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Nasty C
Birth Name:Nsikayesizwe David Jr. Ngcobo
Alias:Ivyson
Birth Date:11 February 1997
Birth Place:Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Partner:Sammie Heavens
Years Active:2013present
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Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo[1] (born 11 February 1997),[2] known professionally as Nasty C, is a South African rapper, songwriter, and record producer.[3]

After releasing three mixtapes, and two EPs, Ngcobo released his debut album Bad Hair (2016), and Strings and Bling (2018) which was associated and supported by his first tour, The Ivyson Tour.[4] [5] [6]

He was the youngest recipient of an award alongside Aewon Wolf and many at the 2015 South African Hip Hop Awards, namely the Best Freshman Award.[7] [8]

In March 2020, Nasty C signed a joint venture deal with Def Jam Records. After the deal, he released his United States official single after joining Def Jam "There They Go" which gained him global recognition. In 28 August 2020, he released his third studio album Zulu Man with Some Power, the first under his new label. In September 2022, Nasty C released a mixed tape titled the Ivyson Army. He released two singles back-to-back, No More,[9] in June of 2023, and Crazy Crazy,[10] in July of 2023.

Life and career

2006–2015: Early life and initial mixtapes

Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo was born on 11 February 1997 in Diepkloof, borough of Soweto, Johannesburg.[11] After the passing of his mother who was involved in a fatal car accident when he was 11 months of age,[12] he relocated to Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal to be raised by his father, David Maviyo Ngcobo, who is a human resources manager.[13] His older brother Siyabonga Ngcobo influenced him to become a rapper as David learnt the basics of producing music from him at the age of nine. David also has a younger brother Olwethu Ngcobo. David attended Strelitzia Secondary School in Lotus Park, Durban where he completed 12th grade.[14]

At the age of fourteen, Ngcobo released his debut mixtape One Kid, a Thousand Coffins on 14 May 2012.[15] He then released his debut EP L.A.M.E (Levitating Above My Enemies) on 4 April 2014.[16] The following year, 2015, on 10 February, he released his second mixtape Price City, which produced the successful single "Juice Back" that raised his prominence.[17] "Juice Back" later spawned a Gemini Major-produced remix featuring singer Davido and rapper Cassper Nyovest on 30 November 2015.

2016–2017: Bad Hair

See main article: Bad Hair (album).

On 11 February 2016, Ngcobo released "Hell Naw" which was later revealed to be the lead single from his upcoming debut album.[18] On 23 September, Ngcobo then released his debut album, Bad Hair under Mabala Noise Entertainment.[19] For the album's artwork, he got his fans on Twitter to email him their portraits showing their bad hair periods, he then combined all the portraits in an artistic manner assembling his face.[20] Bad Hair reached number-one on the iTunes local charts and was the most streamed album in South Africa within its 24 hours.[21] Ngcobo released a 15-minute film featuring three songs from Bad Hair directed by Kyle Lewis.[22] The short-film which included tracks "Don't Do It'", "Good Girls and Snapchat Hoes" and "Phases" featuring Rowlene, was commercially featured in several countries including France, Germany, United Kingdom and United States, which was infrequent for an African video.[23]

On 2 December 2016, Ngcobo released the extended version for Bad Hair named Bad Hair Extensions.[24] Bad Hair Extension featured new four songs including the lead single Allow featuring American rapper French Montana. In winning many accolades for both 2016 and 2017, Ngcobo received his biggest nomination which was for the 2017 where he lost to Wizkid.[25] He was also nominated for the 2017 MTV Europe Music Awards.[26] Ngcobo was ranked third on the 2016 .[27] In 2017 he was ranked again on the same event, this time at the fourth place.[28]

2018: UMG deals and Strings and Bling

See main article: Strings and Bling.

On 16 February, Ngcobo signed a distribution deal with Universal Music Africa[29] in partnership with Universal Music South Africa and a talent booking deal with UMG Live Africa.[30] On 1 June, during his visit to Nigeria, he signed a distribution deal with Universal Music Group Nigeria, before the pre-release of his singles, "Jungle" and "King" featuring American rapper A$AP Ferg, from his second album, Strings and Bling.[31] In June 2018, during a press release with Premium Times,[32] the general manager of Universal Music Group Nigeria, Ezegozie Eze said "Strings and Bling is a testament to skill, craft and passion that he brings to his game every single time, and we are thrilled to bring this excellent body of work to the market". Strings and Bling was then released on 6 July 2018 in both digital and physical formats.[33] [34] TimesLIVE named Strings and Bling one of the best hip hop albums in South Africa, and it was also included in the list of hip hop albums on Tina magazine.[35] [36] The album's other singles include "SMA" featuring Rowlene, and the promotional single "Gravy".

On 20 August 2018, Ngcobo established his own record label, Tall Racks Records.[37] His long-term associated singer Rowlene was the first act to sign under the label, alongside himself. On 6 October 2018, Ngcobo began the Ivyson Tour in Durban, South Africa.[38] The tour with five consecutive shows (four in South Africa and one in Namibia) was a success with filled up attendance.[39] At the end of 2018 he was ranked in MTV Base: SA's Hottest MCs for the third time in a row, at the third place.[40]

As for 2019, Ngcobo was named the ambassador of the male grooming company, Axe South Africa.[41] At the 2019 Dstv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards his single "SMA (Vol. 1)" featuring Rowlene was nominated for Favourite Song Of the Year.[42] On November 24, 2019, he took home two AFRIMA awards includes Best African Rapper/Lyricist and Best African Collaboration.[43] He was also ranked at the top of MTV Base: SA's Hottest MCs for 2019, his fourth time in the row being ranked in that list.[44]

20192021: Def Jam, Def Jam Africa and Zulu Man with Some Power

See main article: article and Zulu Man with Some Power. Ngcobo made the third installment of his concert tour, The Ivyson Tour, which kicked-off on 20 September 2019, in Cape Town, South Africa.[45] [46] On 27 September 2019, he released "God Flow" featuring rapper crownedYung, the lead single of his then-upcoming third studio album, Zulu Man with Some Power. It was reported that there were international artists who would appear on the album.[47] [48]

In March 2020, Billboard reported that Nasty C signed a joint venture deal with Def Jam Records, with the release of single "There They Go" as his debut under the label.[49]

In April 2020, Nasty C released the visual EP Lost Files, with the songs presented in performance clips on YouTube. He explained the EP's concept stating: "They're songs that didn't make it onto certain projects, songs that ended up as just ideas". On 14 May, the EP was uploaded on Apple Music.[50]

On 20 May 2020, Nasty C made his acting debut with a cameo role in the six-part Netflix African original young adult series Blood & Water, playing the role of Zhero.[51] On 28 May 2020, Nasty C signed with Universal Music Group flagship Def Jam Africa.[52] On 5 June, Nasty C teamed up with American rapper T.I. for the protest song "They Don't". Proceeds from the song benefit the non-profit organizations Until Freedom and Solidarity Fund, with lyrics referencing the murder of George Floyd.[53] On 25 June, he released a collaborative mixtape with DJ Whoo Kid, titled Zulu.

After several postponements, on 6 August 2020, Nasty C took to his social media and announced that his much anticipated album Zulu Man with Some Power would be released within the month of August. He released the track list consisting of 20 songs featuring international and South African artists, including Lil Keed, Ari Lennox, Lil Gotit, T.I, Tellaman and Rowlene. The album was released 28 August 2020.[54] [55] In November 2020, Nasty C won Best Male Rap Act award at African Muzik Magazine Awards 2020 ceremony.[56] In December 2020, he was ranked third in the MTV Base: SA's Hottest MCs list, his fifth time in a row to appear on that list.[57]

In June 2021, he released a single titled "Best I Ever Had".[58] [59] At the 6th ceremony of All Africa Music Awards, he received three nominations for Songwriter of the Year, Best Male Artist in Southern Africa and Best African Rapper/Lyricist.[60] He was ranked third again in the 2021 MTV Base: SA's Hottest MCs list, his sixth time in a row on that list.[61]

2022–present: I Love it Here, Ivyson Army Tour, African Throne World Tour, Thick & Thin

In May 2022, he embarked on the Ivyson Army Tour, which started on May 7 (Bloemfontein); the tour included 5 dates that ran from May 7 until June 4, 2022.[62]

In June 2022, he landed a role on the Disney+ animated series .[63] [64]

In May 2023, Nasty C and Cassper Nyovest announced African Throne World Tour, which includes 12 dates.[65] It ran from August 18, Arusha, Tanzania until October 28, Johannesburg, South Africa.

In early August 2023, Nasty C announced his fourth studio album, I Love It Here, released on September 15, 2023.[66] [67] The album debuted number 1 in South Africa.[68]

Nasty C and Cassper, announced their upcoming collaborative album Thick & Thin, on L-Tido's podcast in early December 2023, release date to be announced. [69] They also revealed that are planning second leg of African Throne World Tour.[69]

In July 2024, Nasty C announced his upcoming I Love it Here Tour, to commence on October 18 in France, Paris.[70]

Discography

See main article: Nasty C discography.

Studio albums

Mixtapes

Extended plays

Filmography

Television

Film and Television!Year!Title !Role!note!
2020Blood & WaterZheroGuest Role
2020Zulu Man In JapanHimselfDocumentary[78]
2023Manzo (voice)Guest role; Episode: "Mkhuzi: The Spirit Racer"

Tours

Headlining tours

Awards and nominations

YearAward CeremonyPrizeWork/RecipientResult
2015South African Hip Hop Awards 2015Best Freshman[80] Himself
2016South African Hip Hop Awards 2016Lyricist of the Year[81]
201716th Metro FM Music AwardsBest New Artist[82] Bad Hair Extensions
Best Male Album
Song of the Year"Hell Naw"
BET AwardsBest International Act: Africa[83] Himself
2021SAMAs 27Best Hip Hop AlbumZulu Man with Some Power[84] [85]
MTV Africa Music Awards 2021Best Hip Hop ArtistHimself[86]
2023Metro FM Music AwardsBest Collaboration[87] "Lemons (Lemonade)"
2023African Entertainment USA Awards Best Hip Hop/RapHimself [88]

See also

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Yates . Bennett . 2020-02-10 . Here is all about Nasty C including his house, cars, parents and girlfriend . 2023-08-07 . Briefly . en . 7 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230807092421/https://briefly.co.za/52695-nasty-c-biography-age-songs-house-net-worth-instagram.html . live .
  3. Web site: Nasty C biography . 2024-05-29 . IMDb . en-US.
  4. Web site: Nasty C's Bad Hair turns out good - the review. True Africa. 25 September 2016 . 27 April 2019. 27 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190427171804/https://trueafrica.co/article/nasty-cs-bad-hair-turns-out-good-the-review/. live.
  5. Web site: Album Review – Nasty C's "Strings & Bling". The Plug. 26 July 2018 . 27 April 2019. 27 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190427171752/http://theplugmag.com/album-review-nasty-cs-strings-bling/. live.
  6. Web site: Nasty C diz ao Eminem para não prestar atenção ao seu vídeo recente. Pétalas de moz.
  7. Web site: 2015 SOUTH AFRICAN HIP HOP AWARD WINNERS. MTV Base . 7 July 2018 . 7 July 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180707174003/http://www.mtvbase.com/news/2015-sa-hip-hop-awards-winners/z21iyq . live .
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  9. Web site: Theo . 2023-06-29 . Nasty C ignites with his new single 'No More' [Listen] ]. 2024-05-29 . HYPE . en-GB.
  10. Web site: Theo . 2023-07-31 . Nasty C drops new single 'Crazy Crazy' [Listen] ]. 2024-05-29 . HYPE . en-GB.
  11. Web site: Zwane . Nokuthula . Nasty C on flying SA's flag at the MTV EMAs: 'I'm just going with the vibe' . 2024-05-29 . You . en-US.
  12. WATCH: Nasty C dedicates new video to his late mother . 2024-05-29 . Life . en-US.
  13. Web site: This is how Nasty C got his name. Channel24. 27 April 2019. 27 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190427171741/https://www.channel24.co.za/The-Juice/News/this-is-how-nasty-c-got-his-name-20180302. live.
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  17. Web site: Nasty C drops hot video. East Coast Radio. 27 April 2019. 27 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190427171806/https://www.ecr.co.za/shows/damon-beard-/nasty-c-drops-hot-video/. live.
  18. Web site: Jam of the Day: Nasty C – Hell Naw. People Magazine. 27 April 2019. 17 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170617222551/http://www.peoplemagazine.co.za/entertainment/jam-day-nasty-c-hell-naw. dead.
  19. Web site: Bad Hair by Nasty C . 2024-05-31 . Genius . en.
  20. Web site: Nasty C Debuts The "Bad Hair" Album Cover. SA Hip Hop Mag. 19 August 2016 . 27 April 2019. 27 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190427171751/https://sahiphopmag.co.za/2016/08/nasty-c-debuts-bad-hair-album-cover/. live.
  21. Web site: Nasty C's Bad Hair Tops iTunes Album Chart, Despite Being Free. Quench SA. 27 April 2019. 18 February 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190218101346/http://quenchsa.com/2016/09/27/nasty-c-bad-hair-itunes/. live.
  22. Web site: WATCH: Nasty C's short film is everything! . 2024-05-31 . TimesLIVE . en-ZA.
  23. Web site: Apple Music praises Nasty C's 'epic' Bad Hair video. EastCoastRadio. 27 April 2019. 27 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190427171741/https://www.ecr.co.za/news/entertainment/apple-music-praises-nasty-cs-epic-bad-hair-video/. live.
  24. Web site: Nasty C - Bad Hair Extensions (File, AAC, Album). Discogs. 27 April 2019. 7 May 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190507155850/https://www.discogs.com/Nasty-C-Bad-Hair-Extensions/release/12440593. live.
  25. Web site: BABES, AKA AND NASTY C NOMINATED FOR BET AWARDS!. Daily Sun. 27 April 2019. 27 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190427171740/https://www.dailysun.co.za/News/Entertainment/babes-aka-and-nasty-c-nominted-for-bet-awards-20170516. live.
  26. Web site: Babes Wodumo, Nasty C nominated for #MTVEMA. DStv. 27 April 2019. 27 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190427171752/https://www.dstv.com/news/babes-wodumo-nasty-c-nominated-for-mtvema-20171005. live.
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  29. Web site: Nasty C confirms exclusive deal with Universal Music . . 26 June 2020 . en . 27 April 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190427171756/https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/music/local/nasty-c-confirms-exclusive-deal-with-universal-music-13319750 . live .
  30. Web site: rapper nasty c signs exclusive deal with universal music and umg live . UMG Live Africa . 26 June 2020 . 29 June 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200629104859/https://umglive.africa/rapper-nasty-c-signs-exclusive-deal-with-universal-music-and-umg-live/ . live .
  31. Web site: Nasty C is back with new music featuring A$AP Ferg. Destiny Man. 27 April 2019. 27 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190427171752/https://destinyman.com/2018/06/01/nasty-c-back-new-music-featuring-aap-ferg/. dead.
  32. Web site: Nasty C shares two new singles, 'King', 'Jungle' Premium Times Nigeria . . 26 June 2020 . 29 June 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200629022606/https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/music/270658-nasty-c-shares-two-new-singles-king-jungle.html . live .
  33. Web site: KEKANA . CHRIZELDA . Strings and Bling is here & we're obsessed! Here are 5 reasons why! . TimesLive . 7 July 2018 . 6 July 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180706111050/https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2018-07-06-strings-and-bling-is-here--were-obsessed-here-are-5-reasons-why/ . live .
  34. Web site: Nasty C's 'Strings And Bling' Is Out And People Love It . TheHuffingtonPost . 7 July 2018 . 7 July 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180707172505/https://www.huffingtonpost.co.za/2018/07/06/nasty-cs-strings-and-bling-is-out-and-people-love-it_a_23476219/ . dead .
  35. Web site: Strings and Blings is here & we're obsessed! Here are 5 reasons why!. TimesLIVE. 7 July 2018. 7 July 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180707144412/https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2018-07-06-strings-and-bling-is-here--were-obsessed-here-are-5-reasons-why/. live.
  36. News: Best Rapper In South Africa Now: Top 10 South African Rappers 2018. 2018-08-26. TINA Magazine. 2018-09-27. en-GB. 28 September 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180928044004/https://tinamagazine.com/2018/08/best-rapper-in-south-africa.html. dead.
  37. Web site: Nasty C Announces His New 'Tall Racks Records' Label & First Artist Signed. Hype Magazine. 21 August 2018 . 27 April 2019. 20 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190420140444/https://hypemagazine.co.za/2018/08/21/nasty-c-announces-his-new-tall-racks-records-label-first-artist-signed/. live.
  38. Web site: Reporter . Sun . ROWLENE PERFORMS ON NASTY C'S IVYSON TOUR . 2024-05-31 . Daily Sun . en-US.
  39. Web site: Nasty C announces Ivyson Tour dates. Political Analysis South Africa. 13 August 2018 . 27 April 2019. 27 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190427171806/https://www.politicalanalysis.co.za/nasty-c-announces-ivyson-tour-dates/. live.
  40. News: Mkhabela . Sabelo . These Are The 10 Hottest South African MCs According to MTV Base . 6 March 2022 . . 7 December 2018 . en . 6 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220306165157/https://www.okayafrica.com/mtv-base-hottest-mcs-list-2018/ . live .
  41. Web site: Nasty C On His Axe Ambassadorship. People Magazine. 27 April 2019. 24 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024000557/https://www.peoplemagazine.co.za/celebrity-news/local-celebrities/nasty-c-axe-ambassadorship/. dead.
  42. News: Nominees for the 2020 DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards announced Channel. 29 November 2019. Thinus. Ferreira. South Africa. News24. 7 July 2021. 5 June 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210605162819/https://www.news24.com/amp/channel/tv/news/nominees-for-the-2020-dstv-mzansi-viewers-choice-awards-announced-20191129. live.
  43. Web site: Burna Boy, Nasty C, Stonebwoy, Nadia Nakai & More Win 2019 AFRIMA Awards - OkayAfrica. Damola. Durosomo. 24 November 2019. OkayAfrica. 23 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210923184011/https://www.okayafrica.com/amp/full-list-of-afrima-awards-2019-winners-2641445187. live.
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  45. Web site: Nasty C Announces Dates for Third Installment of Ivyson Tour. OkayAfrica. 27 September 2019. 28 August 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190828174147/https://www.okayafrica.com/nasty-c-announces-dates-for-third-installment-of-ivyson-tour/. live.
  46. Web site: Nasty C 'The Ivyson Tour' - Cape Town. Shelflife. 27 September 2019. 27 September 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190927081222/https://www.shelflife.co.za/blogdetail/Nasty-C-The-Ivyson-Tour-Cape-Town. dead.
  47. Web site: God Flow featuring Crowned Yung by Nasty C. Apple Music. 27 September 2019. 27 September 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190927081211/https://music.apple.com/za/album/god-flow-feat-crownedyung-single/1481494954. live.
  48. Web site: Everything We Know About Nasty C's New Album. ZAlebs. 27 September 2019. 27 September 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190927081214/https://zalebs.com/whats-hot/everything-we-know-about-nasty-c-s-new-album. dead.
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  50. Web site: You Can Now Stream Nasty C's 'Lost Files' EP. Okay Africa. Mkhabela. Sabelo. 14 May 2020. 14 May 2020. 21 May 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200521195440/https://www.okayafrica.com/amp/nasty-c-lost-files-2645996291. live.
  51. Web site: Rapper Nasty C makes his acting debut in Netflix's 'Blood & Water'. Channel 24. Ngwadla. Nkosazana. 14 May 2020. 14 May 2020. 21 May 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200521113529/https://www.channel24.co.za/TV/News/rapper-nasty-c-makes-his-acting-debut-in-netflixs-blood-water-20200514. live.
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  54. Web site: Nasty C Drops New Single "Palm Trees": South African rapper is set to release his new album Zulu Man With Some Power on August 28th. Consequence of Sound. 7 August 2020. 27 August 2020. Young, Alex. 13 September 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200913054826/https://consequenceofsound.net/2020/08/nasty-c-palm-trees-stream/amp/. live.
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