Zulu (mixtape)
Zulu (stylized in all caps as ZULU)[1] is the third mixtape by South African rapper Nasty C, hosted by American–Haitian DJ Whoo Kid. It was released through Audiomack,[2] My Mixtapez, and DatPiff on 25 June 2020 by Def Jam Recordings and Universal Music South Africa. The mixtape was announced via Nasty C and DJ Whoo Kid's social media on 24 June 2020. It features guest artists such as T.I., Mishlawi, and Crowned Yung. The mixtape includes the singles "They Don't",[3] and "Eazy".[4]
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Released | June 25, 2020 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 26:55 | |||
Label | Def Jam Recordings Universal Music South Africa | |||
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Background
The mixtape was released on June 25, 2020, by Def Jam and Universal Music Group, in anticipation of the release of Nasty C's third studio album Zulu Man with Some Power. The premiere was on 24 June 2020 via YouTube,[5] live by Nasty C and DJ Whoo Kid. The release event was held 2 hours before the official release of the mixtape, after the announcement was made via Nasty C's Instagram.
Singles
Nasty C released the mixtape's lead single, "They Don't", on 5 June 2020. It features American rapper T.I. and was produced by Audiomarc, Gemini Major, and Nasty C. The second single "Eazy" was released on 12 June 2020 and was produced by Blasian Beats.[6]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo, except where noted.
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Poetry" (featuring T.I.) | Red Spyda | 1:52 | |
2. | "We Made It" | 1:51 | ||
3. | "You Know What It Is" (featuring Mishlawi) |
| 2:38 | |
4. | "Palm Trees" | 0:58 | ||
5. | "Screeched" (featuring Crowned Yung) |
| 2:26 | |
6. | "Eazy" | Blasian Beats | 4:04 | |
7. | "High Key" | 1:06 | ||
8. | "Steve Harvey" | 1:49 | ||
9. | "Not the Same" | 3:14 | ||
10. | "I'm Sorry" | 2:57 | ||
11. | "They Don't" (featuring T.I.) |
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| 4:00 |
Total length: | 26:55 |
Personnel
- Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo - Primary artist, writer, executive producer
- Yves Mondesir - Primary artist, host
- Clifford Joseph Harris Jr. - Featured artist, writer
- Tarik Mishlawi - Featured artist, writer
- Crowned Yung - Featured artist, writer
- Ben Gibert Kamoto - Co-writer "They Don't"
- Blasian Beats - Producer
- Audiomarc - Producer
- Gemini Major - Producer
- Red Spyda - Producer
Release history
Region | Date | Version | Format | Label |
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Various | June 25, 2020 | Standard | digital download, cassette, CD |
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References
- "Stream Nasty C's New Mixtape 'ZULU' With DJ Whoo Kid". Complex. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- "Audiomack: Music Streaming and Sharing". Audiomack. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- Strauss, Matthew. "T.I. and Nasty C Share New Song "They Don't"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- "Nasty C Drops New Single and Video For 'Eazy'". OkayAfrica. 12 June 2020. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- "Nasty C To Host A Listening Session For His New Mixtape 'Zulu' Featuring DJ Whookid". SA Hip-Hop Magazine. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- "Nasty C Releases New Single "Eazy"". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 June 2020.