Remember Nine (Double M)?

Been a minute since we heard from Mr. Keyes. Props to Fred Espinosa for the video. --Philaflava

Nine from Fred Espinosa on Vimeo.

Nine - Complete Discography (1986-2008)

Nine is the stage name of Derrick Keyes (born September 19, 1969), an emcee and protégé of DJ Funkmaster Flex from The Bronx, New York. Keyes got his break in late 1993 as a featured guest on Funkmaster Flex and the Ghetto Celebs' "Six Million Ways to Die". The verse showcased Nine's harsh, gravelly flow and the artist signed a deal with the now-defunct Profile Records. He is known for the singles "Whutcha Want?" (1994) and "Any Emcee" (1995).

Albums/12''s
[] 3rd Eye & Nine - The Alps (12'' Single) (1997)
[] Demastas Ft. Nine - Feel No Guilt bw No Sunshine (Remix) (12'' Single) (1999)
[] Deuces Wild - Hard Is Hard (12'' Single) (1986)
[] Full Force - Back Together Again (feat. Nine and Barbara Tucker) (12'') (1995)
[] Funkmaster Flex - 6 Million Ways to Die (1993)
[] Mop Top - Forever (Verbal Assault) (feat. Nine) bn I'm Alright (1996)
[] Nine - B-sides & Unreleased Shit (2002)
[] Nine - B-Sides and Unreleased Shit Part II (2007)
[] Nine - Cloud 9 (1996)
[] Nine - Ghetto Near You bn When The Shit Hits The Fan (12'' Single) (1996)
[] Nine - It's Ugly bn Who Not Knowin (12'' Single) (2001)
[] Nine - Knocked (Off Profile - No. 1 Contender Summer Sampler) (1995)
[] Nine - Lyin' King bn Industry Party (12'' Single) (1996)
[] Nine - Make or Take (feat. Smoothe Da Hustler) (12'' Single) (1996)
[] Nine - Nine Livez (1995)
[] Nine - O.O.P.S. Vol. II (2007)
[] Nine - Ova Confident bn Famaldahyde (12'' Single) (1995)
[] Nine - Rah Rah Nigga & The Veteran (12'' Single)
[] Nine - Return Of The Hardcore (2007)
[] Nine - Whatcha Want, Redrum, & Me, Myself and My Microphone (12'' Single) (1994)
[] Nine - Whutcha Want Remixes (1995)
[] Nine & Funkmaster Flex - F.A.L.L.I.N. (12'' Single) (1991)
[] Rawkus Presents - Hip Hop for Respect (2000)
[] The Masters of Funk - Go Bang (12'' Single) (1992)

Individual Tracks
3rd Eye - Naw Mean (Feat. Nine)
3rd Eye - Troopers Reprezent (Feat. Top Quality, 9mm, Lord Finesse, & Zone 7)
Beastie Boys - Putting Shame In Your Game (incl. Nine samples)
Chuck Chillout & Deuces Wild (Kiss FM (98.7)) (1987).mp3
Deuces Wild - Chuck Chillout on the Mix
Deuces Wild - Deuces Is Def
Deuces Wild - Five Times the Rhymer
Funkmaster Flex - Six Million Ways To Die Ft. Nine Double M (Vocal)
Ini Kamoze Feat. Nine - Hole in Ya Head
Juggaknots - Never (Feat. Nine)
Nine - Freestyle (Off Tony Touch's '50 MCs - Power Cypha')
Nine and others - Protective Custody (From 'Hiphop For Respect')
Poor Righteous Teachers Feat. Nine - Gods, Earths & 85ers
Ricochet and Centipede - Bogus Beats
Ricochet and Centipede - Charlie Brown
Special Ed - Just Like Dat (feat. Nine)

Note: "Everything I could find minus Deuces Wild - He Writes His, I Write Mine (12''). Enjoy..." courtesy of diggy64

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-- Thomas V

Kimani's Recent Rotation

We're fans of Kimani. He runs a blog, he's a T.R.O.Y. Forum regular, and his taste in music is impeccable. We recently hosted a digital mix he made aimed at those of you who prefer to listen to music while driving. Today he contributes merely the tracks he has in steady rotation as of late, and it turns out it's a great mix. Peep the tracklist and decide for yourself - I personally find it difficult to resist a compilation that features AK Skills, a rare Nas remix, Ill Distracxion, and Capital Tax, but maybe that's just me.

[Click to Download Kimani's Recent Rotation]

GZA - Labels (Unreleased Exclusive Remix) 3:06

AK Skills - East Ta West (Dirty) 4:28

Fundamentals - Code Red 3:20

Big Scoob & The Booty Banditss - Booty Bandit (Dirty) 5:18

Kirk - Catch The Beat 4:18

Eclipse 427 - Next Question 5:10

Almighty Arrogant - Fed Up 3:52

Fierce - Crab (Vocal) 3:30

Fierce - Come Close (Vocal) 3:53

Call O' Da Wild - Ruffturrain (Dirty) 4:21

Sometimes The Neighborhood (Vocal) 3:50

Madstyle - Run 4:05

Fundamentals -Love 4:47

Ill Distracxion - Calm With Datrom 4:59

Harleckinz - Represent The Real Hip Hop 5:11

The Outfit - The Outfit Presents 3:47

Yasheen & The Murder 1 Squad - Bring It! 3:41

sons of sam - oooh he got an afro 5:08

Hi-Tech - Continuously 4:44

Nine - Knocked 3:29

Brainwash 2000 - King Of Demos 3:42

Nujabes - One Love (Dimention Ball Remix) [Nas] 5:43

Capital Tax - The Masha (Jazz Mix) 5:25

Sons Of Sam - Charisma (Bad Sound Clip) 2:29

No My Brother, You've Got to Buy Your Own

We could throw up links for albums all day (and trust me, we do) but there comes a time when one has to do the right thing and purchase music; there are certain albums one should own. Below are some great out-of-print releases we suggest. Some go for a pretty penny and some can be bought for just a penny. Feel free to use this post as a buyers/sellers guide if you will. We have provided direct links to each album so you can purchase or sell with just one click. You just might be surprised to find out that some of the very CD's you own are worth more than some of your stocks today.

* prices are based on current Half.com listings 10/6/08


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Release date: April '89
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Release date: June '89
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Release date: July '93
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Release date: Aug '96
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Release date: June '94
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Release date: Oct '96
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http://product.half.ebay.com/Black-Mafia-Life_W0QQprZ3069454QQtgZinfo
Release date: Jan '93
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http://product.half.ebay.com/Funk-Your-Head-Up_W0QQprZ3145227QQtgZinfo
Release date: March '92
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http://product.half.ebay.com/Black-N-Dangerous_W0QQtgZinfoQQprZ3190168
Release date: July '96
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http://product.half.ebay.com/The-Turnaround-A-Long-Awaited-Drama_W0QQprZ3213492QQtgZinfo

Release date: Oct '96

Best price: $26


http://product.half.ebay.com/Theme-Echo-Krill_W0QQprZ3160208QQtgZinfo
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http://product.half.ebay.com/Ism-Blues_W0QQprZ3096713QQtgZinfo
Release date: July '94
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http://product.half.ebay.com/_W0QQprZ3081518QQcpidZ1709965
Release date: July '93
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http://product.half.ebay.com/Which-Doobie-U-B_W0QQprZ3096426QQtgZinfo
Release date: April '93
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http://product.half.ebay.com/God-Connections_W0QQprZ3214469QQtgZinfo
Release date: Aug '96
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http://product.half.ebay.com/_W0QQprZ3160448QQcpidZ1785565
Release date: Oct '94
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http://product.half.ebay.com/Forever-Hustlin_W0QQprZ3182910QQtgZinfo
Release date: Aug '95
Best price: $3.5

--Philaflava