British rap artist Nines has officially announced his plans for his final album titled Quit While You're Ahead, scheduled for release on September 27th. This announcement marks a pivotal moment in Nines' career as he prepares to cap off his journey in the music industry. The reveal was made during an impressive drone display at London’s O2 Arena, which took place at Magazine London, underscoring his commitment to engaging with fans as he approaches his exit from music.
Adding to the excitement, Nines will host a farewell headline show on November 27th at the O2 Arena, a venue carrying significant meaning 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, titled 'Tony Soprano 3,' has been produced by RQ1of1 x J3C. It is expected to showcase Nines' artistic evolution and solidify his status within the British rap scene. Nines initially made waves with his debut album, One Foot In, released in 2017, which peaked at #4 on the UK Albums Chart. His sophomore release, Crop Circle, came out in 2018 and included his first UK Top 40 hit, 'I See You Shining.'
The artist has earned considerable acclaim, particularly for his pandemic-inspired project, Crabs In A Bucket, which topped the UK Albums Chart. Nines has received multiple accolades at the 2020 MOBO Awards, including Album of the Year, and has accumulated over 100 million global streams. More recently, his project Crop Circle 2 emerged as the most-streamed British album in its release week, further establishing his legacy in the genre.
For fans looking to preview his final album, the music video for 'Tony Soprano 3,' directed by Nines himself, is now available, making both this album announcement and his farewell performance anticipated events within the music community.