Nigerian rap luminary and sonic disruptor Shallipopi has officially released his long-awaited album AURACLE, a 22-track odyssey that solidifies his place as one of the most dynamic forces in contemporary music. The project arrives alongside a brand-new single, Like That featuring Wizkid, an irresistibly sleek collaboration engineered to ignite playlists and airwaves across continents.
Described by Dazed as an artist whose “esoteric delivery and playfully pithy lyricism has captivated listeners across the world,” Shallipopi continues his ascent with staggering momentum. Over the past year alone, he has amassed over 440 million global streams—a testament to his expanding influence and the magnetic appeal of his unconventional sound.
AURACLE serves as Shallipopi’s most ambitious body of work to date. It is a bold, boundary-defying convergence of Afrobeats, transcontinental rhythms, and the cosmic, high-voltage energy that has become synonymous with the Pluto Presido’s creative identity. From start to finish, the album pushes sonic limits, weaving pulsating beats with ethereal textures in a way only Shallipopi can.
One of the project’s defining features is its heavyweight guest list, the most globally diverse lineup seen on an Afrobeats album this year. Collaborators include Gunna, Swae Lee, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Pa Salieu, Young Jonn, Ruger, Keblack, and Rauw Alejandro, each adding distinctive layers to Shallipopi’s sonic universe.
The album includes recent hits such as Him featuring Gunna, Na So, and the hypnotic fan favourite Laho, a track that has surpassed 100 million global streams. It also features its celebrated extensions Laho II with Burna Boy and Laho III alongside Rauw Alejandro. New standout tracks include Turner, Eyo, Pull Up featuring Pa Salieu, Stay with Swae Lee, and Afa Relax featuring Young Jonn.
The focal track, Like That (bomboclatt) featuring Wizkid, anchors the album with a smooth yet commanding presence, fusing magnetic vocals, immersive production, and instant replay value.
With AURACLE, Shallipopi marks a defining moment in his career—one that positions him firmly at the forefront of Africa’s next wave of global superstars.
ABOUT SHALLIPOPI
Born and raised in the vibrant streets of Benin City, Shallipopi channels the unpredictable energy of his hometown into his distinctive sound. His rise began with the breakout hit Elon Musk and accelerated with his acclaimed debut album Planet Pluto. Named a VEVO DSCVR Artists to Watch and listed among Spotify Africa’s Top 10 in their 2024 Wrapped, Shallipopi has quickly become a central figure in Afrobeats’ global expansion.
His viral smash Cast featuring Odumodublvck earned over 9 million UK streams and held a Top 3 position on the UK Afrobeats Chart for 13 weeks. On stage, he has electrified audiences worldwide—from sold-out performances at London’s O2 Arena with Central Cee and Asake to his own headlining show at Electric Brixton, alongside appearances with heavyweights like Rema and Burna Boy. His work continues to garner support from cultural institutions including Rolling Stone Africa, Wonderland, Clash, GUAP, Viper, Dazed, and more.
AURACLE is available now on all major platforms.
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