British rap artist Nines has officially announced the release of his final album, titled Quit While You're Ahead, set to drop on September 27th. This announcement marks a significant turning point in his career as he prepares to conclude his journey in the music industry. During a spectacular drone display at London’s O2 Arena, held at Magazine London, Nines revealed his plans, showcasing his dedication to engaging with fans as he approaches his exit from music.
In conjunction with the album announcement, Nines has scheduled a farewell headline show for November 27th at the O2 Arena, a venue that holds great significance for him. Tickets for this highly anticipated performance will go on sale starting September 19th at 10 am BST via Livenation.co.uk.
The lead single from the upcoming album is 'Tony Soprano 3,' produced by RQ1of1 x J3C. This track is expected to highlight Nines' artistic evolution and further solidify his status within the British rap scene. Nines first gained attention with his debut album, One Foot In, released in 2017, which peaked at #4 on the UK Albums Chart. His follow-up album, Crop Circle, was released in 2018 and featured his first UK Top 40 hit, 'I See You Shining.'
Notable for his acclaimed pandemic-inspired project, Crabs In A Bucket, which topped the UK Albums Chart, Nines was also recognized at the 2020 MOBO Awards, winning Album of the Year, and has amassed over 100 million global streams. His most recent project, Crop Circle 2, was the most-streamed British album in its release week, further establishing his legacy in the rap genre.
For fans eager for a preview of what’s to come, the music video for 'Tony Soprano 3,' directed by Nines himself, is now available online. Both the album announcement and his farewell performance are highly anticipated events within the music community.