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/
We Kixin' It
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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Gang sighns cause I'm kixin' it! (oh)
Guess I never grow up. security! ease up, let a big star enter.
I just want to drink and flirt with the female bartender.
Kixin' it, You up tight but I'm in a loose mood.
Mixin' it, not much ice its a vodka and juice booze.
Mixin' it, which one might be the vodka and boose boose.
Fixin' it, my home slice yellin out 'coose dude'
Dancin with a beezy, got my hands where the cushion at.
Yellin at the squares 'what the hell is you lookin at?'
Booty I'm gripsen it. know that I'm gunna be twisten it
Never could tell me to cool it because I'm a villain and baby we kixin it!
[chorus] I'm cleaned up, my greens up, I'm teamed up. the tea must be steamed up because we kixin' it. we got the liquor in the door we mixin' it. we lettin everybody know we hate fakes, frauds, false, foes. we don't want to see 'em. we let everybody know we kixin' it. we got the liquor in the door, we mixin it. come on everybody ooohh!
Kicken its automatic once I bit into this tablet probably never quit kicken it 'till I kick my drinking habit.
I doubt it will ever happen but never is what you never say.
Matter of fact I haven't had a drink well since yesterday.
My dictions a lil slurry and visions a lil blurry
Stomache bubblin a lil bit, chickens a lil curry
The club fin to close so sippen this in a hurry
And plus I'm temperarly fixin n gettin merried
The party's in the parking lot, loomin the mac world
Sobered up and noticed I was stroken on a fat girl!
Ohh ohh no no sin the clubs please say it ain't so!
But I'm still in to kick it though, cup empty get some more
Say I shouldn't drink and drive, I party at the liquor store!
[chorus] I'm cleaned up, my greens up, I'm teamed up. the tea must be steamed up because we kixin' it. we got the liquor in the door we mixin' it. we lettin everybody know we hate fakes, frauds, false, foes. we don't want to see 'em. we let everybody know we kixin' it. we got the liquor in the door, we mixin it. come on everybody ooohh!
Done dealer tech n9ne, ron ron, got these chicks waving they hands in the air like they pom-poms.
Pop the military mind it but I'm calm, niggas ask for a little bit of war but I'm nam.
Hit the club for an hour then I'm gone to the after party twenty missed calls from von-von.
I'm on some shit way over your head, swear to don if I get pissed I'm probally goin faaade
We's big time, you's hardly major. we spot bad chicks and fill em up with party favors.
Yeah all the haters we skrillin get stilla grit. get an empty cup and fill it quick.
'Till its six in the morn, in the tel, killen slit lay my perpes, till the day I die who spit it real as this.
[chorus] I'm cleaned up, my greens up, I'm teamed up. the tea must be steamed up because we kixin' it. we got the liquor in the door we mixin' it. we lettin everybody know we hate fakes, frauds, false, foes. we don't want to see 'em. we let everybody know we kixin' it. we got the liquor in the door, we mixin it. come on everybody ooohh!
take yo phone an shine your light an with your left cause te liquor id in your right hand.
Put your phone up, turn your cup up. grap a lady put your hand right on her butt.
Now squeeze it squeeze it come on squeeze it squeeze it.
That's your gal now ya'll can go on home and lay that ass on the couch and get your bone on
The song "We Kixin' It" by Tech N9ne is an upbeat and playful party anthem. The lyrics portray a carefree and reckless attitude towards drinking, dancing and socializing. The song starts with Tech N9ne expressing his excitement and nerves towards the party's atmosphere. He then talks about his interests in drinking and flirting with the female bartender. Tech N9ne mentions his love for dancing and encourages people to showcase their unique dance moves.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the party's elements, like liquor, fun, dancing, and socializing. Tech N9ne portrays himself as a leader of the party who hates fake people and prefers to stay away from them. He raps about the temporary escape partying has given him from his problems.
The third verse of the song exemplifies the chaos and fun of the party scene. Tech N9ne raps about the after-party and his adventures with drinking, dancing, and meeting new people. The verse's humor lies in Tech N9ne's ability to recall specific moments, such as his missed calls from a friend and his interest in squeezing a lady's butt.
Overall, the song is an energetic and fun-filled experience of partying and dancing while ignoring the consequences of excessive drinking and reckless behaviour.
Line by Line Meaning
(big gasp) I feel like I'm about to throw up.(ugh!)
The singer feels nauseous and is about to vomit.
Gang sighns cause I'm kixin' it! (oh)
The singer is enjoying themselves and engaging with others by making gang signs.
Guess I never grow up. security! ease up, let a big star enter.
The singer is famous and not yet mature, but is being granted access to a venue due to their status.
I just want to drink and flirt with the female bartender.
The artist is interested in socializing and flirting with the female bartender while enjoying their drink.
Kixin' it, You up tight but I'm in a loose mood.
The artist is relaxed and carefree while others may be uptight.
Mixin' it, not much ice its a vodka and juice booze.
The singer is enjoying a vodka and juice drink with very little ice.
Mixin' it, which one might be the vodka and boose boose.
The singer is wondering which drink contains vodka and is likely intoxicated.
Fixin' it, my home slice yellin out 'coose dude'
The artist's friend is suggesting they move to another location.
Heh, don't do the same old two step throw it up I want to see what city you in.
The artist is encouraging others to dance in a unique way and show where they're from.
Dancin with a beezy, got my hands where the cushion at.
The artist is dancing with a woman and has placed their hands on her buttocks.
Yellin at the squares 'what the hell is you lookin at?'
The singer is asking others who may be staring why they are looking at them.
Booty I'm gripsen it. know that I'm gunna be twisten it
The artist is firmly holding onto someone's buttocks and plans to dance with them.
Never could tell me to cool it because I'm a villain and baby we kixin it!
The singer is claiming that they cannot be told to calm down because they are a rebel and enjoying themselves.
[chorus] I'm cleaned up, my greens up, I'm teamed up. the tea must be steamed up because we kixin' it. we got the liquor in the door we mixin' it. we lettin everybody know we hate fakes, frauds, false, foes. we don't want to see 'em. we let everybody know we kixin' it. we got the liquor in the door, we mixin it. come on everybody ooohh!
The singer and their group are having a great time at a party, with plenty of drinks and a dislike for fake people.
Kicken its automatic once I bit into this tablet probably never quit kicken it 'till I kick my drinking habit.
The singer took a tablet, likely a drug, and is predicting that they won't stop drinking until they stop taking it.
I doubt it will ever happen but never is what you never say.
The artist doesn't believe they'll quit drinking, but knows that it's never too late to try.
Matter of fact I haven't had a drink well since yesterday.
The artist is acknowledging that they have a drinking problem, but hasn't gone a full day without a drink in some time.
My dictions a lil slurry and visions a lil blurry
The singer is noticeably drunk and having difficulty speaking and seeing clearly.
Stomache bubblin a lil bit, chickens a lil curry
The singer feels some discomfort and may be experiencing indigestion after eating curry chicken.
The club fin to close so sippen this in a hurry
The artist is trying to finish their drink before the club closes for the night.
The party's in the parking lot, loomin the mac world
The artist and others are continuing their party in the parking lot and enjoying themselves despite being in a less controlled environment.
Sobered up and noticed I was stroken on a fat girl!
The artist has sobered up and realizes that they were flirting with a heavy-set woman.
Say I shouldn't drink and drive, I party at the liquor store!
The singer is implying that they will continue to drink and party, regardless of the dangers associated with drunk driving.
[chorus] I'm cleaned up, my greens up, I'm teamed up. the tea must be steamed up because we kixin' it. we got the liquor in the door we mixin' it. we lettin everybody know we hate fakes, frauds, false, foes. we don't want to see 'em. we let everybody know we kixin' it. we got the liquor in the door, we mixin it. come on everybody ooohh!
The artist and their group are still having a great time, enjoying drinks and expressing their dislike for fake people.
Done dealer tech n9ne, ron ron, got these chicks waving they hands in the air like they pom-poms.
The singer is a drug dealer and is promoting their business while others dance and cheer them on.
Pop the military mind it but I'm calm, niggas ask for a little bit of war but I'm nam.
The singer is referring to their ability to handle conflict, and while others are more aggressive, they are more measured in their approach.
Hit the club for an hour then I'm gone to the after party twenty missed calls from von-von.
The singer went to the club, stayed for a short time, then left for an afterparty where they received multiple missed calls from someone named Von-Von.
I'm on some shit way over your head, swear to don if I get pissed I'm probally goin faaade.
The artist is asserting that they are dealing with more important matters than those around them and may become aggressive if provoked.
We's big time, you's hardly major. we spot bad chicks and fill em up with party favors.
The artist and their group are more important than others, and they attract attractive women by offering them drugs and alcohol.
Yeah all the haters we skrillin get stilla grit. get an empty cup and fill it quick.
The singer and their group are ignoring those who dislike them and continue to party, offering drinks to others.
'Till its six in the morn, in the tel, killen slit lay my perpes, till the day I die who spit it real as this.
The singer will party until the early hours of the morning and engage in sexual activity with a partner before resting, confident in their authenticity and skill as a rapper.
[chorus] I'm cleaned up, my greens up, I'm teamed up. the tea must be steamed up because we kixin' it. we got the liquor in the door we mixin' it. we lettin everybody know we hate fakes, frauds, false, foes. we don't want to see 'em. we let everybody know we kixin' it. we got the liquor in the door, we mixin it. come on everybody ooohh!
The artist and their group are still partying and having fun, with plenty of drinks and a distaste for fake people.
take yo phone an shine your light an with your left cause te liquor id in your right hand.
The artist is encouraging others to use their phone's flashlight and hold their drink in their right hand to ensure that they can be easily identified as part of the party.
Put your phone up, turn your cup up. grap a lady put your hand right on her butt.
The artist is encouraging others to put their phone away, drink, and dance while touching a woman's buttocks.
Now squeeze it squeeze it come on squeeze it squeeze it.
The singer is suggesting that others should touch a woman's buttocks more firmly and repeatedly.
That's your gal now ya'll can go on home and lay that ass on the couch and get your bone on
The artist is implying that the woman that the listener has been touching is their partner and that they should go home and engage in sexual activity.
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