Draft:The Gehn Gehn Album
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Comment: https://web.archive.org/web/20160507095144/http://sybt.tv/2015/10/01/music-review-the-ghen-ghen-album-by-orezi/ Is not a referenceable source. The others from NotJustOk are majorly to download the singles (I’m getting a 404 anyways).Two more reviews could cut it. Best, Reading Beans, Duke of Rivia 01:33, 24 December 2024 (UTC)
- Comment: Majority of sources used here are blogs and websites that I cannot vouch for their reliability such Sybt.tv and 36NG. Best, Reading Beans, Duke of Rivia 11:59, 18 December 2024 (UTC)
| The Gehn Gehn Album | ||||
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| Released | 9 September 2015 | |||
| Recorded | 2011-15[1] | |||
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| Length | 75:22 | |||
| Label | Sprisal | |||
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| Orezi chronology | ||||
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| Singles from The Gehn Gehn Album | ||||
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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.
Background
[edit]Orezi first mentioned that an album titled MasterPiece would be released in 2014.[3] He revealed the album art and track list to the album on 3 September 2015.[4]
Composition
[edit]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.[2][5]
Singles
[edit]The album's lead single "Rihanna", was released on 18 February 2013.[6] 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.[7][8] 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.[9] The third single "Zarokome" was released on 15 November 2013 alongside "You Garrit". "Zarokome" was produced by Kiddominant.[10] The album's fourth single, "Shoki", was released on 27 March 2014 and was produced by Popito.[11] 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.[12] The album's sixth single "Double Your Hustle" was released on 29 October 2015. Produced by Kiddominant, the Afrobeat track has a theme of hard work and perseverance to achieve success.[13] The seventh single "Yagolono" was released on 27 January 2016. It was produced by Popito.[14] The eighth and final single "Sweet Yarinya", produced by Dr. Amir, was released on 12 February 2016.[15]
Critical reception
[edit]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.”[2] 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?".[5] Wilfred Okiche of 360nobs described The Gehn Gehn Album as a debut that delivers on its promise of excitement in parts, thanks to infectious production by Kiddominant and several high-energy tracks. However, it also suffers from common Nigerian album pitfalls like average songwriting and excessive length. Concluding, he wrote, "The debut announces the arrival of a hit-making talent and forces a seat at the table for Alhaji Orezi".[16]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Asiko" | Esegine Allen | Popito | 4:08 |
| 2. | "Maserati" (featuring Kiddominant) |
| Kiddominant | 3:44 |
| 3. | "Shuperu" (remix; featuring Davido) |
| Popito | 3:35 |
| 4. | "Low Low" | Allen | Mystro | 3:15 |
| 5. | "Double Your Hustle" | Allen | Kiddominant | 3:09 |
| 6. | "How Long" | Allen | Kiddominant | 3:37 |
| 7. | "Big Something" (featuring Flavour and M.I) | Popito | 3:25 | |
| 8. | "Baby Abeg" | Allen | Dr. Amir | 3:10 |
| 9. | "Under the Blanket" | Allen | Dapiano | 3:31 |
| 10. | "Ogede" (featuring Wizkid and Timaya) | Kiddominant | 3:27 | |
| 11. | "Selfie With You" | Allen | Ex O | 3:49 |
| 12. | "Sweet Yarinya" | Allen | Dr. Amir | 4:05 |
| 13. | "Yagolono" | Allen | Popito | 3:30 |
| 14. | "Mr. Officer" | Allen | Kiddominant | 3:16 |
| 15. | "Shoki" | Allen | Popito | 3:28 |
| 16. | "Dencinambari (Tipsy)" | Allen | Kiddominant | 3:28 |
| 17. | "Jesus Pikin" (featuring Ice Prince) |
| Popito | 3:29 |
| 18. | "Roma" | Allen | Kiddominant | 3:22 |
| 19. | "Da Party Ru" (featuring 9ice) |
| Dapiano | 3:55 |
| 20. | "Zarokome" | Allen | Kiddominant | 4:06 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21. | "Rihanna" | Allen | Kiddominant | 3:53 |
| Total length: | 75:22 | |||
Personnel
[edit]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
[edit]| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 9 September 2015 | Sprisal |
References
[edit]- ^ "Some Songs on The Gehn Gehn Album Were Recorded 3 to 4 years Ago". Jaguda. 11 November 2015. Archived from the original on 16 February 2016. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Chrysanthus Ikeh (1 October 2014). "Orezi to release debut album 'MasterPiece' in November". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ "Orezi Reveals The Gehn Gehn Album Art & Release Date". tooXclusive. 3 September 2015. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Ovie O (18 February 2013). "Orezi - Rihanna (Prod by Kiddominant)". NotJustOk. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
- ^ "The Headies 2013: Full List of Nominees". The Headies. 25 October 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Ovie O (14 October 2013). "Orezi ft. KIDDOMINANT – Maserati". NotJustOk. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
- ^ Lalaboiy (15 November 2013). "Orezi – Zarokome + You Garrit". NotJustOk. Archived from the original on 20 February 2014. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
- ^ Ayo Jaguda (27 March 2014). "New Music: Orezi – SHOKI {Freestyle}". Jaguda. Archived from the original on 26 October 2014. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ Ovie O (29 April 2015). "Orezi ft. Davido - Shuperu (Remix)". NotJustOk. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ Jim Donnett (29 October 2015). "Orezi – Double Your Hustle". tooXclusive. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Oghene Michael (12 February 2016). "MUSIC: Orezi – Sweet Yarinya (Prod. Dr Amir)". 360nobs. Archived from the original on 28 February 2016. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ Wilfred Okiche (26 November 2015). "Album Review: Orezi' The Gehn Gehn album is a solid, catchy debut". 360nobs. Archived from the original on 30 March 2016. Retrieved 17 January 2025.