"Gusheshe" | ||||||||
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Single by Cassper Nyovest featuring Okmalumkoolkat | ||||||||
from the album Tsholofelo | ||||||||
Released | April 19, 2013 | |||||||
Format | digital download | |||||||
Recorded | 2012 | |||||||
Genre | hip hop | |||||||
Length | 4:24 | |||||||
Songwriter(s) | Refiloe Maele Phoolo • Smiso Zwane | |||||||
Producer(s) | Ganja Beatz • Cassper Nyovest | |||||||
Cassper Nyovest singles chronology | ||||||||
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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. It was released on 19 April 2013 and features a guest verse from Okmalumkoolkat. The song was written by Nyovest and Okmalumkoolkat. It was produced by Ganja Beatz with co-production from Nyovest.
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.
Due to its positive reception, Nyovest won 4 awards for the song at the 2nd Annual South African Hip Hop Awards. It was also licensed for a Sprite commercial in the United States.
The music video was directed by Nicky Campos and debuted on Vuzu TV's V-Entertainment on 19 July 2013.