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The Gehn Gehn Album
Studio album by
Orezi
Released9 September 2015 (2015-09-09)
Recorded2013-2015
Genre
Length75:22
LabelSprisal
Producer
  • Mystro
  • Dr Amir
  • Dapiano
  • Kiddominant
  • Ex O
  • Popito
Orezi chronology
The Gehn Gehn Album
(2015) 		Chocolate Daddy
(2023)
Singles from The Gehn Gehn Album
  1. "Rihanna"
    Released: 18 February 2013
  2. "Maserati"
    Released: 14 October 2013
  3. "Zarokome"
    Released: 15 November 2013
  4. "Shoki"
    Released: 27 March 2014
  5. "Shuperu (Remix)"
    Released: 29 April 2015

The Gehn Gehn Album is the debut studio album by Nigerian singer Orezi. It was released on September 9, 2015, by Sprisal Entertainment. The album features guest appearances from Timaya, 9ice, Ice Prince, Davido, Wizkid, M.I Abaga, Kiddominant and Flavour. Production was handled by Mystro, Dr. Amir, Dapiano, Kiddominant, Ex O, and Popito.

Composition

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The Gehn Gehn Album blends various genres, including Afrobeat, pop, and highlife, with frequent use of contemporary dance rhythms. The album opens with "Asiko", which sets a personal tone, followed by "Maserati", a track with Afrobeat influences and a boastful theme. "Shuperu (Remix)", featuring Davido, combines memorable dance beats with club-ready energy, while "Low Low" includes playful lyrics about attraction. "Double Your Hustle" offers a more introspective message about ambition and perseverance. The album features multiple collaborations, such as "Big Something" with Flavour and M.I and "Ogede" with Timaya and Wizkid, which incorporate highlife and Afrobeat elements. "Sweet Yarinya" explores romantic themes, and "Selfie with You" blends modern courtship with minimalist lyricism.[1][2]

Singles

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The album's lead single "Rihanna", was released on 18 February 2013. The Kiddominant-produced single was nominated for Best Reggae/Dancehall Single at the 2013 edition of the Headies and Most Gifted Ragga Dancehall at the 2014 edition of the Channel O Music Video Awards.[3][4] The second single off the album, "Maserati", features and was produced by Kiddominant. It was released on 14 October 2013 and was inspired by Nigerian musician Fela Kuti.[5] The third single "Zarokome" was released on 15 November 2013 alongside "You Garrit." "Zarokome" was produced by Kiddominant.[6] The album's fourth single, "Shoki", was released on 27 March 2014 and was produced by Popito.[7] The fifth single off The Gehn Gehn Album is the remix to Orezi's 2014 single "Shuperu." The Popito-produced remix features Davido and was released on 29 April 2015.[8] The sixth and final single "Yagolono" was released on 27 January 2016. It was produced by Popito.[9]

Critical reception

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Joey Akan of Pulse Nigeria described The Gehn Gehn Album as a vibrant, pop-culture-inspired project that showcases Orezi’s hit-making ability and versatility across genres, though it lacks a cohesive concept. He highlighted standout tracks like “Big Something” featuring Flavour and M.I, and “Ogede” with Wizkid and Timaya, noting its “burst of colour” and “true African pop effervescence.” Akan rated the album 3/5, calling it “worth checking out.”[1] Sho and Tunde of Should You Bump This praised The Gehn Gehn Album for its hits and production, especially his synergy with Kiddominant, calling it “the truth.” Sho described the album as “filled with a lot of enjoyable hits, couple of fillers and banging production", while Tunde noted that Orezi took a “creatively safe” approach with “a couple of hit songs, a couple of decent songs, and a couple of songs that shouldn’t have made the album.” They rated it 3/5.[10] Oris Aigbokhaevbolo of Music in Africa described The Gehn Gehn Album as a well-produced, dance-ready project filled with stellar beats and big-name collaborations but criticized Orezi’s lack of a clear identity. Highlighting Orezi’s “fondness for flesh” and minimal songwriting, he noted, "Who needs an identity when you can make the people dance?".[2]

Track listing

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The Gehn Gehn Album track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Asiko"Esegine AllenPopito4:08
2."Maserati" (featuring Kiddominant)
Kiddominant3:44
3."Shuperu" (remix; featuring Davido)
Popito3:35
4."Low Low"AllenMystro3:15
5."Double Your Hustle"AllenKiddominant3:09
6."How Long"AllenKiddominant3:37
7."Big Something" (featuring Flavour and M.I)
Popito3:25
8."Baby Abeg"AllenDr. Amir3:10
9."Under the Blanket"AllenDapiano3:31
10."Ogede" (featuring Wizkid and Timaya)
Kiddominant3:27
11."Selfie With You"AllenEx O3:49
12."Sweet Yarinya"AllenDr. Amir4:05
13."Yagolono"AllenPopito3:30
14."Mr. Officer"AllenKiddominant3:16
15."Shoki"AllenPopito3:28
16."Dencinambari (Tipsy)"AllenKiddominant3:28
17."Jesus Pikin" (featuring Ice Prince)
Popito3:29
18."Roma"AllenKiddominant3:22
19."Da Party Ru" (featuring 9ice)
Dapiano3:55
20."Zarokome"AllenKiddominant4:06
Bonus tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
21."Rihanna"AllenKiddominant3:53
Total length:75:22

Personnel

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Credits adapted from back cover.

  • Popito - production (tracks 1, 3, 7, 13, 15, 17)
  • Kiddominant – production (tracks 2, 5, 6, 10, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20)
  • Mystro - production (track 4)
  • Dr. Amir - production (tracks 8, 12)
  • Dapiano - production (tracks 9, 19)
  • Ex O - production (track 11), mixing, mastering (tracks 2, 6, 11, 15, 16, 17, 20)
  • Suka Sounds - mixing, mastering (tracks 1, 3, 9, 12, 13, 18, 19)
  • Foster Zeeno - mixing, mastering (tracks 4, 7, 8, 14)
  • Sheyman - mixing, mastering (tracks 5, 10)
  • Fiokee - guitar (tracks 10, 13, 20)
  • Mikifa - guitar (track 5)

Release history

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Release history and formats for The Gehn Gehn Album
Region Date Format Label
Various 9 September 2015
Sprisal

References

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  1. ^ a b c Joey Akan (6 October 2015). "Orezi's 'The Ghen Ghen' album is all that Nigeria currently wants". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 11 October 2015. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
  2. ^ a b Oris Aigbokhaevbolo (12 October 2015). "Orezi — The Gehn Gehn Album". Music in Africa. Archived from the original on 3 August 2020. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
  3. ^ "The Headies 2013: Full List of Nominees". The Headies. 25 October 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
  4. ^ Tinya Alonge (5 September 2014). "CHANNEL O MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS – NOMINEES LIST". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Archived from the original on 31 May 2015. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
  5. ^ Ozone (14 October 2013). "Music: Orezi – Maserati ft. Kiddominant". 36NG. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
  6. ^ Ozone (15 November 2013). "New Music: Orezi – Zarokome + You Garrit". 36NG. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
  7. ^ Emmanuel Lala (27 March 2014). "Orezi – 'Shoki' [Freestyle]". 36NG. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
  8. ^ Ovie O (29 April 2015). "Orezi ft. Davido - Shuperu (Remix)". NotJustOk. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
  9. ^ Feyikemi Akin-Bankole (27 January 2016). "Music: Yagolono – Orezi". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Archived from the original on 29 March 2016. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
  10. ^ "MUSIC REVIEW: THE GHEN GHEN ALBUM BY OREZI". Sybt.tv. 1 October 2015. Archived from the original on 7 May 2016. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
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