Nasty C Releases Official Music Video For “Head Up 2.0” Featuring Soweto Gospel Choir
Nasty C Releases Official Music Video For “Head Up 2.0” Featuring Soweto Gospel Choir. Nasty C has delivered another defining moment in his career with the release of the official music video for “Head Up 2.0,” an uplifting collaboration with the legendary Soweto Gospel Choir.
The visual offering reinforces the song’s message of strength, hope, and perseverance, striking a powerful emotional chord with viewers worldwide.
Premiering on YouTube on January 17, 2026, the video made an immediate impact. It crossed 100,000 views within just 13 hours and surged past 300,000 views in only a few days. Directed by Crtv & South, the visuals are clean, heartfelt, and deeply expressive, allowing the song’s spirit of resilience to shine through every frame.
“Head Up 2.0” was first released as an audio single on December 19, 2025, via Tall Racks. The track reworks Nasty C’s earlier introspective song “Head Up,” breathing new life into it through the powerful harmonies of the Soweto Gospel Choir.
Their soaring vocals blend seamlessly with Nasty C’s reflective lyricism, transforming the record into a moving anthem that bridges hip-hop storytelling with gospel’s spiritual warmth. Lyrics urging listeners to keep pushing forward feel even more profound when carried by the choir’s rich and triumphant sound.
Listeners have embraced the collaboration with overwhelming enthusiasm. Social media platforms are filled with praise, with fans describing the song as emotionally charged, culturally significant, and even award-worthy. Many have highlighted how the fusion of rap and gospel creates a sound that feels both deeply personal and universally inspiring.
The Soweto Gospel Choir brings more than just vocal excellence to the track. Their presence adds layers of faith, unity, and cultural pride, reinforcing the song’s deeper meaning. Known worldwide for their Grammy-winning work and genre-crossing collaborations, the choir elevates “Head Up 2.0” into a statement of South African resilience and creative excellence.
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