NINE VICIOUS DROPS B4EM WITH 406AHMAD PRODUCTION — Quick Facts
Nine Vicious released B4EM, a 10-track, 34-minute EP on January 31, 2026 featuring production from 406ahmad, Patrick Garza, and others, positioning the YSL artist for his Rolling Loud debut on May 9, 2026 and his third studio album EMOTIONS later in 2026. The EP's producer relationships and sample strategy, including a Rihanna 'Work' interpolation, establish the sonic blueprint for streaming playlist placement and major festival exposure.
Key Data Points
- B4EM is a 10-track, 34-minute EP released January 31, 2026 featuring 8 different producers establishing the sonic blueprint for Nine Vicious's third album EMOTIONS
- Nine Vicious has 944,800 monthly Spotify listeners and will make his Rolling Loud festival debut on May 9, 2026
- Patrick Garza sampled Rihanna's 'Work' featuring Drake on the B4EM track 'RiRi', with one unreleased Rihanna sample titled 'Amazing' remaining in the vault
- The EP features production from 406ahmad, roqstarforever, prod.r8, jwadeee, 1nosaint, elliottlathamm, and ribbellathelineagecontinues with calculated sonic architecture across rage-heavy, mellow, plugg and SoundCloud-era rap styles
- Nine Vicious is positioned to transition from YSL development artist to revenue generator before 2027 based on the producer credits, sample clearance strategy, and festival circuit pathway
Frequently Asked
- Who is Nine Vicious and what label is he signed to?
- Nine Vicious is a new-generation rapper signed to YSL Records under Young Thug's label. He rose to fame following the school of Ken Carson and Destroy Lonely, both YSL-affiliated artists, and currently has 944,800 monthly listeners on Spotify.
- What is B4EM and when was it released?
- B4EM is a 10-track EP released on January 31, 2026 that runs 34 minutes total. It serves as the prelude to Nine Vicious's third studio album, EMOTIONS, expected in 2026.
- Who produced Nine Vicious's B4EM EP?
- The EP features production from 406ahmad, Patrick Garza, roqstarforever, prod.r8, jwadeee, 1nosaint, elliottlathamm, and ribbellathelineagecontinues. 406ahmad produced the opener 'Raging Love' and Patrick Garza sampled Rihanna's 'Work' on the track 'RiRi'.
- When is Nine Vicious performing at Rolling Loud?
- Nine Vicious will make his Rolling Loud debut on May 9, 2026 alongside Destroy Lonely, Homixide Gang, and other underground acts. Rolling Loud co-founder specifically mentioned booking Nine Vicious as part of YSL's investment in the next tier of young underground talent.
- What albums has Nine Vicious released?
- Nine Vicious released two studio albums in 2025: Tumblr Music and For Nothing. His third studio album, EMOTIONS, is expected in 2026.