British rap artist Nines has officially announced plans for his final album, titled Quit While You're Ahead, which is set to release on September 27th. This announcement signifies a major milestone in Nines’ career as he prepares to conclude his journey in the music industry. The album reveal occurred during a spectacular drone display at London’s O2 Arena, which took place at Magazine London. This event showcased his commitment 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. This venue holds special importance in his career. Tickets for the farewell performance will become available starting September 19th at 10 am BST through Livenation.co.uk.
The lead single from the upcoming album, titled 'Tony Soprano 3,' has been produced by RQ1of1 x J3C and is expected to showcase Nines’ artistic evolution and solidify his standing within the British rap scene. Nines made a significant first impact with his debut album, One Foot In, released in 2017, which reached #4 on the UK Albums Chart. This was followed by the album Crop Circle in 2018, featuring his first UK Top 40 hit, 'I See You Shining.'
Nines has received considerable acclaim, particularly for his pandemic-inspired project, Crabs In A Bucket, which topped the UK Albums Chart. His accolades include multiple wins at the 2020 MOBO Awards, notably Album of the Year, alongside achieving over 100 million global streams. His recent project, Crop Circle 2, became the most-streamed British album in its release week, further reinforcing his legacy in the genre.
For fans eager to glimpse what his final project will deliver, the music video for 'Tony Soprano 3', directed by Nines himself, is currently available. With his contributions to the British rap scene, both the impending album and his farewell performance are highly anticipated events within the music community.