One Foot Out
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Released | 10 February 2017 | |||
Recorded | 2015–2016 | |||
Genre | British hip hop | |||
Length | 48:53 | |||
Label | XL Recordings | |||
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Singles from One Foot Out | ||||
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One Foot Out is the debut studio album by English rapper Nines, released on 10 February 2017 by XL Recordings.[1] It serves as Nines' debut commercial release after releasing four free mixtapes. The album features guest appearances from Akala, J Hus, Jay Midge, Tiggs Da Author, Berner and Hudson East, as well as numerous members of Ice City. Production derives from 5ive Beatz, Menace, Show N Prove, Hayzeus and Slay Productions, among others.
The album entered and peaked at number 4 on the UK Albums Chart, including number 1 on the UK R&B Chart.
Background
[edit]After generating popularity online through music videos for songs such as "Money on My Mind" and "Can't Blame Me" and releasing a string of free mixtapes, Nines signed to XL Recordings in December 2016 to release his debut album. The mixtape One Foot In (2015) served as a prequel to One Foot Out (2017). The release date was announced a day before its release with no clear promotion.
Promotion
[edit]A music video for the promotional song "Trapper of the Year" featuring Jay Midge was released on to YouTube on 27 August 2016 on the Ice City TV channel, garnering 13 million views. The lead single, "High Roller" featuring J Hus, was released for digital download on 3 February 2017, including its music video.[2]
Commercial performance
[edit]One Foot Out entered and peaked at number 4 on the UK Albums Chart, becoming Nines' first chart entry. Nines became one of the few selective English rappers to receive a top 5 album in recent years, alongside the likes of Giggs and Krept and Konan. The album charted at number 1 on the UK R&B Chart and number 3 on the UK Independent Chart. To date, the album has sold over 35,000 copies.
Track listing
[edit]No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Intro" |
| 2:21 | |
2. | "Going In" |
| Amaar Baz | 3:04 |
3. | "Trapper of the Year" (featuring Jay Midge) |
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| 3:58 |
4. | "Love 2 the Game" (featuring Hudson East) |
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| 2:38 |
5. | "Getting Money Now" |
| 5ive Beatz | 3:02 |
6. | "These Keys" (featuring Berner) |
| Cozmo | 3:34 |
7. | "Stacey Adams" |
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| 3:02 |
8. | "Hoes" (featuring Tiggs Da Author) |
| Show N Prove | 3:31 |
9. | "Nervous" |
| Hayzeus | 3:47 |
10. | "High Roller" (featuring J Hus) |
| Slay Productions | 3:01 |
11. | "Break Away" |
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| 3:36 |
12. | "I Wonder" (featuring Akala) |
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| 3:40 |
13. | "Trap Music" |
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| 3:12 |
14. | "Make It Last" |
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| 3:45 |
15. | "Outro" |
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| 2:42 |
Total length: | 48:53 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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16. | "Ice City" (featuring Likkle T, J Styles, Trapstar Toxic, Streetz, Fatz, Skrapz & Kezza) |
| RXR Music |
- Notes
- ^[b] signifies an additional producer
- "Going In" features additional vocals by Streetz, Topz, Fatz and Scrapz
- "Love 2 the Game", "These Keys" and "High Roller" features background vocals by Jevon
- "Getting Money Now" and "Nervous" features additional vocals by Mason Bay
- "Trap Music" features additional vocals by Hudson East
- "Make It Last" features additional vocals by RB
- "Outro" features additional vocals by Shemzy
Sample credits
- "These Keys" contains a sample of "Alone" performed by JMSN, written by Christian Berishaj.
- "Stacey Adams" contains a sample of "21" performed by Delilah, written by Paloma Ayana, Reginald Perry and Natalie Llaina.
Charts
[edit]Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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UK Albums (OCC)[3] | 4 |
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[4] | 3 |
UK R&B Albums (OCC)[5] | 1 |
Certifications
[edit]Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United Kingdom (BPI)[6] | Gold | 100,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
[edit]Region | Date | Format | Label |
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Various | 10 February 2017 | Digital download | XL |
31 March 2017 | CD |
References
[edit]- ^ "iTunes - One Foot Out by Nines". iTunes. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
- ^ "iTunes - High Roller (feat. J HUS) - Single by Ninesnines". iTunes. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
- ^ "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
- ^ "British album certifications – Nines – One Foot Out". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 25 December 2022.