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| Single by Kwesta featuring Wale | ||||
| Released | 12 October 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2017 | |||
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| Length | 4:13 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Makwa 6eats | |||
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| "Spirit" on YouTube | ||||
"Spirit" is a single by South African rapper Kwesta featuring American rapper Wale. [5] [6] [7] The song was produced by Makwa 6eats and was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa. [8] [9] [10] [11]
"Spirit" samples the 2011 South African number 1 hit record "These Tears" [12] [13] [14] as performed and written by South African House group Spiritchaser. [15]
The music video was released on Kwesta's Vevo account on 11 January 2018. It was directed by Skeem Saam 's director Tebogo Malope in Katlehong,Ekurhuleni,Kwesta's birthplace. The video shows Kwesta and Wale performing to a crowd of fans,driving in a Lamborghini in a tunnel and popping alcoholic beverages. [16]
IOL wrote:
The music video showcases real people in the township with beautiful cinematography by the director and brilliant editing of said images. [17]
The music video features a cameo by American rapper, singer-songwriter, and record producer, Jidenna and Ekurhuleni mayor Mzwandile Masina. [18] [19]
| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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| South Africa (EMA) | 1 |
"Spirit" was nominated at 2018 DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards. [20]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2018 | "Spirit" | Favourite Song Of the Year | Nominated |
| Country | Date | Version | Label | Ref. |
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| South Africa | October 12, 2017 | Original | [21] |
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