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Nasty C in 2023
Background information
Birth name	Nsikayesizwe David Jr. Ngcobo
Also known as	Ivyson
Born	(1997-02-11) February 11, 1997 (age 28) Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper songwriter voice actor record producer
Years active	2013–present
Labels	Universal Music Africa Def Jam Recordings Africa Tall Racks Records Def Jam
YouTube information
Subscribers	1.3 million
Total views	284 million
Subscriber and view counts updated as of 18 October 2023.

Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo (born 11 February 1997), known as Nasty C, is a famous South African rapper, songwriter, and music producer.

He started his music journey by releasing mixtapes and EPs. These are like collections of songs, often released before a full album. His first big album was Bad Hair in 2016.

Nasty C was the youngest person to win an award at the 2015 South African Hip Hop Awards. He won the Best Freshman Award, which celebrates new and exciting artists.

In 2020, Nasty C signed a big deal with Def Jam Records in the United States. This helped him become known around the world. His third album, Zulu Man with Some Power, was his first under this new label. He continues to release new music and go on tours.

Nasty C's Life and Music Journey

Early Life and First Songs (2006–2015)

Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo was born on 11 February 1997 in Diepkloof, Soweto, Johannesburg. When he was very young, his mother sadly passed away. He then moved to Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal, where his father, David Maviyo Ngcobo, raised him.

His older brother, Siyabonga Ngcobo, inspired him to become a rapper. David learned how to make music from his brother when he was just nine years old. He also has a younger brother named Olwethu. David finished school at Strelitzia Secondary School in Lotus Park, Durban.

When he was fourteen, Nasty C released his first mixtape called One Kid, a Thousand Coffins in 2012. A mixtape is a collection of songs, often shared for free. He then released his first EP (a shorter collection of songs) called L.A.M.E in 2014.

In 2015, he released his second mixtape, Price City. This mixtape included the popular song "Juice Back," which made him much more famous. Later, "Juice Back" got a remix with well-known artists Davido and Cassper Nyovest.

Bad Hair and Growing Fame (2016–2017)

On 11 February 2016, Nasty C released "Hell Naw." This song was the first single from his upcoming debut album. On 23 September, he released his first album, Bad Hair.

For the album's cover, he asked his fans on Twitter to send him pictures of their "bad hair" days. He then used these pictures to create a unique image of his face. Bad Hair quickly became number one on the iTunes charts in South Africa. It was also the most streamed album in the country within 24 hours.

Nasty C also released a 15-minute film with three songs from Bad Hair. This short film was shown in many countries, which was a big deal for an African music video.

In December 2016, he released an extended version of the album called Bad Hair Extensions. This version had four new songs, including "Allow" featuring American rapper French Montana. Nasty C won many awards in 2016 and 2017. He was even nominated for a BET Award for Best International Act: Africa.

New Deals and Strings and Bling (2018)

In February 2018, Nasty C signed a big deal with Universal Music Africa. This deal helped his music reach more people. In June, he signed another deal with Universal Music Group Nigeria.

Before his second album came out, he released two singles: "Jungle" and "King." "King" featured American rapper A$AP Ferg. His second album, Strings and Bling, was released on 6 July 2018. Many people praised Strings and Bling as one of the best hip hop albums in South Africa. Other popular songs from the album included "SMA" featuring Rowlene.

On 20 August 2018, Nasty C started his very own record label called Tall Racks Records. A record label helps artists make and release their music. The first artist to sign with his label was Rowlene, who he had worked with before.

In October 2018, Nasty C started his "Ivyson Tour" in Durban, South Africa. The tour had five shows and was very successful, with many fans attending. By the end of 2018, he was ranked among the top MCs (rappers) in South Africa for the third year in a row.

In 2019, Nasty C became an ambassador for the male grooming company, Axe South Africa. He also won two AFRIMA awards: Best African Rapper/Lyricist and Best African Collaboration. He was ranked as the top MC in South Africa for 2019, making it his fourth time on the list.

Def Jam and Zulu Man with Some Power (2019–2021)

Nasty C continued his "Ivyson Tour" in September 2019, starting in Cape Town, South Africa. He then released "God Flow" featuring crownedYung, which was the first song from his upcoming third album, Zulu Man with Some Power.

In March 2020, it was announced that Nasty C had signed a joint deal with Def Jam Records. This meant his music would be released through them. His first song under this new deal was "There They Go."

In April 2020, Nasty C released a visual EP called Lost Files. This EP featured songs that didn't make it onto other projects. He shared these songs as performance videos on YouTube.

Nasty C also made his acting debut in May 2020. He had a small role as Zhero in the Netflix series Blood & Water. In June, he worked with American rapper T.I. on a protest song called "They Don't." The money from this song went to charities. He also released a collaborative mixtape called Zulu with DJ Whoo Kid.

After some delays, Nasty C's highly anticipated album, Zulu Man with Some Power, was released on 28 August 2020. It had 20 songs and featured both international and South African artists. In November 2020, he won the Best Male Rap Act award at the African Muzik Magazine Awards. He continued to be ranked among the top MCs in South Africa.

In June 2021, he released a single called "Best I Ever Had." He also received several nominations at the All Africa Music Awards.

New Albums and Tours (2022–Present)

In May 2022, Nasty C started his "Ivyson Army Tour," performing in different cities.

In June 2022, he got a voice acting role in the Disney+ animated series Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire.

In May 2023, Nasty C and fellow rapper Cassper Nyovest announced their "African Throne World Tour." This tour included 12 shows across different countries.

Nasty C released his fourth studio album, I Love It Here, on September 15, 2023. This album quickly reached number one in South Africa. He and Cassper Nyovest also announced plans for a collaborative album called Thick & Thin.

In July 2024, Nasty C shared news about his upcoming "I Love it Here Tour," which will start in Paris, France.

Nasty C's Music Albums and EPs

Studio Albums

• Bad Hair (2016)
• Strings And Bling (2018)
• Zulu Man with Some Power (2020)
• I Love It Here (2023)

Mixtapes

• One Kid a Thousand Coffins (2013)
• Price City (2015)
• Zulu (2020)
• Ivyson Army Tour Mixtape (2022)

Extended Plays (EPs)

• C L.A.M.E (2014)
• Lost Files (2020)
• Ivyson Pack (2024)

Nasty C in TV and Film

Television

Nasty C's Tours

Headlining Tours

• The Ivyson Tour (2017–2021)
• The Ivyson Army (2022)
• African Thrones Tour (with Cassper Nyovest) (2023)
• I Love it Here Tour (2024)

Awards and Nominations

See also

• List of hip hop musicians
• Music of South Africa
• Def Jam Recordings