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"'''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>
"'''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>


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}}</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>
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>

Revision as of 10:31, 5 January 2020

"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

South African Hip Hop Awards

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

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

Music video

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

References

  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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