British rap artist Nines has officially announced his plans for his final album titled Quit While You're Ahead, which is set to release on September 27th. This announcement marks a significant turning point in Nines' career, as he prepares to conclude his journey in the music industry. The reveal took place during a spectacular drone display at London’s O2 Arena, held at Magazine London, emphasizing his dedication to engaging with fans as he approaches his exit from music.
In addition to the album announcement, Nines will host a farewell headline show on November 27th at the O2 Arena, a venue of great significance to him. Tickets for this highly anticipated performance will be available 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. 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 release, Crop Circle, came out in 2018 and featured his first UK Top 40 hit, 'I See You Shining.'
Nines has received considerable acclaim, notably for his pandemic-inspired project, Crabs In A Bucket, which topped the UK Albums Chart. He has been recognized at the 2020 MOBO Awards, winning Album of the Year, and has amassed over 100 million global streams. His recent project, Crop Circle 2, was the most-streamed British album in its release week, further establishing his legacy in the genre.
For fans eager to get a sneak peek of his final album, the music video for 'Tony Soprano 3,' which he directed himself, is now available online, making both this album announcement and his farewell performance highly anticipated events within the music community.