Plutomania Records boss Shallipopi is back in his element, and he’s making it crystal clear who’s invited to his success story—and who isn’t. The Nigerian street-pop sensation just dropped “Allergies,” a menacing new single that reads like a checklist of everything he’s outgrown since reaching the top of the game.
True to form, Shallipopi brings his trademark conversational delivery over a wickedly hypnotic production from Jazzman Beatz and Cooq. The beat marries dark amapiano log drums with traditional Edo percussion, creating a bass-heavy soundscape that practically demands to be played at maximum volume. It’s the kind of track built for late-night drives and club dance floors, with enough space in the mix for Shallipopi’s laid-back bars and signature comedic ad-libs to hit exactly where they need to.
What makes “Allergies” especially clever is how the Edo-born artist uses the title as a metaphor for his newfound boundaries. Since ascending to music industry royalty, Shallipopi has developed a sudden intolerance for certain people, behaviors, and—as he puts it—”broke bvtches.” His lyrics weave street slang and Pidgin proverbs into a personal manifesto that quickly becomes a universal anthem for anyone grinding their way up. It’s sharp, witty, and unapologetically honest—exactly what fans have come to expect from the artist who helped define a generation’s hustle narrative.
The track is available now across all streaming platforms, and you can catch the official release here.
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