Gusheshe

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"Gusheshe"
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Single by Cassper Nyovest featuring Okmalumkoolkat
from the album Tsholofelo
ReleasedApril 19, 2013 (2013-04-19)
Recorded2012
GenreHip hop
Length4:24
SongwriterRefiloe Maele Phoolo • Smiso Zwane
ProducerGanja Beatz • Cassper Nyovest
Cassper Nyovest singles chronology
"Gusheshe"
(2013)
"Doc Shebeleza"
(2014)
Music video
"Gusheshe" on YouTube

"Gusheshe" is a song by South African hip hop recording artist Cassper Nyovest, released as the first single from his debut studio album Tsholofelo.[1] It was released on 19 April 2013 and features a guest verse from Okmalumkoolkat.[2] The song was written by Nyovest and Okmalumkoolkat. It was produced by Ganja Beatz with co-production from Nyovest.[3]

The artwork, released on April 17, 2013, features a pink 1983 BMW 325i coupé, known commonly as a "gusheshe" in South Africa. Upon its debut, the song received high rotation on radio stations including YFM and 5FM.[4]

Due to its positive reception, Nyovest won 4 awards for the song at the 2nd Annual South African Hip Hop Awards.[5][6][7] It was also licensed for a Sprite commercial in the United States.[8]

Awards and nominations

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South African Hip Hop Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref
2013 "Gusheshe" Song of the Year Won [9]
Best Collaboration Won [9]
Video of the Year Won [10]
Best Freshman Won [10]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Gusheshe" (featuring Okmalumkoolkat)Refiloe Maele Phoolo, Smiso Zwane04:24

Music video

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The music video was directed by Nicky Campos and debuted on Vuzu TV's V-Entertainment on 19 July 2013.[11]

References

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