Nasty C & Usimamane Redefine Soft Life In New Single “Soft.” South African rap titan Nasty C lit a match under the hip-hop scene with the surprise release of his high-octane single “Soft,” featuring rising force Usimamane. Self-produced and engineered by Nasty himself, the track fuses thunderous ambition with velvet-laced swagger—a sonic embodiment of dreams turned into diamond-studded realities.
“Soft” is anything but gentle. It’s an anthem for the grinders—the ones chasing jets, pink diamonds, and Porsche dreams while shaking off the weight of their past. Nasty C, known for blending braggadocio with introspection, delivers lines that drip with aspiration: “Working hard just to live soft, soft / Picture I could be like Rick Ross, Boss.”
His verses pulse with a cool intensity, laced with icy metaphors like “Ice, ice need a defrost, frost” and seductive boasts that walk the line between streetwise and high life. The beat itself, sculpted by Nasty’s own hand, thumps with the confidence of someone who’s no longer reaching for the crown—he’s already wearing it.
But it’s Usimamane who brings the soul to this glossy world. His verse grounds the track in harsh memories and hunger-born hustle, rapping about the days when “ain’t no doe nay had no money to record.” His delivery is fierce and unfiltered, the perfect contrast to Nasty’s polished dominance. Together, their chemistry is undeniable—like two sides of the same story: one chapter written in struggle, the other in success.
The single bursts with imagery that places the listener squarely inside their reality. Nasty C’s line “And my V12 exhaust caugh / Vroom vroom” captures the roar of luxury on the move, while “Sleeping with a blicky and cross / Boom boom boom” hints at the paranoia and protection that come with reaching the top. Flexes like “They will obey me, I’m not a mutha f***ing clown” and “I’m the one that represents my hometown” stamp his identity with authority and pride.
Meanwhile, Usimamane reinforces the grind, remembering nights on the floor and manifesting racks in the bank—a leap from survival to superstardom. “Soft” doesn’t just sound expensive—it feels earned. With sleek production, head-nodding “vroom vroom” ad-libs, and lines that oscillate between floss and fire, the track is poised to be one of the best singles in 2025.
Riding high off his recent single “Psychic,” Nasty C shows no signs of slowing down. “Soft” not only extends his winning streak but also throws a spotlight on Usimamane, who proves he’s more than just a feature—he’s a force in his own right. The track is available now across all platforms, from YouTube to Spotify, and fans are already flooding the social media spaces with high praise.
