{"product_id":"nine-cloud-9","title":"Nine: Cloud 9","description":"Nine: Cloud 9 MUSIC AUDIO CD NYC hip hop hardcore rap east coast 1996 Profile \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Profile Records \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 1996 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eNine: Cloud 9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eNine: Cloud 9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eProfile Records\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e1996\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003ePRO-1469-2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eHip Hop\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eEast Coast Hip Hop, Hardcore Rap\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNine is a New York City rapper known for a gritty, hard-hitting delivery and a deep, raspy vocal tone. Emerging in the mid-1990s on the Profile Records roster, he built a reputation for streetwise storytelling and raw, boom-bap production that reflected the darker edges of urban life. His work often features tight collaborations with producers and guest vocalists from the East Coast hip hop scene, giving his records a collaborative but cohesive sound. Fans appreciate Nine for an uncompromising approach to lyricism and a distinctive voice that cuts through dense production.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCloud 9 captures Nine at a moment when gritty, sample-driven hip hop still dominated the underground and indie charts. The album pairs hard-edged beats with a mix of solo cuts and guest appearances, showcasing both Nine's vocal presence and the contributions of producers and featured performers. From brash, confrontational tracks to more contemplative numbers, this release displays the range of material that defined his mid-90s output. As a Profile Records release, Cloud 9 reflects the label's focus on street-oriented hip hop and solid studio craftsmanship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced by Rob Lewis. Produced by Rock Wrecka for Van Rock Productions. Additional production and mix by Father Shaheed. Produced by Jesse West for ICU Productions, Inc. Parental Advisory: Explicit Content. © 1996 Profile Records, Inc. PRO-1469-2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e01.\u003cbr\u003eKnow Introduction (wit King Just)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e02.\u003cbr\u003eEvery Man 4 Himself\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e03.\u003cbr\u003eWe Play 4 Keeps\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e04.\u003cbr\u003eTha Product (wit U-Neek)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e05.\u003cbr\u003eUncivilized\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e06.\u003cbr\u003eNo Part A Me\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e07.\u003cbr\u003eLyin' King\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e08.\u003cbr\u003eRichman Poorman (Act One) (wit 3rd Eye)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e09.\u003cbr\u003eJon Doe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10.\u003cbr\u003eMake Or Take (wit Smoothe Da Hustler)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11.\u003cbr\u003eWarrior (wit Bounty Killer)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12.\u003cbr\u003e4 Chicken Wings And Rice (1991)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Profile Records","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":51436560220438,"sku":"133928","price":39.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/2026616221447871scan.jpg?v=1781676014","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/nine-cloud-9","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}