Rikiki (Official PARTY BOYS Remix) Press Release (Media Outlets)

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SHOPÉ RELEASES REMIX FOR LEAD SINGLE "RIKIKI"

TORONTO, CANADA - Dec. 11, 2020 - A few months ago, Shopé released his EP, RIKIKI. The project served as a re-introduction of sorts, unveiling his shiny new Afrofusion musical leanings. Since the project's release and subsequent music video, Shopé's offerings have gone on to be covered globally by publications ranging from Nigerian giant, Pulse NG to radio powerhouse BBC Radio 1Xtra.True to his form of blurring genre lines, Shopé has now teamed up with fellow Torontonians, rising duo, PARTY BOYS to serve up another incredible offering. If somehow the original Rikiki, didn't get you moving, don't count on the same effect with this multi-genre rendition that blurs the lines between Reggaeton, Dance, Afrobeats and Hip Hop. On December 11, the Rikiki (Official Party Boys Remix) will be available at this OFFICIAL LINKDJs & Radio Stations can download single right now 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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