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/
Welcome To My World
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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The sick pedophile
Touching beautiful kiddies
Really gonna die
I think the world needs more light
'Cause what they do in the dark too heinous for your sight
A sign to design true crime
But I'm blessed to have the platform for this rhyme
Damn, why wasn't the light on baby girl
Grown men touch her, she 4, livin' in this crazy world
That's gonna affect her way longer than the lightest life span
If I was there, I'd be sparking way more than a light, man
But if we shine em' all, together we can run them off
Gonna hardslide on everyone he come across
Molotovs go to slavery in the Holocaust
Lotta chalk, you ain't lit up, then you not a boss
Light the darker alleys, it might just spark a rally
For right these hearts are rowdy, tonight we spark the valleys
In flatlands stoppin' the bad man, with grab hands
Girl he groping, go in the trash can
Nowhere to hide I must say places ain't light enough
You try to cut the bright of us an idol might just erupt
The fine of dusk would light as the night adjust
If you got em' then light them up
If there was a lighter in everybody's hand
The world would seem brighter
The sky would be fire
We'd raise our hands and burn the world
So raise your hands and burn the world
Hey
Why did Adam shoot the school up?
Maybe cause the way he grew up
Maybe cause of loose screws
Scratch all that, cause mama loved to pick the tool up
Now a marathon blew up
And it's by the hands of two nuts
When Castro took the kids for about ten years and what he'd done, I almost threw up
If them was my youngins I'd try to bring the sun in
Closer to 'em, turn it up a hundred and hold it to 'em
Take a bite and chew 'em
Some of they baby life they ruined
I'd be going crazy on the daily
Daily I'd pursue them
Don't need more reasons to turn this to a fire pit
Barbecue, I would do, right find without all of it
It's awful and off to no resolving it
Molotovs make the night brighter
If there was a lighter in everybody's hand
The world would seem brighter
The sky would be fire
We'd raise our hands and burn the world
So raise your hands and burn the world
Yeah
Depresin' to seeing them
Was heaven cause we had sinned
The reverend is begging brethren to be sevens and being friends
Tecca don't wanna see kiddies die
Minors in the stretcher, so what you gonna do with them 25 lighters on your dresser
Yessir, shine them bright so they see us off in Mecca
Lessen the threats of them steppin' with death impress us
To mess a good will, divide up a fight
Being right and polite, come and help me light up the night
Shine your light bright, but I finally can't rape her
People stand together, make the place safer
No time to play when I weigh the straight haters
Cause they fakers and doing evil is they nature
This is for [censored] that once and often go through my head, then I wanna run then off them
I don't want no second opin's, so I'm asking her friend
"Just keep it lit so this don't happen again"
If there was a lighter
The world would seem brighter
Fire
Burn the world
Burn the world
The lyrics to Tech N9ne feat. Krizz Kaliko's song "My Haiku-Burn the World" are a commentary on the darkness and evil that exists in the world, particularly in the form of child abuse and neglect, as well as mass shootings and other atrocities. The "haiku" in the title refers to a traditional Japanese poetry form that is often concise and contemplative, much like the lyrics of the song. The opening lines are a poem about a sick pedophile, and it is made clear that the singer believes such individuals should be eliminated. The rest of the song explores the idea that the world needs more light and positivity to counteract the darkness, and that if everyone held a "lighter" in their hand, the world would be a brighter, more hopeful place. The lyrics touch on themes of safety, protection, and justice, as well as the idea that people need to come together to make positive change.
One interesting fact about "My Haiku-Burn the World" is that the song was released as part of Tech N9ne's 2019 album "N9na," which received critical acclaim and was praised for its dark, introspective lyrics. Another interesting fact is that Krizz Kaliko, the collaborator on the song, is a frequent collaborator with Tech N9ne and is known for his wide-ranging musical style and inventive lyrics. The song has also been interpreted as a commentary on the need for more gun control in the United States, particularly in the wake of mass shootings such as the one in the opening lines of the song. Overall, "My Haiku-Burn the World" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that encourages listeners to think about the darker aspects of the world and how they can take action to make it a better place.
Chords: Unfortunately, the chords for this song are not available as it is a rap song.
Line by Line Meaning
This is my haiku
Introduction to the song
The sick pedophile
Those who commit heinous crimes against children
Touching beautiful kiddies
Sexually assaulting innocent children
Really gonna die
Deserve punishment for their crimes
I think the world needs more light
The world needs more positivity to combat the darkness of crimes
'Cause what they do in the dark too heinous for your sight
Crimes committed in secret are too terrible to witness
And mine is dark all the time
The artist's life is filled with darkness and negativity
A sign to design true crime
The artist's life experiences inspire him to create music about crime and justice
But I'm blessed to have the platform for this rhyme
Grateful for the opportunity to use his platform to address important issues
Damn, why wasn't the light on baby girl
Wondering why no one protected a vulnerable child from harm
Grown men touch her, she 4, livin' in this crazy world
Expressing outrage and sadness at the abuse suffered by a young girl
That's gonna affect her way longer than the lightest life span
The trauma of the abuse will have a lasting impact on the girl
If I was there, I'd be sparking way more than a light, man
If the artist had been present, he would have taken aggressive action to stop the abuser
But if we shine em' all, together we can run them off
If everyone works together to expose and stop abusers, they can be defeated
Gonna hardslide on everyone he come across
Promising to take aggressive action against all abusers
Molotovs go to slavery in the Holocaust
Referring to past atrocities and suggesting that similar action is necessary now
Lotta chalk, you ain't lit up, then you not a boss
True leaders take action and make a difference
Light the darker alleys, it might just spark a rally
Encouraging people to shed light on the problems in the world and take action
For right these hearts are rowdy, tonight we spark the valleys
Inspiring people to be passionate and take action to make the world a better place
In flatlands stoppin' the bad man, with grab hands
Stopping abusers and criminals with force
Girl he groping, go in the trash can
Taking out the trash and discarding those who harm others
Nowhere to hide I must say places ain't light enough
Abusers should have nowhere to hide and the world needs more positive energy to combat their darkness
You try to cut the bright of us an idol might just erupt
Attempts to silence positive energy will only result in more action and resistance
The fine of dusk would light as the night adjust
As the darkness retreats, the light of positivity will shine
If you got em' then light them up
Encouraging people to share their light and positivity with others
If there was a lighter in everybody's hand
The symbol of a lighter is used to represent positive energy and change
The world would seem brighter
Positive energy would make the world a better, brighter place
The sky would be fire
Metaphor for the transformative and powerful energy of positive change
We'd raise our hands and burn the world
Taking action and using positive energy to create change in the world
Hey
Interjection to transition to a new theme
Why did Adam shoot the school up?
Asking a question about a violent incident
Maybe cause the way he grew up
Speculating on the reasons for the violent behavior
Maybe cause of loose screws
Suggesting that mental health issues may have played a role
Scratch all that, cause mama loved to pick the tool up
Humorous reference to the idea that access to weapons and gun culture may have played a role
Now a marathon blew up
Reference to a recent bombing incident
And it's by the hands of two nuts
Expressing disgust at those who perpetrate terrible acts of violence
When Castro took the kids for about ten years and what he'd done, I almost threw up
Referencing the horrific actions of a kidnapper and abuser
If them was my youngins I'd try to bring the sun in
Expressing empathy for victims of abuse and a desire to protect children
Closer to 'em, turn it up a hundred and hold it to 'em
Promising to provide warmth and light to those in need
Take a bite and chew 'em
Metaphor for taking action against abusers and those who harm others
Some of they baby life they ruined
Expressing sadness and anger at the impact of abuse on children
I'd be going crazy on the daily
Feeling overwhelming emotion about the issue of child abuse
Daily I'd pursue them
Promising to never stop fighting against abusers
Don't need more reasons to turn this to a fire pit
No more justification is needed to seek justice against abusers
Barbecue, I would do, right find without all of it
Extreme metaphor for punishing abusers and seeking justice
It's awful and off to no resolving it
Recognizing the difficulty of addressing the problem of child abuse
Molotovs make the night brighter
Suggesting that extreme measures may be necessary to address the issue of child abuse
Depresin' to seeing them
Referring to the sadness of witnessing crimes against children
Was heaven cause we had sinned
Metaphorical description of how positive action can bring redemption
The reverend is begging brethren to be sevens and being friends
Reference to a religious leader urging people to come together to address issues
Tecca don't wanna see kiddies die
Another reference to empathy for the victims of abuse and a desire to protect children
Minors in the stretcher, so what you gonna do with them 25 lighters on your dresser
Urging people to take action and use their resources to protect children from harm
Yessir, shine them bright so they see us off in Mecca
Using a metaphorical reference to religious pilgrimage to inspire people to seek justice
Lessen the threats of them steppin' with death impress us
Finding ways to reduce the danger posed by those who harm others
To mess a good will, divide up a fight
Bad people try to divide us and create conflict
Being right and polite, come and help me light up the night
We can come together and use positive energy to address issues
Shine your light bright, but I finally can't rape her
Urging people to use their positive energy to prevent harm
People stand together, make the place safer
Working together to create a safer world for everyone
No time to play when I weigh the straight haters
Seriousness of the issue and the importance of addressing it
Cause they fakers and doing evil is they nature
Recognizing the true nature of those who harm others
This is for [censored] that once and often go through my head, then I wanna run then off them
Writing about the issue and creating music helps the artist deal with the trauma of child abuse
I don't want no second opin's, so I'm asking her friend
Urging everyone to take action and not turn a blind eye to abuse
"Just keep it lit so this don't happen again"
Asking people to use positive energy to prevent harm and protect children
The world would seem brighter
Repeating the earlier refrain and emphasizing the power of positive energy
Fire
Metaphorical reference to the transformative power of positive energy
Burn the world
Taking action to create change and address important issues
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Samuel William Christopher Watson, Tramaine Michael Winfrey, Aaron Dontez Yates
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MacLethal
Still one of my favorite Tech N9ne songs. I'm never one to say someone "stole the show" on any song, but Lynch ate this track alive.
@rickyreinneck4515
I dont know that chorus is on point bro!
@slimyzombie
they're all hard as fuck.... but lynch is my favorite no fuckin doubt... GRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!
@jeffreyking2213
aint that the truth, tech got a thing for puttin the right people on the right tracks, honestly surprised you ain't been called to the plate though mac.
@thedeleted117
GRRRR
@coggear1135
Lul
@scrim3828
I remember when my dad used to bump to this album back in the days. RIP Dad 7/13/16
@user-wk4uc7lz4k
oh , shit, man((( so sorry hear 'bout it... for real . no fucking sarcasm
@shinoki407
R.i.p to Your Pops dude.......One Love
@jkudder9609
R.I.P. to your dad bro, stay strong man