Nigerian singer and songwriter Shallipopi, recently had an open discussion on music journalism with Joey Akan on the podcast “Afrobeats Intelligence.” In the first episode of the second season of the show, Shallipopi explored many facets of his career as a musician.

Shallipopi, who is from Benin city, talked about how local musicians were impacted by Rema, another famous artist from the same city. He discussed the reception his work has received in the industry and offered insights into the genre of his own music. The interview revealed insights into Shallipopi’s creative process by discussing things like his experimenting with sound.

Shallipopi gave listeners a thorough understanding of his experiences and viewpoints by discussing topics pertaining to the financial side of his music career in addition to the artistic components. Fans and music enthusiasts will find the interview, which was done by Joey Akan, to be interesting as it delves deeply into Shallipopi’s past, influences, and the dynamics of the modern music landscape.

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About Shallipopi

Nigerian rapper, musician, and songwriter Crown Uzama (better known by his stage name, Shallipopi) first rose to fame in 2023 with the release of “Obapluto”. Shallipopi, who was signed to the Nigerian record company Dvpper Music Distribution, which Damillola Akinwunmi created, shot to international prominence with his hit song “Elon Musk” which peaked at No. 1 on the Nigeria Top 100 Apple Music chart.

Freestyle songs that were posted on social media sites like TikTok and other platforms marked the beginning of Shallipopi’s career. The publication of “Elon Musk” which displayed his own style and musical talent, marked his breakthrough.

Shallipopi’s standing in the music industry was cemented in June 2023 when Apple Music chose him as the featured artist for its Up Next artist development programme in Nigeriia. Later that month, he dropped the remix of “Elon Musk,” featuring Fireboy DML and Zlatan, expanding the reach of his chart-topping single.

Shallipopi continued his musical career by releasing the single “Ex-Convict” in July 2023. The song made an amazing start at number 6 on the TurnTable Top 100. On July 11, 2023, he released his EP “Planet Pluto” in response to this achievement.

Shallipopi decided to take his profession to the next level and on October 17, 2023, he signed a deal with Dvpper Music Distribution to launch his own record label. Notably, he signed musicians Zerry DL and Tega Boi to his label that same day, showcasing his skill as a musician and his sense of entrepreneurship in the business.