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/
URALYA
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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Before you get bust the fuck up!
And you wonder why we all deny ya
Cause you're a motherfuckin' liar!
(You suffer from)
I don't give a damn about what come out your mouth, fuck no
The biggest I've ever seen, I mean everything I say
But you got U-R-A-L-Y-A!
I don't give a damn about what come out your mouth, fuck no
You ain't comin' real with us, don't chill with us, just go
The biggest I've ever seen, I mean everything I say
But you got U-R-A-L-Y-A!
Kill the shit, faking like you got a feel for this
You’re not built for this
You're coming really foul and it smell like dead gefilte fish
Liar liar, you created
Why ya why ya get true negated
Just mutilated, through the latest
Silly sucka what you fuck up because you the sadist
Don't do ya job like ya oughtta
I'm gonna beat ya like a pinata
Better yet I'm givin the devil a stigmata
Hit you with the hell of an Afrika Bambaataa (BOOM!)
Lay em on the ground
That's what you get for playin on a clown
Sayin that my sound, they don't wanna hear it, missed em
But I gave you money, to get the shit done!
I don't wanna hear it from ya, spirit's under
Attack the jack, you're the nearest one
To get fed up from raps racks and steal his numbers
Cause they DJ's that truely hit
But they already gave in to a newbee bitch
And that's booey ish, booey ish!
8-1 say, "That's booty ish!" (Yeah)
I don't give a damn about what come out your mouth, fuck no
You ain't comin' real with us, don't chill with us, just go
The biggest I've ever seen, I mean everything I say
But you got U-R-A-L-Y-A!
I don't give a damn about what come out your mouth, fuck no
You ain't comin' real with us, don't chill with us, just go
The biggest I've ever seen, I mean everything I say
But you got U-R-A-L-Y-A!
You just told me that the DJs didn't feel us
Instead of telling me that I should have paid more skrilla
For the amount that we gave in to the loss, I should have killed ya
But I was busy rocking 20,000 in Roskilde (Roskilde)
Aw shit, off of me you made profit
Brand new Benz, you done copped it, bought your bitch a new locket
Came in talking that boss shit, now my bizz, you done lost it
But look how much it all costed, the music industry's a hog bitch
Man, I really wanna kill them and in this business it's hard to get you though
When you kill a motherfucker the consequences they are predictable
Would you starve and quit to flow? And it be hard to get the dough
But you're barking chicks to blow, off the ship you go, far more shit to show!
I don't give a damn about what come out your mouth, fuck no
You ain't comin' real with us, don't chill with us, just go
The biggest I've ever seen, I mean everything I say
But you got U-R-A-L-Y-A!
I don't give a damn about what come out your mouth, fuck no
You ain't comin' real with us, don't chill with us, just go
The biggest I've ever seen, I mean everything I say
But you got U-R-A-L-Y-A!
You take our cake and we trust that you made
Hefty investments to get our shit played
Not being straight but straight slick is your trade
Watch who you jerk cause when jerked you get sprayed
You take our cake and we trust that you made
Hefty investments to get our shit played
Not being straight but straight slick is your trade
Watch who you jerk cause when jerked you get sprayed
Yeah
Welcome to my Boiling Point, motherfuckers!
We put our trust in these motherfuckers and they suffer Uralya disease
Fuck you motherfuckers!
I don't give a damn about what come out your mouth, fuck no
You ain't comin' real with us, don't chill with us, just go
The biggest I've ever seen, I mean everything I say
But you got U-R-A-L-Y-A!
I don't give a damn about what come out your mouth, fuck no
You ain't comin' real with us, don't chill with us, just go
The biggest I've ever seen, I mean everything I say
But you got U-R-A-L-Y-A!
K.O.D. ain't going nowhere ever (played backwards)
Hey, you, hope you, have a, happy
Fuckin, Samhain, festival, bitch, yes, N9ne!
The song "URALYA" by Tech N9ne is a ferocious attack on those who betray trust in the music industry. The lyrics are loaded with profanity and aggressive language to deliver a harsh message to those who don't keep it real. The opening lines "Shut the fuck up! Before you get bust the fuck up! And you wonder why we all deny ya Cause you're a motherfucking liar!" set the tone for the rest of the verses that follow. Tech N9ne accuses those who are fake with him of suffering from "Uralya disease," which means being a liar and a cheat. He is disgusted by those who pretend to be on his side but then betray his trust and take advantage of him. The chorus repeats that he is not interested in anything they have to say if it's not real, and he calls out those who pretend to be part of his team but then profit from his work behind his back.
Overall, the song showcases Tech N9ne's artistry, his flow, and lyrical imagery. His brutal honesty and blunt language show how the music industry can be cut-throat, and those who don't keep it real, face the consequences. It's an anthem for anyone who has ever felt used, betrayed or disappointed by someone they trusted.
Line by Line Meaning
Shut the fuck up!
Be quiet and stop talking immediately.
Before you get bust the fuck up!
Stop talking or you'll get physically hurt.
And you wonder why we all deny ya
You're being rejected by everyone, and you should know why.
Cause you're a motherfuckin' liar!
You're not telling the truth and can't be trusted.
(You suffer from)
You have a problem with
I don't give a damn about what come out your mouth, fuck no
I'm not interested in hearing what you have to say.
You ain't comin' real with us, don't chill with us, just go
You're not being honest with us and should leave.
The biggest I've ever seen, I mean everything I say
This is the largest problem I've ever encountered, and I'm being sincere.
But you got U-R-A-L-Y-A!
You have a disease that causes rejection and isolation from everyone.
Kill the shit, faking like you got a feel for this
Stop pretending like you know how to handle this situation.
You’re not built for this
You don't have the skillset to handle this situation.
You're coming really foul and it smell like dead gefilte fish
Your behavior is unpleasant and smells bad.
Liar liar, you created
You're a liar, and you brought this problem upon yourself.
Why ya why ya get true negated
Why did you deny the truth?
Just mutilated, through the latest
You were completely destroyed by recent events.
Silly sucka what you fuck up because you the sadist
You're foolish and keep making mistakes because you enjoy it.
Don't do ya job like ya oughtta
You're not doing your job properly.
I'm gonna beat ya like a pinata
I'm going to punish you for your mistakes.
Better yet I'm givin the devil a stigmata
Your punishment will be so severe that it's like giving the devil a wound.
Hit you with the hell of an Afrika Bambaataa (BOOM!)
You're going to be hit with powerful force and sound.
Lay em on the ground
You're going to be thrown to the ground.
That's what you get for playin on a clown
You're being punished for acting foolishly.
Sayin that my sound, they don't wanna hear it, missed em
You're mistaken if you think people don't want to hear my music.
But I gave you money, to get the shit done!
I paid you to do your job correctly.
I don't wanna hear it from ya, spirit's under
I'm not interested in hearing your excuses or explanations.
Attack the jack, you're the nearest one
You're the nearest target for my anger.
To get fed up from raps racks and steal his numbers
You took money and fame from me and others in the rap industry.
Cause they DJ's that truely hit
Some DJs are truly talented.
But they already gave in to a newbee bitch
Some DJs have given in to lower quality music by new artists.
And that's booey ish, booey ish!
This is disappointing and unacceptable.
8-1 say, "That's booty ish!" (Yeah)
Even other people think this is unacceptable.
You just told me that the DJs didn't feel us
You said that DJs didn't like our music.
Instead of telling me that I should have paid more skrilla
You should have told me that I needed to pay more for promotion.
For the amount that we gave in to the loss, I should have killed ya
I should be angry enough to hurt you for the amount of money we lost.
But I was busy rocking 20,000 in Roskilde (Roskilde)
I was busy performing at a festival in Roskilde.
Aw shit, off of me you made profit
You made money off of my hard work.
Brand new Benz, you done copped it, bought your bitch a new locket
You bought new things for yourself and your partner with the money you made from me.
Came in talking that boss shit, now my bizz, you done lost it
You acted like the boss, but now you've lost my business.
But look how much it all costed, the music industry's a hog bitch
It cost me a lot of money, and the music industry is greedy and selfish.
Man, I really wanna kill them and in this business it's hard to get you though
I'm frustrated and angry with them, but it's difficult to hurt them in this industry.
When you kill a motherfucker the consequences they are predictable
Hurting someone will bring expected consequences.
Would you starve and quit to flow? And it be hard to get the dough
If you can't make enough money, would you stop pursuing your passion?
But you're barking chicks to blow, off the ship you go, far more shit to show!
You're looking for attention from women, but you'll be discarded and need to prove yourself more.
You take our cake and we trust that you made
We gave you money and trusted you to do your job well.
Hefty investments to get our shit played
We spent a lot of money to get our music played.
Not being straight but straight slick is your trade
You're not honest, but being manipulative is how you make money.
Watch who you jerk cause when jerked you get sprayed
Be careful who you anger because there will be consequences.
Welcome to my Boiling Point, motherfuckers!
I'm extremely angry and upset.
We put our trust in these motherfuckers and they suffer Uralya disease
We trusted these people, but they ended up suffering from a disease that causes rejection and isolation.
Fuck you motherfuckers!
I'm extremely angry with these people.
K.O.D. ain't going nowhere ever (played backwards)
My music won't be silenced or stopped.
Hey, you, hope you, have a, happy
I don't care about your happiness or well-being.
Fuckin, Samhain, festival, bitch, yes, N9ne!
I'm going to enjoy performing at the Samhain festival, and I'm going to do it well.
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Zebulous
This hits so hard. A truly unique mixture of genres, done right. Tech N9ne is just so beyond his time and above most everybody else in the industry. Realest dude in music.
Daniel Soucy
He's not beyond his time. You're just behind. 😂 That time is here now. He does mix Genres but nothing like Kim Dracula or Corpse and so on. He fits rap 💯 and makes it dope.
Ulkair
Now this is how you blend hiphop and metal. Well done
Gladys Delos Reyes
batinatayo
2sN4s
i dont like metal usually but he killed it man ima check some metal some tips what i should listen
2sN4s
+Nahuel Silva to
Bestintheworld182
+Nahuel Silva Rage Against The Machine, Limp Bizkit, and Linkin Park. Check em out.
Mista Jankins
Korn did it better.
Dorian Thanatos
The absolute most perfect example of how rap and metal can make a beautiful baby is this song!
MortisLux
I love how tech uses instruments in his songs, and they're pretty heavy at that, brings in metalheads like myself.