South African rapper and poet Sammie Heavens is stepping into a more assertive hip-hop space with her latest release, “TELL DAT TO THE OPPS,” featuring Nasty C. The short but hard-hitting track adds a new dimension to her growing catalogue, highlighting a sharper approach to her music while bringing her together with one of the country’s most recognisable rap artists.
Running for just over a minute, “TELL DAT TO THE OPPS” makes its statement without an extended runtime. Its direct title and assertive delivery set the tone for a release that places attitude and lyrical expression at the forefront.
The collaboration also builds on the musical connection between Heavens and Nasty C, following their appearance together on “The Heart,” which featured on the deluxe edition of Nasty C’s FREE project earlier this year.
Sammie Heavens Brings a Different Energy to Her Music
Known for blending poetry, personal expression and music, Sammie Heavens continues to explore different sides of her artistic identity. With “TELL DAT TO THE OPPS,” she shifts towards a more forceful hip-hop presentation, offering a contrast to the intimate and relationship-focused themes found in some of her previous releases.
Her catalogue includes songs such as “Not So Big On Romance,” “My Man” and “Sinothando,” which have helped showcase her range as a songwriter and recording artist.
The latest single adds another dimension to that journey, demonstrating her willingness to experiment with a more direct and uncompromising sound.
Featuring Nasty C also places the release within a wider South African hip-hop conversation, giving listeners another opportunity to hear the two artists share a musical space.
A Growing Musical Connection With Nasty C
The release marks another collaboration between Heavens and Nasty C after their previous appearance on “The Heart,” featured on the deluxe edition of FREE.
Their latest link-up takes a different approach, favouring brevity and a direct delivery over a longer, more expansive arrangement. At just over a minute, the track delivers its message quickly, making its impact through its concise format and assertive energy.
For Heavens, the collaboration offers another opportunity to expand her musical reach while continuing to develop her own identity. Although Nasty C’s presence adds considerable recognition to the release, the single remains another entry in Heavens’ growing body of work.
From Poetry to Music: Sammie Heavens Expands Her Creative World
Beyond music, Heavens has continued to explore her creative expression through writing. Her poetry collection, Looking into Me, introduced another side of her work, focusing on vulnerability, self-reflection and personal growth.
The book represents an additional outlet for an artist whose creative journey extends beyond recording songs. While her poetry explores more introspective territory, “TELL DAT TO THE OPPS” presents a more assertive musical direction.
Together, these creative pursuits offer a broader view of Heavens as an artist who moves between different forms of expression rather than remaining within a single lane.
Sammie Heavens Continues to Build Her Own Identity
With “TELL DAT TO THE OPPS,” Sammie Heavens adds another chapter to her developing career, combining her evolving hip-hop approach with a collaboration that connects her to one of South Africa’s established rap voices.
The single follows a period of creative activity that has included music releases and the introduction of her poetry collection, further highlighting her ambition to build a multifaceted artistic profile.
As she continues to expand her catalogue, the release offers listeners another glimpse into her range and willingness to experiment with different sounds.
“TELL DAT TO THE OPPS,” featuring Nasty C, adds a sharper edge to Sammie Heavens’ musical journey, reinforcing her continued development as a rapper, poet and recording artist.
