1) New York rapper Read Full Bio ↴[There are more artists with the name Nine]
1) New York rapper
2) Japanese trance artist
3) South African (Cape Town) rock, metal, trip-hop, drum 'n base, jazz funk, soul reggae band
4) Swedish hardcore band
5) Both a Tony Award Winning Musical and Film based on the Musical
6) Lithuanian electronic music producer
7) Member of Korean boy group OnlyOneOf
1) Nine is the stage name of Derrick Keyes (September 19, 1969), a rapper from The Bronx, New York. He is a close friend ever since the age of 17 of DJ Funkmaster Flex. Known for the popular Hip hop singles "Any Emcee" and "Whutcha Want?" which were both produced by longtime collaborator and fellow Bronx native Rob Lewis, Nine then known as 9MM got his big break in late 1993 as an artist on the "Deuces Wild" (a group formed by Nine and Funkmaster Flex as well as others, then renamed "Funkmaster Flex and the Ghetto Celebs" after Nine's departure) song "Six Million Ways to Die." The verse showcased Nine's harsh, gravelly flow he had created to give him his own originality. Because of this He was signed to a deal with the now-defunct Profile Records, that had a roster of artists such as fellow rappers Run-D.M.C. , DJ Quik and Special Ed.
Keyes originally recorded under the Monikers "9MM" (or "Nine Double M") before changing his name to simply "Nine".This was because as he stated "I didn't want to be just be named after the gun (9mm)." His artist name (Nine) refers to his date of birth (9/19/1969), shoe size Nine and his lucky number 9.
Rapper Nas recently referred to "9 Double M" on the track "Where Are They Now?" from his album Hip Hop Is Dead. He is also referred to on the track Twinz (Deep Cover 98) from Big Pun's debut album Capitol Punishment, where Fat Joe says "Boogie down major like Nine" referring to Nine's hometown, the "Boogie-down Bronx".
2) NINE is an japanese vocalist, singing for well known QUAKE label (known for example by releasing EXIT TRANCE PRESENTS series). Most of songs are covers of anime openings\endings songs.
3) NINE formed in Athlone, Cape Town in June 1992 and played their first gig six months later at The Stage in Cape Town. In keeping with their experimental edge and desire to fuse different musical forms, the name Nine is not intended to have any specific connotations. It can mean anything and nothing, and reflects the bands' intention of breaking down barriers between different cultural and musical paradigms.
After five years rising through the South African musical underground, the four piece of Farrell Adams (vocals), James Reynard (guitar), Grenville Williams (bass guitar) and Jerome Reynard(drums) now find themselves enjoying critical acclaim on the back of their two contributions to the Oppikoppi Live CD (the only band to have more than one song included). The launch and release of their second CD, Entropy, is imminent and the band are gearing up for 1998 that should see their eclectic fusion of diverse musical forms moving into the spotlight.
The band's wide range of influences take in everything from rock, funk and hip hop to drum 'n bass, jazz and reggae, their constant shifting of boundaries means Nine are a band who defy convenient categorisation.
Despite their fiercely independent outlook and underground status, Nine have developed a sizable following at concerts like Oppikoppie, Rustler's Valley, Wingerdstock and Up The Creek. The band also proved to be a major hit at the 5FM Birthday Bash in 1996 and recieved widespread praise on their nationwide Benson & Hedges Bandslam Tour in 1996 along with the Springbok Nude Girls, Squeal, Lithium and Sugardrive.
Nine's song, "Last Tear", was also included on the "My Generation" compilation CD of South African bands along with Squeal, Springbok Nude Girls, Lithium and others and limited copies of their ephonymously-titled debut CD are still available. Their new CD, Entropy, is an independently produced album that contains studio versions of live favourites such as Talk Too Much, Wanton Panorama and Ground as well as cutting-edge new songs like Revolution, Chemistry, Episode and others.
4) Nine are one of Sweden's greatest metal/hardcore exports. In the last three years Nine have released two infectious albums on Sweden's legendary Burning Heart record label "Lights out" (2001) and "Killing angels" (2003). (Both albums were quickly met with rave reviews from listeners and critics alike). Propelling the band to new heights of praise and popularity within the European aggressive music scene. "Killing Angels" is released in the US by the mighty DEATHWISH Records.After Scandinavian touring with the likes of The Haunted and Nasum, Nine made major noise when they hit the road of Europe with Entombed, Disfear, The Hope Conspiracy, and later Converge. On these tours their immense power was truly undeniable. Nine roared through unsuspecting crowds like a runaway freight train, bringing new life to the unforgettable "Swedish" sound.
Nine was formed in Linköping 1994 and before the BHR years, Nine released two albums "Listen" (1996, Startracks rec) and "Kissed by the misanthrope" (1998, Sidekicks records) and one MCD "To the bottom" (1995, No Looking back records). During the years 1994 - 2001, Nine toured with band such as Snapcase, Frodus, Entombed.
5) Approaching the age of fifty, film director Guido Contini is facing a midlife crisis that is stifling his creativity and leading him into a variety of complicated romantic involvements. As he struggles to write the script for his latest film, Italia, he's forced to balance the numerous formative women in his life, including his wife, Luisa ; his mistress, Carla Albanese; his film star muse, Claudia Jenssen; his confidante and costume designer, Lilli La Fleur; an American fashion journalist, Stephanie; a prostitute from his youth, Saraghina; and the spirit of his deceased mother, Mamma.
Throughout the film, it is slowly revealed that Guido has been traumatized by his strict Catholic childhood, and it is implied he was beaten in boarding school. In present-day, he frequently has visions of his mother, and their love for each other. Guido has not written a word for Italia, although the press, the public, and his crew believe it is complete. Things are further complicated when Guido gets away to a spa retreat, whereupon Carla follows him and they secretly lead a life of love in the musty train station town. Soon, Luisa discovers truths, Claudia admits details, Lilli listens, Saraghina haunts, and Stephanie attempts to woo Guido with her charm.
6) NINE is lithuanian house producer from Vilnius. https://ninenein.bandcamp.com/
7) Nine is a member of the Korean boy group OnlyOneOf.
Any Emcee
Nine Lyrics
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Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Rat-a-tat-tat, it's the nappy black cat with no hat
Back to chat like Super Cat with my format black
Attack a track like Ali with no gloves
Pussy shoved to rise above nonsense, lyrics are able
Turntable spins, round and round we go
Goin' for delft, you know, dolo, with a ill flow yo!
"What you want Nine?" Told you, fat beats like this
A pocket full of grip, mic in my fist, no bullshit
I'm all that and then some, hon blow up like a shotgun
Any MC that disagree is done, you best run
I creep and I crawl and I yes and I y'all
And I refuse to fall, so all in all
The God works hard, I practice my verbal gymnastics
To get your girl on my mattress
I love to hit it hard from the back
I'm the man with the plan you can't disagree with that
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
The last MC to disagree is now history
No longer an MC, he is now PC
I'm real and real emcees know that
Only fake emcees disagree, that's why they whack!
I do em somethin' terrible, I'm incredible
Like the edible egg, Arm Leg Leg Arm Head
Who's the dread that said boom da da?
It's flavor it don't matter, swing batter, swing batter
Knock em out the park, after dark I spark L's
Write rhymes to exercise my brain cells, count the cash in my stash
Cash money money money, I need
I got a seed to feed and like most a touch of greed
Gettin' paid completes the cypher
Bein' broke is like havin' no blunts, just a lighter
It's about the dead prez in the nines
And I am the nine, gettin' mine, no crime
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
I came a long way like Virginia Slims
from beat down Timbs to co-op cribs and Jeeps with rims
From fo' chicken wings and rice
To lobster with champagne, no ice now everything is lovely aight?
Nothing can stop me now, I'm on the prowl
You can play the Indian but there's no HOW
I'm the one and only incredible original Nine
Like the sun will shine, I will always rhyme
Like Pam Grier is fine, I gets mine like two nickels
Is a dime, prime time like a new crime
The church bells will chime when I stand at the pulpit
And like Erick give a Sermon, mad money I'm earnin'
Remember, the saint ain't as great as the sinner
Like C. Boogie Brown I was born on the 19th day of September
Nine! The number one contender!
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
The lyrics to Nine's song "Any Emcee" emphasizes his confidence, skill, and dominance as an emcee. He challenges any other emcee who may disagree with him to confront him, showing that he is not afraid to defend his position. Nine uses different metaphors and similes throughout the song to describe his style and prowess on the mic, comparing himself to a "nappy black cat with no hat," "Super Cat," and "Ali with no gloves." He also boasts about his ability to turn heads with his music and his skills, as indicated by the line, "I love to hit it hard from the back" and discusses his ambition to make money and prosper as an artist.
Throughout the lyrics, Nine exudes an unwavering confidence as an emcee, refusing to let anyone challenge his authority. He emphasizes the fact that he has risen from nothing and now lives in luxury, having come "a long way from beat down Timbs to co-op cribs and Jeeps with rims." He also uses wordplay and puns in his rhymes, as shown by the phrase "Arm Leg Leg Arm Head" which spells out "Allah" in reverse. Overall, the song illustrates the competitive nature of the rap industry and the need for artists to prove themselves against their peers.
Line by Line Meaning
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Nine challenges any emcee who disagrees with him to speak up and wave their arms.
Rat-a-tat-tat, it's the nappy black cat with no hat
Nine introduces himself with a catchy and rhythmical line.
Back to chat like Super Cat with my format black
Nine compares himself to Super Cat, a famous reggae artist known for his chanting style.
Attack a track like Ali with no gloves
Nine is fierce like Muhammad Ali in the boxing ring, ready to take on any challenge with no support or protection.
Pussy shoved to rise above nonsense, lyrics are able
Nine is determined to push through obstacles and is confident that his lyrics will speak for themselves.
Turntable spins, round and round we go
Nine sets the scene for a hip-hop performance with the mention of spinning turntables.
Goin' for delft, you know, dolo, with a ill flow yo!
Nine asserts that he's aiming for success alone, with his raw and impressive flow.
"What you want Nine?" Told you, fat beats like this
Nine is confident that what he's offering is high-quality music with a great beat.
A pocket full of grip, mic in my fist, no bullshit
Nine is carrying money and is taking control of the microphone with no nonsense.
I'm all that and then some, hon blow up like a shotgun
Nine is very confident in his ability and is sure that his music will become very popular.
I creep and I crawl and I yes and I y'all
Nine is describing his hip-hop style and how he engages with the audience through saying 'yeah' and 'y'all'.
And I refuse to fall, so all in all
Nine is determined not to fall or fail, no matter what obstacles come his way.
The God works hard, I practice my verbal gymnastics
Nine compares himself to a hard-working God, while also highlighting his practice and skill in performing rap.
To get your girl on my mattress
Nine is boasting about his success with women and how his music can impress them.
I love to hit it hard from the back
Nine is talking about his sexual preferences in a provocative way.
I'm the man with the plan you can't disagree with that
Nine has everything under control and is sure of his plan, leaving no room for disagreement.
The last MC to disagree is now history
Nine suggests that any emcee who disagrees with him will not be successful and will fade into obscurity.
No longer an MC, he is now PC
Nine is saying that any emcee who disagrees with him will no longer be welcome in the hip-hop community and will be marginalized.
Only fake emcees disagree, that's why they whack!
Nine implies that any emcee who disagrees with him is not genuine and is not producing good music.
I do em somethin' terrible, I'm incredible
Nine is confident in his ability to create music that will leave a lasting impression on listeners.
Like the edible egg, Arm Leg Leg Arm Head
Nine is comparing himself to the everyday egg, but also references the Islamic belief in the creation of man using the phrase 'Arm Leg Leg Arm Head'.
Who's the dread that said boom da da?
Nine is asking who made the sound 'boom da da'.
It's flavor it don't matter, swing batter, swing batter
Nine is emphasizing the importance of style and flow over lyrical content, using a baseball metaphor.
Knock em out the park, after dark I spark L's
Nine is confident that he can produce great music, even after hours when smoking marijuana.
Write rhymes to exercise my brain cells, count the cash in my stash
Nine is constantly challenging himself to come up with new, creative lyrics, while also making a lot of money.
Cash money money money, I need
Nine highlights his need for money.
I got a seed to feed and like most a touch of greed
Nine has a child to provide for, and admits to having some greed.
Gettin' paid completes the cypher
Money is an essential part of the hip-hop culture and completes the overall circle of success.
Bein' broke is like havin' no blunts, just a lighter
Being without money is like not having marijuana to smoke, rendering the lighter useless.
It's about the dead prez in the nines
Nine's focus is on leaving a legacy and being remembered even after death.
And I am the nine, gettin' mine, no crime
Nine is hungry for success, but is not willing to commit any crimes to achieve it.
I came a long way like Virginia Slims
Nine has come a long way, just like the cigarette brand Virginia Slims.
from beat down Timbs to co-op cribs and Jeeps with rims
Nine used to wear beaten down Timberland boots, but now lives in cooperative apartments and drives cars with customized rims.
From fo' chicken wings and rice
Nine used to eat cheap, simple meals of fried chicken wings and rice.
To lobster with champagne, no ice
Nine now eats expensive, fancy meals like lobster and drinks champagne without ice.
now everything is lovely aight?
Nine is content with his current lifestyle.
Nothing can stop me now, I'm on the prowl
Nine is motivated and unstoppable in his pursuit of success.
You can play the Indian but there's no HOW
Nine is saying that even if someone acts like they don't understand, they cannot deny his talent.
I'm the one and only incredible original Nine
Nine is confident in his unique, original talent.
Like the sun will shine, I will always rhyme
Nine is saying that just like the sun will always shine, he will always continue to create music.
Like Pam Grier is fine, I gets mine like two nickels
Nine is comparing himself to the beautiful and talented actress Pam Grier, while also stating that he makes his money like two nickels.
Prime time like a new crime
Nine is always on point like a high-profile crime, and is always producing new music.
The church bells will chime when I stand at the pulpit
Nine compares his impact on the music industry to that of a church service, with his music being celebrated like church bells.
And like Erick give a Sermon, mad money I'm earnin'
Nine is comparing himself to rapper Erick Sermon, and is saying that he is earning a lot of money through his music.
Remember, the saint ain't as great as the sinner
Nine is saying that even those who are perceived as good (saints) are not as impressive as those who are seen as bad (sinners).
Like C. Boogie Brown I was born on the 19th day of September
Nine is comparing himself to rapper C. Boogie Brown, and is sharing his own birthdate.
Nine! The number one contender!
Nine is confident that he is the best emcee out there, and is ready to take on any competition.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: THOM BELL, PHILLIP LEVI HURTT, ROBERT LEWIS, DERRICK KEYES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kleenex Warrior
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Rat-a-tat-tat, it's the nappy black cat with no hat
Back to chat like Super Cat with my format black
Attack a track like Ali with no gloves
Pussy shoved to rise above nonsense, lyrics are able
Turntable spins, round and round we go
Goin' for delft, you know, dolo, with a ill flow yo!
"What you want Nine?" Told you, fat beats like this
A pocket full of grip, mic in my fist, no bullshit
I'm all that and then some, hon blow up like a shotgun
Any MC that disagree is done, you best run
I creep and I crawl and I yes and I y'all
And I refuse to fall, so all in all
The God works hard, I practice my verbal gymnastics
To get your girl on my mattress
I love to hit it hard from the back
I'm the man with the plan you can't disagree with that
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
The last MC to disagree is now history
No longer an MC, he is now PC
I'm real and real emcees know that
Only fake emcees disagree, that's why they whack!
I do em somethin' terrible, I'm incredible
Like the edible egg, Arm Leg Leg Arm Head
Who's the dread that said boom da da?
It's flavor it don't matter, swing batter, swing batter
Knock em out the park, after dark I spark L's
Write rhymes to exercise my brain cells, count the cash in my stash
Cash money money money, I need
I got a seed to feed and like most a touch of greed
Gettin' paid completes the cypher
Bein' broke is like havin' no blunts, just a lighter
It's about the dead prez in the nines
And I am the nine, gettin' mine, no crime
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
I came a long way like Virginia Slims
from beat down Timbs to co-op cribs and Jeeps with rims
From fo' chicken wings and rice
To lobster with champagne, no ice now everything is lovely aight?
Nothing can stop me now, I'm on the prowl
You can play the Indian but there's no HOW
I'm the one and only incredible original Nine
Like the sun will shine, I will always rhyme
Like Pam Grier is fine, I gets mine like two nickels
Is a dime, prime time like a new crime
The church bells will chime when I stand at the pulpit
And like Erick give a Sermon, mad money I'm earnin'
Remember, the saint ain't as great as the sinner
Like C. Boogie Brown I was born on the 19th day of September
Nine! The number one contender!
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Any MC that disagree with me, wave your arms
Brent Donhauser
Nine is one of Hip Hops best kept secrets
Yo Daniel
Yessir! If you know you know
Harmonica & Guitar Progress
Yo sonny . ..
Nick Sandz
He was the first cookie monster rapper
Nameless Soul
Yes sir and also Afu Ra
Shawn D
one of the greatest underground hip hop albums ever made, terribly underrated
Lash Lo
Underground? :D in what World u livin
Tenshyun
@Lash Lo yes underground. if you were there back in the day, he didnt get the love he deserved.
Lash Lo
Yeah i understand
But there are so much more MCs that are more underground in my opinion
Tenshyun
@Lash Lo but not many had the massive respect Nine got.