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Shallipopi incorporates Money Heist’s ‘Bella Ciao’ into his new album.
Nigerian artist Shallipopi has finally released his highly anticipated album, “Shakespopi,” which has sparked a range of opinions from listeners. However, keen-eyed fans quickly noticed a notable inclusion: Shallipopi ingeniously incorporated “Bella Ciao” from Money Heist into his track titled “Hightension.”
Since bursting onto the Nigerian music scene, Shallipopi’s rise to stardom has been swift. He has effortlessly ascended into fame, leaving a trail of hits like “Elon Musk,” “Obapluto,” “Cast,” and “Ex-Convict.”
His chart-topping tracks have propelled him onto the international stage, where he has graced prestigious events such as Afronation, Malta DLT, and the Wireless Festival. To kick off 2024, he announced the release date of his new album. In his announcement, he likened himself to the world’s greatest poet and playwright, William Shakespeare.
His new album, “Shakespopi,” comprises nine tracks and features collaborations with Zerrydl, Reehaa, and Tega Boi. Speculation online suggests that the second track, “Hightension,” samples “Bella Ciao” from the Netflix original series Money Heist.
🚨All 9 Songs on SHALLIPOPI’S “Shakespopi” are now in the Top 10 NG Apple Songs chart. 🪐📀 pic.twitter.com/D9aWbApOu2
— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) April 12, 2024
Despite receiving mixed reactions, all nine songs from Shallipopi’s album “Shakespopi” have now secured spots on Apple Music Nigeria’s Top 10 chart. This achievement demonstrates the widespread appeal and popularity of Shallipopi’s music, indicating a strong reception from listeners across the country.
Check out the reactions below:
Hightension 🤌🏽 The Production is crazy! Idk what everyone is on about, Shallipopi delivered in my book🚀#SHAKESPOPI pic.twitter.com/nltYfHCe7C
— Seyi Sax🚀 (@seyi_saxophone) April 12, 2024
You see that hightension song? I go too rinse am😂
— michael (@__toluwase_) April 11, 2024
Hightension with needle in your hand and cutlass on the other hand is wild 😂
What has Shallipopi done 💀 pic.twitter.com/dRx3HITypp
— Dami’ Adenuga (@DAMIADENUGA) April 12, 2024
👏 “no go Dey”!!!
Few days from now, you guys will be dancing to at least 3 jams from this project, starting from Hightension.#SHAKESPOPI— Nelsun (@Adapioyi) April 12, 2024
Shakespoppi wasn’t bad.
I didn’t expect much.
So it’s just okay…I like Billions and ASAP, then Hightension is just funny😭🤚🏽😂 “Bella-ciao”
— Engr. Hector (@Serhybrid_) April 12, 2024