Nines is a London rapper who signed to XL Recordings and had success with his 2017 album One Foot Out. After some time away from the media, he released the single "I See You Shining" with producer Steel Banglez. While the music video promotes drug use and smoking, it also conveys messages of freedom and celebrating success despite humble origins. The song celebrates Nines' life and his fans, with production from Steel Banglez and verses about fame, wealth, and luxury purchases.

1. Nines
I See You Shining

2. Nines is a London rapper
from Harlesden who after
signing to XL Recordings
and releasing his album
One Foot Out in 2017
which charted in the top 4
of the UK charts. He
recently had an absence
from the media but made
a return, with ‘I See You
Shining’ with producer Steel
Banglez for a top 40s
classic.

3. • Some could argue that the ideas his music video promotes
messages of drug use and smoking to young people.
• However, it is always subjective and also shows thoughts of
freedom and the realities of London life. It is a celebration of his
happiness in his current situation coming from a less well off
background.
• ‘I See You Shining’ sees Nines celebrate not only his life, but the
lives of all his peers. The feel good hook of the song feels like he’s
speaking directly to his fans to hype them up. This tune was
produced by Steel Banglez, who has worked with the likes of Dave
and J Hus. His verses celebrate his new found fame and money
flexing his Rolex and Louis Vuitton purchases.