Nines is taking listeners back to the beginning with the release of Young Nina, an archival project that captures his sound long before his rise to prominence in UK rap. Recorded when he was just 17, the mixtape offers a rare look into the early foundations of his musical journey.
The release follows Lost Tapes, which earlier this year brought a collection of previously unheard recordings and collaborations from across his catalogue. Described as “the mixtape before his first official mixtape”, Young Nina digs even further into the Church Road rapper’s musical history.
Despite announcing his retirement with Quit While You’re Ahead in September 2024 and closing that chapter with a final performance at London’s O2 Arena later that year, Nines has continued to connect with fans through unreleased material.
Rather than marking a return to recording or touring, Young Nina offers another glimpse into the archives, allowing longtime supporters to experience a formative period in his career and hear the beginnings of an artist who would go on to leave a lasting mark on UK rap.
