Fans have been eagerly waiting for new music from Rema since the beginning of the year, and the superstar has finally dropped his highly anticipated collaboration with Shallipopi.
On June 21, 2024, ‘Benin Boys’ was launched as a triumphant moment for Rema and Shallipopi, both hailing from Benin.
They join forces to commemorate their accomplishments and their role in reshaping the genre of Afrobeats as Benin boys.
‘Bénin Boys’, released on June 21, 2024, serves as a triumphant celebration for Rema and Shallipopi, both hailing from Benin, as they redefine the genre of Afrobeats.
Produced by Producer X, this lively track showcases Rema’s distinctive style and Shallipopi’s infectious pidgin rap.
Throughout their careers, Rema and Shallipopi have consistently incorporated their Benin roots into their music and visual representation.
In a notable moment during Rema’s O2 Arena concert in 2023, he paid homage to Benin’s rich history by donning a mask inspired by the iconic Benin royalty figure, Queen Idia.
Shallipopi has incorporated his Benin culture into his music by using the well-known Benin song ‘Edo Ogbaisi’ in his popular track ‘Obapluto’.
He has also recently included a sample from the renowned Edo Highlife music icon Alhaji Waziri Oshoma in his song ‘ASAP’ from his second album ‘Shakespopi’.
This collaboration between the two artists comes after they both experienced significant career success.
Rema made history in the Afrobeats genre with his highly successful single ‘Calm Down’ in 2023, while Shallipopi was one of the most commercially successful artists of the same year, thanks to his hit songs.
