1) New York rapper
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.
Lyin' King
Nine Lyrics
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I heard your album and I don't believe a word of it
I think you're soft like that trick, Mother Hubbard
Fillin' the cupboard with gang goods
Like Mother goose, who lived in a shoe;
Next door to your weak-ass crew.
Took a worm from the mouth of a baby bird
I know you heard, as the world turns
8 million stories to tell, 7 and a half million lies
500 000 facts in doubt
Aaaarrgh!
Heard your album and I don't believe a word of it aaargh!
Tink you're soft like that trick, Mother Hubbard
Fillin' the cupboard with gang goods
Like Mother goose, who lived in a shoe;
Next door to your weak-ass crew.
Nine flew over the coocoo's nest
Took a worm from the mouth of a baby bird
I know you heard, as the world turns
8 million stories to tell, 7 and a half million lies
500,000 facts in doubt
The well is almost dry, down to his last lie, why?
How many bodies you cancelled since your last video?
How many keys or dope did you flip in your rhyme flow?
Save it for David;
When you said it, never gave it a second thought
Fans bought the wolf ticket
Shitted on reality for fantasy produced *by tact*
Mr Rough-records --
On a real island yo ass won't be whilin' and smilin'
Who's the character?
With gold records and life still harder than artica
Niggaz is backwards, step in a revolving door
I sold drugs and wanted to rap --
Now niggaz rap and wanna sell drugs
Dem celebreties wanna be thugs
But when them slugs start flyin'
And the beef comes they start crying (sample of a cry)
(I knew he was lying)
Wishing, hard-core gangstas turn into born again christians
Chorus:
Who da lying king talkin' about his diamond ring
Flipping keys killing all his enemies please
All you do is write rhymes
This fronting with yours is makin it harder for minez
You lying king.
No-body out there be mislead
So no-body out there be mislead
Stop lying y'all
Verse Two:
Rappers be lying all the way to be bank Gee! *that's cool?*
Describe Luchiano Alamensky. Fantasies!
Female MCs even ryhme about flipping keys
Couldn't work a triple been, na mean?
It seems like keep it real
Means real bogus --
Real fake --
Outta focus when you wrote this
Half of the niggaz yelling blunts don't even smoke this
I hope this get through, if you heard it
I'll expose ya panties, by pulling your skirt up
Word up! I heard alotta stories
Alotta fake glories and unknown territories
It sounded a little fishy
Like red snappers and trout
Niggaz is boneless, like filet
Soft enough to saute okay?
The sky is the limit:
Even I exaggerate when I create
But I don't perpertrate and illustrate
To sound great, cuz it's fake
I really will *make my take* and break ya neck in two
If you disrespect my crew
This is what I do, not physically
I'll break you with the one-two
Who the hell do you think you foolin'?
I see though you coming from the *bing*
I hate the lying king
No-body out there be mislead
So no-body out there be mislead
No-body out there be mislead
Stop lying y'all
Chorus x 2
The song "Lyin' King" by Nine is a scathing criticism of the rampant falsehoods and exaggerations that are often found in the world of rap music. In the first verse, Nine takes aim at a specific rapper who claims to be tough and gangsta, but who Nine believes is actually soft and weak. He also references popular nursery rhymes such as "Mother Hubbard" and "Mother Goose," using them to highlight how ridiculous he finds the other rapper's claims to be. Additionally, Nine touches on the idea that there are countless stories and lies in the world, but relatively few actual facts.
In the song's chorus, Nine attacks the "lying king" who talks about his wealth and power, but who is actually just writing rhymes and making it harder for other rappers to succeed without lying. In the second verse, Nine continues to critique the various falsehoods and exaggerations that he sees in the rap world, particularly those coming from female rappers who talk about selling drugs and flipping keys. He argues that keeping it real should actually mean something instead of being used as a cover for bogus claims and invented fantasies.
Overall, "Lyin' King" is a powerful and direct callout of the often-false persona that many rappers present and the negative impact it can have on the genre. Nine seems to be arguing that hip-hop should be based on real stories and experiences, rather than being a never-ending competition to see who can fabricate the best image of themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard your album and I don't believe a word of it
The singer listened to the album but didn't find it believable or truthful
I think you're soft like that trick, Mother Hubbard
The singer thinks the person being spoken to is weak, like a trick or a fraud
Fillin' the cupboard with gang goods
The person the singer is talking to is trying to portray a tough-guy image by surrounding themselves with things associated with gangs
Like Mother goose, who lived in a shoe;
The previous line is a reference to the nursery rhyme character Mother Goose, who lived in a shoe; the artist is making fun of the person for their lack of originality
Next door to your weak-ass crew.
The person being spoken to is part of a group of people that the artist considers weak
Nine flew over the coocoo's nest
Nine is using the title of the book/movie "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" metaphorically to describe his own unconventional, nonconformist behavior
Took a worm from the mouth of a baby bird
Nine is describing an act that shows his skill and courage despite its small size and insignificance
I know you heard, as the world turns
As time goes on and things change, the person being spoken to will likely become less important or significant
8 million stories to tell, 7 and a half million lies
There are many different stories in the world, but most of them are not true
500,000 facts in doubt
Even facts can be called into question, so it's hard to know what is really true
Rappers be lying all the way to be bank Gee! *that's cool?*
Rappers will say anything to make money, even if it's not true, and Nine is asking ironically if this is something to be admired
It seems like keep it real / Means real bogus -- / Real fake -- / Outta focus when you wrote this
The idea of "keeping it real" has been distorted in the rap world to the point where what is supposedly authentic and true is often just a fake or a cop-out
Half of the niggaz yelling blunts don't even smoke this
Many rappers who talk about smoking weed aren't even really doing it
I hope this get through, if you heard it / I'll expose ya panties, by pulling your skirt up
Nine hopes that his message will be heard by the people it's aimed at, and he'll reveal their secrets and vulnerabilities if they don't straighten up and fly right
Even I exaggerate when I create / But I don't perpertrate and illustrate / To sound great, cuz it's fake
Nine admits to exaggeration in his raps, but he doesn't try to pass them off as reality the way some other rappers do
I really will *make my take* and break ya neck in two
Nine is saying that he will physically harm someone who disrespects him or his crew
Who da lying king talkin' about his diamond ring / Flipping keys killing all his enemies please
This is a reference to the typical subject matter of many rap songs : the rappers talk about their wealth, drugs, and violence
All you do is write rhymes / This fronting with yours is makin it harder for minez / You lying king.
Nine is saying that all the other person can do is write rhymes, and that their fake front is making it harder for Nine to be a legitimate rapper
Contributed by Emily W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.