YoungstaCPT
YoungstaCPT in 2016
YoungstaCPT in 2016
Background information
Birth nameRiyadh Roberts
Also known asYoungsta Kaapstad[1][2]
Born (1991-12-23) December 23, 1991 (age 32)[3][4]
Wynberg, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa[5]
GenresHip-hop
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2010–present
Websiteyoungstacpt.com

Riyadh Roberts[6] (born 23 December 1991), known professionally as YoungstaCPT (or simply YoungCPT or Youngsta Kaapstad), is a South African rapper, lyricist and songwriter.[7] He is known for incorporating details about his Cape Malay culture and his Cape Town roots in his music.[8][9] YoungstaCPT has been described as "one of the most outspoken South African emcees of this generation".[10] He released his debut solo album 3T (Things Take Time)[11] in April 2018, which won Album of The Year at the 2019 South African Hip Hop Awards.[12] Prior to the release of 3T, YoungstaCPT had released 30 mixtapes, six extended plays and two collaborative albums since his debut in 2010.[13][14]

In 2021, he landed his debut acting role on the second season of the Netflix series Blood & Water.[15] For the record YoungCPT has praise song which is directed to him by Bushbuckridge based rapper Stevence released in 2020. The King of Cape Flat released two joint projects with Shaney Jay which are Suffer For Beauty & Dreams Don't Pay Bills respectively.[16][17]

Selected discography

Studio albums

Mixtapes

Personal life

YoungstaCPT is a Coloured Muslim of Cape Malay descent whose music is inspired by his Muslim roots and Cape Malay culture.[18][19]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2019 South African Hip Hop Awards Album of the Year 3T Won [20][12]
Video of the Year "YVR (Young Van Riebeeck)"
"Ho$h" – (Priddy Ugly featuring Wichi 1080 and YoungstaCPT) Nominated
Lyricist of the Year Himself
Male of the Year
Remix of the Year "Yeah Rmx" (DJ D Double D featuring AKA, Da L.E.S and YoungstaCPT)
2018 South African Music Awards "Buy it Out" (Riky Rick featuring YoungstaCPT, KLY, Da L.E.S, Frank Casino, J Molley and Stilo Magolide) Nominated [21]
2019 "Skebe Dep Dep" (DJ Capital featuring Kwesta, Kid X, Reason, YoungstaCPT and Stogie T) Nominated [22]

See also

References

  1. ^ Ference, Isaacs (25 March 2014). "Youngsta Kaapstad free styling at CT festival". YouTube. Archived from the original on 25 July 2022. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  2. ^ Mkhabela, Sabelo (7 January 2020). "YoungstaCPT Shares New Visuals for 'Just Be Lekker'". OkayAfrica. Archived from the original on 9 August 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  3. ^ "Salutas… it's YoungstaCPT's Chapter 26 Birthday Party". Cape Town Magazine. Archived from the original on 24 December 2017. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  4. ^ Youngsta Kaapstad [@YoungstaCpt] (23 December 2018). "Still learning and growing, 27 Y?RS LATER, Things Take Time #3T Shurkan for the bornday wishes" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  5. ^ Mkhabela, Sabelo (2 March 2018). "Mr 10 000 Hours: YoungstaCPT". Mail & Guardian. Archived from the original on 28 October 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  6. ^ Abrahams, Kim (9 April 2020). "YoungstaCPT on his successful career: 'It feels good to be recognised by your peers and by heavyweights in the industry'". News24. Archived from the original on 15 June 2021. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
  7. ^ Rasool, Amira (2 May 2019). "YoungstaCPT: A Voice of Post-Apartheid Cape Town". Paper. Archived from the original on 11 May 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  8. ^ Hlalethwa, Zaza (29 November 2019). "Crusading for the culture". Mail & Guardian. Archived from the original on 21 September 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  9. ^ Motsa, Ernest (28 May 2019). "How Cape Town's YoungstaCPT used his lineage to fuel his debut album". The Fader. Archived from the original on 12 August 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  10. ^ Kriger, Themba (15 April 2019). "After more than 30 mixtapes and numerous EPs the Cape Town MC finally releases his first album". Red Bull. Archived from the original on 17 October 2023. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  11. ^ Hirsch, Matthew (7 April 2019). "YoungstaCPT on Cape Town's hard truths: they don't want you to see the pain". The Times. Archived from the original on 13 June 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  12. ^ a b "YoungstaCPT wins big at 2019 SA Hip Hop Awards". Daily Voice. 21 November 2019. Archived from the original on 17 October 2023. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  13. ^ Valentine, Venecia (5 December 2018). "YoungstaCPT shows how long-term hustle pays off". iOL. Archived from the original on 19 September 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  14. ^ Sekhu, Michael (2 April 2019). "LISTEN: Youngsta CPT Drops Debut Album!". People. Retrieved 30 May 2020.[permanent dead link]
  15. ^ Adejoy. "Rapper Youngsta CPT makes his acting debut on "Blood and Water" season 2 | Fakaza News". Fakaza News. Archived from the original on 5 October 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  16. ^ Langa, Phumlani S. "Album Review | YoungstaCPT & Shaney Jay: Suffering for Beauty". City Press. Archived from the original on 13 July 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  17. ^ "Jointz Lyrics". www.jointz.co.za. Archived from the original on 13 July 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  18. ^ Valentine, Venecia (5 December 2019). "Rapper wrapped in Musallah". Daily Voice. Archived from the original on 25 July 2022. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  19. ^ Jappie, Zayaan (30 May 2020). "Voice of the Cape". Africa Is a Country. Archived from the original on 8 August 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  20. ^ "Nominations: South African Hip Hop Awards 2019". SA Hip Hop Awards. Archived from the original on 4 May 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  21. ^ Ciolfi, Tecla (20 April 2018). "The SAMAs 2018: The Snubs and Surprises". Texx and the City. Archived from the original on 1 December 2018. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  22. ^ Kekana, Chrizelda (26 April 2019). "FULL LIST | Sama nominees leave Mzansi split over the 'death of Kwaito'". The Times. Archived from the original on 6 July 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
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