Nota Praises Nasty C’s Growth As Tall Racks Pushes Speed Run Sessions
Nota Praises Nasty C’s Growth as Tall Racks Pushes Speed Run Sessions. South African hip-hop commentator Nota has publicly praised Nasty C for his recent creative direction, acknowledging the rapper’s progress as he continues to experiment with new ways of making music through his Tall Racks Music imprint.
Responding to Nasty C’s “Speed Run Day 2” post on X, shared under the hashtag #SpeedRunTallracks, Nota wrote: “Now you’re moving like an OG… Proud of your progress, keep it up!”
The shout-out comes as Nasty C continues to develop the Speed Run concept, which challenges artists to create and record demos within a limited time. The process also gives fans a say in the music’s direction, allowing them to comment and vote on which tracks deserve further development while others are discarded.
Day 2 continued the concept with multiple demos shared publicly, building on the collaborative studio sessions that featured artists such as Tellaman, Tshego and Flvme earlier in the week.
Nota, whose outspoken commentary has made him a prominent and often controversial voice in South African hip-hop, has previously criticised some of the country’s biggest artists, including Nasty C. His latest remarks, however, recognise the rapper’s development and suggest approval of the direction he is taking.
The exchange has also brought renewed attention to Nasty C’s approach to music creation through Tall Racks Music. By combining time-limited recording sessions, collaboration and direct audience participation, the rapper is giving fans an opportunity to engage with the creative process before songs are finalised.
For an artist who has built a reputation for his technical ability and international ambitions, the initiative offers another way to explore new ideas while involving other talent in the process.
Nota’s praise is particularly noteworthy given his history of candid opinions about Nasty C and other leading figures in the local rap scene. His message puts the focus on the rapper’s progress rather than their past differences.
Whether the exchange signals a broader change in their relationship remains to be seen. For now, Nota has publicly acknowledged what he sees as growth in Nasty C’s approach, offering a straightforward message of encouragement as the Speed Run sessions continue.
