Guchi Returns with Emotion-Packed EP 'No Skips, Just Feelings'

After over a year away from the spotlight, Nigerian pop sensation Guchi has returned, and she’s doing so on her terms. Her new EP (Extended Play), No Skips, Just Feelings, marks not just a comeback but a bold reintroduction of an artist who’s more self-aware, intentional, and emotionally in tune than ever before.

On Friday night, fans, media professionals, and industry tastemakers gathered at Citizen Restobar in Victoria Island, Lagos, for an intimate listening party hosted by the ever-charismatic Do2tun. The event served as the official unveiling of Guchi’s seven-track EP and was filled with energy, honesty, and a celebration of growth.

True to its name, No Skips, Just Feelings offers a heartfelt journey through a wide range of emotions. Guchi described the project as “7 different emotions in 1,” with each song reflecting a personal truth, from heartbreak and longing to self-love, power, and peace.

“You feel heartbreak, you feel power, you feel love, and every other thing in between,” Guchi shared with the crowd during her opening remarks. “I want to get you locked up, whatever you’re feeling, it’s all in the EP.”

This is Guchi at her most personal and most powerful.

Unlike many artists who feel pressured to release music constantly, Guchi took a step back in 2023 to recalibrate. Though she recorded a whole project last year, she made the conscious decision not to release it.

“Last year, I recorded a full project. I listened to it and said, ‘This is not me,’ so I didn’t release anything,” she revealed. “This year, I wanted to drop something that is 100% me.”

And it shows. With no featured artists, No Skips, Just Feelings is entirely her voice, a deliberate choice meant to reflect her core identity and creative freedom.

The EP opens with “Your Type,” a spirited self-affirmation anthem celebrating women of all shapes, shades, and sizes. “Whether you’re tall, fat, dark, or fair,” she said, “this song is for every girl to feel beautiful just the way they are.”

“Butterfly” follows, channelling the nostalgia of a cherished connection. At the same time “Tsunami (Oh Baby)” is a breezy, uplifting track inspired not by romantic love, but by the unwavering support of her close-knit circle. “It wasn’t about a man,” she clarified. “It was just about the love I feel from those around me.”

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Tracks like Final Bus Stop, Intentional, and Choose You dive deeper into self-worth, love, ambition, and the internal tug-of-war between fame and authenticity. The EP culminates in “Balance,” a standout track where Guchi delivers one of her boldest lines yet:

“Even if my brother na Ronaldo, I go dey work for my dollar.”

It’s a statement of self-reliance and hustle, a declaration that she’s forging her path, with or without industry privilege.

Guchi Returns with Emotion-Packed EP 'No Skips, Just Feelings' In an era where artists often feel pressured to reinvent themselves for the algorithm, Guchi is taking a stand for consistency. “Everyone expects your next song not to sound like the last, but sometimes it will because that’s who you are. That’s your sound,” she said. “What keeps me going is the thought: what happens to those people who say, ‘Guchi, I love you’?”

The singer also addressed the frequent comparisons made between her and other female artists in the industry, a narrative she gracefully rejects. “There shouldn’t be comparisons at all. I sound the way I sound. I find myself as a unique person amid the comparisons,” she asserted.

Guchi’s performance at the listening party was both intimate and powerful, reminding everyone in the room that she’s not just a pop star, she’s a storyteller. With No Skips, Just Feelings, she’s delivered more than an EP. She’s offered a manifesto: one of truth, clarity, and emotional courage.

In a saturated music landscape where noise often overshadows substance, Guchi has chosen to let her soul speak. And in doing so, she’s created a project that resonates deeply not because it screams for attention, but because it quietly commands it.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the title of Guchi’s new EP?

A: The EP is titled No Skips, Just Feelings, a seven-track project that explores raw emotion and personal growth.

Q2: Why did Guchi delay releasing music for over a year?

A: Guchi revealed that she had recorded a whole project last year but chose not to release it because it didn’t feel authentic to her. This year’s EP reflects her true self, both artistically and emotionally.

Q3: What themes does the EP explore?

A: The EP touches on heartbreak, empowerment, self-love, family, authenticity, and the emotional rollercoaster of navigating fame. Each track represents a different emotional layer.

Q4: Are there any features on the EP?

A: No. No Skips, Just Feelings is a solo project. Guchi performed all seven tracks herself, emphasising her individuality and personal vision.

Q5: What was the standout moment from the album listening party?

A: One decisive moment was when Guchi recited a standout lyric from the EP’s third track, Balance:

“Even if my brother na Ronaldo, I go dey work for my dollar.”

It earned applause for its bold message of independence and self-made hustle.

Q6: What is the overall message Guchi is sending with this EP?

A: That staying true to yourself, both in sound and spirit, is more powerful than chasing trends. The EP is a declaration of personal truth, emotional courage, and creative freedom.

Q7: Where was the listening party held, and who hosted it?

A: The listening party took place at Citizen Restobar in Victoria Island, Lagos. It was hosted by energetic radio and TV personality, Do2tun.

Q8: How has the public responded to the album so far?

A: Early reactions from fans and industry insiders have been overwhelmingly positive, praising the vulnerability, sonic consistency, and emotional depth of the EP.

Q9: Is Guchi changing her sound?

A: No. Guchi stated that while others expect change, she remains rooted in her sound because it defines who she is. Her focus is on emotional resonance, not trend-hopping.

Q10: Where can fans stream the EP?

A: No Skips, Just Feelings is available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, Audiomack, YouTube Music, and Boomplay.

Guchi Returns with Emotion-Packed EP ‘No Skips, Just Feelings’

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