Academic research highlights his use of , a linguistic feature common in the Western Hausa dialect . His lyrics are studied today to understand historical Hausa society and dialectal variations.

His work is categorized as waƙoƙin maza (hero-praise songs), focusing on themes of bravery, farming, and heroic individuals.

Kassu Zurmi's repertoire is diverse, often categorized by the groups he sang for:

Known as "the songs of thieves," these are a significant genre in Hausa literary studies for their linguistic depth.