Usimamane’s Journey Takes Off with Nasty C’s ‘FREE’ Album. Some dreams unfold with celebration, while others begin as subtle sounds in your ears. For up-and-coming artist Usimamane, it was the latter— a “30-second unreleased/snippet” that he claims transformed and “saved” his life.
This personal experience has evolved into a significant public achievement: he is featured on Nasty C’s upcoming album FREE, set to be released on Friday, September 12. His contribution? The track titled “Soft,” highlighted as one of the lead singles on the project.
“I always wanted to be on a Nasty C album… it finally happened,” Usimamane remarked, expressing that if “Head Up” is indeed what he believes it to be, he “will cry fr.” This sentiment illustrates how brief moments—late-night recordings, unfinished tracks, transient snippets—can significantly impact one’s career.
This collaboration places Usimamane in the limelight during a time of heightened anticipation for the release of FREE. “Soft” has been circulating as a lead single, and the addition of Usimamane’s vocals lends further depth to a track that fans have eagerly replayed in the lead-up to its release.
Beyond the excitement of the collaboration, Usimamane’s reflections convey gratitude, timing, and the often unnoticed effort required to succeed. An endorsement of this nature is more than just a checkbox—it’s an expansion of possibilities. It signifies to emerging artists that perseverance counts, that belief is essential, and that sometimes a brief sound can dramatically change the course of a life.
As FREE releases this Friday, audiences will get to experience how “Soft” features Usimamane’s voice alongside a prominent figure in South African hip-hop. Should “Head Up” emerge as he anticipates, it may lead to an even more emotional response. Regardless, this collaboration is more than a mere participation; it represents an entry point for an artist into a new realm of opportunity.
