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/
W H A T
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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Adjust the heart and enjoy blood
'Cause what you need, they won't give it up
Unless you're part of their boys' club
Rush for green is how the tough succeed
They rather us to bleed and destroy love
But fuck the deeds the big void does
We lust to feed and kick noises
What, I'll show you pain
Lies, my blood is fire
Lies, my blood is fire
Lies, my blood is fire
Truth, what, tell the truth
My blood is fire
Lies, my blood is fire
Lies, my blood is fire
We starving, I beg your fucking pardon
You said it wasn't Darwin and told us have faith (yeah)
So we barge in, into your truth garden
Forbidden fruit carving, got a hold of their taste (yeah, yeah)
They kept it away from us, now we are waking up
No conversation, just give it up (yeah)
Those stories are satan, crushed all of it
Faith and blood ruling a nation, the jig is up (yeah)
All the dirt we gonna dig up
Snake is in the grass, we gonna trip it when it slither (yeah)
No mistaking I'm delivered
From all indoctrination your forsakin' will be triggered (yeah)
Turn water to wine, I did it with rhyme
If you're not of this kind, I'll scare you, bruh
This body, this mind, ain't sick and not blind
I shine from hitting you out the wall (yeah)
Hungry (yeah), thirsty (yeah)
And I ain't talkin' burgers and a slurpee (yeah)
The kind of stuff I'm talkin' really murk me
I'm talkin' bout something that can wake me and rework me (yeah)
Broke the spell now I'm an irate one
Coming to get what you cookin', I took it and I ate some
My migration to criminalization
I'm taking all the motherfucking food and libation
What, I'll show you pain
Lies, my blood is fire
Lies, my blood is fire
Lies, my blood is fire
Truth, what, tell the truth
My blood is fire
Lies, my blood is fire
Lies, my blood is fire
They're staring, glaring
Everything, they wanna be comparing
Take off all of the betterment, I'm stronger and I'm on a mission
Am I sick of all of the baring?
Enemy remedy heresy, telling me to be a better me
But the best me is a me that ain't worth bettering
Based on books that are smitten with sentencing individuals
That ain't done much of fucking anything
Take a second, I'm on the rhythm of luck
I've had enough, I'm talkin' about the pick in the rough, in the dark
A monument taken from a villain, oh fuck
They've never really met a mother fucker, bitter, malevolent bit of phenomena (ooh)
Back at the back of them, spittin' like a MAC-10
Top of the mat says you've fallen from the mattress
Got it patented, I got more gift of gab than
All the liars, all the fakes, better than all of them (Dracula)
Demonstrate, everyone levitates
I am a victim of y'all, but I can relate
Emulate, feelings are ever grey, peeling
Assimilate, sitting around while they masturbate
You motherfuckers, don't you want a piece of the fun now?
Hahaha (Dracula)
What, I'll show you pain
Lies, my blood is fire
Lies, my blood is fire
Lies, my blood is fire
Truth, what, tell the truth
My blood is fire
Lies, my blood is fire
Lies, my blood is, what
In "W H A T" by Tech N9ne, the lyrics depict a sense of rebellion and frustration towards societal norms and expectations. The song criticizes the greed and corruption of those in power, highlighting their willingness to harm others for personal gain. The lyrics suggest that the system is designed to keep people oppressed and reliant on the ruling class, symbolized by the reference to a "boys' club" that only provides what is needed to its members.
The chorus emphasizes the artist's determination to expose the truth and confront the lies that have been imposed upon them. The repeated line "my blood is fire" conveys a sense of passion and intensity, indicating that the artist is driven by their own inner strength and authenticity.
The second verse delves deeper into the disillusionment of the artist and the desire to break free from the shackles of societal expectations. They express their frustration at being kept ignorant and manipulated, but now they are awakening to the truth and refusing to be silenced. The lyrics also touch upon the idea of transformation and personal growth, with the metaphor of turning water into wine representing the artist's ability to create something powerful and impactful through their words.
Line by Line Meaning
Trust the thieves are gon' rip it up
Have faith that the corrupt individuals will cause chaos and destruction
Adjust the heart and enjoy blood
Modify your emotions and relish in violence
'Cause what you need, they won't give it up
The ones in power withhold necessities unless you conform
Unless you're part of their boys' club
Unless you belong to their exclusive group
Rush for green is how the tough succeed
Striving for wealth is the only way the strong can thrive
They rather us to bleed and destroy love
They prefer us to suffer and ruin relationships
But fuck the deeds the big void does
We reject the harmful actions caused by the emptiness
We lust to feed and kick noises
We crave nourishment and disrupt the silence
What, I'll show you pain
I will demonstrate suffering
Lies, my blood is fire
Deceptions, my essence is passionate and destructive
Truth, what, tell the truth
Honesty, what, convey the reality
We starving, I beg your fucking pardon
We are oppressed and demand an apology
You said it wasn't Darwin and told us have faith (yeah)
You claimed it wasn't survival of the fittest and urged us to believe blindly
So we barge in, into your truth garden
We forcefully enter your realm of supposed truth
Forbidden fruit carving, got a hold of their taste (yeah, yeah)
We indulge in forbidden knowledge that challenges their authority
They kept it away from us, now we are waking up
They withheld this knowledge from us, but now we are becoming aware
No conversation, just give it up (yeah)
No need for discussion, simply surrender
Those stories are satan, crushed all of it
Those tales are evil, we completely reject them
Faith and blood ruling a nation, the jig is up (yeah)
The control of a nation by faith and violence is exposed
All the dirt we gonna dig up
We will uncover all the hidden secrets
Snake is in the grass, we gonna trip it when it slither (yeah)
The deceitful ones are among us, and we will expose them
No mistaking I'm delivered
There is no doubt, I am freed from their influence
From all indoctrination your forsakin' will be triggered (yeah)
Breaking free from all forms of brainwashing will cause your abandonment (yeah)
Take off all of the betterment, I'm stronger and I'm on a mission
Cast aside the idea of improvement, I am resilient and focused
Am I sick of all of the baring?
Am I tired of being honest and vulnerable?
Enemy remedy heresy, telling me to be a better me
Oppression attempts to cure my rebelliousness, insisting I should conform
But the best me is a me that ain't worth bettering
The truest version of myself doesn't require any improvement
Based on books that are smitten with sentencing individuals
Influenced by biased writings that unjustly punish people
That ain't done much of fucking anything
Those writings are from individuals who have accomplished very little
Take a second, I'm on the rhythm of luck
Take a moment to understand that my success is not based on chance
I've had enough, I'm talkin' about the pick in the rough, in the dark
I am weary, referring to my journey of finding potential in difficult situations
A monument taken from a villain, oh fuck
An achievement stolen from someone considered evil, revealing their true power
They've never really met a mother fucker, bitter, malevolent bit of phenomena (ooh)
They have never encountered someone as resentful and wicked as me, a unique phenomenon
Back at the back of them, spittin' like a MAC-10
I am behind them, rapping fiercely like an automatic firearm
Top of the mat says you've fallen from the mattress
The hierarchy claims you have fallen from a position of comfort and are not at the top
Got it patented, I got more gift of gab than
I have a unique ability to speak persuasively and creatively
All the liars, all the fakes, better than all of them (Dracula)
I surpass all the dishonest and phony individuals (like Dracula)
Demonstrate, everyone levitates
I illustrate my power, causing everyone to feel uplifted
I am a victim of y'all, but I can relate
I am a product of the circumstances you created, but I understand
Emulate, feelings are ever grey, peeling
Imitate, emotions are constantly ambiguous, peeling away
Assimilate, sitting around while they masturbate
Conform, while they indulge in self-gratification
You motherfuckers, don't you want a piece of the fun now?
You individuals, don't you desire to experience the excitement now?
Hahaha (Dracula)
Laughs mockingly (like Dracula)
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Aaron D. Yates, Aaron R Shier, Frederikus van Workum, Nicholas Luscombe, Samuel Wellings
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Chris Ford
This needs an actual music video omg!! 😮🤯
Brenda Naumann
Totally
Dope Music Video
Handled!
Joe
Yes!
javier romero
On god
EmoArrow
Omg Tech and Kim Dracula?! You both make such amazing music videos, I really hope you make one for this.
kimmyfreak200
can't wait for the video!
SLAP HOUSE MOB
Tech is definitely one of the greatest rappers of all time
Arf08
Tech N9ne is one of the most skilled musicians ever ❤️✨️
Killer Cuddles
What instrument does he play?
This is a trick question.