Shakespopi
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| Released | April 11, 2024 | |||
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| Length | 24:00 | |||
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Shakespopi (stylized in all caps) is the second studio album by Nigerian singer Shallipopi. It was released through Plutomania Records and Dvpper Music on April 11, 2024.[1] It serves as the follow-up to his previous album, Presido La Pluto (2023).
Background and release[edit]
Five months after the release of his debut studio album Presido La Pluto in November 2023,[2] Shallipopi announced that his next project would be his forthcoming studio album called Shakespopi.[3] On April 10 2024, Shallipopi posted a video promoting the album in an Instagram post.[4][5] The album was finally released on April 11, 2024.[6][7]
Reception[edit]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Pulse Nigeria | 4.2/10[8] |
| The Upperent |    [9] |
Shakespopi received mixed reviews from Pulse Nigeria. According to Adeayo Adebiyo, "Shakespopi features some of his weakest hooks and a slew of songs that are so unsatisfyingly short; his rhymes are comically juvenile, usage of street languages." [8]
Commercial performance[edit]
Shakespopi debuted at number one on the Nigeria Apple Music chart in its first week. It became his highest-charting album at the time.[10] The album also outsold other notable releases that week like Portable's Tony Montana, which featured rapper Skepta.[11] The first song on the album titled "ASAP", debuted at number one on Nigeria Apple Music Top 100.[12]
Track listing[edit]
Credits adapted from Spotify.[13]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "ASAP" | Crown Uzama |
| 2:40 |
| 2. | "High Tension" | Crown Uzama | Producer X | 3:00 |
| 3. | "100" | Crown Uzama |
| 2:52 |
| 4. | "Dey" | Crown Uzama | Producer X | 2:55 |
| 5. | "Billion" (featuring
| Crown Uzama |
| 4:34 |
| 6. | "Find Me" | Crown Uzama | Larry Lanes | 2:26 |
| 7. | "New Cat" | Crown Uzama | Producer X | 2:02 |
| 8. | "Start Am" | Crown Uzama | Larry Lanes | 2:54 |
| 9. | "Trees" | Crown Uzama |
| 2:18 |
| Total length: | 24:00 | |||
Personnel[edit]
Credits adapted from Spotify.[13]
Performers
- Shallipopi – primary artist, lead vocals (all tracks)
- Zerrdl – featured artist (track 5)
- Jeneral – featured artist (track 5)
- Reehaa – featured artist (track 5)
- Tegaboi DC – featured artist (track 5)
Production
- Producer X – producer (tracks 1, 2, 4, 7)
- Signal the Plug – producer (tracks 1, 3, 5)
- Larry Lanes – producer (tracks 6, 8, 9)
- Kourage Beatz NSI - producer (track 9, 5, 3)
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Nigerian Albums (TurnTable Top 100 Albums)[15] | 1 |
References[edit]
- ^ Taiwo, Osunloye (12 April 2024). "Shallipopi delivers 'Shakespopi' album". TheCable. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- ^ "Shallipopi Releases Debut Album "Presido La Pluto"". BellaNaija. 10 November 2023. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ Adeayo, Adebiyi (10 April 2024). "Shallipopi surprises fans with new album announcement". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- ^ @theycallmeshallipopi (10 April 2024). "Na Shalli Dey write but na Shakespeare dey shake, Plutomanias get ready for "Shakespopi" Birthday 12, Album 12, Pluto Day 12. We feast on the 12th of April❤️". Retrieved 13 April 2024 – via Instagram.
- ^ "Shallipopi album date announced". Pulse Nigeria. 10 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- ^ "Shallipopi Channels His Inner Shakespeare in New Album 'Shakespopi'". BellaNaija. 12 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- ^ "SHALLIPOPI SHARES NEW ALBUM TITLED "SHAKESPOPI"". 12 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- ^ a b Adeayo, Adebiyo. "Shallipopi's 'Shakespopi' is a lazy album [Review]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- ^ ""Shakespopi" review: Is the Benin "sonic disruptor" pushing his luck?". The Upperent. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ Jennifer (13 April 2024). "Shallipopi's album, 'Shakespopi' takes over 1st-9th position on Apple Music chart". Gistlover. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ Chinasa, Afigbo (13 April 2024). "Portable Calls Out Shallipopi for Dethroning Tony Montana on Apple Music". Legit.ng. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ "Top 100: Nigeria". Apple Music. 14 April 2024. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Shakespopi /Shallipopi". Spotify. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ "Shakespopi by Shallipopi". Apple Music. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ "Official Top 100 Albums". TurnTable. Retrieved 28 April 2024.