Nasty C Opens Up a New Chapter with ‘FREE’ Deluxe, Invites the World to Create with Him

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Momentum continues to build around Nasty C’s FREE era and the energy surrounding it has taken a new turn, one that reaches far beyond the usual release cycle. The rapper has stepped into a moment of reflection and reinvention, announcing that his chart-topping album will soon evolve into a deluxe version shaped not only by his vision but by those who have been riding alongside him through its journey.

The announcement arrived through a video he shared on his Instagram post, where Nasty C took a moment to pause and speak directly to his audience. Before revealing what comes next, he acknowledged the wave that FREE has created across streaming platforms and digital charts since its release. The project has climbed to the No. 1 position on Apple Music Album Charts in twelve countries, a milestone that cements his influence beyond borders and extends his record as the only South African artist to achieve that reach. Alongside that, he celebrated another benchmark — crossing two million monthly listeners on Spotify and approaching five million Instagram followers, signals of the impact his music continues to hold.

The heart of his message was not about recognition. It was about transition. Nasty C shared that FREE (Deluxe) is officially in motion and that its creation will invite the participation of others. He announced that he will be uploading all the acapella’s from the album, making them publicly available for producers, instrumentalists, and composers to reimagine. It’s a call for collaboration that opens the door to countless interpretations of the songs that shaped FREE. In his words, he encourages artists to “go crazy,” a simple invitation to explore and experiment without limits.

Nasty C explained that the best remakes will be selected through listener votes, allowing the community to take part in shaping the final form of FREE (Deluxe). The project will also include four to five additional songs, extending the story that began with the original release. These new additions mark a continuation rather than a conclusion but a way of keeping the momentum alive while building something collectively fresh.

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Throughout the announcement, his tone reflected appreciation for the people who continue to engage with his music. His gratitude was evident as he thanked supporters for streaming, sharing and standing behind him throughout the FREE era. The message was less of a formal declaration and more of an open conversation — a moment that connected his achievements with the excitement of what’s still to come.

Nasty C’s FREE (Deluxe) marks the continuation of a chapter that has already defined a moment in his career. This time, though the stage widens. The upcoming project promises not only new music but a space for creative exchange and a moment where boundaries between artist and audience begin to blur, led by a shared sound and a mutual sense of possibility.