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Hell Naw
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = Hell Naw
| cover = Nasty_C_-_Hell_Naw.png
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Nasty C
| album = Bad Hair and Bad Hair Extensions
| released =
| recorded = 2016
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| genre =
| length =
| label = FreeWorld Music
| writer = Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo
| producer = Nasty C
| prev_title = Juice Back
| prev_year = 2015
| next_title = Switched Up
| next_year = 2016
| misc =
}}
"'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. The song peaked at number 1 on The Beat 99.9 FM African Top 10 chart. It was made available for free digital download and has been downloaded over 11,000 times.
Background
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.
Music video
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.
Covers
J'Something, Mi Casa's lead vocalist, celebrated Youth Day by performing a cover of the song in June 2016. In July 2016, Nigerian rapper Hotyce released a cover of "Hell Naw", with production assistance from Emmeno.
Accolades
"Hell Naw" won Best Song of The Year at the 16th Metro FM Music Awards.
Charts
Weekly charts
References
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