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{{Infobox single
{{Infobox song
| Name = Gusheshe
| name = Gusheshe
| Cover = Gusheshe.jpeg
| cover = Gusheshe.jpeg
| Border =
| alt =
| Alt =
| type = single
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| artist = [[Cassper Nyovest]] featuring [[Okmalumkoolkat]]
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| Caption =
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| album = [[Tsholofelo (album)|Tsholofelo]]
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| Artist = [[Cassper Nyovest]] featuring ''Okmalumkoolkat''
| released = {{Start date|2013|04|19}}
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| Album = [[Tsholofelo (album)|Tsholofelo]]
| A-side =
| recorded = 2012
| B-side =
| studio =
| Released = {{Start date|2013|04|19}}
| venue =
| Format = [[digital download]]
| genre = [[Hip hop music|hip hop]]
| Recorded = 2012
| length = {{Duration|m=4|s=24}}
| Genre = [[Hip hop music|hip hop]]
| label =
| writer = Refiloe Maele Phoolo • Smiso Zwane
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| Length = {{Duration|m=04|s=24}}
| Label =
| producer = Ganja Beatz • Cassper Nyovest
| Writer = [[Cassper Nyovest|Refiloe Maele Phoolo]], Simiso Zwane
| chronology = [[Cassper Nyovest]]
| prev_title =
| Producer = {{flat list|
| prev_year =
*[[Cassper Nyovest|Refiloe Maele Phoolo]]
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| next_title = [[Doc Shebeleza (song)|Doc Shebeleza]]
*Ganja Beatz}}
| next_year = 2014
| Chronology = [[Cassper Nyovest]] singles
| This single = "'''Gusheshe'''"<br />(2013)
| misc = {{External music video|{{YouTube|Yihc_E0tv1g|"Gusheshe"}}}}
}}
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| Next single = "[[Doc Shebeleza (song)|Doc Shebeleza]]"<br />(2014)
{{External music video|{{Youtube|Yihc_E0tv1g|"Gusheshe"}}}}}}
"'''Gusheshe'''" is a song by [[South Africans|South African]] [[Hip hop music|hip hop]] recording artist [[Cassper Nyovest]], released as the first single from his upcoming debut [[studio album]] [[Tsholofelo (album)|''Tsholofelo'']].<ref>http://www.okayafrica.com/2013/05/02/south-africa-music-gusheshe-cassper-nyovest-okmalumkoolkat/</ref> It was released on 19 April, 2013 and features a guest verse from Okmalumkoolkat. The song was written by Cassper Nyovest and Simiso Zwane. It was produced by Ganja Beatz with co-production from Cassper.
"'''Gusheshe'''" is a song by [[South Africans|South African]] [[Hip hop music|hip hop]] recording artist [[Cassper Nyovest]], released as the first single from his debut [[studio album]] [[Tsholofelo (album)|''Tsholofelo'']].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.okayafrica.com/2013/05/02/south-africa-music-gusheshe-cassper-nyovest-okmalumkoolkat/|title=Cassper Nyovest 'Gusheshe' ft. Okmalumkoolkat Okayafrica.|work=Okayafrica|accessdate=29 December 2014}}</ref> It was released on 19 April 2013 and features a guest verse from [[Okmalumkoolkat]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.mg.co.za/index.php?view=article&urlid=2013-11-21-the-koolkat-of-future-kwaito|title=Okmalumkoolkat: The koolkat of future kwaito|publisher=M.mg.co.za|accessdate=29 December 2014}}</ref> The song was written by Nyovest and Okmalumkoolkat. It was produced by Ganja Beatz with co-production from Nyovest.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://chekadigital.co.za/cassper-nyovest-gusheshe-ft-okmalumkoolkat/|title=- Cassper Nyovest – Gusheshe Ft. OkMalumKoolKat|publisher=Chekadigital.co.za|accessdate=29 December 2014}}</ref>


Upon its debut, the song received high rotation on radio stations including [[YFM]] and [[5FM]]. <ref>http://www.dreamteamsa.co.za/talent/index.php/press-office/27-maftown-heights-2013</ref>
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]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dreamteamsa.co.za/talent/index.php/press-office/27-maftown-heights-2013|title=Maftown Heights 2013|author=|publisher=Dreamteamsa.co.za|accessdate=29 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006074114/http://www.dreamteamsa.co.za/talent/index.php/press-office/27-maftown-heights-2013|archive-date=6 October 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>


Due to its positive reception, Nyovest won 4 awards for the song at the 2nd Annual [[South African Hip Hop Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hypemagazine.co.za/2013/11/22/cassper-cleans-up-at-sa-hip-hop-awards/|title=Cassper cleans up at SA Hip Hop Awards! - HYPE Magazine|publisher=Hypemagazine.co.za|accessdate=29 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sheerpublishing.co.za/south-african-hip-hop-awards-nominations/|title=2nd Annual South African Hip Hop Awards Nominations!|publisher=Sheerpublishing.co.za|accessdate=29 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.maftownheights.co.za/2013/index.php/2013-11-27-02-10-45/cassper-nyovest|title=Maftown Heights 2013 - Artist Spotlight - Cassper Nyovest|author=|publisher=Maftownheights.co.za|accessdate=29 December 2014}}</ref> It was also licensed for a [[Sprite (soft drink)|Sprite]] commercial in the [[United States]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtvbase.com/news/cassper-nyovest-gets-american-deal/|title=Cassper Nyovest gets American deal|work=MTV Base|accessdate=29 December 2014}}</ref>
==Cover==


==Awards and nominations==
The artwork for the single was released on April 17, 2013. It features a pink 1983 [[BMW]] 325i [[coupé]] with tinted windows and a sunroof.
===South African Hip Hop Awards===
{{awards table}}
!Ref
|-
|rowspan="4"|2013
|rowspan="4"|"Gusheshe"
|Song of the Year
|{{Won}}
|<ref name="hypemagazine">{{cite web|url=http://www.hypemagazine.co.za/2013/11/22/cassper-cleans-up-at-sa-hip-hop-awards/|title=Cassper cleans up at SA Hip Hop Awards! &#124; HYPE MagazineHYPE Magazine|publisher=HYPE Magazine|accessdate=7 June 2014}}</ref>
|-
|Best Collaboration
|{{Won}}
|<ref name="hypemagazine"/>
|-
|Video of the Year
|{{Won}}
|<ref name="rollingstone">{{cite magazine|url=http://www.rollingstone.co.za/opinion/item/2971-how-the-sa-hip-hop-awards-beat-the-fails|title=How The SA Hip Hop Awards Beat The Fails - Rolling Stone South Africa|magazine=Rolling Stone|accessdate=7 June 2014}}</ref>
|-
|Best Freshman
|{{Won}}
|<ref name="rollingstone"/>
|-
{{end}}


==References==
==Track listing==
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| title1 = Gusheshe
| note1 = featuring [[Okmalumkoolkat]]
| writer1 = [[Refiloe Maele Phoolo]], [[Okmalumkoolkat|Smiso Zwane]]
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| length1 = 04:24}}

==Music video==
The music video was directed by Nicky Campos and debuted on [[Vuzu|Vuzu TV]]'s V-Entertainment on 19 July 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://channelo.dstv.com/2013/07/exclusive-gusheshe-interview/|title=Channel O TV Online - EXCLUSIVE: Gusheshe interview|publisher=Channelo.dstv.com|accessdate=29 December 2014}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}


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[[Category:South African hip hop musicians]]
[[Category:2013 singles]]
[[Category:2013 songs]]
[[Category:Cassper Nyovest songs]]

Latest revision as of 18:53, 17 July 2023

"Gusheshe"
Single by Cassper Nyovest featuring Okmalumkoolkat
from the album Tsholofelo
ReleasedApril 19, 2013 (2013-04-19)
Recorded2012
Genrehip hop
Length4:24
Songwriter(s)Refiloe Maele Phoolo • Smiso Zwane
Producer(s)Ganja 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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  1. ^ "Cassper Nyovest 'Gusheshe' ft. Okmalumkoolkat Okayafrica". Okayafrica. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  2. ^ "Okmalumkoolkat: The koolkat of future kwaito". M.mg.co.za. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  3. ^ "- Cassper Nyovest – Gusheshe Ft. OkMalumKoolKat". Chekadigital.co.za. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  4. ^ "Maftown Heights 2013". Dreamteamsa.co.za. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  5. ^ "Cassper cleans up at SA Hip Hop Awards! - HYPE Magazine". Hypemagazine.co.za. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  6. ^ "2nd Annual South African Hip Hop Awards Nominations!". Sheerpublishing.co.za. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  7. ^ "Maftown Heights 2013 - Artist Spotlight - Cassper Nyovest". Maftownheights.co.za. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  8. ^ "Cassper Nyovest gets American deal". MTV Base. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  9. ^ a b "Cassper cleans up at SA Hip Hop Awards! | HYPE MagazineHYPE Magazine". HYPE Magazine. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
  10. ^ a b "How The SA Hip Hop Awards Beat The Fails - Rolling Stone South Africa". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
  11. ^ "Channel O TV Online - EXCLUSIVE: Gusheshe interview". Channelo.dstv.com. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
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