Nasty C takes full creative control on “Soft,” a two-minute single he both produced and performed, released through his Tall Racks imprint.
The track anchors itself on a booming bassline and crisp percussion as Nasty C delivers verses that celebrate self-made excellence and relentless ambition. Durban native Usimamane joins him, offering a gritty counterpoint rooted in the streets where both artists first honed their craft. Their vocals intersect over a beat that balances refined polish with rugged energy, reflecting Durban’s dual hip-hop spirit.
Born Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo, Nasty C rose from viral freestyles to international acclaim with his debut album, which earned him awards across Africa. His follow-up projects, including Strings and Bling, showcased his knack for blending melodic hooks with sharp lyricism and set the stage for collaborations with global artists. Usimamane, whose early releases gained traction on South African platforms, earned praise for his commanding presence and authentic storytelling, making him a natural foil for Nasty C’s precision.
“Soft” resonates with Gen Z and young hustlers worldwide as it charts the journey from struggle to success without leaning on gimmicks. Available now on all major streaming services, the single reinforces Nasty C’s evolution from breakthrough rapper to producer-frontman and highlights Tall Racks’ commitment to artist-driven music.
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Produced by Nasty C
6 June 2025
1 Song, 2 minutes
℗ 2025 Tall Racks
Lyrics
[Chorus: Nasty C]
Workin’ hard just to live soft, soft
Picture I could be like Rick Ross, Boss
Ice, Ice, need a defrost, frost
Shinin’ so hard and my bitch too hard
But her bunda, soft, soft
I should make it wet like, faucet, faucet
And my V12 exhaust, cough (Vroom-vroom)
Sleepin’ with a blicky and a cross (Boom-boom-boom)
[Verse 1: Nasty C]
M and M’s in my account
Ain’t nothin’ shady, the sun is out (Soft)
They gotta pay me, it’s not a maybe
They will obey me, I’m not a motherfuckin’ clown (I’m the goat)
I’m the one that represent my home town
My diamonds pink, my forty-five brown
Dream chaser, I ain’t slowin’ down now
Nigga I need a jet with a big ass lounge
[Chorus: Nasty C]
So I’m workin’ hard just to live soft, soft (Just to live soft, soft)
Picture I could be like Rick Ross, Boss (Rozay)
Ice, Ice, need a defrost, frost (Ice, Ice, need a de-, yeah)
Shinin’ so hard and my bitch too hard
But her bunda, soft, soft
I should make it wet like, faucet, faucet
And my V12 exhaust, cough (Vroom-vroom)
Sleepin’ with a blicky and a cross (Boom-boom-boom)
[Verse 2: Usimamane]
Hopped out an auto V sport
Chain dancin’ up and down ishay’ ivosho
Whip lookin’ like frog but it’s a horse (Porsche)
Bouta shit on my opps, on my mama azobhosh’
Used to be broke, didn’t have no dough, ain’t had no money to record
Days gone, owe it to my mama, we ain’t poor
Countin’ up racks ngiy’ndlala phansi wanted closure
For all them years and I was sleepin’ on the a floor, name Kultsha
[Chorus: Nasty C]
Workin’ hard just to live soft, soft (Just to live soft, soft)
Picture I could be like Rick Ross, Boss (Rozay)
Ice, Ice, need a defrost, frost (Ice, Ice, need a de-, yeah)
Shinin’ so hard and my bitch too hard
But her bunda, soft, soft
I should make it wet like, faucet, faucet
And my v12 exhaust, cough (Vroom-vroom)
Sleepin’ with a blicky and a cross (Boom-boom-boom)
