Ngud' Explained

Ngud'
Cover:KwestaNgudcover.jpg
Border:yes
Type:single
Artist:Kwesta featuring Cassper Nyovest
Album:DaKAR II
Released:[1]
Recorded:2015
Genre:[2] [3]
Length:4:31
Label:Urbantainment
Producer:DJ Maphorisa
Chronology:Kwesta
Prev Title:Nomayini
Prev Year:2015
Next Title:Now or Never
Next Year:2016

"Ngud'" is a song from South African rapper Kwesta's third studio album DaKAR II (2016). The song features a guest appearance from Cassper Nyovest. The song was produced by DJ Maphorisa and samples Joakim's remix of "Camino Del Sol" by Antena. It debuted at number 1 on iTunes and also debuted at number 7 on the EMA Local Top 10 chart. It peaked at number 1, making it Kwesta's first number one on the chart. It was certified 5× platinum by RISA.[4] [5] As of June 2016, the song had spent 14 non-consecutive weeks at 1 and was the most playlisted song on South African radio in 2016.[6] [7]

Accolades

The single "Ngud'" was nominated at annual MTV Africa Awards in the song of the Year.[8] [9] |-|2016|"Ngud"| Song of the Year |

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kwesta drops 'Ngud' new single feat. Cassper Nyovest - Mytvnews. 18 January 2016. mytvnews.co.za. 9 July 2016.
  2. Web site: Hip Hop South Africa | Kool Out | South Africa | Events.
  3. Web site: Kwesta - Ngud' Featuring Cassper Nyovest (Official Video) - The African Hip Hop Blog. 18 February 2016. africanhhb.com. 9 July 2016.
  4. http://sa-ema.com/local-chart/?week=2016-02-09
  5. Web site: Music ZA: SA Airplay Chart: "Ngud" Kwesta Remains King. musicza.co.za. 9 July 2016.
  6. Web site: Kwesta – Ngud' ft. Cassper Nyovest is the most played song on South African Radio – thebaddest.co.za. thebaddest.co.za. 9 July 2016.
  7. Web site: Channel O TV Online - Steal Cassper and Kwesta's Ngud' swag. dstv.com. 9 July 2016.
  8. Web site: Alyssa Klein . The Full List of MTV Africa Music Awards 2016 Winners . OkayAfrica. October 23, 2016.
  9. Web site: Alyssa Klein . Here's the Full List of Nominees at the 2016 MTV Africa Music Awards in Johannesburg . OkayAfrica . October 22, 2016.