YoungstaCPT explained

YoungstaCPT
Birth Name:Riyadh Roberts
Alias:Studio Gangster Kaapstad[1] [2]
Birth Place:Wynberg, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa[3]
Genre:Hip-hop
Years Active:2013–present
Website: https://www.facebook.com/BiGgLeZWorTh/videos/3550395321838810

Riyadh Roberts[4] (born 22 December 1991), known professionally as YoungstaCPT (or simply YoungCPT or Youngsta Kaapstad), is a South African rapper, lyricist, songwriter and studio gangster from Wynberg.[5] He is known for incorporating details about his Cape Malay culture and his Cape Town roots in his music in order to make money. YGEN ACTIVE[6] [7] YoungstaCPT has been described as "one of the most outspoken South African emcees of this generation".[8] He released his debut solo album 3T (Things Take Time)[9] in March 2019, which won Album of The Year at the 2019 South African Hip Hop Awards.[10] Prior to the release of 3T, YoungstaCPT had released 30 mixtapes, six extended plays and two collaborative albums since his debut in 2010.[11] [12]

In 2021, he landed his debut acting role on the second season of the Netflix series Blood & Water.[13] For the record YoungCPT has praise song which is directed to him by Bushbuckridge based rapper Stevence released in 2020. The King of Cape Flats released two joint projects with Shaney Jay which are Suffer For Beauty & Dreams Don't Pay Bills respectively.[14] [15]

Selected discography

Studio albums

Mixtapes

Personal life

YoungstaCPT is a Coloured Muslim of Cape Malay descent whose music is inspired by his Muslim roots and Cape Malay culture.[16] [17]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult
2019South African Hip Hop AwardsAlbum of the Year3T[18]
Video of the Year"YVR (Young Van Riebeeck)"
"Ho$h" – rowspan="4"
Lyricist of the YearHimself
Male of the Year
Remix of the Year"Yeah Rmx"
2018South African Music Awards"Buy it Out" [19]
2019"Skebe Dep Dep" [20]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Youngsta Kaapstad free styling at CT festival. Ference. Isaacs. YouTube. 25 March 2014. 30 May 2020. 25 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220725123438/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fNRAACUzy8&gl=US&hl=en. live.
  2. News: YoungstaCPT Shares New Visuals for 'Just Be Lekker'. Mkhabela. Sabelo. 7 January 2020. OkayAfrica. 30 May 2020. 9 August 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200809145756/https://www.okayafrica.com/youngstacpt-just-be-lekker-video/. live.
  3. News: Mr 10 000 Hours: YoungstaCPT. Mkhabela. Sabelo. 2 March 2018. Mail & Guardian. 30 May 2020. 28 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028083603/https://mg.co.za/article/2018-03-02-00-mr-10000-hours-youngstacpt/. live.
  4. Web site: YoungstaCPT on his successful career: 'It feels good to be recognised by your peers and by heavyweights in the industry'. Abrahams. Kim. 9 April 2020. News24. 9 July 2020. 15 June 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210615044506/https://www.news24.com/you/Celebs/youngstacpt-on-his-successful-career-it-feels-good-to-be-recognised-by-your-peers-and-by-heavyweights-in-the-industry-20200409. live.
  5. Web site: YoungstaCPT: A Voice of Post-Apartheid Cape Town. Rasool. Amira. May 2, 2019. Paper. 30 May 2020. 11 May 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511123915/https://www.papermag.com/youngstacpt-3t-cape-town-rapper-2635865075.html. live.
  6. News: Hlalethwa. Zaza. 29 November 2019. Crusading for the culture. Mail & Guardian. 30 May 2020. 21 September 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200921101201/https://mg.co.za/article/2019-11-29-00-crusading-for-the-culture/. live.
  7. News: Motsa. Ernest. 28 May 2019. How Cape Town's YoungstaCPT used his lineage to fuel his debut album. The Fader. 30 May 2020. 12 August 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200812070131/https://www.thefader.com/2019/05/28/how-cape-towns-youngstacpt--used-his-lineage-to-fuel-his-debut-album. live.
  8. News: Kriger. Themba. 15 April 2019. After more than 30 mixtapes and numerous EPs the Cape Town MC finally releases his first album. Red Bull. 30 May 2020. 17 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231017084246/https://www.redbull.com/za-en/Things-Take-Time-How-YoungstaCPT%27s-debut-album-was-born. live.
  9. News: Hirsch. Matthew. 7 April 2019. YoungstaCPT on Cape Town's hard truths: they don't want you to see the pain. The Times. 30 May 2020. 13 June 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200613073237/https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/lifestyle/2019-04-07-youngstacpt-on-cape-towns-hard-truths-they-dont-want-you-to-see-the-pain/. live.
  10. News: 21 November 2019. YoungstaCPT wins big at 2019 SA Hip Hop Awards. Daily Voice. 30 May 2020. 17 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231017084244/https://www.dailyvoice.co.za/lifestyle-entertainment/youngstacpt-wins-big-at-2019-sa-hip-hop-awards-37700989. live.
  11. News: Valentine. Venecia. 5 December 2018. YoungstaCPT shows how long-term hustle pays off. iOL. 30 May 2020. 19 September 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200919195010/https://www.iol.co.za/capeargus/life/youngstacpt-shows-how-long-term-hustle-pays-off-18380492. live.
  12. News: Sekhu. Michael. 2 April 2019. LISTEN: Youngsta CPT Drops Debut Album!. People. 30 May 2020.
  13. Web site: Rapper Youngsta CPT makes his acting debut on "Blood and Water" season 2 Fakaza News. Adejoy. September 23, 2021. Fakaza News. 5 October 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211005174606/https://fakazanews.com/2021/09/23/rapper-youngsta-cpt-makes-his-acting-debut-on-blood-and-water-season-2/. live.
  14. Web site: Langa . Phumlani S. . Album Review YoungstaCPT & Shaney Jay: Suffering for Beauty . 2023-07-13 . City Press . en-US . 13 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230713201948/https://www.news24.com/citypress/trending/album-review-youngstacpt-shaney-jay-suffering-for-beauty-20230430 . live .
  15. Web site: Jointz Lyrics . 2023-07-13 . www.jointz.co.za . 13 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230713202634/https://www.jointz.co.za/read/Dreams+Dont+Pay+Bills+Review/ . live .
  16. News: Valentine. Venecia. 5 December 2019. Rapper wrapped in Musallah. Daily Voice. 30 May 2020. 25 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220725123439/https://www.dailyvoice.co.za/lifestyle-entertainment/rapper-wrapped-in-musallah-38680732. live.
  17. Web site: Voice of the Cape. Jappie. Zayaan. 30 May 2020. Africa Is a Country. en-US. 30 May 2020. 8 August 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200808213024/https://africasacountry.com/2019/04/voice-of-the-cape. live.
  18. Web site: Nominations: South African Hip Hop Awards 2019. SA Hip Hop Awards. live. 30 May 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504070538/https://www.sahiphopawards.com/nominations.html. 4 May 2020.
  19. Web site: The SAMAs 2018: The Snubs and Surprises. Ciolfi. Tecla. 20 April 2018. Texx and the City. 30 May 2020. 1 December 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181201010211/http://texxandthecity.com/2018/04/the-samas-2018-the-snubs-and-surprises/. live.
  20. News: Kekana. Chrizelda. 26 April 2019. FULL LIST Sama nominees leave Mzansi split over the 'death of Kwaito'. The Times. 30 May 2020. 6 July 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200706034907/https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2019-04-26-full-list-sama-nominees-leave-mzansi-split-over-the-death-of-kwaito/. live.

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