.
We can do it fast or even slow (I'll lift the)
The singer is versatile and willing to try different methods of sex.
Up on the bed or on the floor (Obsessed with)
The artist is very focused on having sex and is willing to do it anywhere.
Pussy, coochie, nani on my mind (God bless it)
The singer is constantly thinking about sex.
Hit it from the front or from behind (Get naked)
The singer enjoys different positions during sex.
I'm horny baby don't you waste my time (Don't mess with)
The singer is very eager to have sex and doesn't want any distractions.
Money, women, liquor, hella drugs Lookin at me from afar you'll get a buzz
The artist enjoys indulging in material things.
Father can you tell me (What?) What is is, what is was, and what it shall be (Death)
The artist is questioning the meaning of life and is contemplating death.
One for the demon two for the son Father please forgive while I drink this rum!
The singer is acknowledging the devil but also asking for forgiveness from God while drinking alcohol.
Liquor got the Nina feelin real (Demented)
The singer is feeling intoxicated and disoriented.
So intoxicated I could kill (Get fucked up)
The artist is very drunk and is losing control.
When I'm havin trouble payin bills (Might luck up)
The artist may turn to drinking to cope with financial struggles.
Ain't no tellin what I'm bout to do (Get wicked)
The artist is unpredictable when drunk.
Fill me up I'll try to fight a crew (Don't touch me)
The singer is aggressive when drunk and may start a fight.
Bouncer want to show me to the do' (Don't rush me)
The artist doesn't want to leave the club and may resist being escorted out.
Cop it, pop it, roll time to club (Sex to me)
The singer enjoys drugs and partying in order to facilitate sexual activity.
One for the spirt two for the blood Father please forgive me while I take this drug!
The singer is asking for forgiveness from God before taking drugs.
Drugs help escape the flame and pain (THC)
The singer uses drugs to escape their problems and pain.
Roll it, light it, now you smoke your weed (I want it)
The artist is ready to smoke marijuana.
Puff it, pass it till your eyes bleed (White cocaine)
The artist is using cocaine to a dangerous extent.
Hit it, trip it now things trace (Valium pills)
The singer is experiencing intense hallucinations while using Valium.
Money, drugs, liqour and them ho's (My life is)
The singer's life revolves around material items and sexual activity.
One up in heaven, two here in hell Father please forgive me while I chase this male!
The artist is asking for forgiveness from God before engaging in homosexual activity.
Stackin papers and the coppers can't control us Chasin relish till my fuckin pockets swoll up
The artist is focused on making money and being financially independent.
Based on sex, drugs and Rock and Roll
The artist's lifestyle revolves around pleasure and excess.
I'm chasin rella scrilla cabbage money hungry till I die
The singer is very focused on making money and becoming wealthy.
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Written by: AARON YATES, DAJUAN CAYSON, GRANT RICE
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