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Strings and Bling

Strings and Bling is the second studio album by South African rapper Nasty C.[1] It was released by Universal Music Group on July 6, 2018. At the 25th South African Music Awards the album won the Best Hip Hop album and Best produced album.[2][3]

Strings and Bling
Nasty C album
Studio album by
Nasty C
Released6 July 2018
Genre
Length52:22
LabelUniversal Music Group
Producer
  • Gemini Major
  • Nani Chehore
  • Cxdy
  • Zino D
  • Canis Major
  • The Gobbla
  • Lenzo Beats
  • Mantra
  • Spacedtime
  • Stunnah Beatz
  • Tweezy
  • ZWill
Nasty C chronology
Bad Hair Extensions
(2016) 		Strings and Bling
(2018) 		Zulu Man with Some Power
(2020)
Singles from Strings and Bling
  1. "Jungle"
  2. "King (featuring A$AP Ferg)"
  3. "SMA (featuring Rowlene)"
  4. "Legendary"

Release

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On July 6, 2018, Nasty C released his second studio album, Strings and Bling.[4] The album release was preceded by three singles: "Jungle", Strings And Bling features guest appearances from American rapper A$AP Ferg, Rowlene and Kaien Cruz.[5]

Reception

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Times Live, a South African news website, noted, "Strings and Bling is worth your money and time".[6] It was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa.[7]

Track listing

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No. Title Writers Length
1. Blisters Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo 03:03
2. Strings and Bling Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo 03:44
3. Jungle Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo 03:03
4. No Respect Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo 1:26
5. Legendary Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo 3:21
6. U Played Yourself Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo 3:40
7. King (feat. A$AP Ferg) Nasty C 3:10
8. Do U Digg Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo 3:25
9. Gravy Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo 2:11
10. SMA (feat. Rowlene) Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo/Rowlene 5:15
11. Another One Down Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo 3:16
12. Everything (feat. Kaien Cruz) Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo/Kaien Cruz 2:47
13. Casanova Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo 2:29
14. Mrs Me Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo 2:32
15. My Baby Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo 3:14
16. Givenchy Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo 3:20
17. Jiggy Jigga Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo 3:00
Total length 52:14

Charts

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Chart (2018) Peak
position
South Africa (South African Albums) 1

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
South Africa (RISA)[7] Platinum 30,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Country Date Format Label
South Africa 6 July 2018 CD Universal Music Group
6 July 2018 Digital download

References

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  1. ^ ""CATCH IT" OUT NOW (@Nasty_CSA) | Twitter". twitter.com. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
  2. ^ "All the 2019 SAMA winners". www.bizcommunity.com. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  3. ^ "25th SAMA Winners: South African Music Awards". Bothners | Musical instrument stores. 6 June 2019. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  4. ^ Mkhabela, Sabelo. "Listen to Nasty C's Sophomore Album 'Strings And Bling' - OkayAfrica". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
  5. ^ "Nasty C's 'Strings And Bling' Album Finally Drops [Listen] | Hype Magazine". Hype Magazine. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
  6. ^ "Strings and Blings is here & we're obsessed! Here are 5 reasons why!". Times Live.
  7. ^ a b "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa.
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