Gusheshe
2013 single by Cassper Nyovest featuring Okmalumkoolkat
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"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]
| "Gusheshe" | ||||
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| Single by Cassper Nyovest featuring Okmalumkoolkat | ||||
| from the album Tsholofelo | ||||
| Released | April 19, 2013 | |||
| Recorded | 2012 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 4:24 | |||
| Songwriter | Refiloe Maele Phoolo • Smiso Zwane | |||
| Producer | Ganja Beatz • Cassper Nyovest | |||
| Cassper Nyovest singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Gusheshe" on YouTube | ||||
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
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Gusheshe" (featuring Okmalumkoolkat) | Refiloe Maele Phoolo, Smiso Zwane | 04:24 |