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| Released | 6 July 2018 | |||
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| Length | 52:22 | |||
| Label | Universal Music Group | |||
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Strings and Bling is the second studio album by South African rapper Nasty C. [1] It was released by Universal Music Group on July 6, 2018. At the 25th South African Music Awards the album won the Best Hip Hop album and Best produced album. [2] [3]
On July 6, 2018, Nasty C released his second studio album, Strings and Bling. [4] The album release was preceded by three singles: "Jungle", Strings And Bling features guest appearances from American rapper A$AP Ferg, Rowlene and Kaien Cruz. [5]
Times Live, a South African news website, noted, "Strings and Bling is worth your money and time". [6] It was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa. [7]
| No. | Title | Writers | Length |
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| 1. | Blisters | Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo | 03:03 |
| 2. | Strings and Bling | Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo | 03:44 |
| 3. | Jungle | Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo | 03:03 |
| 4. | No Respect | Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo | 1:26 |
| 5. | Legendary | Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo | 3:21 |
| 6. | U Played Yourself | Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo | 3:40 |
| 7. | King (feat. A$AP Ferg) | Nasty C | 3:10 |
| 8. | Do U Digg | Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo | 3:25 |
| 9. | Gravy | Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo | 2:11 |
| 10. | SMA (feat. Rowlene) | Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo/Rowlene | 5:15 |
| 11. | Another One Down | Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo | 3:16 |
| 12. | Everything (feat. Kaien Cruz) | Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo/Kaien Cruz | 2:47 |
| 13. | Casanova | Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo | 2:29 |
| 14. | Mrs Me | Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo | 2:32 |
| 15. | My Baby | Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo | 3:14 |
| 16. | Givenchy | Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo | 3:20 |
| 17. | Jiggy Jigga | Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo | 3:00 |
| Total length | 52:14 | ||
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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| South Africa (South African Albums) | 1 |
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| South Africa (RISA) [7] | Platinum | 30,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
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| South Africa | 6 July 2018 | CD | Universal Music Group |
| 6 July 2018 | Digital download |
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