Artist Introduction
What’s your stage name and where are you from?
NINEXCIX from Baltimore, Maryland
What’s the story behind your stage name?
XCIX is 99 in roman numeral which is the year that I was born, so my name technically is 999
Fan Engagement
Share an interesting experience you had while creating your latest track.
Met up with homies that I met since coming to Los Angeles, and bounced off beautiful ideas.
What message do you want to convey through your music?
Anyone can put their mind to something and do it. I love music and the process of creating music, so I gave up trying to do it for the money or status. I want to show people that doing what you love should be how you live your life, despite all the hardships of reality.
Behind the Music
Tell us about a challenge you faced during production and how you overcame it.
Sometimes it takes me years just to finish one song, because I can get stuck on a part or not have any ideas to continue. I always hold onto all my song ideas because I can revisit them later when I feel the time is right.
If you could collaborate with any artist, who would it be and why?
Tyler, The Creator because his vocal tone would be dope with mine.
Future Aspirations
Where do you see your music taking you in the next year?
I see it starting to snowball and gain appreciation from music lovers.
What’s the next big step for you as an artist?
Getting consistent monthly listeners to sustain a living income!
Recent Work & Contact Info
Where can we hear/watch your most recent work?
“NINEXCIX” on all platforms
What is the best way to contact you if fans want to give feedback or if other artists/producers want to collaborate?
ninexcix on instagram
