British rap artist Nines has officially announced his plans for his final album titled Quit While You're Ahead, set for release on September 27th. This announcement marks a significant milestone in Nines' career as he prepares to conclude his journey in the music industry. The reveal occurred during an impressive drone display at London’s O2 Arena, taking place at Magazine London, highlighting his dedication to engaging with fans as he approaches his exit from music.
In addition to the album release, Nines will host a farewell headline show on November 27th at the O2 Arena, a venue that holds special significance for him. Tickets for the farewell performance are scheduled to go on sale starting September 19th at 10 am BST via Livenation.co.uk.
The lead single from the upcoming album, titled 'Tony Soprano 3,' has been produced by RQ1of1 x J3C and is anticipated to reflect Nines' artistic evolution, further solidifying his status within the British rap scene. Nines first made a notable impact 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, released in 2018, featured his first UK Top 40 hit, 'I See You Shining.'
The rapper has garnered significant acclaim, especially with his pandemic-inspired project, Crabs In A Bucket, which climbed to the top of the UK Albums Chart. His accolades include multiple wins at the 2020 MOBO Awards, particularly for Album of the Year, and he has achieved over 100 million global streams. Nines' recent project, Crop Circle 2, became the most-streamed British album during its release week, further cementing his legacy in the genre.
For fans eager to preview his final album, the music video for 'Tony Soprano 3,' directed by Nines himself, is currently available, making this announcement and his farewell performance highly anticipated events within the music community.