25th December, 2023
By Taiwo Okanlawon
South African rapper and songwriter Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo, popularly known as Nasty C, has said Afrobeats and Amapiano are better music genres than hip-hop.
He said Afrobeats and Amapiano are more “original” in terms of live instruments and melody, stressing that rappers sample a lot.
The ‘Coolest Kid In Africa’ crooner said most rappers fake being rich.
He, however, clarified that he is not considering switching genres.
In a video making the rounds on X, Nasty C said: “Afrobeats and Amapiano are better than Hip-hop. Like music-wise. Let’s call a spade a spade, man.
“I mean, of course, there are some [Afrobeats and Amapiano] songs where it is like autotune heavy, this n*gga not saying sh*t. He is just saying ny*sh a bunch of time. But live instrument rolls, original melodies, n*ggas who can actually sing, that is music, bro. Their music lasts forever.
“Hip-hop, we sample a lot. I’m not being ungrateful to hip-hop. I love hip-hop. I am hip-hop to the core.
“I am hip-hop till I die. But hip-hop, we out here playing this weird game where it is like everyone is fake rich, fake balling, fake gangster. I’m sick and tired of hearing n*ggas speaking about spending in songs. I’m like, ‘N*gga, you spending nothing. Shut the f*ck up.”
“AFROBEATS & AMAPIANO ARE BETTER THAN HIP HOP” – Nasty C pic.twitter.com/VECvghcRqS
— Adé. (@adxjnr) December 25, 2023