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/
Young hooligans
Tech N9ne Lyrics
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you bring yo knife to a gun fight nigga get yo mind
right fuck it when they see us and that ass into the
next life have niggas laugh at you mashin on you talkin
shit smack you up black you up tack you up now picture
this you this nigga all on stage lookin ragidy takin
mine i say no words i play it cool then intoduce tech
nothin but a thing real life mothafucka tecca n9nna
leavin every bitch nigga slain call me insinamal criminal
idividual hit em with a pole so low under investigation
by haters that wake mo show for the iggana im iggatra
iveme all of my oneyma (nigga im trigga give me all
of my money) players get bustin when haters discuss
it they shake lit makin hooligans with the lyrical
more grand lookin over my shoulder for murder again
i heard my kid got poped all over a girl man never
bin a friend to a foe a yes to a no but i stay blessed
like poof make a nigga guess where i go yo we down
1 51 bottles of raw quick with warmin on me keepin
it walkin like some draw sticks label the warrent ya
makin this your first down and if u got game chop it
up like a pound knockin dust to the ground own no for
the mentally verbal assassin with the D to the L O
C yellin we keep on blastin ima get up with my lyrical
games steadily hell he better be wearin a name creep
with the milla heat under my seat cause haters on why
they want to hate us is what im thinkin up in my mind
and thats the same reason why these bustin igganas
(niggas) are steadily die dont people cry cause they
dont know half of the story theres 2 sides to everybodys
fall before they duece better take em all like school
time its a road call all you player haters goin pairs
got mad cause u got embarresed now u want to tear my
head off cause u jealous WHY is it because im a verbol
damage it simmer in up in a image likein ima spinach
off of sellin cannabis d-loc and dalima the positive
the oppisite they ????? now that we debated all these
haters always lookin at us on the rage what we got
to give boy this otherna ima k
(i have no idea i tried and i could'nt figure this
out sorry) but i aint stoping no kind of progress
my threats with a sideback hey got yourself walkin
in dalimas dark knowin another project hey know me
look it ain nothin good when messin with G's stick
to the H A S to the E (i dont know but it ends wth beast)
The lyrics in Tech N9ne's song "Young Hooligans" convey a mix of aggression, defiance, and pride. The opening verse highlights the tough and fearless attitude of the singer, suggesting that he is prepared to confront any challenge head-on, even if it means bringing a knife to a gun fight. The lyrics also emphasize the singer's confidence in his abilities, as he dismisses the threat of others and introduces himself as Tech N9ne.
The lyrics further delve into the singer's criminal persona, mentioning his association with the streets and his willingness to engage in violence. He refers to himself as an "insinamal criminal individual" and claims to be under investigation by haters. Despite the dangers he faces, he remains alert and cautious, constantly looking over his shoulder. Additionally, the lyrics allude to a personal tragedy involving the singer's child, which drives his sense of vengeance.
The following lines express the singer's skepticism and mistrust towards others. He refers to the distinction between friend and foe and suggests that he always remains wary. The lyrics also touch upon the envy and jealousy he elicits from others, leading to their desire to harm him. The singer muses on the reasons behind the constant violence and deaths in his environment, suggesting that people misunderstand and underestimate the complexity of his story.
The final section of the verse includes a play on words, as the singer mentions his verbal prowess in the form of "lyrical games" and his involvement in selling cannabis. He references his collaborators D-Loc and Dalima, highlighting their positive approach in contrast to the negativity they face. Despite encountering haters and obstacles, the singer is determined to keep progressing and warns those who dare to cross him. Overall, the lyrics portray a gritty and defiant attitude, illustrating the singer's focus on survival and success in a volatile environment.
Line by Line Meaning
you bring yo knife to a gun fight nigga get yo mind right
If you try to bring a knife to a gunfight, you need to get your mindset straight
fuck it when they see us and that ass into the next life
When people see us, they better prepare to meet their demise
have niggas laugh at you mashin on you talkin shit
People will laugh at you for talking smack and trying to act tough
smack you up black you up tack you up now picture this
I'll not only smack you up, but I'll also beat you down and humiliate you, imagine that
you this nigga all on stage lookin ragidy takin mine
You look like a mess on stage, trying to take what's mine
i say no words i play it cool then introduce tech n9ne
I remain silent and composed, then I reveal Tech N9ne
and if you niggas wanna bang its all jesus aint nothin but a thing
If you want to engage in a fight, it's nothing to me, it's just a minor obstacle
real life mothafucka tecca n9nna leavin every bitch nigga slain
In real life, I'm leaving every weak person defeated and destroyed
call me insinamal criminal idividual hit em with a pole
I'm an unstoppable criminal who attacks with precision and strikes like lightning
so low under investigation by haters that wake mo show
Haters are investigating me, but they can't keep up with my constant success
for the iggana im iggatra iveme all of my oneyma
I'm the king, I have all the money in the world
(nigga im trigga give me all of my money)
(I'm a trigger-happy person, give me all of my money)
players get bustin when haters discuss it they shake lit
When haters talk about me, they get scared and start shooting
makin hooligans with the lyrical more grand
I'm creating chaos with my powerful and impactful lyrics
lookin over my shoulder for murder again
I'm constantly paranoid and watchful for potential threats
i heard my kid got poped all over a girl man
I heard someone got killed over a romantic rivalry, it's heartbreaking
never bin a friend to a foe a yes to a no
I've never been indecisive, I always remain loyal to my allies and enemies
but i stay blessed like poof make a nigga guess where i go
I stay protected and fortunate, leaving my enemies guessing my next move
yo we down 1 51 bottles of raw quick with warmin on me
We're engaged in a dangerous and intense situation, ready for action
keepin it walkin like some draw sticks label the warrent
We're confidently walking forward, like soldiers ready for battle
ya makin this your first down and if u got game chop it up like a pound
You're making this your first mistake, and if you think you're skilled, I'll dismantle you effortlessly
knockin dust to the ground own no for the mentally
I'm knocking down anyone who tries to challenge me, especially those who are mentally weak
verbal assassin with the D to the L O C
I'm a deadly verbal assassin with the ability to destroy with my words
yellin we keep on blastin ima get up with my lyrical games steadily
I confidently declare that we'll keep on dominating and I'll continue to excel in my lyrical skills
hell he better be wearin a name creep with the milla heat under my seat
Anyone who wants to challenge me better be prepared and armed, because I'm always ready to defend myself
cause haters on why they want to hate us is what im thinkin up in my mind
I wonder why haters are so obsessed with hating us, it's a constant thought in my mind
and thats the same reason why these bustin igganas are steadily die
That's the main reason why these so-called tough guys are constantly getting killed
dont people cry cause they dont know half of the story
People shouldn't shed tears because they only know a small fraction of the truth
theres 2 sides to everybodys fall before they duece
There are always two perspectives to someone's downfall before they completely fail
better take em all like school time its a road call
We need to eliminate all our enemies without hesitation, just like it's a roll call in school
all you player haters goin pairs got mad cause u got embarresed
All the haters who were together are now breaking apart because they got humiliated
now u want to tear my head off cause u jealous
Now you want to harm me out of jealousy and frustration
WHY is it because im a verbol damage it simmer in up in a image
The reason is, because I'm a destructive force with my words, and I create an intimidating image
likein ima spinach off of sellin cannabis
I'm growing stronger and more powerful, just like spinach, from selling drugs
d-loc and dalima the positive the oppisite they ?????
D-Loc and Dalima provide a positive opposite, they defy expectations
now that we debated all these haters always lookin at us on the rage
Now that we've surpassed all the haters, they're constantly watching us with anger
what we got to give boy this otherna ima k
We have so much to offer, boy, we're a whole different level
(i have no idea i tried and i could'nt figure this out sorry)
(Unfortunately, I couldn't decipher this line)
but i aint stoping no kind of progress
I won't let anything halt my progress and success
my threats with a sideback hey got yourself walkin in dalimas dark
Be careful, because I have dangerous threats and Dalima's darkness awaits those who challenge us
knowin another project hey know me
Realize that this is another challenging project, and understand who I am
ain nothin good when messin with G's stick to the H A S to the E
Nothing good will come from messing with me, stick to what you know
(i dont know but it ends wth beast)
(I'm not sure, but it ends with 'beast')
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@mylesscott2454
Best song on this album
@edwinbond82
This is my typa shit 🤟🎼🎼
@TimeTraveler22
Right on, could never find this song on youtube, thanks for the upload.
@pookiebear97
been looking for this forever, you got scatterman and snug brim first one
@OnlyNKillaCity
Thought I had a few but I don't have any of em. Sorry bro
@jayoptimistic5188
Imma need a fetti up verzuz Yung hooligans verzuz battle
@optimistichomeless7933
Spanish gardens wit some Fritos