Format digital download Genre hip hop | Recorded 2012 Length 4:24 | |
Released April 19, 2013 (2013-04-19) Writer(s) Refiloe Maele Phoolo • Smiso Zwane | ||
"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.
Music video
The music video was directed by Nicky Campos and debuted on Vuzu TV's V-Entertainment on 19 July 2013.