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/
Trauma
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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In Tech N9ne's song Trauma, he paints a dark and disturbing picture of the violence and chaos that occurs in the land of misery. Through his delivery, Tech N9ne strikes with madness, causing hearts to explode from the touch of the 44 blasting. He speaks of murder being his central inclination, and he revels in making it his foreplay. Tech N9ne is so crazed that he is beyond comparison to notorious murderers like Dahmer and Manson. In the chorus, he inflicts pain on his listeners' brains and whole persona, with lyrics at their service, all while murderous demons surround them.
In the second verse, Tech N9ne introduces his murderous plot that starts on his victims' block. He speaks of labeling his victims as "my bitch" and executing them. Tech N9ne gets even more brutal when he talks about ripping his victims apart and how he gets even more dangerous at night. He calls himself the N9ne Amira Killa, likening himself to Donald Owens and getting deep like the abyss. He declares his fury when anyone steps into him, and he has no problem causing trauma like when he bucked on his victims. In the third verse, Tech N9ne brings it all together, showing how he can make his victims swing on his Ding-a-ling, or flounder under his power. He notes his ability to flip out at any moment, like a bull in a China shop, and he spits rapid-fire rhymes that come with killer intent. Ninjas may be plotting to kill all the demons, but Tech N9ne knows that they will still come for him, causing trauma and pain no matter what.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to the land of misery
The song is an invitation to the world of pain and suffering
Where my delivery strikes with madness
Tech N9ne's unique rapping style creates an insane impression on the listener
Hearts explode from a touch of the 44 blastin (Party)
The power of Tech N9ne's music can cause literal harm to his fans' hearts
By the killas from the Midwest
Tech N9ne and his fellows from the Midwest are merciless in the world of rap music
You can scream all you want but there's no help
The pain inflicted by Tech N9ne's music is irreversible
As I see your destiny into the hands of me
Tech N9ne takes control of his audience's fate through his music
Black talons rippin through yo body
His music feels like sharp claws tearing through one's body
The sight of a blood scene
His music generates a gruesome image of a scene with bloodshed
Murder is what I fiend
Tech N9ne is addicted to creating music that is violent in nature
For I saw the darkest hour
Tech N9ne has seen the darkest aspects of life and transfers that energy into his music
The clock ticks well
The time seems to pass quickly when Tech N9ne performs or when one listens to his music
You feel the wrath of my power
His music has a powerful impact on the listener
What you gon do when all these niggas collide?
Tech N9ne's music collides with the listeners, causing a significant impact
I got so many mentalities I'll show you outside (Deadly)
Tech N9ne possesses multiple personalities that he expresses through his music, and each one is intense and harmful
Clever kill is my fourtay
Tech N9ne's strength is his crafty, deadly artistry
Cuttin off victim's nipples
Tech N9ne is so brutal that he mutilates his victims in his mind while rapping
My murder is foreplay
Tech N9ne finds pleasure in creating music that glorifies killing and violence
Can't even fuck with mine
No one can match Tech N9ne's level of skill in creating music that evokes horror
I'mma crazier than Dahmer Charlie Manson combined (One of a kind)
Tech N9ne is unique and more demented than notorious murderers like Dahmer and Manson
Diabolic Shimbolic Face the infernal Evil demon
Tech N9ne's music has a demonic quality that is unsettling
And I can make you eternal
Tech N9ne's music has the power to leave a lasting impact on his listeners' minds and souls.
Trauma Brain I'mma Inflictin pain on a Liqour with homa
Tech N9ne's music causes emotional and psychological pain to his fans, which can be numbed with alcohol but affects their entire being
Side'll shit me whole persona Nervous Lyrics at yo, service You heard us Murderous Demons they comma Which choosin like the chrome llama
Tech N9ne's fans connect with his sinister lyrics and persona, and they are unnerved and terrified, but also captivated by his music.
An introduction to my murderous plot
The song is an introduction to Tech N9ne's dark, violent worldview, which fuels his music
I got so many wicked ways And they start on yo block
Tech N9ne has an arsenal of evil ideas that he channels into his music and spreads across neighborhoods
Label you my bitch (Two) I let you know (Three) Execution Drag you out yo do' Nobody to witness
Tech N9ne is ruthless, and he quickly labels someone as his victim when he meets them, executes them in private, and dumps their body without a witness
I call it have it You call it a verbal sickness
Tech N9ne considers his lethal rhymes as a possession, while others see it as an illness
Damagin with a quickness Describe the feelin while I rip you apart
Tech N9ne prides himself on his ability to rapidly cause emotional and psychological damage to his listeners through his music
I get evil when the day but even worse after dark (Murda) (Murda) Killin It just don't stop (Homocidal)
Tech N9ne's dangerous energy intensifies at night, and he won't stop creating murderous music
The 12 gauge left you up and down But another victim called the D-E-A-D
Tech N9ne's music is destructive and deadly, and it could easily leave someone with fatal physical injuries
Listen to that underground massacre terror Seize the streets Feel my heat (WHOOO!)
Tech N9ne's music spreads like a violent and terrifying fire, taking over the streets and subcultures
The N9ne amira Killa Got me goin Like Donald Owens The cannabis Got me deep like the abyss So I sit back relax Warm it up like cris A bruised the fist The fury
Tech N9ne's music is like a drug, causing obsession and euphoria, and he uses marijuana to relax and create music that hurts like a punch
When step into me I 8-1-6 that mothaf**kin ass in Missouri Or should I say the land of misery
Tech N9ne takes pride in his ability to crush anyone who opposes him or crosses him in any way, and he is from Missouri, also known as the land of misery
Where life's fucked up Disguise like yo shadow when I buck ya (BLAH! BLAH!)
Tech N9ne sees life as chaotic and dysfunctional, and his music can expose the darkest parts of a person's personality and existence
You's a gonna gonna Tecca Nina like vaginas I bring trauma Make niggas swing on a Ding-a-ling gonna flunda Irritable Formitable Right now hit em in the middle of Rogue Dawg straight showed y'all
Tech N9ne takes pleasure in causing pain and harm to his listeners through his music, and he can make even the toughest people break down or lose their minds
When I'll be game Anyone wanna know what's the deal?
Tech N9ne challenges anyone who wants to take him on, daring them to try to understand his music or his personality
The simple fact is that I'll flip ya Flip ya for real I'm a jeah
Tech N9ne can quickly change moods and behavior, and he is proud of his unpredictability and toughness
But when I get rhymer block I need some ginacock
Tech N9ne suffers from writer's block, and he uses alcohol to loosen up and start creating again
Right after that fact I'm like a bull in a China shop Six pluses believe it I'll be the bomb one day
Tech N9ne is inspired to create and succeed after drinking, and he wants to be a huge success one day
If my shit was droppin in a week today is bomb Sunday
Tech N9ne's music is explosive and powerful, similar to a bomb dropping, and he always feels like it's the right time to release his music
Get to focus on music like Mr. Holland's Opus Notice
Tech N9ne dedicates himself to his music, giving it his all, like Mr. Holland in the movie Opus
Still kickin hocus pocus Witch craft Whiplash Kick ass Rhyme flows
Tech N9ne's music is a magical and dangerous craft that he uses to captivate his listeners and impress with his rhyming ability
Sign up the timed shows So I'm not behind hoes Devine souls Plottin to kill all the demons In the killa many killins plenty seperable pillins
Tech N9ne sets up tours and performances, working hard to stay relevant and compete with other rappers, and he plans to use his music to destroy evil forces and enemies
These rappers now (I'll swallow yo soul, I'll swallow yo soul) This underground (I gotta explode, gotta be cold) Nina's bold
Tech N9ne is ahead of his competition, and he will overpower them and take their souls or destroy them all, owing to his boldness and ambition
They couldn't kill me if they sent Dahmer (Why?) Demons they comma when tha shoots in the chrome llamma
Tech N9ne is indestructible, and even if someone as notorious as Dahmer tried to kill him, his demons are too strong and would come out when he shoots any chrome llama gun.
Trauma Brain I'mma Inflictin pain on a Liqour with homa Side'll shit me whole persona Nervous Lyrics at yo, service You heard us Murderous Demons they comma Which choosin like the chrome llama
Tech N9ne's song Trauma has a profound effect on its listeners, causing emotional trauma and nervousness, and his lyrics reflect his demonic urge to kill, like an unstoppable force. It makes them choose between supporting him or being afraid of him.
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