Bad Hair
Studio album by
Nasty C
Released23 September 2016 (2016-09-23)
Recorded2015–2016
Genre
Length58:32
LabelMabala Noise
Producer
Nasty C chronology
Price City
(2015)		 Bad Hair
(2016)		 Bad Hair Extensions
(2016)
Singles from Bad Hair
  1. "Hell Naw"
    Released: 11 February 2016

Bad Hair is the debut studio album by South African hip hop artist Nasty C. It was released by Mabala Noise Entertainment on 23 September 2016. The album was made available for streaming and free digital download on Audiomack on the same day of its release, and was added to iTunes on 24 September 2016.[1][2][3] It features guest appearances from Omari Hardwick, Riky Rick, Tshego, Tellaman, Erick Rush and Rowlene. Nasty C executive produced the album, along with contributions from "Ganja Beatz", "The Gobbla", "Alie Keyz" and "Gemini Major". The album was supported by one single —"Hell Naw".

Background and promotion

Nasty C album tops "iTunes" and "Audio Mack" charts at number 1 spot.[4] The album was made available for free digital streaming on "Audiomack". Within 24 hours to the official release and the album became the most streamed South African album of all time on the music platform. To promote the album, Nasty C called out on his fans via Twitter on 9 August 2016 to send a "head-shoulder" portrait with your bad hair to specific email.[5] On 30 August 2016 Nasty C unveiled the cover of his awaiting debut album on Instagram and also used the medium to say "thank's to everybody that was a part of his album cover".[6]

The song titled "A Star Is Born", which features American poet Omari Hardwick and South African rapper Riky Rick did not make it to the retail version of the track list, due to the song's samples not having been cleared in time.

Singles

The album's first promotional single, "Hell Naw" was released on 11 February 2016.[7] On 1 March 2016, the music video was released for "Hell Naw" and it was shot by "Teddy Maxx", Edited by "Nasty C" & "Pierre", Directed By "Nasty C" & "Teddy Maxx".[8] On 25 May 2016 the single was classified a hit by The Times.[9]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Inspiration" (featuring Cassper Nyovest and Slikour)
Nasty C1:16
2."Please" (interlude)
  • Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo
Nasty C1:58
3."Check" (featuring Erick Rush)
  • Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo
Alie Keyz3:50
4."I Lie" (featuring Tshego)
  • Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo
  • Tshegofatso Ketshabile
Ganja Beatz4:03
5."Dont Do It" (featuring Tellaman)
4:16
6."Squad Goals"Nsikayesizwe David Junior NgcoboNasty C3:13
7."Overload" (featuring Tellaman)
  • Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo
  • Thelumusa Owen
The Gobbla3:29
8."Problems" (featuring Erick Rush)
  • Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo
  • Erick Rushubirwa
Nasty C3:07
9."Pressure"Nsikayesizwe David Junior NgcoboGemini Major2:56
10."A Star Is Born" (featuring Omari and Riky Rick)
Nasty C5:31
11."Good Girls and Snapchat Hoes"Nsikayesizwe David Junior NgcoboThe Gobbla4:29
12."Hell Naw"Nsikayesizwe David Junior NgcoboNasty C5:32
13."Forget" (featuring Erick Rush)
  • Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo
  • Erick Rushubirwa
Nasty C5:24
14."25" (featuring Tellaman)
  • Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo
  • Thelumusa Owen
Nasty C3:40
15."Vent"Nsikayesizwe David Junior NgcoboThe Gobbla2:42
16."Phases" (featuring Rowlene)
  • Nasty C
  • Alie Keyz
5:43
Total length:58:32

Release history

Country Date Format Label
South Africa 23 September 2016 CD Mabala Noise Entertainment
23 September 2016 Digital Download
26 September 2016 iTunes Store

Bad Hair Extensions

Bad Hair Extensions
Studio album by
Nasty C
Released2 December 2016 (2016-12-02)
Recorded2016
Genre
Length71:16
LabelMabala Noise
Producer
Nasty C chronology
Bad Hair
(2016)		 Bad Hair Extensions
(2016)		 Strings and Bling
(2018)

Nasty C released Bad Hair Extensions, an extended version of his debut album Bad Hair on 2 December 2016. It features 4 new songs and a guest appearance from American hip hop recording artist, French Montana.[10][11][12]

Additional track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Allow" (featuring French Montana)
Nasty C2:59
2."Uok"Nsikayesizwe David Junior NgcoboNasty C2:57
3."Asleep"Nsikayesizwe David Junior NgcoboNasty C4:55
4."Represent"Nsikayesizwe David Junior NgcoboNasty C3:13
Total length:71:16

References

  1. ↑ "Bad Hair Free Download". Audiomack. Audiomack. Archived from the original on 25 September 2016. Retrieved 28 September 2016.
  2. ↑ "Bad Hair on Itunes". iTunes. iTunes. Retrieved 28 September 2016.
  3. ↑ "Nasty C's Bad Hair surprise tops the charts". Times Live. TMG Entertainment. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  4. ↑ Entertainment, TMG. "Nasty C's Bad Hair surprise tops the charts". Times LIVE. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  5. ↑ "Nasty C on Twitter". Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  6. ↑ Entertainment, TMG. "Nasty C's debut album: here's all you need to know". Times LIVE. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  7. ↑ "Nasty_C – Hell Naw". 360nobs.com. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  8. ↑ "VIDEO: Nasty_C – Hell Naw". 360nobs.com. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  9. ↑ Zeeman, Kyle. "Watch: How Nasty C dropped an instant hit". Times LIVE. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  10. ↑ "Nasty C Reveals 'BAD HAIR EXTENSIONS' Tracklist That Features French Montana". Hype Magazine. Retrieved 10 February 2017.
  11. ↑ "ALBUM: Nasty C – Bad Hair Extensions". RehabMusik. Retrieved 10 February 2017.
  12. ↑ "Bad Hair Extensions by Nasty C on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 10 February 2017.
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