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Nine (rapper)
Derrick Keyes, known professionally as Nine, is an American rapper from the Bronx, New York. He emerged in the early 1990s as part of the East Coast hip-hop scene and achieved wider recognition following the release of his debut album, Nine Livez (1995).
Early career and breakthrough (1988–1996)
Nine began his recording career as a member of the Bronx-based hip-hop group Deuces Wild, performing under the name Ricochet. The group first gained traction after recording an on-air promo for DJ Chuck Chillout's popular 98.7 Kiss FM mixshow, then went on to release the single “Five Times the Rhymer / Deuces Is Def” on Sutra Records in 1988.
In 1993, he gained wider attention recording under the name 9MM (also credited as Nine Double M) appearing on the Funkmaster Flex single “Six Million Ways to Die,” released on Nervous Records. His performance on the song was noted for its raspy vocal tone and aggressive delivery, defining elements associated with his early recordings.
With the release of his debut album Nine Livez in 1995 on Profile Records, he shortened his stage name to Nine. He later explained in interviews, "I didn't want to be just named after the gun (9mm)." The album featured production by Rob Lewis and Tony Stoute and received contemporary critical attention, including a four-mic rating from The Source. Its lead single, “Whutcha Want?”, charted on multiple Billboard listings, peaking at No. 50 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 3 on Hot Rap Singles, with an accompanying video that received regular rotation on music-video television outlets during its release period. In addition to its chart performance, “Whutcha Want?” is also listed among the soundtrack credits for the 1995 independent film Kids, further extending the album's cultural exposure beyond radio and music video rotation. A follow-up single, “Any Emcee,” further reinforced Nine's reputation as a battle-oriented lyricist within the East Coast underground.
Profile released Nine's second album, Cloud 9, in August 1996. The album charted on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums list and was supported by a music video for its lead single “Lyin’ King,” directed by Michael Lucero, as well as a video for “Make or Take.” By the end of the decade, Profile Records was sold to Arista Records, which resulted in Nine no longer being signed to an active label.
2000s
During the early 2000s, Nine self-released the single “It’s Ugly,” followed by intermittent recording and performing activity. In 2007, Quinine: The Overseas Shipment was released through an independent European label, reflecting continued international interest in his work. He remained active in the underground, randomly releasing mixtapes and guest appearances.
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Nine (rapper)
Derrick Keyes, known professionally as Nine, is an American rapper from the Bronx, New York. He emerged in the early 1990s as part of the East Coast hip-hop scene and achieved wider recognition following the release of his debut album, Nine Livez (1995).
Early career and breakthrough (1988–1996)
Nine began his recording career as a member of the Bronx-based hip-hop group Deuces Wild, performing under the name Ricochet. The group first gained traction after recording an on-air promo for DJ Chuck Chillout's popular 98.7 Kiss FM mixshow, then went on to release the single “Five Times the Rhymer / Deuces Is Def” on Sutra Records in 1988.
In 1993, he gained wider attention recording under the name 9MM (also credited as Nine Double M) appearing on the Funkmaster Flex single “Six Million Ways to Die,” released on Nervous Records. His performance on the song was noted for its raspy vocal tone and aggressive delivery, defining elements associated with his early recordings.
With the release of his debut album Nine Livez in 1995 on Profile Records, he shortened his stage name to Nine. He later explained in interviews, "I didn't want to be just named after the gun (9mm)." The album featured production by Rob Lewis and Tony Stoute and received contemporary critical attention, including a four-mic rating from The Source. Its lead single, “Whutcha Want?”, charted on multiple Billboard listings, peaking at No. 50 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 3 on Hot Rap Singles, with an accompanying video that received regular rotation on music-video television outlets during its release period. In addition to its chart performance, “Whutcha Want?” is also listed among the soundtrack credits for the 1995 independent film Kids, further extending the album's cultural exposure beyond radio and music video rotation. A follow-up single, “Any Emcee,” further reinforced Nine's reputation as a battle-oriented lyricist within the East Coast underground.
Profile released Nine's second album, Cloud 9, in August 1996. The album charted on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums list and was supported by a music video for its lead single “Lyin’ King,” directed by Michael Lucero, as well as a video for “Make or Take.” By the end of the decade, Profile Records was sold to Arista Records, which resulted in Nine no longer being signed to an active label.
2000s
During the early 2000s, Nine self-released the single “It’s Ugly,” followed by intermittent recording and performing activity. In 2007, Quinine: The Overseas Shipment was released through an independent European label, reflecting continued international interest in his work. He remained active in the underground, randomly releasing mixtapes and guest appearances.
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