Nasty C, Originates from Durban in the Kwazulu-Natal Province
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• The coolest kid in Africa • One of the biggest acts in the South African music scene • A front runner and game changer on the continent • Multiple hit maker and producer • Forbes Africa Under 30 list • Multiple Music Award Winner (Metro FM, SAHHA and SAMA) • Sophomore Album “Strings And Bling” number 1 on Itunes for 3 consecutive weeks Nsikayesizwe David Ngcobo (born 11 February 1997), better known by his stage name Nasty C, originates from Durban in the KwaZulu-Natal Province. He started rapping at the age of nine, having been infl uenced by his older brother who was a producer at the time. Between 2013 and 2015 Nasty C dropped three mixtapes, One Kid A Thousand Coffi ns, C L.A.M.E. and Price City. But it was the one-off single, About Nasty C “Juice Back,” and the ensuing remix (featuring Davido and Cassper Nyovest), that propelled him into the spotlight. In 2016 Nasty C delivered his inaugural album, Bad Hair, and gave it away for free. The critically acclaimed award winning commercial re-release, Bad Hair Extensions, featured four new tracks, including a collaboration with US rap artist, French Montana. Currently, the 21 year old the rap luminary who recently inked a deal with Universal Music Group South Africa is receiving rave reviews for his sophomore album “Strings And Bling.” 2018 “King” (Single) Certifi ed Triple Platinum “Jungle” (Single) Certifi ed Double Platinum Sophomore Album Strings & Bling Certifi ed Platinum AFRIMA Winner Best Male Southern Africa Artist Award All Africa Music Award Winner Best Male Southern Africa Artist Award Awards and Nominations Awards Next Generation Award Winner Coolest Local Music Star 2017 SAMA Record Of The Year Winner Best Newcomer of the Year, Best Male Nominee Artist of the Year, Best Album of the Year and Best Rap Album. Metro FM Awards Winner Best New Artist Best Male Album (Bad Hair Extensions) Best Hip-Hop Album (Bad Hair Exten- sions) Song of the Year (Hell Naw) BET Awards Nominee Best International Act: Africa 2016 South African Hip Hop Awards 2016 Nominee Lyricist Of The Year 2015 South African Hip Hop Awards 2015 Winner Best Freshman @Nasty_csa @Nasty_csa @nastyczzle NastyCVEVO Videos Played Song Streams 1.7M 1.02M 715K 8.8M 19.8M 55,46M Social Media from May 2017 from Feb 2017 Music Links Endorsements.