Doc Shebeleza (song)
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3:51 (Album version)
| "Doc Shebeleza" | ||||
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| Single by Cassper Nyovest | ||||
| from the album Tsholofelo | ||||
| Released | 17 January 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2013 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop, Trap | |||
| Length | 3:57 (Single version) 3:51 (Album version) | |||
| Label | Family Tree | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Refiloe Maele Phoolo | |||
| Producer(s) | Fenesse (Sean Craig Beats) | |||
| Cassper Nyovest singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Doc Shebeleza" on YouTube | ||||
Doc Shebeleza is the second official single from Cassper Nyovest's debut LP Tsholofelo. The song is a tribute to South African kwaito veteran, Doc Shebeleza. It debuted at number 4 on South Africa's official music chart.[1]
Before its release, Doc Shebeleza was teased a couple of times at live performances. It was made available for free downloads and has been downloaded over 200,000 times.[2] The song peaked at number 1 on the 5FM Top 40 chart.[3]
The remix for Doc Shebeleza was released on 3 November 2014. It was produced by Anatii and features a guest verse from rapper Talib Kweli.
Production was entirely handled by Fenesse formerly known as Sean Craig Beats. The African Hip Hop Blog described the song as, "A high energy track with a trap beat very similar to any of Lex Luger's last 20 offerings, including a hilarious 4 bar sequence where he acknowledges his desire to get with Minnie Dlamini".[4]
At two points the song also interpolates the Migos song “Versace.”
Artwork
DStv "Feel Every Moment" Campaign
Remix
In October 2014, Nyovest announced that he had been working with American rapper Talib Kweli on the official remix for Doc Shebeleza.[7] It was released on 3 November 2014 as a free digital download.
| "Doc Shebeleza (Remix)" | ||||
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| Single by Cassper Nyovest featuring Talib Kweli | ||||
| Released | 3 November 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2014 | |||
| Genre | Trap | |||
| Length | 4:09 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Anatii | |||
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Accolades
Channel O Music Video Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | "Doc Shebeleza" | Most Gifted Male | Won | [8] |
| Most Gifted Newcomer | Nominated | [8] | ||
| Most Gifted Hip Hop | Nominated | [9] | ||
| Most Gifted Southern Artist | Won | [9] | ||
| Most Gifted Video of the Year | Won | [9] |
SA Hip Hop Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | "Doc Shebeleza" | Song of the Year | Won |
| Video of the Year | Nominated |