Nasty C Opens Up About What Def Jam Brought To The Table When They Signed Him

Nasty C recently sat down for an interview on BBC 1xtra, where he shared his thoughts on signing with Def Jam, one of the most iconic record labels in the music industry. The 26-year-old artist, whose real name is Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo, has been making waves in the hip-hop scene for several years and his signing to Def Jam in 2020 was seen as a major milestone in his career.

During the interview, Nasty C spoke about the significance of signing with Def Jam and what the label brought to the table. He expressed his excitement about joining the Def Jam family and how it opened up new possibilities for him as an artist. Nasty C revealed that Def Jam’s global reputation and resources provided him with the platform to reach a wider audience and collaborate with international artists, something he had always dreamed of.

One of the key points that Nasty C highlighted was how easy it was for artists to get comfortable with their local success and not strive for global recognition. He emphasized the importance of pushing boundaries and not settling. Signing with Def Jam was a conscious decision for Nasty C to break out of his comfort zone and aim for a global career.

Nasty C also talked about how Def Jam brought a new level of support and possibilities to his career. He mentioned that he could now dream big and name any international artist he would like to collaborate with, and Def Jam would be willing to make it a reality. This level of creative freedom and support from the label has been instrumental in helping Nasty C expand his artistic horizons and explore new opportunities.