The South African rap heavyweight, whose name is synonymous with global hip hop innovation, has just dropped “Leftie” with Blxckie. It was born out of real fan demand, previewed at his Pass The Aux sessions and whispered about in packed rooms across the country. Now it’s here.
Over a brooding, bass-heavy beat, Nasty C and Blxckie tap into their duality. Gritty street ambition collides with spiritual gratitude. “Take it from Park to Drive, take off like a Leftie,” Nasty spits, setting the tone for a song that is both metaphor and mission.
“Leftie” is the gateway drug to FREE, Nasty C’s much-anticipated new album, set to drop 12 September 2025 and now available for pre-add. A sonic declaration of independence, FREE is a project that reflects the rapper’s journey not just as an artist but as a man reclaiming his voice, his time, and his truth.
“FREE is basically just me feeling like I’m free from external pressures,” Nasty C explains. “Free to create whatever I want and be whoever I want for however long I want to be that person.” That same liberation can be felt in every bar of “Leftie.” From lyrical acrobatics to emotional snapshots, like watching his newborn being breastfed, the record grounds the superstar in something deeply human.
While the music is blazing, so is the man behind it. In recent weeks, Nasty C has been spotted bagging groceries at Spar, fixing engines in a mechanic’s shop, and giving fades at a local barbershop. These “odd jobs,” as the internet calls them, are no gimmick. They are part of a living experiment, one that mirrors the mindset of FREE. “I wanted to experience normal people’s version of working hard,” he says. “It helps me connect, it keeps me grounded, and honestly, I just love it.”
This is an artist who is not only redefining his sound but also his reach. He is connecting with fans in queues, at workshops, and on the streets. Whether in a music video or behind a counter, Nasty C is giving his audience something real. Something they can hold onto.
With “Leftie,” he is doing the same. It is a record that cuts deep and punches hard, offering vulnerability and bravado in the same breath. Blxckie slides through with charisma, luxury, and lyrical flexes that match Nasty C’s introspection line-for-line. “Leftie” hits like a checkpoint in the evolution of South African hip hop and will be a track that bookmarks a chapter in both artists’ journeys.
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Listen to ‘Leftie’ here
Press release courtesy of Sheila Afari PR
