Nasty C’s New Era: FREE and Fully Independent

When Nasty C revealed that his next album will be called FREE, it hit different. This isn’t just a title—it’s a reflection of where he is right now in his life and career. After years of label politics and restrictions, the Durban-born superstar is finally independent, and this album will be the first time we hear him fully in control.

If you’ve been a fan since Bad Hair and Strings & Bling, you’ll know exactly what this means. Back then, Nasty C was hungry, raw, and unfiltered. But when he signed to Def Jam, everything changed. His sound leaned heavily toward trap, and while he still dropped hits, you could feel that something was missing. Behind the scenes, he didn’t have much say—he was being told what kind of music to make, how to rap, and even when to release songs. Imagine having a track you’re dying to share, but you can’t drop it until the label gives the green light. That was Nasty C’s reality.

That’s why this new chapter is so important. With FREE, he’s no longer tied down by contracts that serve the label more than the artist. He owns his masters, controls his copyrights, and has full creative freedom. He can rap about what he wants, experiment with sounds, and drop music whenever he feels like it.

For Nasty C, this is bigger than just music—it’s personal. He’s not only reclaiming his artistry but also his soul. He’s stepping back into the game as the Nasty C fans first fell in love with, only wiser and sharper.

So what can we expect from FREE? Authenticity. Storytelling. That balance of hunger and vulnerability that made him one of South Africa’s finest rappers. This is Nasty C, unchained.

And if the title is anything to go by, we’re about to hear what true freedom sounds like.

Espazza.co.za – Your Plug to Xhosa Hip Hop & Beyond