Cassper Scores Platinum Status With “Sweet & Short” Album

Cassper Scores Platinum Status With “Sweet & Short” Album. Cassper Nyovest is celebrating a major milestone as his 2018 album, “Sweet & Short,” has officially reached platinum status. This certification signifies that the album has sold over 30,000 units in South Africa.

Released in November 2018, “Sweet & Short” marked a departure for Cassper, being his first studio album not named after himself or a family member. It also showcased a return to his kwaito roots, a genre that influenced his early music career.

Nyovest took to Twitter, revealing he’s amassed an impressive 12 Platinum plaques for his album triumphs, yet he hasn’t managed to retrieve them from Universal Music Group. Expressing regret, the rapper admitted to neglecting to celebrate his musical achievements and recognized that his team eagerly awaits the opportunity to showcase the plaques. He acknowledged being the obstacle preventing them from flaunting their accomplishments.

“Sweet and Short is platinum by the way. I got like 12 plaques yesterday that have been chilling at UMG. I haven’t been celebrating my musical achievements lately and that’s Wack. I’m sure the people I work with want to put plaques on the wall and flex,” Cassper wrote.

The news of the album’s platinum status was met with positive reactions from Cassper’s fans, many of whom took to social media to congratulate the rapper. While the album received mixed reviews upon its release, it clearly resonated with a significant audience, solidifying Cassper Nyovest’s place as a leading figure in South African hip hop.