Shakespopi (stylized in all caps) is the second studio album by Nigerian singer Shallipopi. It was released through Plutomania Records and Dapper Music & Ent on April 11, 2024.[1] It serves as the follow-up to his previous album, Presido La Pluto (2023).
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| Released | April 11, 2024 | |||
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| Length | 24:00 | |||
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Background and release
editShallipopi first announced the album in late March 2024.[2] On April 10, 2024, he posted a promotional video on Instagram,[3] confirming the album's release.[4] The next day, April 11, the album was officially released via his label, Plutomania Records.[5][6]
Reception
edit| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Pulse Nigeria | 4.2/10[7] |
| The Upperent |    [8] |
| Premium Times | 5/10[9] |
| The Native | 8.2/10[10] |
Shakespopi received mixed reviews. According to Adeayo Adebiyo of Pulse Nigeria, the album features some of Shallipopi's weakest hooks and overly short songs, with rhymes that are "comically juvenile" and excessive use of street language.[7] In contrast, Wale Oloworekende of The NATIVE wrote that Shakespopi is a successful "heat check" with an audience eager for more, praising the album's promotion of Benin culture and street language in its lyrics.[10]
Commercial performance
editShakespopi debuted at number one on the Nigeria Apple Music chart in its first week, becoming Shallipopi's highest-charting album at the time.[11] Additionally, it outsold other notable releases that week, including Portable's "Tony Montana", which featured rapper Skepta.[12] Furthermore, the album's lead single, "ASAP", debuted at number one on the Nigeria Apple Music Top 100 chart.[13]
Track listing
editCredits adapted from Spotify.[14]
| 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
editCredits adapted from Spotify.[14]
Performers
- Shallipopi – primary artist, lead vocals (all tracks)
- Zerrydl – 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)
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Nigerian Albums (TurnTable Top 100 Albums)[16] | 1 |
References
edit- ^ Taiwo, Osunloye (12 April 2024). "Shallipopi delivers 'Shakespopi' album". TheCable. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- ^ Adeayo, Adebiyi (29 March 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 (12 April 2024). "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. 13 April 2024. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ Nosakhale, Akimien (27 April 2024). "ALBUM REVIEW: Shallipopi's 'Shakespopi' album is sophomore flop". Premium Times. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ a b Wale, Oloworekende (18 April 2024). "SHALLIPOPI'S 'SHAKESPOPI' ALBUM REVIEW". The Native. Retrieved 14 May 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.