Emotions (stylized in all caps) is the third studio album by American rapper Nine Vicious. It was released through Studio Addicts and Create Music on April 3, 2026. The album is a successor to the previous EP, B4EM released January 31, 2026. It features a sole guest appearance from Kacy Hill. Upon release, Emotions debuted at #102 on the Billboard 200 which was his first ever placement.
Background and promotion Leading up to Emotions, Nine Vicious kept his momentum in the underground rap scene by teasing and releasing new music after the release of For Nothing. Before the album, he has released B4EM, which was an extended play (EP) that introduced the next sound that would define Emotions, and several singles, some including up to 5 songs and as long as 11 minutes, released exclusively on SoundCloud.
Nine Vicious would gain more attention with his appearance on Kanye West's twelfth studio album, Bully, with his background vocals on tracks "This a Must" and "Mama's Favorite".
Critical reception
Olivier Lafontant of Pitchfork rated the album a 4.8 out of 10, with him writing how the project does not feel genuine, and how shallow and repetitive the project sounds. AllMusic awarded the album two and a half stars out of five in their review; their writer acknowledges the versatility in the album, however also found it exhaustingly long, describing it as an "endless blur". According to Dimas Sanfiorenzo of Complex, Emotions was one of the best rap albums of 2026 as of so far.
Track listing
Sample credits "Talk About It" contains a sample of "The Meaning of Love" by Marker Starling. "Amazing" contains a sample of "Sex with Me" by Rihanna. "Fashion Killa" contains a sample of "Fashion Killa" by ASAP Rocky. "Purple Swag" contains a sample of "Purple Swag" by ASAP Rocky. "Electric Feel" contains a sample of "Electric Feel" by MGMT.
Charts + Chart performance for Emotions Chart (2026) Peakposition US Billboard 200 102 US Independent Albums (Billboard) 16
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