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"'''Benin Boys'''" is a song by Nigerian singers [[Rema (musician)|Rema]] and [[Shallipopi]], released by [[Mavin Records]], and [[Jonzing World]] on June 20, 2024. It was produced by Rema and producer X.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/ng/album/benin-boys-single/1750559603|title=Benin Boys by Rema & Shallipopi on Apple Music|publisher=iTunes|access-date=June 21, 2024}}</ref>
"'''Benin Boys'''" is a song by Nigerian singers [[Rema (musician)|Rema]] and [[Shallipopi]], released by [[Mavin Records]], and [[Jonzing World]] on June 20, 2024. It was produced by Rema and producer X.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/ng/album/benin-boys-single/1750559603|title=Benin Boys by Rema & Shallipopi on Apple Music|publisher=iTunes|access-date=June 21, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/rema-shallipopi-returns-with-new-benin-boys-banger-stream-it-now-1235714899/amp/|title=Rema Returns With New ‘Benin Boys’ Banger: Stream It Now |last=Kyle |first=Dennis|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=June 20, 2024|access-date=June 21, 2024}}</ref>


== Background ==
== Background ==

Revision as of 14:00, 21 June 2024

"Benin Boys"
Single by Rema and Shallipopi
ReleasedJune 20, 2024
Recorded2024
Genre
Length2:50
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Rema singles chronology
"Pretty Girl"
(2023)
"Benin Boys"
(2024)
Shallipopi singles chronology
"Trees"
(2024)
"Benin Boys"
(2024)

"Benin Boys" is a song by Nigerian singers Rema and Shallipopi, released by Mavin Records, and Jonzing World on June 20, 2024. It was produced by Rema and producer X.[1][2]

Background

Rema and Shallipopi wrote the song in 2024, after meeting at a Lagos music festival, in 2023.[3] Both of them uploaded a studio clip on January 30, 2024.[4] The song was produced by producer X, with Rema as co-producer.[5]

Composition

Produced by Rema and Producer X, the song features an afrobeats rhythm, percussion instruments, a bassline, and keyboard synths.[6] The chord progression is centered around C minor and G7.[7]

Critical reception

Oumou Fofana of BET described the track as "a dynamic exchange of verses over heavy drums and electrifying background strings".[8]

References

  1. ^ "Benin Boys by Rema & Shallipopi on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  2. ^ Kyle, Dennis (June 20, 2024). "Rema Returns With New 'Benin Boys' Banger: Stream It Now". Billboard. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  3. ^ Guardian, Nigeria. "Rema, Shallipopi to perform at 2024 Wireless Festival". The Guardian. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  4. ^ (anonymous) (February 1, 2024). "See video of Rema and Shallipopi in studio". Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  5. ^ "Nigerian superstar Rema returns with new track 'Benin Boys' featuring Shallipopi". Nigerian Tribune. June 21, 2024. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  6. ^ Adeayo, Adebiyi (June 21, 2024). "Rema & Shallipopi celebrate their culture in historic hit collaboration 'Benin Boys'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  7. ^ (anonymous) (June 21, 2024). "Song You Need To Know: Shallipopi & Rema, 'Benin Boys'". Citi Musik. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  8. ^ Oumou, Fofona (June 21, 2024). "Rema and Shallipopi Shares Afrobeats Anthem 'Benin Boys'". BET. Retrieved June 21, 2024.