Nasty C and Tellaman reunite on “City Lights,” and this third collaboration takes their chemistry somewhere entirely new. The record arrives as part of the joint project T’s & C’s Apply, released under TallRacks and Select Play Music.
For anyone who has followed Nasty C since his early days, this track shows a different side of his artistry. The Durban rapper is known for sharp bars and hard-hitting delivery, but here he stretches into something more melodic. That shift matters because it shows growth rather than repetition.
The production opens wide with glowing synths over a mid-tempo bassline. It feels like nighttime drive music, closer in spirit to late-night reflection than either “1sec” or “Free.” Nothing feels packed or hurried. Both artists settle into the same warm register, blending voices into a single haze instead of trading distinct verses back and forth.
Tellaman’s role here deserves attention too. His third appearance with Nasty C finds yet another texture to explore, and this one might be the most visual of the bunch so far. The song builds for movement through a city after dark.
Have you heard “City Lights” yet? Tell us your verdict in the comments.
