Rocket Number Nine

Rocket performing at the 4th Grammys, 2021

### Awards

* 5 Fancam Grammys (Best Dance Recording, Best Rock Song, Best Alt Duo/Group, Best Alt Project, Best Alt Performance)

## Overview

**Rocket**, known professionally as **Rocket #9**, is an American fancam artist from Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is part of the Second Generation of fancam artists. He was introduced to the industry in late 2020 by old industry legend, and future collaborator, Peepa Hog. He later made a name for himself with the release of his first single, 911. This single peaked at #3 on the charts.

Rocket's introduction to the industry (along with other newbies such as Gabe, Syro, and Aphrodite) was surely controversial. Rocket, along with his fellow newbie peers, endured bullying from industry members such as Baddie. The battle of the newbies was won in favor of the newbies, as they were allowed to stay in the industry. Due to "911"'s success, Rocket decided to release a new single on January 1st, 2021, titled "Blast Off" (stylized in lowercase). Immediately after its release, Rocket took a hiatus from the industry.

## *Dance Floor Diaries* (March 2021 - June 2021)

Stream Dance Floor Diaries Here.

Rocket's hiatus ended on the last day of Grammy eligibility. Rocket was determined to start promoting "blast off" in order to win a Grammy for the dance categories. In order to promote even more, Rocket released a new fancam titled "Real Groove" (stylized in lowercase), created on the last day of Grammy eligibility. Rocket did gain a nomination for "real groove," but failed to secure the win. Rocket realized that "blast off" and "real groove" were cohesive enough to start building a project around, so he started to create *Dance Floor Diaries* track by track. The album released on June 3rd, 2021 and was met with immediate critical and audience acclaim. Many deemed it to be 'Album Of The Year'. One particular track, "Such A Sad Disco" (stylized in lowercase), was surprisingly a fan favorite and was immediately sent to radio. This track lived on the charts for many weeks, largely due to radio payola. The album and many of its tracks were nominated for many industry awards such as Fancam Grammys and Pitchfork Prizes. Although the album was met with immediate praise and acclaim, Dance Floor Diaries only brought in one industry award.

   After 9 months in the industry, Rocket finally won his first industry award for 'Best Dance Recording' at the Fancam Grammys for "such a sad disco". Rocket was also nominated for 'Album Of The Year'. This era was known to be artistically and directionally stunning, but the album failed to gain enough views to be considered a successful era by industry standards. The album largely failed due to Rocket's personal life, as he met his boyfriend during the era and began to spend a lot of time with him. As of October, 2021, Rocket and Ryan/Cody have been together for 6 months. Rocket also experienced a medical scare during this era, as he tested positive for Gonorrhea. This pushed Rocket to become an activist for sexual health. Rocket encourages all sexually active people to be tested regularly. His time spent campaigning and advocating for sexual health can partly explain how *Dance Floor Diaries* failed to chart higher than its peak at #4. Because of all the difficulties surrounding *Dance Floor Diaries'* release (including being nominated 22 times but only winning 1 award), many industry members have been vocal about how *DFD* "deserved its flowers" and that Rocket's next album should not be overlooked like *DFD* was.

## *Living Mirage* (September 2021 - January 2022)

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*Living Mirage* is Rocket's sophomore album, released on September 30th, 2021. Rocket spent the entirety of summer 2021 working on fancams that he hoped would outdo those on *Dance Floor Diaries*. Each fancam was created with the topic of "love as a mirage" in mind. As he and Ryan/Cody got closer, he began to wonder, "What is love? Is it real? Is it fake?" He later deemed love to be a mirage that is both living in our hearts and in our heads. The concept of *Living Mirage* was born. *Living Mirage* is an alternative/country album with hints of the pop and dance elements that fans came to love from *Dance Floor Diaries*. The album has collaborations with industry favorites, such as MOTIVESPORT and Alice. The album starts where *Dance Floor Diaries* ends - coming back to earth and facing one's own feelings. *Living Mirage* was also accompanied by over 20 merch items found on his website, including vinyl singles for all 10 tracks.

Although *Living Mirage* had no lead single released prior to the album's release, the album is Rocket's most successful album and era to date. With only one week of tracking, the album debuted at #2 on the album charts and all 10 tracks debuted on the ST100 singles chart. "That don't impress me much" with MOTiVESPORT debuted at #7, giving Rocket his third top ten track. The album debuted with 122,000 streams with only one week of tracking. This album is deemed by many to be his best work. Blkhivve Network gave *Living Mirage* a perfect score of 10/10 and deemed it to be their Album of the Year. On October 13th, 2021, Rocket reached a rare feat of having 6 tracks with over 10k views on a single album. *Living Mirage* joins MOTIVESPORT's *the art of seduction: playboy reloaded,* Outsold's *RENAISSANCE,* and BP's *BP* in reaching this accomplishment. As of October 25th, 2021, Rocket extended this rare feat with 8 tracks garnering over 10k views each on the album. The track "patience." also reached #6 on the ST100 charts, giving him his 4th top ten hit. On October 14th, 2021, Rocket made history as the first artist to ever debut their entire album's tracks on the ST100 charts for two consecutive weeks. Rocket extended this record to three weeks on October 21st, 2021. The album was accompanied by the critically acclaimed film released on December 28th, 2021, "Living Mirage: The Film." The *Living* *Mirage* era garnered Rocket a whopping 19 nominations at the 5th Grammy Awards and subsequently 3 awards, including 'Best Alternative Project.' [1]

## *Odyssey: The Mixtape* (December 2021 - April 2022)

Stream *Odyssey: The Mixtape* here.

Rocket #9 released the lead single to *Odyssey: The Mixtape* on December 22nd, 2021. The track titled "like a rocket" made very little noise in the industry, although it was nominated for 'Best Dance/EDM Recording' at the 5th Grammy Awards. The failure of the track prompted Rocket to reevaluate the artistic direction of his mixtape, and all future releases. By January 25th 2022, Rocket created all 10 tracks for *Odyssey*, but contemplated scrapping the project in its entirety, as he deemed it to be poor, uninspired work.

Rocket, on a whim, decided to drop *Odyssey* on March 4th, 2022. It was met with high praise and was deemed an elevation of Rocket's first studio album, *Dance Floor Diaries.* The album mainly featured dance pop, EDM, R&B, and Alternative music styles. The album carried messages of self love (with a few of the tracks even referencing Rocket's own name), happiness, and dancing when the world needs it the most. Standout tracks from the album include "electricity," "Venus fly," "like a rocket," and "make me like you." The album garnered 2 American Music Award nominations, including 'Best Pop Album' and 'Best Alternative Solo Performance." The album garnered a whopping 8 nominations at the 6th Fancam Grammys, including "Best Pop Album," and "Best Pop Solo." The album failed to win any awards.

## *Signs of Light* (April 2022 - Present)

*Signs of Light* is the name for Rocket #9's third studio album and second feature film. The *Signs of Light* era kicked off on April 29th, 2022 when Rocket surprise announced his second feature film, *Signs of Light* to be released in May of the same year. Accompanying the announcement was a poster (pictured) which features Rocket standing, back to the audience, among a wall of flames. Some Syphilisisters noticed that the film features Prisoner, MOTIVESPORT, and his dog. Inmates and Syphilisisters alike were thrilled with the announcement that their favs (who have been longtime industry friends) were finally going to collaborate on a track together. Playbunnies moved with excitement at this announcement as well, as they have not heard from their fav in months. They immediately hoped for another Grammy award winning collaboration between the two of them. A mere few hours after the film's announcement, Rocket released preorders for Blu-ray, DVD, and digital copies of the film. The DVD bundles sold out in record-setting minutes.

There were four premieres for the Signs of Light film in 2022. The premieres took place in Los Angeles on May 23rd, London on May 25th, Venice on May 26th, and the worldwide release on May 27th. The film was met with immediate praise from both fans and critics alike. Some fans noticed cinematic parallels between the tracks "I burned LA down" and "patience." from Living Mirage. Fans who stayed in the theater in hopes of an after credit scene were thrilled to see that the film would be made into an album, Rocket's third, by the same title. The album cover is said to be a continuation of Rocket's incredible album cover aesthetics. The album was announced shortly after the premiere, with the entire tracklist (shown below). The album was released one week later on June 2nd, 2022.

The entire SoL album was met with immediate success and praise from the industry. Many deemed it to be an intellectually superior album with deep though and meaning behind the visuals. Fan favorite tracks include "I burned LA down," "cowboy style," "timber," and "Joshua Tree". The album's lead single, "I burned LA down" gave Signs of Light its first Grammy nomination for "Best Alternative Solo Performance." At the 6th Grammys, Rocket won- giving him his 5th career Grammy.

As of 7/21/2022, The album has been charting in the top 10 of the St100 Billboard 200 Charts for 7 weeks. The album was Rocket's first #1 ever in the industry. The album reached the top spot on the charts 5 weeks after it was released. Fans and industry members praise Signs of Light for being an organic sleeper hit, and deem the era to be his most successful thus far.

## Top 10 Albums on St100 Charts

 Dance Floor Diaries
 Signs of Light

## Top 10 Hits on St100 Charts

 My Happy Ending (feature with Praise)
 patience.
 that don't impress me much (with MOTIVESPORT)
 timber (with MOTIVESPORT)
 real groove
 I burned LA down

## Filmography

### Living Mirage: The Film (2021)

* Rocket released "Living Mirage: The Film" on December 28th, 2021. The film was met with high praise from critics and fans alike. It was deemed to be the perfect endcap to the perfect era.
* The film can be streamed for free on YouTube by clicking here.

### Signs of Light: The Film (2022)

* Rocket had four premieres for Signs of Light. Premieres took place in LA, London, Venice, and Worldwide
* The worldwide release of Signs of Light: The Film took place on Friday, May 27th, 2022
* The film has been met with widespread critical acclaim.
* The film can be streamed for free on YouTube by clicking here. [2]

## Awards and Accolades

* The probability of Rocket winning an award he is nominated for is 9.09% (5 wins out of 55 total award nominations).
* Fancam Grammys
	+ 5 Grammy wins
		- Best Dance Recording for "such a sad disco" (4th Grammy Awards)
		- Best Rock Song for "My Happy Ending" (feature with praise) (5th Grammy Awards)
		- Best Alternative Duo/Group for "that don't impress me much" (with MOTIVESPORT) (5th Grammy Awards)
		- Best Alternative Project for *Living Mirage* (5th Grammy Awards)
		- Best Alternative Performance for "I burned LA down" (6th Grammy Awards)
	+ 39 Grammy Nominations
		- 3rd Grammy Awards
			* 'Best Dance/EDM Recording' - "real groove"
		- 4th Grammy Awards
			* 'Best Pop Solo Performance' - "such a sad disco"
			* 'Best Pop Duo/Group Performance' - "Dancing Over The Stars" (with Alice)
			* 'Best Pop Artist' - Rocket #9
			* 'Best Dance/EDM Album' - *Dance Floor Diaries*
			* **'Best Dance/EDM Recording' - "such a sad disco"**
			* 'Best Dance/EDM Recording' - "Dancing Over The Stars" (with Alice)
			* 'Fancam of the Year' - "such a sad disco"
			* 'Album of the Year' - *Dance Floor Diaries*
		- 5th Grammy Awards
			* 'Best Pop Duo/Group Performance' - "that don't impress me much" (with MOTIVESPORT)
			* 'Best Pop Duo/Group Performance' - "high horse" (with alice)
			* 'Best Pop Duo/Group Performance' - "My Happy Ending" (feature with Praise)
			* 'Best Alternative Solo Performance' - patience
			* **'Best Rock Song' - "My Happy Ending" (feature with Praise)**
			* 'Best Rock Song' - "living mirage"
			* **'Best Alternative Duo/Group Performance' - "that don't impress me much" (with MOTIVESPORT)**
			* **'Best Alternative Project' - *Living Mirage***
			* 'Alternative Artist of the Year'
			* 'Best Dance/EDM Performance' - "like a rocket"
			* 'Best Remixed Recording' - "such a sad disco (Remix)"
			* 'Best Transitions' - *Living Mirage*
			* 'Best Cover Art' - *Living Mirage*
			* 'Best Physical Packaging' - *Living Mirage*
			* 'Best Long Form Video' - "Living Mirage: The Film"
			* 'Collaboration of the Year' - "My Happy Ending" (feature with Praise)
			* 'Collaboration of the Year' - "that don't impress me much" (with MOTIVESPORT)
			* 'Fancam of the Year' - "patience"
			* 'Album of the Year' - *Living Mirage*
		- 6th Grammy Awards
			* 'Best Pop Solo Performance' - "electricity"
			* 'Best Pop Album' - *Odyssey*
			* **'Best Alternative Performance' - "I burned LA down"**
			* 'Best Rock Song' - "Chinese Satellite"
			* 'Best Dance/EDM Performance' - "electricity"
			* 'Best Dance/EDM Project' - *Odyssey*
			* 'Editor of the Year' - Rocket #9
			* 'Best Cover Art (Projects)' - *Odyssey*
			* 'Best Physical Packaging' - *Odyssey*
			* 'Best Live Performance' - "RNN at the 5th Grammys"
			* 'Non-Single of the Year' - "electricity"
* Pitchfork Prizes
	+ Rocket has no Pitchfork Prize Wins.
	+ 10 Pitchfork Prize nominations
		- 'Best R&B Visuals' - "make me feel"
		- 'R&B Fancam of the Year' - "make me feel"
		- 'Best Pop Visuals' - "such a sad disco"
		- 'Best Pop Editing' - "such a sad disco"
		- 'Pop Fancam of the Year' - "such a sad disco"
		- 'Pop Album of the Year' - *Dance Floor Diaries*
		- 'Pop Artist of the Year' - Rocket #9
		- 'Best New Artist' - Rocket #9
		- 'Song of the Year' - "such a sad disco"
		- 'Record of the Year' - "gimme gimme"
* Fancam Video Music Awards
	+ Rocket has no VMA wins.
	+ 3 VMA Nominations
		- 'Best Pop Fancam' - "such a sad disco"
		- 'Best Pop Album' - *Dance Floor Diaries*
		- 'Best Pop Artist' - Rocket #9
* Industry American Music Awards
	+ Rocket has no AMA wins
	+ 3 AMA Nominations
		- 'Best Pop Album' - *Odyssey: The Mixtape*
		- 'Best Alternative Solo' - 'Venus fly'
		- Best Crossover Single - 'We Are the World'

## Facts and Information

### Official Website and Store

* Rocket #9's official website and store can be found by clicking here.

### Fandom Name

* Rocket #9's fans are called "Syphilisisters," due to Rocket's unfortunate case of Gonorrhea in the summer of 2021.

### Industry Golden Raspberry Awards

* Rocket is the CEO of The Frazzies, an annual award show that features the worst and cringiest fancams that the industry has to offer. See the Frazzies Page for more details on the 2021 awards show.

### Collaborations

* PRISONER (with Peepa Hog)
* Dancing Over the Stars (with alice)
* High Horse (with alice)
* That Don't Impress Me Much (with MOTIVESPORT)
* My Happy Ending (feature with Praise)
* Cowboy Style (with Prisoner)
* Timber (with MOTIVESPORT)
* Several other collaborations are rumored to be in the works!

### Scandals

* Rocket is usually unproblematic in the industry.
* In July of 2021, The Frazzies (run by Rocket) were accused of wrongly nominating BP's "Whip It" for 'Worst Fancam.' Accusations of meddling in the nomination committee were rampant. The Frazzies later issued a statement through @FancamCrave to discuss the situation: "We at the #frazzies stand by our categories, nominations, and... winners- all of which have been thoroughly assessed and selected by committee. The industry has taken this situation out of proportion simply because they do not believe that BP's fancam should have been nominated. That is fair- everyone has a right to their opinion. It should be known that there is no beef between the Frazzies and BP. The show will go on... and the winners will be revealed."
* On May 25th, 2022, the Fancam Grammys announced that the film category for the 6th Grammy Awards would be suspended. This left Rocket's second feature film, Signs of Light, without the possibility of being nominated. This announcement came out two days before the film's worldwide release, and one week before the end of the eligibility period. The team at Rocket #9 HQ immediately released a press statement indicating their intention to sue the Grammy's for defamation and the abrupt, blindsiding change of rules. The press release stated that "The Grammys owe Rocket #9 and his team transparency." The Grammys fought back against this statement, calling Rocket #9 HQ to "get a grip girl" and "What am I going to do about it?" Rocket eventually sat down for a roundtable discussion with the team at the Fancam Grammys. They negotiated a deal to allow Signs of Light: The Film to eligible for the next Grammy Awards, if there were at least one more film released. Not long after this discussion, the team at Rocket #9 HQ dismissed the lawsuit with anticipation for future eligibility, noting an incredibly huge win for both Rocket #9 and his Syphilisisters.

### Sexual Health

* On June 11th, 2021, Rocket tested positive for Gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted disease. He and his partner went through treatment and fully recovered 7 days later. Symptoms included urethral discharge and penile pain. Since then, he has remained STD free. He encourages all sexually active individuals to get tested and to know their status.