Crown Uzama[4] (born April 12, 2000), known professionally as Shallipopi, is a Nigerian singer, rapper, and songwriter. He signed with Dvpper Music in 2023,[5] and rose to fame with his single "Elon Musk".[6] It moderately entered the TurnTable chart, while his debut studio album Presido La Pluto (2023) peaked at number one on the TurnTable Top 50[7] and debuted atop Apple Music top 100 albums.[8][9] 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.[10][11]
Shallipopi | |
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 Shallipopi in 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Crown Uzama |
| Born | April 12, 2000[1][2] Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria |
| Origin | Edo State |
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| Years active | 2021–present |
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Career edit
Shallipopi started his career making freestyles, and posting them on TikTok and other social media platforms. He made a breakthrough with the release of his single "Elon Musk".[12]
On 20 June 2023, Apple Music announced Shallipopi as the latest featured artist in its Up Next artist development program in Nigeria.[13][14] On 30 June, he released the remix of "Elon Musk" featuring Fireboy DML and Zlatan.[15][16]
On 7 July 2023, he released the single "Ex-Convict", which debuted at number 6 on the TurnTable Top 100.[17][18] On 11 July 2023 his EP Planet Pluto.[19] On 17 October 2023, he launched his own record label after signing to Dvpper Music Distribution with his music acts Zerry DL and Tega Boi. Shallipopi signed them the day he launched the record label.[20][21]
Personal life edit
Uzama graduated from Auchi Polytechnic in 2023 with a Computer Science degree.[22]
EFCC charges edit
On 30 May 2023 the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arrested Shallipopi, his manager and others for alleged Internet-related fraud.[23][24] Shallipopi, his manager and others were convicted on 23 June 2023 and sentenced to two years imprisonment with the "option of fines".[25]
Discography edit
Albums edit
| Title | Details |
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| Planet Pluto (EP) |
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| Presido La Pluto |
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| Shakespopi |
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Singles edit
| Title | Release date | Album |
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| "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 |
References edit
- ^ "Shallipopi Biography: Rising Nigerian Music Star". meeteverydaypeople.com.ng. 9 September 2023.
- ^ "Shallipopi". naijatraffic.ng. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
- ^ Utere, Naomi (19 October 2023). "Shallipopi launches Plutomania Records, signs 2 artists". NotJustOk. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ Oluwapelumi, Oluwayemi (8 February 2024). "How I got my stage name – Shallipopi". P.M. News. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ^ "Shallipopi launches Plutomania Records, in Patnership with Dapper Music and Entertainment". 19 October 2023. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Official Top 50 Albums". TurnTable charts. TurnTable. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
- ^ "Weekly Albums Chart Round-Up: Shallipopi, ODUMODUBLVCK, Rema & more". Album Talks. 5 December 2023. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
- ^ "Weekly Albums Chart Round-Up: Shallipopi achieves clean sweep on the charts". Album Talks. 21 November 2023. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
- ^ ""TurnTable Charts Official Nigeria Top 100". TurnTable charts. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ Jennifer (13 April 2024). "Shallipopi's album, 'Shakespopi' takes over 1st-9th position on Apple Music chart". Gistlover. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ Mandy (2 June 2023). ""Inside That Your Evian Meaning": Shallipopi's 'Elon Musk' Lyrics Explained". Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- ^ Akintonde, Oluwasola (20 June 2023). "Apple Music Announces Afrobeat Singer As Nigeria's Up Next Artist". Voice of Nigeria. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
- ^ Online, Tribune (16 June 2023). "Shallipopi announced as Apple music's 'Up Next' artiste in Nigeria". Tribune Online. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (30 June 2023). "Fireboy DML joins Shallipopi & Zlatan on the Remix of "Elon Musk" | Watch". BellaNaija. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
- ^ Arunaye, Newton (29 June 2023). "Shallipopi ft Fireboy DML x Zlatan – Elon Musk Remix". LEGIT9JA. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
- ^ "TurnTable Charts | Official Nigeria Top 100". turntablecharts.com. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
- ^ Chukwu, Azonuchechi (11 July 2023). "Portable Drag Shallipopi For Topping Apple Music Chart With Few Seconds Of Fame". Naija247News. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ ""Planet Pluto" Reviewed: The path is clear for Shallipopi to take off". MoreBranches. 25 July 2023. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
- ^ Adeayo, Adebeyi (19 October 2023). "Shallipopi announces his label Plutomania Records, unveils 2 new artists artists". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Oke, Odunmorayo (22 November 2023). "Nigerian Singer Shallipopi Graduates from Auchi Polytechnic". The Guardian. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
- ^ "EFCC arrests popular Tiktok musician, others over internet fraud". Punch Newspapers. 30 May 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- ^ Ogunsemore, John (27 June 2023). "Internet fraud: Shallipopi's manager, 3 others jailed in Kaduna". Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- ^ https://www.efcc.gov.ng/efcc/news-and-information/news-release/9291-court-convicts-popular-tiktok-musician-crown-uzama-five-others-for-internet-fraud
- ^ Okhide, Peter (10 July 2023). "Shallipopi takes us to 'Planet Pluto' with fiery six-track EP". NotJustOk.com.
- ^ Okhide, Peter (9 November 2023). "Shallipopi releases debut album 'Presido La Pluto'". NotJustOk.com.
- ^ Okhide, Peter (12 April 2024). "Shallipopi channels inner Shakespeare on sophomore album 'Shakespopi'". NotJustOk.com.