British rap legend Nines has announced his monumental tenth project, Quit While You’re Ahead—his sixth and final album—set for release on September 27th, 2024. Alongside the album, Nines has confirmed the news of his last-ever headline show, which will take place at London’s iconic O2 Arena on Wednesday, 27th November 2024. This highly anticipated performance will mark the final chapter of his illustrious career.
The Quit While You’re Ahead announcement was revealed during an exclusive event at Magazine London, featuring an epic drone display over the O2 Arena. In tandem with this announcement, Nines has also dropped the first single from the album, Tony Soprano 3, the final instalment in the acclaimed trilogy.
With a career spanning over a decade, Nines has cemented his place as one of the most influential voices in British rap. His debut album, One Foot Out, released in 2017 to critical acclaim, peaked at #4 on the Official Albums Chart. This followed the success of his 2015 mixtape One Foot In, setting the stage for his rise to rap royalty. His sophomore effort, Crop Circle (2018), also reached #4 and produced his first UK Top 40 single, I See You Shining.
Nines’ unique ability to craft intricate, authentic stories with his laid-back flow has earned him 5x Top 5 albums, including the UK OCC #1 album Crabs In A Bucket (2020). His releases have garnered over 100 million global streams, and his 2023 album, Crop Circle 2, dominated the charts, becoming the most-streamed British album in its first week of release.
A true pioneer of the UK rap scene, Nines’ achievements extend far beyond the studio. He swept the 2020 MOBO Awards, winning multiple honours, including “Best Album of the Year,” and was the most nominated artist that year. As he closes this chapter with Quit While You’re Ahead, Nines will bow out at the peak of his powers, leaving an indelible mark on both the culture and the music industry.
Quit While You’re Ahead is available for pre-order [here] and will be released on September 27th, 2024. Tickets for Nines’ final show at the O2 Arena go on sale on Thursday, September 19th, at 10 a.m. BST at Livenation.co.uk.
Nines UK Live Dates
27th November 2024 – The O2 Arena, London
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