About the Song
“100” is the third track on Shallipopi’s 2024 album Shakespopi. Released on April 11, 2024, the song was produced by P2J and captures the artist in a confident, street-focused mode.
The title refers to being completely genuine and dependable. Shallipopi builds the record around the idea of keeping things real with the people around him while making clear distinctions between friendship, loyalty and business. The result is a song that feels direct, self-assured and closely connected to his personal style.
The Sound
“100” runs on a mid-tempo groove, with Shazam listing the track at 96 BPM. The production gives Shallipopi enough space to make his delivery the centre of attention, while the repetitive hook creates the kind of rhythm that can easily stick with listeners after one play.
His vocal approach is deliberately relaxed and conversational. Instead of relying on elaborate vocal runs, he uses short phrases, repetition and rhythmic delivery to create momentum. That approach fits naturally into the street-pop and Afrobeats sound associated with the Shakespopi era.
What the Song Is About
At its core, “100” is about loyalty and authenticity. Shallipopi presents a clear code for dealing with people: those who are close to him are expected to remain trustworthy, while business relationships are treated with their own boundaries.
The song also carries a strong message of ambition. The repeated idea of levelling up reflects Shallipopi’s desire to keep progressing and to separate himself from people who are not moving at the same pace. His confidence is evident throughout the record, but it is tied to the idea of knowing his value and protecting his circle.
That combination of street wisdom, ambition and self-belief makes “100” an important part of Shakespopi. The album moves between celebration, cultural identity, humour and more reflective moments, and “100” sits firmly on the confident side of that spectrum.
Listen on Hitzeer
Listen to “100” by Shallipopi on Hitzeer and discover more Afrobeats, street-pop and contemporary Nigerian music from Shallipopi and other artists.
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