Nasty C

Nasty C
Background information
Birth name Nsikayesizwe David Ngcobo
Born (1997-02-11) 11 February 1997
Durban, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Origin South Africa
Genres Hip Hop
Occupation(s)
Years active 2013–present
Labels
Associated acts

Nsikayesizwe David Ngcobo (born 11 February 1997), better known by his stage name Nasty C, is a South African rapper, songwriter and record producer. He is most known for the single "Way It Go" by DJ Switch featuring Tumi and Youngsta, as well as the well-received remix to his single "Juice Back", which features Davido and Cassper Nyovest. He was the youngest recipient for an award at the 2015 South African Hip Hop Awards, namely the Best Freshman Award.

Early life and career

David Ngcobo originates from Durban in the Kwazulu-Natal Province. He started rapping at the age of nine, having been influenced by his older brother who was a producer at the time.[1] He eventually mastered the process of music production and began adding his vocals on the beats he was making, later signing to Durban based artist management company, Free World Music.[2]

The stage name 'Nasty C' was given to him by the first producer he ever worked with.[1] He looks up to fellow South African rappers AKA, Khuli Chana and Reason, and stated that he was motivated by their work ethic.

His dream of meeting one of his major influences became a reality when he met AKA, and opened for him during the nationwide album launch for AKA's debut studio album Altar Ego. Nasty C highlights that performing alongside AKA at a Durban festival was one of the best experiences of his life.[2]

Nasty C released his first mixtape One Kid a Thousand Coffins on 24 May 2013.[3] His sophomore project titled C L.A.M.E (Extended Play Version) – EP was released on 4 April 2014. L.A.M.E. is an acronym for "Levitating Over My Enemies".[4]

Nasty C would go on to release another mixtape, title Price City on 10 February 2015, his late mother's birthday, as well as the day before his 18th birthday.[5]

Nasty C released his major single "Juice Back" which later spawned a remix featuring Davido and Cassper Nyovest. The song was produced by Cassper Nyovest's in-house producer Gemini Major.[6]

On 9 January 2016, he was featured on Anatii and Cassper Nyovest's collaborative single "Jump".[7][8] The official music video for the remix to the single "Juice Back" was released on 17 January 2016.[6]

Discography

Albums

Album Title Album Details
Bad Hair[9]

Mixtapes

Mixtape Title Mixtape Details
One Kid a Thousand Coffins
Price City

Extended Plays

Mixtape Title Mixtape Details
C L.A.M.E (Extended Play Version) – EP

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
SA
"Juice Back" 2015 9[12] Non-album singles
"Juice Back (remix)"

(featuring Davido & Cassper Nyovest)

 — Price City: Deluxe Edition
"Bamm Bamm" —
5 Beta Houz
"Around Here" 2016 — TBA
"Around Here" (Remix)[13] —
"Hell Naw"[14] 4 Bad Hair
Don't Do It —
UNO — Non-album single
"Download Me"

(with Aewon Wolf)

 —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

As featured artist

List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Artist Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
SA
DJ Switch "Way It Go" (featuring. Tumi, Youngsta CPT & Nasty C) 2015 — Non-album singles
Anatii & Cassper Nyovest "Jump" (featuring. Nasty C) 2016 4[15] Artiifact
Chad "The Other Side" (featuring. Nasty C) — The Book of Chad
Tshego "Tell 'Em Say" (featuring. Cassper Nyovest, Gemini Major & Nasty C) — Since 1990.2
DJ Wobbly "Ubusha Bethu" (featuring. Dreamteam, Nasty C & Mgarimbe) — TBA
Stilo Magolide "Day Off" (featuring. Nasty C) —
DJ Vigilante "Bang Out" (featuring. K.O Nasty C & AKA) —
Tellaman "Noma Kanjan" (featuring. Nasty C) —
Pappy Thrill "Like a Bad Girl" (featuring. Nasty C) —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Year Title Album
2015 "I Want It All"[16]

(DJ Speedsta featuring Nasty C and Shane Eagle)

 The Guy: Episode 1 - Season 23
"Winning"

(Emtee featuring Nasty C)

 Avery

References

  1. 1 2 "10 Things You Didn't Know About Nasty C". Youth Village. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
  2. 1 2 "News : Introducing… Nasty C!". MTV Base. 3 September 2015. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
  3. ↑ "One Kid a Thousand Coffins by Nasty_C on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
  4. ↑ "Nasty_C, Nasty_C New Releases: C L.A.M.E EP (Extended Play Version) on Beatport". pro.beatport.com. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
  5. ↑ "David Junior Ngcobo on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
  6. 1 2 "Davido & Cassper Nyovest Remix 18-Year-Old Rapper Nasty C's 'Juice Back'". Okayafrica. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
  7. ↑ "MUSIC: Cassper Nyovest x Anatii – JUMP ft. Nasty C". 360Nobs.com. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
  8. ↑ "Jump (feat. Nasty C) – Single by Anatii & Cassper Nyovest on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
  9. ↑ http://hiphophub.co.za/2016/06/24/nasty-c-announces-title-debut-album/
  10. ↑ "Nasty C announces album release date". Retrieved 2016-09-06.
  11. ↑ "Nasty C Reveals #BadHair TRACKLIST". 2016-08-30. Retrieved 2016-09-06.
  12. ↑ "Entertainment Monitoring Africa :: Local Chart: Juice back". Entertainment Monitoring Africa. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  13. ↑ "New Release: Nasty C – Around Here Remix – SA Hip Hop Mag". SA Hip Hop Mag. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
  14. ↑ "Nasty C raises Twitter 'hell' with new video". Channel. Retrieved 2016-03-06.
  15. ↑ "Entertainment Monitoring Africa :: Local Chart: Jump". Entertainment Monitoring Africa. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  16. ↑ ""I Want It All (feat. Nasty C & Shane Eagle)" from The Guy: Episode 1 - Season 23 by Dj Speedsta on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 2016-09-11.

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