NARCISSISTIC

HARD TO GRIP IT

DARK AND WICKED

ARTS PROLIFIC

get a spitta wit a

bitter marketed

with scrilla

then a fifth

of henny liquor

start ta twist itcritters

sit and shiver in the slit

of zillas pit

of killas gritters

hit a click of silly niggas

are fictitious

mars

with the stars

this is far

lifted lyrics

quit the bawitibaw

scriptures are terrific

H E ’ S

M E N T A L

A

G I A N T

NARCISSISTIC

HARD TO GRIP IT

DARK AND WICKED

ARTS PROLIFIC

get a spitta wit a

bitter marketed

with scrilla

then a fifth

of henny liquor

start ta twist itcritters

sit and shiver in the slit

of zillas pit

of killas gritters

hit a click of silly niggas

are fictitious

mars

with the stars

this is far

lifted lyrics

quit the bawitibaw

scriptures are terrific

H E ’ S

M E N T A L

A

G I A N T

I'M DROPPING

THE RAIN

ON TOP OF

THEgame

ya thoughts is

shifted

BARK IS VICIOUS

U N N G H

you got bars to witness

yaw submissive

Godly gifted

hop in ya lane

and stopping

yo fame

WHEN I GET YA BRAIN

BOOGIEM A N

T H E

and just when they thought that everything was peachy keensomewhere deep within the shadows there were other thingsto be seenan untamable beast with the urge to feastand only alone would he stand the culprit of fear on the 67th tier there lies the boogieman

l x v i i

led to the industry

cause listeners in the game

whisperingthe name

became a

HISTORYm y s t e ry

wish ta sing the same

Riffs

BOOGIEM A N

T H E

and just when they thought that everything was peachy keensomewhere deep within the shadows there were other thingsto be seenan untamable beast with the urge to feastand only alone would he stand the culprit of fear on the 67th tier there lies the boogieman

l x v i i

led to the industry

cause listeners in the game

whisperingthe name

became a

HISTORYm y s t e ry

wish ta sing the same

Riffs

IF I

could.

i know i'm always gone, and i aint never home, and plus you barely ever hear me on the telephonejust trying ta sell a song till my bright angel is known and my hell is shown but if i rest its just like all my mail is thrown

but i gotta go get it, lotta dough in it, hunit percent i'm in it ta fly and road grit it tecca n9na be raking it up when i go spit it but it get to me when the family cry no shit it becomes hella hurtful yo feel like i'm runnin round in circles if i could i would stop but i might go bazerko

calls to say

a l l s a t b ay

hog and stay for aholiday

but i'm far away gotta pay

A LOVE ONEall away

lxvii

all the day yawl a say call the wayIF

I could

.

i know i'm always gone, and i aint never home, and plus you barely ever hear me on the telephonejust trying ta sell a song till my bright angel is known and my hell is shown but if i rest its just like all my mail is thrown

but i gotta go get it, lotta dough in it, hunit percent i'm in it ta fly and road grit it tecca n9na be raking it up when i go spit it but it get to me when the family cry no shit it becomes hella hurtful yo feel like i'm runnin round in circles if i could i would stop but i might go bazerko

calls to say

a l l s a t b ay

hog and stay for aholiday

but i'm far away gotta pay

A LOVE ONEall away

lxvii

all the day yawl a say call the way

together we are a powerful force

as one, mind, body and soul.let no evil enter nor attempt to reduce us

because of the beliefs we hold.and with this love, combined with

our strength, we ward off pain and stress.

technician i am wholeheartedly in life

and in death!

T H E

T E C H N 9 N Et

ix

P L E D G E

TBD L O V EI

ix

MUSIC

t h e

REASONt h at i ' m

s e e p i n g h e a t

BREATHING

it gets me cheese why im eaten in bad season was deep in beef and was needing some beats to release in evenings instead of me being up and bleeding with thieves and heathens wit keys and obstacles.

made it possible for the flow go ta be profitable yo tech audible his inaugural product popped and was plausible god is so good for giving me music, liftin gettin me thru when i was fixin ta lose it

lxvii

L O V EI

ix

MUSIC

t h e

REASONt h at i ' m

s e e p i n g h e a t

BREATHING

it gets me cheese why im eaten in bad season was deep in beef and was needing some beats to release in evenings instead of me being up and bleeding with thieves and heathens wit keys and obstacles.

made it possible for the flow go ta be profitable yo tech audible his inaugural product popped and was plausible god is so good for giving me music, liftin gettin me thru when i was fixin ta lose it

lxvii

001T H E P L E D G E (Intro)Written By: Aaron D. YatesPublished By: Snake and Bat Music (ASCAP)Additional Vocals: Sharon Bussinger, AP, Brother Al, Johnny Richter, Krizz Kaliko, Crystal Watson, Stevie StoneProduced By: Ben CybulskyMixed By: Ben Cybulsky for Chapman Recording 002 T E C H N I C I A N SWritten By: Aaron D. Yates, Christopher McGillPublished By: Snake and Bat Music (ASCAP) / Soleternity Music Publishing (ASCAP)Additional Vocals: Irv Da Phenom, Krizz Kaliko, Kutt Calhoun, Stevie StoneProduced By: Chris “Soleternity” McGill for Soleternity ProductionsMixed By: Ben Cybulsky for Chapman Recording

003 M I L I T A R Y (skit) Written By: Aaron D. YatesPublished By: Snake and Bat Music (ASCAP)Additional Vocals: Irv Da Phenom, Krizz Kaliko, Kutt Calhoun, Stevie StoneProduced By: Ben CybulskyMixed By: Ben Cybulsky for Chapman Recording 004 A M I A P S Y C H O ? (featuring B.o.B. & Hopsin)Written By: Aaron D. Yates, Bobby Ray Simmons, Jr., Marcus HopsonPublished By: Snake and Bat Music (ASCAP) / Songs of Universal, Inc., Ham Squad Music, Shady Music Publishing (BMI) / Funk Volume Publishing (BMI)Additional Vocals: B.o.B., HopsinProduced By: Bobby Ray “B.o.B.” Simmons, Jr.Mixed By: Ben Cybulsky for Chapman RecordingAdditional Mixing By: Fabian Marasciullo for Amica Style

at The Hit Factory Criteria Miami, Assistant Engineer: Elizabeth Gallardo B.o.B. appears courtesy of Rebel Rock / Grand Hustle / The Atlantic Recording Corp.

005 H E ’ S A M E N T A L G I A N TWritten By: Aaron D. Yates, Samuel Watson, Michael SummersPublished By: Snake and Bat Music (ASCAP) obo Snake and Bat Music, Kali Baby Publishing, Seven TracksProduced By: Michael “Seven” SummersMixed By: Ben Cybulsky for Chapman RecordingAdditional Mixing By: Fabian Marasciullo for Amica Style at The Hit Factory Criteria Miami, Assistant Engineer: Elizabeth Gallardo

006 W O R L D W I D E C H O P P E R S (featuring Ceza, JL B.Hood, Uso, Yelawolf, Twista, Busta Rhymes, D-Loc, & Twisted Insane)Written By: Aaron D. Yates, Bilgin Ozcalkan, Jason Varnes, Ausamah Saeed, Michael Wayne Atha, Carl Terrell Mitchell, Trevor Smith, Jr., Demario Epps, Michael Johnson, Mi-chael SummersPublished By: Snake and Bat Music (ASCAP) obo Snake and Bat Music, Seven Tracks / Universal Muzik Taksim Edisyon (MESAM) / Jason Varnes, publisher designee /Copyright Control (KODA) / Bug Music, Archibald Highwater, Fellowship of Ghet-O-Vision (BMI) / Staying High Music (ASCAP) / Tziah Music, Starbus adm by Songs of Kobalt Music Publishing (BMI) / Demario Epps (ASCAP) / Michael Johnson, publisher designee Additional Vocals: Ceza, JL B.Hood, Uso, Yelawolf, Twista, Busta Rhymes, D-Loc, Twisted Insane, APProduced By: Michael “Seven” SummersAdditional Recording By: Tree Sound Studios, Inc., Norcross, GADigital Editing By: Ben Cybulsky for Chapman RecordingMixed By: Ben Cybulsky for Chapman Recording

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Additional Mixing By: Fabian Marasciullo for Amica Style at The Hit Factory Criteria Miami, Assistant Engineer: Elizabeth GallardoCeza appears courtesy of Universal Muzik Taksim Edisyon Yelawolf appears courtesy of Shady Records/Interscope Records Twista appears courtesy of GMG Entertainment

007W E M I S S Y O U M A N M A N (skit)Written By: Aaron D. YatesPublished By: Snake and Bat Music (ASCAP)Additional Vocals: Big Scoob, Makzilla, BoogiemanProduced By: Ben Cybulsky for Chapman RecordingMixed By: Ben Cybulsky for Chapman Recording 008I L O V E M U S I C (featuring Kendrick Lamar & Oobergeek)Written By: Aaron D. Yates, Kendrick Lamar, Marcus Yates, Samual Watson, Michael Dupree Published By: Snake and Bat Music (ASCAP) obo Snake and Bat Music, Kali Baby Publishing / Kendrick Lamar, publisher designee / Marcus Yates (BMI) / Michael Dupree (BMI)Additional Vocals: Kendrick Lamar, Oobergeek, Krizz Kaliko, Crystal WatsonProduced By: Mike “EM80” DupreeMixed By: Ben Cybulsky for Chapman RecordingKendrick Lamar appears courtesy of Top Dawg Entertainment

009 S T R A N G E L A N DWritten By: Aaron D. Yates, Kevin Crowe, Erik OrtizPublished By: Snake and Bat Music (ASCAP) / Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI) obo Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp, Colione Rook BartoAdditional Vocals: Jerita StreaterProduced By: J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League

Mixed By: Ben Cybulsky for Chapman RecordingThis recording contains an interpolation of the com-position entitled “Ten Et Tiwa Dorment” written by Alain Goraguer and published by Chrysalis Music France, a BMG Rights Management Company (SACEM)

010 C A L L F R O M R I C H I E (skit) Written By: Richie AbbottProduced By: Ben Cybulsky for Chapman RecordingMixed By: Ben Cybulsky for Chapman Recording

011 T H E B O O G I E M A N (featuring Stokley of Mint Condition & First Degree the D.E.)Written By: Aaron D. Yates, Stokley Williams, Michael Colen, Manzilla Queen, Kevin Crowe, Erik OrtizPublished By: Snake and Bat Music (ASCAP) / Stokley Williams (ASCAP) / Heitfahren Publishing (BMI) / Manzilla Marquis Queen (BMI) / Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI) obo Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp, Colione Rook BartoAdditional Vocals: Stokley of Mint Condition, First Degree the D.E., APProduced By: J.U.S.T.I.C.E. LeagueMixed By: Ben Cybulsky for Chapman Recording

012 C U L T L E A D E R (featuring Liz Suwandi)Written By: Aaron D. Yates, Elizabeth Arnold, Michael SummersPublished By: Snake and Bat Music (ASCAP) obo Snake and Bat Music, Seven Tracks / Elizabeth Suwandi Music (ASCAP)Additional Vocals: Liz Suwandi, Jeff Nelson, Isaiah Yates, Adrienne Johnson, Stacy Bell, Kinzie Bell, Sherri BellProduced By: Michael “Seven” SummersMixed By: Ben Cybulsky for Chapman Recording

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013 C A L L F R O M K C P O E T C A M I L E (skit)Written By: Camile VenableProduced By: Ben Cybulsky for Chapman RecordingMixed By: Ben Cybulsky for Chapman Recording

014 F * * K F O O D (featuring Lil Wayne, T-Pain & Krizz Kaliko)Written By: Aaron D. Yates, Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr., Faheem Rasheed Najm, Michael SummersPublished By: Snake and Bat Music (ASCAP) obo Snake and Bat Music, Seven Tracks / Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., Young Money Publishing, Inc. (BMI) / Universal Music Z Songs, Nappypub Music (BMI)Additional Vocals: Lil Wayne, T-Pain, Krizz KalikoProduced By: Michael “Seven” SummersDigital Editing By: Ben Cybulsky for Chapman RecordingMixed By: Ben Cybulsky for Chapman RecordingAdditional Mixing By: Fabian Marasciullo for Amica Style at The Hit Factory Criteria Miami, Assistant Engineer: Elizabeth Gallardo. T-Pain appears courtesy of Konvict Music/Jive Records Lil Wayne appears courtesy of Cash Money/Universal Mo-town Records 015O V E R T I M E(featuring Stevie Stone)Written By: Aaron D. Yates, Stephen Williams, Samuel Watson, Jayson BridgesPublished By: Snake and Bat Music (ASCAP) obo Snake and Bat Music, Kali Baby Publishing / Strange Music obo Da Farmacy (BMI) / Bug Music, Inc. obo Koko’s Basement, Music of Windswept (ASCAP)Additional Vocals: Stevie Stone, Krizz KalikoProduced By: Jayson “Koko” Bridges for Basement BeatsMixed By: Ben Cybulsky for Chapman Recording

016 P O R N O G R A P H I C (featuring Snoop Dogg , E-40 & Krizz Kaliko)Written By: Aaron D. Yates, C. Broadus, Earl Stevens, Samuel Watson, Michael SummersPublished By: Snake and Bat Music (ASCAP) obo Snake and Bat Music, Kali Baby Publishing, Seven Tracks / EMI Blackwood Music, Inc., My Own Chit Publishing (BMI) / EMI Black-wood Music, Inc., Heavy on the Grind (BMI)Additional Vocals: Snoop Dogg, E-40, Krizz Kaliko, Kortney LeveringstonProduced By: Michael “Seven” SummersAdditional Recording By: Kevin Porter, assisted by Dave Rowland, at Germano Studios, New York, NYMixed By: Ben Cybulsky for Chapman RecordingSnoop Dogg appears courtesy of Doggy Style / Priority / Capitol Records E-40 appears courtesy of Heavy on the Grind Entertainment

017Y O U O W E L I K E P O O K I E (featuring Jay Rock & Kutt Calhoun)Written By: Aaron D. Yates, Johnny McKenzie, Melvin Calhoun, Jr., Michael SummersPublished By: Snake and Bat Music (ASCAP) obo Snake and Bat Music, Seven Tracks / Strange Music obo TDE Music (BMI)Additional Vocals: Jay Rock, Kutt Calhoun, Krizz Kaliko, Irv Da PhenomProduced By: Michael “Seven” Summers Mixed By: Ben Cybulsky for Chapman Recording

018 D E L U S I O N A L(featuring Nikkiya Brooks)Written By: Aaron D. Yates, Samuel Watson, William WashingtonPublished By: Snake and Bat Music (ASCAP) obo Snake and Bat Music, Kali Baby Publishing / Songs of Bug, My Inheritance (SESAC)Additional Vocals: Nikkiya Brooks

Produced By: WillPower for SupaHotBeats/ Ghet-O-Vision EntertainmentAdditional Recording By: Blake “Blizzy” Harden, Tree Sound Studios, Inc., Norcross, GAMixed By: Ben Cybulsky for Chapman RecordingAdditional Mixing By: Fabian Marasciullo for Amica Style at The Hit Factory Criteria Miami Assistant Engineer: Elizabeth Gallardo & WillPower for SupaHotBeats/Ghet-O-Vision Entertainment Nikkiya Brooks appears courtesy of SupaHotBeats Records

019 S O L O N E L Y(featuring Blind Fury & Mackenzie O’Guin) Written By: Aaron D. Yates, Stephen J. Norris, Mackenzie O’Guin, Adam CherringtonPublished By: Snake and Bat Music (ASCAP) / 3 Of’Em Music (ASCAP) / MNO Rocks Music (ASCAP) / Songs of Peer LTD., Shannon’s Wysh Publishing (ASCAP)Additional Vocals: Blind Fury, Mackenzie O’GuinProduced By: Adam “Wyshmaster” CherringtonMixed By: Ben Cybulsky for Chapman RecordingAdditional Mixing By: Fabian Marasciullo for Amica Style at The Hit Factory Criteria Miami, Assistant Engineer: Elizabeth Gallardo

020 I F I C O U L D (featuring Stephen Carpenter & Chino Moreno) Written By: Aaron D. Yates, Samuel Watson, Michael SummersPublished By: Snake and Bat Music (ASCAP) obo Snake and Bat Music, Kali Baby Publishing, Seven Tracks Additional Vocals: Chino MorenoGuitar By: Stephen CarpenterProduced By: Michael “Seven” SummersAdditional Recording By: The Airport Studio, Burbank, CAMixed By: Ben Cybulsky for Chapman RecordingStephen Carpenter and Chino Moreno appear courtesy of Reprise Records

021 A N G R Y C A L L E R (skit)Produced By: Ben Cybulsky for Chapman RecordingMixed By: Ben Cybulsky for Chapman Recording

022 L O V E M E T O M O R R O W(featuring Big Scoob)Written By: Aaron D. Yates, Stewart D. Ashby, Jr., Manzilla Queen, Michael SummersPublished By: Snake and Bat Music (ASCAP) obo Snake and Bat Music, A Husslas Dream, Seven Tracks / Manzilla Marquis Queen (BMI) Additional Vocals: Big Scoob, Krizz Kaliko, Crystal Watson Produced By: Michael ‘Seven” SummersMixed By: Ben Cybulsky for Chapman Recording

023 M A M A N E MWritten By: Aaron D. Yates, Samuel Watson, David Sand-ers, IIPublished By: Snake and Bat Music (ASCAP) obo Snake and Bat Music, Kali Baby Publishing / David Sanders II Publishing (BMI)Additional Vocals: Krizz Kaliko, APProduced By: David Sanders, IIMixed By: Ben Cybulsky for Chapman Recording

024 P R O M I S E L A N D(featuring Nikkiya Brooks) Written By: Aaron D. Yates, Nikkiya Brooks, Adam CherringtonPublished By: Snake and Bat Music (ASCAP) / Nikkiya Brooks, Suave Ink (SESAC) / Songs of Peer LTD., Shannon’s Wysh Publishing (ASCAP)Additional Vocals: Nikkiya BrooksProduced By: Adam “Wyshmaster” CherringtonMixed By: Ben Cybulsky for Chapman RecordingNikkiya Brooks appears courtesy of SupaHotBeats Records

ALL TRACKS MASTERED BY: TOM BAKER AT PRECISION MASTERING©π 2011 STRANGE MUSIC, INC.

T H A N K Y O U

thank you to all the artists that participated in the making of this album and even the artists that agreed and wanted to but couldn’t due to the lack of time! thank you so much for recognizing real shit!

s u c h l o y a l t y s h a l l b e r e w a r d e d ! thank you to the whole strange music staff and bob lieberman for dealing with this nightmare of an album by clearing all the fifty leven features i re-quested with a smile. such loyalty shall be rewarded! and last, thank you to all the technicians for believing in me, helping to grow awareness and pushing me all the way past the haters to the top! such loyalty shall not be forgotten, and this album is the reward! thanx family.

T E C H N I C I A N # 1 !

E X E C U T I V E C R E D I T S

executive producer Travis O’Guin

associate producers Dave Weiner & Ron Spaulding

project consultants /general management Bob Grossi, Brian Shafton & Ben Grossi

production assistants Korey Lloyd, Glenda Cowan, Dawn O’Guin & Valdora Case

project management/publicity coordinator Korey Lloyd

publicity Richie Abbott

a&r Travis O’Guin, Tech N9ne, Richie Abbott, Dave Weiner & Korey Lloyd

legalRobert Lieberman, Esq.

tour directorCory Nielsen

booking Mark Reifsteck

photography ALISTAIR Photography

art direction & design LIQUID 9

marketing Travis O’Guin, Korey Lloyd & Ben Grossi

promotions Britton Kimler

street marketing Aaron Bean, Josh Rickards, Braxton Flemming & Jose Ramirez

internet marketing Chris Rooney, Jeff Nelson, Ryan Lindberg & Brett Morrow

merchandising Penny Ervin, Dennis Ervin, & Earl Russell

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