South African rapper Nasty C released an album tagged “Free” which comprised sixteen songs and the album had collaborations with Blxckie, Usimamane, DJ Speedsta, Tellaman and Tshego. Speaking on the creative pulse, He commented that he listened to the track again and again, fascinated by its laid-back, yet catchy melody, sincere lyrics, and emotional narrative storytelling. This sentiment led Nasty C to crafting his songs that combine the pop appeal of the renditions with an honest emotional rap lyricism, making it human and deeply poignant as if it were effortless. Similar to Post Malone, Nasty C’s approach with the inclusion of more “fluidity” within genres of rap, pop, and alternative, sets up this album based around emotional clarity and global accessibility.
His acknowledgment of “Better Now” is a testament to “FREE” as a project that embodies more than just the title, it’s about the freedom to be creative, liberated and authentic. The compositions represent what it looks like for Nasty C to break free from formatting, exploring sleek melodies and with raw truth, demonstrating his reconciliation and growth as an artist seeking sound that resonates globally, while being libre through music that feels both catchy and emotionally personal.
