South African Hip Hop sensation Nasty C opens the year with clarity, conviction and creative confidence through the release of the Head Up 2.0 music video, which he features world-renowned Soweto Gospel Choir.
The video stands as a statement of intent, extending the emotional weight of the song into a powerful visual declaration, reminding the world that his journey is far from finished and that he is entering this next chapter on his own terms.
Real name David Ngcobo from Durban in KwaZulu Natal (KZN), Nasty C saud the collaboration feels intentional and sincere, with both worlds meeting in a way that honours their respective legacies while creating something entirely new.
He said the video leans into the emotional and spiritual core of the song, placing resilience, faith and self belief at the center of the narrative.
The presence of the Soweto Gospel Choir elevates the song and its visual world into something deeply resonant.
Their voices bring warmth, reverence and power, grounding the message in a distinctly African spiritual tradition that speaks across generations and borders.
“Head Up was a fusion of rhythm and rhyme, where the soulful chants of the Soweto Gospel Choir blended beautifully with the dynamic flow of one of the greatest world class rappers to come out of South Africa. It was a celebration of diversity and unity, creating a powerful, meaningful and uplifting song that resonated with the hearts of all who performed and listened. It is a blessing to be part of such greatness,” read a statement from the Soweto Gospel Choir
For Nasty C, Head Up has always carried deep personal meaning.
He said the song was created over several years, shaped by moments of uncertainty, growth and renewal, allowing it to mature alongside him.
Speaking on the track, he reflects on its role in his life and career.
“Head Up is a very special song to me. It is a motivational song, one that picks me up whenever I hit a low. I made it during a time where I needed reminding that my journey is my own, that my vision matters, and that my time will come when it is meant to. Bringing it to life now, especially with the Soweto Gospel Choir, feels like everything aligning at the right moment,” he said.
The Head Up 2.0 music video captures this sentiment with quiet confidence and emotional depth.
“It is not driven by excess or spectacle, but by presence and purpose, allowing the message to breathe. In doing so, it reinforces my position as an artist who continues to evolve without losing sight of who I am or where I come from,” he said.