Road to Riches by Nyne

Toronto Music Archive

Nyne recently dropped his newest single titled "Road to Riches," and it immediately caught my attention. Nyne popped up on my radar a few weeks back and I immediately got hooked on his sound. He carries a sense of confidence that just makes you want to hear more. "Road to Riches" stands out as one of the most melodious rap tracks coming out of the city in recent memory. Its infectious energy is hard to resist, and it's difficult not to rap along with it. From the very first listen, I knew there was something special about Nyne. His incredible voice shines through with his effortlessly smooth delivery and melodic production. "Road to Riches" just has that "IT" factor, starting with its captivating instrumentals. The track kicks off with a powerful piano riff and accompanying string instruments, creating an atmosphere that feels grand and cinematic. I particularly love the 3x3 ad-lib in the beginning, a clever nod to Nyne's name, which symbolizes the number 9. It's these little details that make me appreciate his music even more. As the beat drops, we are introduced to the infectious hook of the song. The hook is fantastic, with engaging flow variations throughout and a vocal pitch change towards the end that adds a lot of range to his performance. It’s important to change things up when listeners can predict your next lyric or melody you're doing it wrong. “Road to Riches” has an incredibly catchy and memorable hook that complements the vibes of the track perfectly. Nyne's melodic cadence remains strong throughout his verse, matching the vocal tonality of his hook and delivering that vibrant punchiness across the entire track. His vocal performance on this track and his other singles are great, and the production on this track elevates the energy to new heights. This is by far one of the best melodic rap tracks coming out of the city this year, its quality production, high-quality mix, and precise master just add that final touch that really completes this piece. Nyne is a very talented artist with a lot of potential. He’s got the voice, the energy, and the flows to really make it big. His energy and personality on-screen radiate star-like material. He just has that natural “IT” factor that I hope he continues to push and evolve into something of his own. There are truly endless possibilities for him, he’s not tied down, and he’s got the voice and image to really push the boundaries. I’m excited to see where Nyne goes next, I hope he continues a consistent schedule of releases because that will, with his quality truly be the main way of reaching that next level.

Written by Maxim Bayarsky