Quit While You're Ahead Explained

Quit While You're Ahead
Type:studio
Artist:Nines
Cover:Nines - Quit While You're Ahead.png
Length:43:56
Label:
  • Zino
Producer:
  • Aaron Goedluck
  • Cardo
  • Chrxs
  • ElementZ
  • GX
  • Jacob Manson
  • JB Productionz
  • JC3
  • Jungle
  • Karlos
  • KVXI
  • Kyle Evans
  • Maschine Man Tim
  • Mev The Renegade
  • Michelin Shin
  • Mike Allure
  • Mo on The Beat
  • RQ R
  • Show N Prove
  • Soldado
  • Steel Banglez
  • Swifta Beater
  • Tekilla
  • Tom French
Prev Title:Crop Circle 3
Prev Year:2023

Quit While You're Ahead is the sixth and final studio album by British rapper Nines, released on 27 September 2024, through Nines' own independent record label, Zino Records.[1] It features guest appearances from Bee-Gee, Bellah, Chy Cartier, Fatz, Gappy Ranks, Henkie T, J Styles, K-Trap, Marnz Malone, NorthSideBenji, Rimzee, RM, Shocktown, Skrapz, Streetz, and Zino, while the album's production was primarily handled by JB Productionz with assistance from Cardo, Jacob Manson, Jungle, Show N Prove, Steel Banglez, and several other producers.[2] The album serves as a follow-up to Nines' fifth, Crop Circle 3 (2023) and was released alongside the film Crop Circle Farm.[3]

Release and promotion

On 13 September 2024, Nines released the album's lead single, "Tony Soprano 3".[4] The single was produced by JB Productionz, JC3, and RQ; it debuted at number 47 on the UK singles chart.[5] Alongside the release of the single, Nines announced the release of the album, Quit While You're Ahead, stating that it'd be his last release, officially confirming his retirement from music.[6] [7] He also announced a concert date for November 27, at The O2 Arena.[8] Just days prior to the release of the album, on September 24, Nines shared the a;bum's tracklist on his Instagram. On September 26, the night of the album's release, he shared the official music video for "Going Crazy".[9]

Critical reception

Thomas Hobbs for The Daily Telegraph wrote in a positive review that throughout the album, there's "enviable experimentation" and that on the project, "[Nines] reveals he’s actually just moved from the black market to the legal drug trade". Hobbs wrote that on the record, Nines "project[s] hyper-confidence and, amid synths". Despite noting that he believes that Nines will return despite his retirement, he stated that "Nines solidifies his place as one of UK rap’s greatest ever storytellers".

Track listing

Notes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Archibald-Powell. Naimah. 27 September 2024. Nines shares his last ever album, Quit While You're Ahead. GRM Daily. 1 October 2024. 27 September 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240927145053/https://grmdaily.com/nines-quit-while-youre-ahead/. en-GB. live.
  2. Web site: James. Keith. 27 September 2024. Nines Bids Farewell To UK Rap With Final Album Quit While You're Ahead. Trench. 1 October 2024. 1 October 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20241001192837/https://trenchtrenchtrench.com/news/nines-quit-while-youre-ahead. en-GB. live.
  3. Web site: Archibald-Powell. Naimah. 27 September 2024. Nines shares Crop Circle Farm film starring Billy the Goat, Miraa May & More. GRM Daily. 1 October 2024. 28 September 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240928222826/https://grmdaily.com/nines-crop-circle-farm/. en-GB. live.
  4. Web site: 13 September 2024. Nines announces retirement with new single "Tony Soprano 3". GRM Daily. 1 October 2024. 13 September 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240913125215/https://grmdaily.com/nines-tony-soprano-3/. en-GB. live.
  5. Eede. Christian. 13 September 2024. Nines announces final album, Quit While You're Ahead, shares '"Tony Soprano 3"': Listen. DJ Mag. 1 October 2024. 14 September 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240914030444/https://djmag.com/news/nines-announces-final-album-quit-while-youre-ahead-shares-tony-soprano-3-listen. en-GB. live.
  6. Hussain. Shahzaib. 13 September 2024. Nines Announces Final Ever Album Quit While You're Ahead. Clash. 1 October 2024. 13 September 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240913133038/https://www.clashmusic.com/news/nines-announces-final-ever-album-quit-while-youre-ahead/. en-GB. live.
  7. Burton. Poppy. 14 September 2024. Nines announces final album Quit While You're Ahead and London O2 headline show. NME. 1 October 2024. 30 September 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240930122611/https://www.nme.com/news/music/nines-announces-final-album-quit-while-youre-ahead-and-london-o2-headline-show-3793750. en-GB. live.
  8. Web site: Suffolk. Anna. 13 September 2024. Nines announces final album Quit While You're Ahead & last London show at The O2. Capital Xtra. 1 October 2024. 1 October 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20241001035107/https://www.capitalxtra.com/news/nines-quit-while-youre-ahead-london-o2-show/. en-GB. live.
  9. Web site: Archibald-Powell. Naimah. 26 September 2024. Nines shares "Going Crazy" visuals ahead of Quit While You're Ahead midnight drop. GRM Daily. 1 October 2024. 26 September 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240926195712/https://grmdaily.com/nines-going-crazy/. en-GB. live.

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