Shallipopi

Shallipopi
Shallipopi in 2023
Born
Crown Uzama

(2000-04-12) 12 April 2000 (age 24)[1]
Benin City, Edo, Nigeria
Other names
  • Pluto Presido
  • Plutomaniapopi
  • Shakespopi
CitizenshipNigerian
Occupations
  • Singer
  • rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2021–present
WorksDiscography
Relatives
  • Zerry DL
  • Osahon Uzama
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Keyboard
Labels
Member ofPlutomanias

Crown Uzama (born 12 April 2000), known professionally as Shallipopi, is a Nigerian singer, rapper, and songwriter. He gained recognition in 2023 with the release of his single, "Elon Musk".[2] He followed up with the extended play Planet Pluto (2023). His debut studio album, Presido La Pluto, released in 2023, was met with commercial success, debuting at number 1 on the TurnTable Top 50.[3] It also debuted atop Apple Music top 100 albums.[4][5] His second studio album, Shakespopi (2024), was met with continued success as it became Shallipopi's second chart-topping album. Its lead single "ASAP" reached number one on the TurnTable Top 100.[6][7]

Career

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2021–2023: Career beginnings, Planet Pluto and Presido La Pluto

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Shallipopi began his career by creating and sharing freestyles on TikTok and other social media platforms. In late 2021, he released his debut single, "Gra Gra". In 2022, he released the singles "Power", and "Shaka".[8] He achieved a breakthrough with the release of his single "Elon Musk" in March 2023.[9] The song became a sleeper hit and led to the release of his subsequent single "Sharpiru" on April 20, 2023.[10] Following the success of "Elon Musk", Shallipopi released a remix featuring Zlatan on May 18, 2023. The remix achieved further success, with the song gaining popularity in both the United States and Europe.[11] On June 20, 2023, Apple Music announced Shallipopi as the latest featured artist in its Up Next program in Nigeria.[12][13]

On June 23, 2023, another remix of "Elon Musk" was released, featuring Fireboy DML.[14] He then followed it with the single "Ex Convict" on July 7, with an accompanying music video.[15] "Ex Convict" debuted at number 6 on the TurnTable Top 100.[16] The song served as the lead single for his debut extended play, announced on July 10. On July 14, 2023, Shallipopi released his debut EP, Planet Pluto, featuring guest appearances by Pa Monday-Edo, Zlatan, and Fireboy DML.[17]

On August 20, 2023, he was featured on "So What", a song by fellow singer Tekno. He released two singles, "Things on Things" and "Oscroh (Pepperline)", on October 13.[18][19] On October 20, 2023, he was featured on the remix of "Puff & Pass" a song by Zerry DL.[20] In 2023, he launched his own record label named Plutomania Records and simultaneously signed music acts Zerry DL and Tega Boi.[21][22] He released "Evil Receive" on November 8.[23] The following day, November 9, he released three singles: "Over the Seas" featuring Focalistic, "Wet on Me" featuring Zerry DL, and "Cast" featuring Odumodublvck.[24]

His debut studio album, Presido La Pluto, was released later in November 2023, featuring many of the previously released singles.[25]

2024–present: Shakespopi

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Main article: Shakespopi

On February 9, 2024, Shallipopi was featured on The Real Prechly's song "A Collision of Two Worlds 2.0" alongside others. On April 11, 2024, he released his second album Shakespopi with guest appearances by Reehaa, Tegaboi dc, and Jeneral.[26] It debuted at number one on the TurnTable Top 100 Albums.[27] On June 12, 2024, Shallipopi was featured on King Promise's single "Continental". On June 20, 2024, he was featured on Rema's song "Benin Boys"[28][29] from the album Heis.[30] The track became a huge success, gaining one million streams on its first day and debuting atop the TurnTable Top 100.[31]

On June 21, 2024, singer Victony released his debut studio album, Stubborn, which featured guest appearances from Shallipopi and Asake. Shallipopi was featured on the track "Ludo" from the album.[32] The song achieved chart success, reaching number 21 on the TurnTable Top 100 and number 7 on the Official Radio Songs chart.[33]

In July 2024, Shallipopi performed "Benin Boys" alongside Rema and Zerry DL at the 2024 UK Wireless Festival.[34]

Personal life

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Uzama graduated from Auchi Polytechnic in 2023, receiving a degree in Computer Science.[35]

EFCC charges

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On 30 May 2023 the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arrested Shallipopi, his manager and others for alleged Internet-related fraud.[36][37] Shallipopi, his manager and others were convicted on 23 June 2023 and sentenced to two years imprisonment with the "option of fines".[38]

Discography

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Albums

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Title Details
Planet Pluto (EP)
Presido La Pluto
Shakespopi

Singles

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Title Release date Album
"Elon Musk" 14 March 2023 Planet Pluto
"Sharpiru" 20 April 2023
"Ex Convict" 7 July 2023
"Things on Things" 13 October 2023 Presido La Pluto
"Oscroh (Pepperline)"
"Evil Receive" 8 November 2023
Benin Boys 21 June 2024 Heis[42]

References

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  2. ^ Akintonde, Oluwasola (26 July 2023). "Street-pop Sensation Shallipopi Debuts On Billboard Afrobeats Songs Chart with Elon Musk". Voice of Nigeria. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Official Top 50 Albums". TurnTable charts. TurnTable. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  4. ^ "Weekly Albums Chart Round-Up: Shallipopi, ODUMODUBLVCK, Rema & more". Album Talks. 5 December 2023. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
  5. ^ "Weekly Albums Chart Round-Up: Shallipopi achieves clean sweep on the charts". Album Talks. 21 November 2023. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
  6. ^ "TurnTable Charts Official Nigeria Top 100". TurnTable charts. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  7. ^ Jennifer (13 April 2024). "Shallipopi's album, 'Shakespopi' takes over 1st-9th position on Apple Music chart". Gistlover. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
  8. ^ "Shallipopi Rising Nigerian Music Star". meeteverydaypeople.com.ng. 9 September 2023.
  9. ^ Mandy (2 June 2023). ""Inside That Your Evian Meaning": Shallipopi's 'Elon Musk' Lyrics Explained". Retrieved 28 July 2023.
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  11. ^ BellaNaija.com (30 June 2023). "Fireboy DML joins Shallipopi & Zlatan on the Remix of "Elon Musk" | Watch". BellaNaija. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
  12. ^ Akintonde, Oluwasola (20 June 2023). "Apple Music Announces Afrobeat Singer As Nigeria's Up Next Artist". Voice of Nigeria. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
  13. ^ Online, Tribune (16 June 2023). "Shallipopi announced as Apple music's 'Up Next' artiste in Nigeria". Tribune Online. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
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  19. ^ Itunu Azeez Kareem. "Shallipopi releases Electrifying Hit 'Oscroh (Pepperline)'". The Street Journal. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  20. ^ Peter Okhide (20 October 2023). "Zerrydl and Shallipopi combine forces for 'Puff & Pass' remix". NotJustOk. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  21. ^ Adeayo, Adebeyi (19 October 2023). "Shallipopi announces his label Plutomania Records, unveils 2 new artists artists". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  22. ^ Shade, Metibogun (18 October 2023). "Wetin CEO of Plutomania Record Dey Sing": Shallipopi Floats New Label, Signs 2 Artistes". Legit Ng. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  23. ^ Peter Okhide (8 November 2023). "Shallipopi drops new single 'Evil Receive' ahead of debut album". NotJustOk. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  24. ^ Peter Okhide (24 February 2024). "Shallipopi and Odumudubvlck shine in colorful music video for 'Cast'". NotJustOk. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
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  28. ^ "Rema & Shallipopi unite for new single 'Benin Boys', Says he promotes his Benin Cultures". The Lagos Review. 21 June 2024. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  29. ^ Adeayo, Adebiyi (21 June 2024). "Rema & Shallipopi celebrate their culture in historic hit collaboration 'Benin Boys'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  30. ^ Taiwo Okanlawan (11 July 2024). "Rema unveils sophomore album 'Heis'". P.M. News. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  31. ^ "Rema, Shallipopi's 'Benin Boys' Breaks Record, Hits 1 Million Streams On First Day". The Guardian. 22 June 2024. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  32. ^ Adeayo Adebiyi (21 June 2024). "Victony releases debut album 'Stubborn' with guest features from Asake, Shallipopi". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  33. ^ TurnTable Charts (11 July 2024). "Official Nigeria Top 100". TurnTable charts. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  34. ^ Admin (14 July 2024). "Rema, Shallipopi, Zerry DL shut down Wireless Festival with 'Benin Boys'". Blueprint Newspapers. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  35. ^ Oke, Odunmorayo (22 November 2023). "Nigerian Singer Shallipopi Graduates from Auchi Polytechnic". The Guardian. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  36. ^ "EFCC arrests popular Tiktok musician, others over internet fraud". Punch Newspapers. 30 May 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
  37. ^ Ogunsemore, John (27 June 2023). "Internet fraud: Shallipopi's manager, 3 others jailed in Kaduna". Retrieved 28 July 2023.
  38. ^ https://www.efcc.gov.ng/efcc/news-and-information/news-release/9291-court-convicts-popular-tiktok-musician-crown-uzama-five-others-for-internet-fraud
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  40. ^ Okhide, Peter (9 November 2023). "Shallipopi releases debut album 'Presido La Pluto'". NotJustOk.com.
  41. ^ Okhide, Peter (12 April 2024). "Shallipopi channels inner Shakespeare on sophomore album 'Shakespopi'". NotJustOk.com.
  42. ^ Adebiyi, Adeayo (21 June 2024). "Rema & Shallipopi celebrate their culture in historic hit collaboration 'Benin Boys'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
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