Nasty C

Nasty C
Nasty C in 2023
Background information
Birth nameNsikayesizwe David Jr. Ngcobo
Also known asIvyson
Born (1997-02-11) February 11, 1997 (age 27)
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • voice actor
  • record producer
Years active2013–present
Labels
PartnerSammie Heavens
Websitenastyc.africa
YouTube information
ChannelsNasty_C
Subscribers1.3 million
Total views284 million
Last updated: 18 October 2023

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.[9] He released two singles back-to-back, No More,[10] in June of 2023, and Crazy Crazy,[11] in July of 2023.

  1. ^ Methil, Renuka (8 June 2020). "The Def Jam Star And Trend-Setter In African Music: 'I Come From A Place Where Dreaming Is Not A Thing'". Forbes Africa. Archived from the original on 8 June 2020. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  2. ^ Yates, Bennett (10 February 2020). "Here is all about Nasty C including his house, cars, parents and girlfriend". Briefly. Archived from the original on 7 August 2023. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  3. ^ "Nasty C biography". IMDb. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
  4. ^ "Nasty C's Bad Hair turns out good - the review". True Africa. 25 September 2016. Archived from the original on 27 April 2019. Retrieved 27 April 2019.
  5. ^ "Album Review – Nasty C's "Strings & Bling"". The Plug. 26 July 2018. Archived from the original on 27 April 2019. Retrieved 27 April 2019.
  6. ^ "Nasty C diz ao Eminem para não prestar atenção ao seu vídeo recente". Pétalas de moz.
  7. ^ "2015 SOUTH AFRICAN HIP HOP AWARD WINNERS". MTV Base. Archived from the original on 7 July 2018. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  8. ^ Klein, Alyssa. "And The 2015 South African Hip-Hop Awards Winners Are..." OkayAfrica. Archived from the original on 7 July 2018. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  9. ^ Ivyson Army Tour Mixtape by Nasty C on Apple Music, 16 September 2022, retrieved 29 May 2024
  10. ^ Theo (29 June 2023). "Nasty C ignites with his new single 'No More' [Listen]". HYPE. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
  11. ^ Theo (31 July 2023). "Nasty C drops new single 'Crazy Crazy' [Listen]". HYPE. Retrieved 29 May 2024.