NINE

Nine is the stage name of Derrick Keyes, 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 underground label, Profile Records. He is known for the singles “Whutcha Want?” and “Any Emcee“…