Nigerian stars Shallipopi and Ruger drop the new collaboration “Rockstar.” Listen to the track from Shallipopi’s 2025 album ‘Auracle,’ produced by Producer X. Listen, stream, buy the track, mp3 download.
Nigerian street-pop artist Shallipopi released his new single “Rockstar” featuring fellow Nigerian singer Ruger. The song is the latest track from Shallipopi’s third studio album, Auracle, which arrived on streaming platforms. Producer X, known for his signature “Yo X!” tag, crafted the beat for this collaboration. The Plutomania Records release is licensed exclusively through Since 93. This partnership brings together two of Nigeria’s most distinct contemporary voices, both known for crafting anthems that dominate charts and street playlists.
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Shallipopi, born Crown Uzama in Benin City, represents a powerful new wave in Nigerian pop. He gained national recognition with his breakout single “Elon Musk” and has since seen his first two albums, Presido La Pluto and Shakespopi, debut at number one. His self-defined “Afro-Pluto” sound fuses hip-hop, street-pop, and Afropop, often infused with the specific dialect and cultural references of his Benin heritage. Ruger, born Michael Adebayo Olayinka, built his reputation on a unique fusion of Afrobeats and Jamaican dancehall, marked by his use of Patois and a defiant, melodic style. After a successful run with Jonzing World that produced hits like “Bounce” and “Asiwaju,” Ruger now operates his own imprint, Blown Boy Entertainment. The “Rockstar” collaboration arrives as both artists operate at peak creative and commercial independence.
The single’s release is a strategic event within the broader rollout of the Auracle album. For Shallipopi, following up two chart-topping albums, this project signals the next phase of his artistic evolution. Teaming with Ruger, an artist with a proven hit-making ability and a fiercely dedicated fanbase, creates a potent crossover moment. The track is engineered for mass appeal, combining Shallipopi’s charismatic, talk-sing flow with Ruger’s sharper, patois-inflected delivery over Producer X’s vibrant beat. This release underscores the collaborative spirit driving modern Nigerian pop, where genre-blending partnerships frequently yield the season’s defining hits.
Shallipopi – Rockstar (feat. Ruger)
From the new “Auracle” body of work
Produced by Producer X
5 December 2025
1 song, 3 minute
℗ 2025 Since 93 under exclusive license from Plutomania Records Ltd