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==Promotion==
==Promotion==
The lead single, "Clout", was released on 10 August 2020 for digital download.<ref name="Clout">{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/clout/1525361355?i=1525361360|title=Clout by Nines on Apple Music|publisher=[[Apple Music]]|accessdate=28 August 2020}}</ref> A music video was released on the same day directed by Charli Di Placido, recreating iconic album covers for various [[hip hop]] albums, such as ''[[Doggystyle]]'' by [[Snoop Dogg]], ''[[Stillmatic]]'' by [[Nas (rapper)|Nas]] and ''[[Get Rich or Die Tryin']]'' by [[50 Cent]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2020/08/nines-clout|title=Nines Recreates Iconic Hip-Hop Album Covers In The Video For "Clout"|publisher=Complex|date=11 August 2020|accessdate=28 August 2020}}</ref> The second single, "Airplane Mode" featuring NSG, was released on 20 August 2020 alongside a music video.
The lead single, "Clout", was released on 10 August 2020 for digital download.<ref name="Clout">{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/clout/1525361355?i=1525361360|title=Clout by Nines on Apple Music|publisher=[[Apple Music]]|accessdate=28 August 2020}}</ref> A music video was released on the same day directed by Charli Di Placido, recreating iconic album covers for various [[hip hop]] albums, such as ''[[Doggystyle]]'' by [[Snoop Dogg]], ''[[Stillmatic]]'' by [[Nas (rapper)|Nas]] and ''[[Get Rich or Die Tryin']]'' by [[50 Cent]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2020/08/nines-clout|title=Nines Recreates Iconic Hip-Hop Album Covers In The Video For "Clout"|publisher=Complex|date=11 August 2020|accessdate=28 August 2020}}</ref> The second single, "Airplane Mode" featuring NSG, was released on 20 August 2020 alongside a music video.

The release of official merchandise for ''Crabs in a Bucket'' was also released alongside the CD copy on 28th August 2020 via Warner Music<ref>{{Cite web|title=Crabs In A Bucket T-Shirt Nines|url=https://eurostore.warnermusic.com/uk/crabs-in-a-bucket-t-shirt.html|access-date=2020-09-03|website=eurostore.warnermusic.com|language=en}}</ref> & Nines' official site.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nines - Official Webstore|url=https://store.ninesofficial.com/|access-date=2020-09-03|website=store.ninesofficial.com}}</ref>


A short film written and directed by Nines titled after the album was released on 27 August. 2020 to promote the album.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYNmS305_VQ&|title=Crabs in a Bucket - A Film By Nines|publisher=YouTube|date=27 August 2020|accessdate=28 August 2020}}</ref>
A short film written and directed by Nines titled after the album was released on 27 August. 2020 to promote the album.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYNmS305_VQ&|title=Crabs in a Bucket - A Film By Nines|publisher=YouTube|date=27 August 2020|accessdate=28 August 2020}}</ref>

Revision as of 17:12, 3 September 2020

Crabs in a Bucket
Studio album by
Nines
Released28 August 2020
Recorded2019–20
GenreBritish hip hop
Length52:56
Label
Producer
  • 1st Born
  • Da Beatfreakz
  • DopeBoyzMusic
  • EY
  • Harrijay
  • Jabari on the Beat
  • Karlos
  • Kz
  • Lord Kimo
  • M.O. on the Beats
  • N2theA
  • Quincy Tellem
  • Rudimental
  • Ruby Retro
  • Sean Murdz
  • Show N Prove
  • Steel Banglez
  • Sxber Sounds
  • The Young Nav Michael
  • The Elements
Nines chronology
Crop Circle
(2018) 		Crabs in a Bucket
(2020)
Singles from Crabs in a Bucket
  1. "Clout"
    Released: 10 August 2020
  2. "Airplane Mode"
    Released: 20 August 2020

Crabs in a Bucket is the third studio album by English rapper Nines. It was released on 28 August 2020 by Zino Records and Warner Records.[1] It is the follow-up to Nines' sophomore album Crop Circle (2018), which peaked at number 5 on the UK Albums Chart. The album features guest appearances from Headie One, Roy Woods, Nafe Smallz, NorthSideBenji, NSG, Tiggs da Author, among others.[2][3]

The album was supported by lead single "Clout", peaking at number 49 on the UK Singles Chart, and "Airplane Mode" featuring NSG.

Recording

The album was recorded in various locations, with Nines saying: “I was in different countries — Spain, Paris, Dubai — when I was making this album. That’s why it took a bit of time. I would go sometimes three months without recording. But you know what they say: When you’re uninspired, the best thing is to do other things."[4]

Promotion

The lead single, "Clout", was released on 10 August 2020 for digital download.[4] A music video was released on the same day directed by Charli Di Placido, recreating iconic album covers for various hip hop albums, such as Doggystyle by Snoop Dogg, Stillmatic by Nas and Get Rich or Die Tryin' by 50 Cent.[5] The second single, "Airplane Mode" featuring NSG, was released on 20 August 2020 alongside a music video.

A short film written and directed by Nines titled after the album was released on 27 August. 2020 to promote the album.[6]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Clash8/10[7]
Evening Standard[8]
Pitchfork7.0/10[9]

Crabs in a Bucket received positive reviews from critics. For Clash, Tochi Imo complimented Nines' consistency in his musical approach: "Whilst greater experimentation would’ve been met with appreciation, one of Nines’ most notable characteristics is his ability to stay true to his experiences despite growing commercial success, so I can’t be disappointed with a tape that exudes such authenticity. Although the whole album has clear themes, each track tells a story of its own and here, Nines anchors himself as one of the UK’s best storytellers."[7]

Track listing

Credits adapted from Tidal.[10]

Crabs in a Bucket
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Intro"
Jabari on the Beat2:26
2."Energy" (featuring Skrapz)
  • Freckleton
  • Christopher Kyei
  • Jahmori Simmons
  • Obi Ebele
  • Uche Ebele
Da Beatfreakz3:16
3."Clout"
  • Freckleton
  • Reuben Wilford
1st Born2:36
4."Realist" (featuring Nafe Smallz and Funds)
  • Freckleton
  • Carlos Corrodus
  • Nathan Adans
  • Quincy Ferreira
Quincy Tellem2:42
5."Monster"
  • Freckleton
  • Wilford
1st Born2:44
6."Airplane Mode" (featuring NSG)
  • Freckleton
  • Amir Amor
  • Kwame Kewi-Armah
  • Leon Rolle
  • Piers Aggett
  • Kesi Dryden
3:58
7."NIC" (featuring Tiggs da Author)
Show N Prove3:41
8."Don't Change" (featuring NorthSideBenji)
  • Freckleton
  • Jadin Watson
  • Paul Oseh
Karlos2:50
9."Lights" (featuring Louis Rei)
  • Freckleton
  • Oseh
  • Louis-Rae Beadle
Karlos2:23
10."Monet Ain't a Thing" (featuring Roy Woods)
3:19
11."Ringaling" (featuring Headie One and Odeal)
  • Freckleton
  • Sandhu
  • Irving Adjei
  • Hillary Udanoh
  • Keven Wolfsohn
  • Paul Goller
  • Steel Banglez
  • The Elements
2:51
12."Flavours"
  • Freckleton
  • Giorgia Mullard
  • Henrique Carvalhal
  • Nana Agyemang)
N2theA3:01
13."Flex" (featuring NorthSideBenji and Reid B2WN)
  • Freckleton
  • Jadin Watson
  • Navayii Michael
  • Ruben Vilone
  • Sam Reid
  • Ruby Retro
  • The Young Nav Michael
3:44
14."Stalker Interlude" (featuring Cherrie)
EY3:07
15."Movie Knights"
  • Freckleton
  • Lord Camacho
  • Marlon Nicholas
  • Lord Kimo
  • M.O. on the Beats
2:57
16."All Stars 2" (featuring Clavish, Frosty, Q2T and Chappo CSB)
  • Freckleton
  • Asharn Williams
  • Cillian Wright
  • Harri Williams
  • Johnathan Barton
  • Reiss Williams
  • Theo Beckford
  • Harrijay
  • Sxber Sounds
4:11
17."Outro"
  • Freckleton
  • Alessandro Pinto
  • Tomasso Pinto
DopeBoyzMusic3:10
Total length:52:56

Sample credits

Personnel

  • Nines – primary artist
  • Adam Lunn – engineering, mixing
  • Jay Reynolds - mixing (all tracks except “Intro”), add prod. (Airplane Mode)

Release history

Region Date Format Label
Worldwide 28 August 2020 Digital download
CD

References

  1. ^ "Crop Circle by Nines". iTunes. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
  2. ^ "Nines Confirms New Album 'Crabs In A Bucket'". Mix Mag. 7 August 2020. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  3. ^ "Nines announces new album 'Crabs in a Bucket'". Clash Magazine. 7 August 2020. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  4. ^ a b "Clout by Nines on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  5. ^ "Nines Recreates Iconic Hip-Hop Album Covers In The Video For "Clout"". Complex. 11 August 2020. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  6. ^ "Crabs in a Bucket - A Film By Nines". YouTube. 27 August 2020. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  7. ^ a b Tochi Imo (28 August 2020). "Nines - Crabs in a Bucket". Clash. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  8. ^ Harry Fletcher (28 August 2020). "Nines - Crabs in a Bucket review: London rapper mixes darkness in with the light on record rooted in the city". Evening Standard. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  9. ^ Will Pritchard (28 August 2020). "Nines: Crabs in a Bucket Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  10. ^ "Credits / Crabs in a Bucket / Nines". Tidal. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
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