Author and cultural commentator Jackie Phamotse has ignited a discussion on social media after expressing her disapproval of Nadia Nakai and Nasty C’s recent single, Really.
After the accompanying visual was released, Phamotse took to X to voice her critique, which quickly garnered attention.
She characterized the track as “bubble gum music,” linking its appeal to what she perceives as a broader cultural concern.
“This bubble gum music is the direct result of not reading!” she stated.
Phamotse elaborated, questioning the creative choices made in the collaboration and suggesting it fails to align with the artists’ current status in the industry.
“At this stage in her career, this is nonsense,” she remarked.
The single adopts a polished, uplifting style, focusing more on catchy choruses and repetition than on intricate storytelling.
This approach has found favor with fans who appreciate its energetic, replayable quality. However, critics like Phamotse argue that it lacks the depth expected from artists known for more substantial content.
Reactions from other users on X varied:
“True i miss the days when Rap meant rhythm and poetry with so many play on words and sarcasm you had to be an english najor to read between the lines now all they say is im a bad bitch look at me i got money like bicthes wooo wooo”
“Yall hate creativity, and this type of music is for ama2k not wena uli 1k go listen to Brenda fassie or something.”
“They just didn’t put any effort at all… For nasty c damn…. M really disappointed”
