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SHOPÉ LANDS MASSIVE TOKYO 2020 OLYMPIC SYNC WITH RELEASE OF NEW SONG "RISING".

TORONTO, CANADA - July 30, 2021 - With each successive release, Shopé continues to prove why his emerging success is hardly a fluke. Next up, the Nigerian-Canadian serves up a cinematic buffet fit for the "Black Panther 2" soundtrack. He says, 

"...This one is special! Inspired by my African roots and our tribal chants, my creative team and I set out to create an epic, Black Panther-esque soundtrack. The vast resources of the National Music Centre provided us with endless tools to create such a masterpiece, including multiple analog synths, and an endless selection of live instruments. This can be heard in the final product. As implied in the name, RISING is all about boldly claiming your spot in the pantheon of the greats and asserting your merit even as you ascend the ranks." 

Even prior to the official release of the song, "RISING" is already generating buzz having been placed with the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. "RISING" is the official soundtrack to Canadian Olympic Sprinter, Andre De Grasse in his quest for gold at the current Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Coverage of his races to be presented on TV and online by Canadian national broadcaster, CBC.On July 30, "RISING" will be available at this OFFICIAL LINK.In the interim, enjoy an early preview of the song HERE.Unfortunately single packs are not available for this single.

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 6M+ streams and 100,000 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. Further still, in 2021, Shopé's music was placed as the official soundtrack to Canadian Olympic Sprinter, Andre De Grasse, at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. 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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