Doc Shebeleza

"Doc Shebeleza"
Single by Cassper Nyovest
from the album Tsholofelo
Released January 17, 2014 (2014-01-17)
Format Digital download
Recorded 2013
Genre Hip hop, Trap
Length
03:57 (Single version)
03:51 (Album version)
Writer(s) Refiloe Maele Phoolo
Producer(s) Sean Craig Beats
Cassper Nyovest singles chronology
"Gusheshe"
(2013)
"Doc Shebeleza"
(2014)
"Phumakim"
(2014)
Music video
"Doc Shebeleza" on YouTube

"Doc Shebeleza" is the second official single from Cassper Nyovest's debut LP Tsholofelo. The song is a tribute to South African Kwaito veteran, Doc Shebeleza. It debuted at number 4 on South Africa's official music chart.[1]

Before its release, Doc Shebeleza was teased a couple of times at live performances. It was made available for free downloads and has been downloaded over 200,000 times.[2] The song peaked at number 1 on the 5FM Top 40 chart.[3]

The remix for Doc Shebeleza was released on November 3, 2014. It was produced by Anatii and features a guest verse from rapper Talib Kweli.

Composition

Production was entirely handled by JustFenesse formerly known as Sean Craig Beats. The African Hip Hop Blog described the song as: "A high energy track with a trap beat very similar to any of Lex Luger's last 20 offerings, including a hilarious 4 bar sequence where he acknowledges his desire to get with Minnie Dlamini"[4]

Artwork

The artwork for the single was released on 8 January 2014 via Twitter.[5]

DStv "Feel Every Moment" Campaign

On 21 August 2014, Cassper Nyovest announced that "Doc Shebeleza" was bought by DStv for their "Feel Every Moment" campaign. The campaign includes an advertisement which embodies the song. The ad will run from August 2014 to February 2015.[6]

Remix

In October 2014, Nyovest announced that he had been working with American rapper Talib Kweli on the official remix for Doc Shebeleza.[7] It was released on November 3, 2014 as a free digital download.

"Doc Shebeleza (Remix)"
Single by Cassper Nyovest featuring Talib Kweli
Released November 3, 2014 (2014-11-03)
Format digital download
Recorded 2014
Genre Trap
Length 04:09
Writer(s)
Producer(s) Anatii
Cassper Nyovest chronology
"Tsibip" (2014) Doc Shebeleza (Remix) (2014)

Accolades

Channel O Music Video Awards

Year Recipient/Nominated work Award Result Ref
2014 "Doc Shebeleza" Most Gifted Male Won [8]
Most Gifted Newcomer Nominated [8]
Most Gifted Hip Hop Nominated [9]
Most Gifted Southern Artist Won [9]
Most Gifted Video of the Year Won [9]

SA Hip Hop Awards

Year Recipient/Nominated work Award Result
2014 "Doc Shebeleza" Song of the Year Won
Video of the Year Nominated

Music video

The music video premiered on Channel O on 25 April 2014. It was directed by Nicky Campos and Cassper Nyovest. It features cameos from Doc Shebeleza, iFani, Slikour, L-Tido, HHP, Smashis, Riky Rick, Maggz, Blayze, DJ Switch, Major League DJz and Sean Craig Beats.[10]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2014) Peak
position
South Africa (EMA)[1] 4

References

  1. 1 2 "AIRPLAY CHART". EMA. 27 May 2014. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
  2. "News: Cassper Nyovest Phenomenal Download Numbers In 10 Weeks | slikour onlife". slikouronlife.co.za. Retrieved 2014-06-27.
  3. "African Star Communications to look after PR needs of Cassper Nyovest :: Publicity Update". publicityupdate.co.za. Retrieved 2014-06-11.
  4. "Cassper Nyovest - Doc Shebeleza - The African Hip Hop Blog". africanhhb.com. Retrieved 2014-06-11.
  5. "Cassper Nyovest’s Doc Shebeleza.| News | MTV Base". mtvbase.com. Retrieved 2014-06-11.
  6. Siyathemba, Ben (2014-08-22). "Cassper Nyovest scores DSTV deal". the juice. Retrieved 2014-08-23.
  7. "Talib Kweli on ‘Doc Shebeleza’ remix with Cassper". Sunday World. October 6, 2014. Retrieved October 25, 2014.
  8. 1 2 "Cassper Nyovest rules the Channel O Music Video Awards nominees". Sunday World. 5 September 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
  9. 1 2 3 "Cassper Nyovest leads the Channel O awards race! | DRUMDRUM". DRUM Magazine. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
  10. "Cassper Nyovest Doc Shebeleza VIDEO | I SPEAK HIPHOP". ispeakhiphop.com. Retrieved 2014-06-11.
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