"Hell Naw" | ||||
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Single by Nasty C | ||||
from the album Bad Hair and Bad Hair Extensions | ||||
Released | February 11, 2016 | |||
Recorded | 2016 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 4:04 (Single version) 5:32 (Album version) | |||
Label | FreeWorld Music | |||
Songwriter(s) | Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo | |||
Producer(s) | Nasty C | |||
Nasty C singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Hell Naw" (Official Music Video) on YouTube |
"Hell Naw" is the lead single from Nasty C's debut album, Bad Hair. The song talks about him not quitting the music industry. It debuted at number 4 on South Africa's official music chart.[1] The song peaked at number 1 on The Beat 99.9 FM African Top 10 chart.[2] It was made available for free digital download and has been downloaded over 11,000 times.
Nasty C told Mac G from 94.7 FM that he wrote the song and released it within 24 hours. Moreover, he said he started writing bars while listening to a beat he had produced earlier.[3]
The music video for "Hell Naw" was shot by Teddy Maxx and edited by Nasty C and Pierre. Nasty C assisted Teddy Maxx with directing it.[4]
J'Something, Mi Casa's lead vocalist, celebrated Youth Day by performing a cover of the song in June 2016.[5] In July 2016, Nigerian rapper Hotyce released a cover of "Hell Naw", with production assistance from Emmeno.[6]
"Hell Naw" won Best Song of The Year at the 16th Metro FM Music Awards.[7]
Year | Award Ceremony | Prize | Result | Ref. |
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2017
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16th Metro FM Music Awards | Song of The Year | Won | [8] |
Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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South Africa (EMA) | 4 |
The Beat 99.9 FM African Top Ten | 1 |