Nines (rapper)

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Nines
Background information
Birth nameCourtney Leon Freckleton [1] [2]
Also known asNina / Nina wid da Nina / DaGoat / CSB
Born (1990-01-17) 17 January 1990 (age 34)
Harlesden, London, England
Genres
Years active2007–present
Labels
Member of Ice City Boyz

Courtney Leon Freckleton (born 17 January 1990), known professionally as Nines, is a British rapper, director and actor.

Contents

After releasing a string of mixtapes between 2012 and 2015, Nines signed to XL Recordings and released his debut album One Foot Out (2017), which charted at number 4 in the UK Albums Chart. In 2018, his second album Crop Circle charted at number 5, and he topped the chart with his third album Crabs in a Bucket in 2020. In 2023 he released 2 albums, Crop Circle 2 and Crop Circle 3. He has also produced a series of short films based on his albums in which he has directed and starred in. Nines is a fan of Premier League Football club Arsenal.

Early life

Hailing from Harlesden, he grew up on Church End Estate in North-West London. His older siblings are Tyrone and Wayne Freckleton. In April 2008, Nines' brother, Wayne Freckleton (also known as Brandszino usually shortened to Brands or Zino), was gunned down and murdered in an alleged gangland attack. [2] [3]

Career

2007–2009: first appearance’s

Nines first appearance in music was seen locally in his borough on the Running Wid The Streets (also known as RWDS) DVD Volume 2 in 2007. He was featured freestyling at age 17 followed by some freestyles, which are now audio tracks on YouTube; such as "Piff,” “Fuck All the Hoes,” and "Nu Crack.”

2010–2014: Early mixtapes

On 27 November 2011 Nines released his first single, “AJ’D OUT [JD SHUTDOWN]” and on 25 December 2011 Nines released his second single, "MY HOOD (Turkey Shutdown)”. Nines' third single featuring fellow rappers Fathead and Shotgun, "Way It’s Gunna Go" was released on 18 March 2012. Nines' first appearance on a major platform was his Warm Up Session Freestyle was released on 12 June 2012 on SBTY. On 14 October 2012 Nines released his debut mixtape From Church Road to Hollywood. [4] Nines released the music video for "CR (Grills Shutdown)" on 28 November 2012 on SBTV.

This was followed by Gone Till November (2013) the following year and titled after his absence from the music scene due to his imprisonment. [5] Nines gradually saw a rise in popularity through his freestyle videos posted on online rap platform SB.TV.

Nines' online music videos for his third mixtape, Loyal to the Soil (2014), gained significant attention. "Money on My Mind" quickly amassed millions of views on YouTube. [6] He is part of the collective Ice City Boyz alongside Likkle T, Skrapz, J Styles, Fatz, Big Keyz, Trapstar Toxic, Streetz and others. [2]

2015–2017: One Foot In and One Foot Out

The song "Can't Blame Me" from his fourth mixtape One Foot In (2015) gained 19 million views. [7] The mixtape One Foot In served as a prequel to his debut album.

The first promotional music video for One Foot Out was "Trapper of the Year", released on 27 August 2016, amassing more than 10 million views. [8]

In December 2016, Nines signed to British independent label XL Recordings, partnering with them to release his debut studio album One Foot Out (2017). [9] The release date was announced the day before its release, becoming available for purchase on 10 February 2017. [10] It entered the UK Albums Chart at number 4, becoming one of the few English rappers to receive a top 5 album in recent years, among Skepta, Giggs and Krept and Konan.

2018: Crop Circle

In early April 2018, Nines released his first single since the release of his debut album, "I See You Shining", alongside a music video. It peaked at number 37 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Nines' first and highest-charting single. It was later revealed to serve as the lead single to Nines' second album, Crop Circle , which was announced three days before release. It was released on 20 April 2018 by XL Recordings.

2020–2022: Crabs in a Bucket

Crabs in a Bucket was released on 28 August 2020 by Zino Records and Warner Records. It is the follow-up to Nines' second album, Crop Circle (2018). The album features guest appearances from Headie One, Roy Woods, Nafe Smallz, NorthSideBenji, NSG, Tiggs da Author, among others. It reached number one on the UK Albums Chart.

2023-Present: Crop Circle 2 and Crop Circle 3

Crop Circle 2 was released on April 28, 2023 by Zino Records & Warner Music UK. It is the direct follow-up to Nines' second album, Crop Circle released in 2018. Nines also wrote and directed a short film by the same name featuring many songs from the album.

Crop Circle 3 was released October 6, 2023, along with the self written and directed short film of the same name.

Drug convictions

On 2013, Nines was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment for possession of cannabis with intent to supply. [11] [4] According to Nines when he spoke to Chuckie Online in the "JD in the Duffle Bag Podcast", Nines recorded his promotional mixtape called "Gone 'Til November" the weekend before the Court Judge would summon him for sentancing. [12] Nines on his twitter page gave his Prison Mailing Address, to which many of his fans sent him fan mail. Upon his release, Nines bought expensive gifts and sent them by mail, and also drove round to some of the fans's houses who wrote fan mail for him whilst Nines was sitting time in Prison. This event was recorded on online music and interview platform SBTV. [13]

On 12 August 2021, Nines admitted a charge relating to a plot with others to import 28 kilograms of cannabis from Spain and Poland, and admitted a further charge of money laundering related to a £98,000 debt and the street value of the cannabis. He was remanded in custody awaiting sentencing. [14] On 1 October, he was sentenced to 28 months in HM Prison Wormwood Scrubs. [15] He had served 18 months previously for possession of the same drug with intent to supply. [15] [2] [4]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with release date, label, and selected chart positions shown
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsCertifications
UK
[16] 		UK
R&B
[16] [17] 		UK
Ind
[16] [18]
One Foot Out 413
Crop Circle
  • Released: 20 April 2018
  • Label: XL
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
524
Crabs in a Bucket
  • Released: 28 August 2020
  • Label: Zino, Warner
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
11—
Crop Circle 2
  • Released: 28 April 2023 [20]
  • Label: Zino, Warner
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
21—
Crop Circle 3
  • Released: 6 October 2023
  • Label: Zino, Warner
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
213
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Mixtapes

TitleDetails
From Church Rd to Hollywood
  • Released: 14 October 2012
  • Label: Nitty Shutdown Ent.
  • Formats: Digital download
Gone Till November
  • Released: 4 July 2013
  • Label: Nitty Shutdown Ent.
  • Formats: Digital download
Loyal to the Soil
  • Released: 14 June 2014
  • Label: Nitty Shutdown Ent.
  • Formats: Digital download
One Foot In
  • Released: 14 August 2015
  • Label: Nitty Shutdown Ent.
  • Formats: Digital download

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
UK
[21] 		UK
R&B 		UK
Ind. 		IRE
[22]
"Yay"
(featuring Tiggs Da Author)		2016————One Foot In
"High Roller"
(featuring J Hus) [23] 		2017—148—One Foot Out
"I See You Shining" [24] 20183723
[25] 		4
[26] 		—Crop Circle
"Pride" [27] 20194120
[28] 		——Non-album single
"Clout" [29] 202041———Crabs in a Bucket
"Airplane Mode"
(featuring NSG) [30] 		25———
"Tony Soprano 2" [31] 2023105
[32] 		—41
[33] 		Crop Circle 2
"Daily Duppy"
(featuring GRM Daily)		208
[34] 		3
[35] 		49
[36] 		Crop Circle 3
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
UK
[21]
"On It"
(Mist featuring Nines)		201866 Diamond in the Dirt
"Jumpout"
(Skrapz featuring Nines) [37] 		202191Be Right Back
"Amen"
(Tion Wayne featuring Nines) [38] 		202343TBA

Other charted and certified songs

List of other charted and certified songs, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
UK
[21]
"Oh My"
(featuring SL, Tiggs Da Author & Yung Fume)		201844Crop Circle
"Rubber Bands"
(featuring Ray BLK and Skrapz)		61
"Venting"
(featuring Dave)		—
"NIC"
(featuring Tiggs Da Author)		202054Crabs in a Bucket
"Favela"
(featuring J Styles)		202334Crop Circle 2
"Calendar"19
"Different League"
(featuring Clavish and Nafe Smallz)		93
"Toxic"
(featuring Bad Boy Chiller Crew)		37Crop Circle 3
"I Do"
(featuring Mugzz)		35
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Guest appearances

List of guest appearances singles, showing year released, other artists and album name
TitleYearOther artist(s)Album
"Not Over Yet" (Remix) [39] 2022 KSI, Headie One Non-album single

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 4 "London rapper war revealed: Harlesden MC Nines, the Cbiz mugging and another bodybag". IBN Times. 18 March 2016. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
  3. ↑ "'Revenge killing' gunman jailed". BBC News. 13 July 2009. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
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  13. ↑ (Nines buys gifts for his supporters | #SantaNines: SBTV, 25 December 2015 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpwn8iQ5KZ0)
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