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SHOPÉ RELEASES LONG-AWAITED AFROFUSION EP, "RIKIKI"

TORONTO, CANADA- Oct 2, 2020 - Born and raised in Nigeria for much of his childhood before moving to Canada as an 11-year-old, Mosope Adeyemi is a progeny of both countries’ cultural influences; navigating his artistic life as Shopé , the silky singer whose creative identity lies squarely at the centre of the diffusion of Canadian (Toronto) and Nigerian cultural bits. Those influences are imprinted on his music resulting in songs that deftly combine the resonant euphony of Nigerian popular music with the emotiveness and expressiveness of genres like hip-hop and R&B. His blend of both elements has received critical attention, winning him the CBC Searchlight in 2019.To further entrench the vision of his internationally crafted melange of sonic influences, Shopé just released a project that essentially serves as a primer on Afrofusion’s place in global pop with a built-in tweak that allows the singer to explore his emotional range unlike anytime before. The project, aptly titled RIKIKI, is anchored by Shopé’s wispy voice for most of its runtime, with only one feature, Angeloh, joining on “Pepper Dem,” the EP's opener. On “Sorry,” he makes a Hip-Hop/Nigerian pop hybrid that employs rapping’s confessional hue to craft an apology to his lover. The centre of RIKIKI is filled with slow-burner R&B numbers like “I Admit It” and “Need Someone.” The message becomes bolder, more breezy on “Tell A Man,” adopting different cadences and patterns to deliver a jaunty bop. Closer, and eponymous title, “Rikiki,” ends the project on light air with jocular rapping over prominent drum patterns.In a world where identity is fluid and questioned, Shopé’s RIKIKI leans into every aspect of his person, mining the sounds of his childhood and adolescence for a project that places itself adroitly in the pantheon of projects dedicated to life as a product of multiple cultures while advancing his vision of Afrofusion.On October 2, RIKIKI will be available EVERYWHERE music retails online! See back cover with tracklist below!Watch a video trailer HERE and See back cover with tracklist below!DJs & Radio Stations can download single packs HERE

About Shopé

With his internationally crafted sound, Toronto-based Shopé is bringing a unique energy to the global musicscape. The 2019 CBC Searchlight winner was originally born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, but later immigrated with his family to Toronto at the age of 11. No stranger to the classic immigrant struggle, the Nigerian-Canadian's personal and musical narratives weave a tale of poverty, determination, love, and faith. Shopé’s unique sound skillfully blends elements of Nigerian Afrobeats, with North American Hip Hop/R&B. The product, aptly called Afrofusion, is an infection mix of equal parts rhythm & melody that is honest, and vulnerable, yet bold and confident. As he masterfully bridges western & African cultures, Shopé continues to win global fans, to the tune of almost 5M streams and 80,000 social media followers. In 2019, he was selected to participate in the prestigious Allan Slaight JUNO Masterclass. In the same year, he also completed a coveted weeklong artist-in-residency program at the National Music Centre in Studio Bell. Shopé’s performance credits span premier festivals like CBC Music Festival, SXSW, CMW, showcasing alongside acts like; Tory Lanez, Jazz Cartier, Tyler Shaw, and Lecrae, just to name a few. His robust touring schedule has also taken him across Canada, USA, Europe and Africa. Beyond the music, Shopé's commitment to growth and human flouring evidences as a passion for education. All of his unique contributions to art & education set Shopé apart as a “one-to-watch” international artist, inspiring those in the African diaspora and beyond. 

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