That just means I was right." Sickology 101: The Study of Being Sick was released on April 28, 2009. I'm not even a bit surprised, I'm happy about it. I've been celebrating for the last two days because that's a hell of an accomplishment. "It just reminded me of all the work we done in the past, up until now. Despite the accomplishment, the rapper remembers the struggles of his career, up until this point. In September 2008, Tech N9ne officially hit a milestone in his career, recording over a million album sales to date, thanks to the release of his double album, Killer. Tech N9ne is one of the original members of The Regime, as he has been with the group since its creation by Yukmouth in 1997. Fellow Kansas City rappers BG Bulletwound and Grant Rice are also included in the collective's roster. Tech N9ne is a member of The Regime, a large collective of MCs including Yukmouth, Dru Down, Gonzoe, Tha Realest and Messy Marv among various others. Additionally, he saw glimpses of success as a member of the 57th Street Rogue Dog Villians - also a Kansas City-based group - with their single "Let's Get Fucked Up". Tech often pays tribute to the group in his lyrics by saying "Six, six, triple eight, forty six, ninety nine, three" (6688846993), which spells out Nnutthowze on the touch pad numbers of a telephone. However, the group disbanded soon after being released from the label. The group was signed to Perspective Records in 1993. Tech N9ne was also a member of the group Nnutthowze, along with producer IcyRoc Kraven and MCs Dyno Mack, Agginy and Plaque. However, Tech didn't appear on the group's tape, which was released in 1991. The group also contained Boss Hoss, Short Nitty and Bakarii. In 1999, Tech N9ne was included on the track (and accompanying video) "The Anthem" from Sway & King Tech, two radio personalities based in California.Įarly in his career, Tech N9ne was a member of a group called Black Mafia, which was founded by Black Walt in 1990. Tech N9ne is known for his wide range of collaborations with other well-known artists.
His musical career has spanned over 25 years. Aaron Dontez Yates (born NovemKansas City, Missouri), better known by his stage name Tech N9ne, is an American rapper.