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"Benin Boys"
"Benin Boys"
Single by Rema and Shallipopi
Released	June 20, 2024
Recorded	2024
Genre	Afrobeats; amapiano;
Length	2:50
Label	Mavin; Jonzing;
Songwriter(s)	Divine Ikubor; Agada Prince Oyada; Crown Uzama;
Producer(s)	Rema; Producer X;
Rema singles chronology
Shallipopi singles chronology
Lyrical video
	"Benin Boys" on YouTube

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"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 and composition

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]

Produced by Producer X, with Rema as co-producer,^[5] 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

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

[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.

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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><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 and composition==
-Rema and Shallipopi wrote the song in 2024, after meeting at a [[Lagos, Nigeria|Lagos]] [[music festival]], in 2023.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://guardian.ng/asake-rema-shallipopi-ruger-to-perform-at-2024-wireless-festival/|title=Rema, Shallipopi to perform at 2024 Wireless Festival |last=Guardian |first=Nigeria|website=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]]|access-date=June 21, 2024}}</ref> Both of them uploaded a studio clip on January 30, 2024.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://penshotpublications.com/see-video-of-rema-and-shallipopi-in-studio/|title=See video of Rema and Shallipopi in studio|last=(anonymous)|date=February 1, 2024|access-date=June 21, 2024}}</ref> The song was produced by producer X, with Rema as co-producer.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2472844/nigerian-superstar-rema-returns-with-new-track-benin-boys-featuring-shallipopi|title=Nigerian superstar Rema returns with new track 'Benin Boys' featuring Shallipopi|website=[[Nigerian Tribune]]|date=June 21, 2024|access-date=June 21, 2024}}</ref>
+Rema and Shallipopi wrote the song in 2024, after meeting at a [[Lagos, Nigeria|Lagos]] [[music festival]], in 2023.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://guardian.ng/asake-rema-shallipopi-ruger-to-perform-at-2024-wireless-festival/|title=Rema, Shallipopi to perform at 2024 Wireless Festival |last=Guardian |first=Nigeria|website=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]]|access-date=June 21, 2024}}</ref> Both of them uploaded a studio clip on January 30, 2024.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://penshotpublications.com/see-video-of-rema-and-shallipopi-in-studio/|title=See video of Rema and Shallipopi in studio|last=(anonymous)|date=February 1, 2024|access-date=June 21, 2024}}</ref>
+Produced by Producer X, with Rema as co-producer,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2472844/nigerian-superstar-rema-returns-with-new-track-benin-boys-featuring-shallipopi|title=Nigerian superstar Rema returns with new track 'Benin Boys' featuring Shallipopi|website=[[Nigerian Tribune]]|date=June 21, 2024|access-date=June 21, 2024}}</ref> the song features an [[afrobeats]] rhythm, [[percussion instrument|percussion instruments]], a [[bassline]], and [[Synthesizer|keyboard synths]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/rema-and-shallipopi-release-historic-hit-collaboration-benin-boys/38hc9p6|title=Rema & Shallipopi celebrate their culture in historic hit collaboration 'Benin Boys' |last=Adeayo |first=Adebiyi|website=Pulse Nigeria|date=June 21, 2024|access-date=June 21, 2024}}</ref> The chord progression is centered around [[C minor]] and [[Seventh chord|G7]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.citimuzik.com/2024/06/rema-benin-boys-ft-shallipopi-listen.html|title=Song You Need To Know: Shallipopi & Rema, 'Benin Boys'|website=Citi Musik|last=(anonymous)|date=June 21, 2024|access-date=June 21, 2024}}</ref>
-== Composition ==
-Produced by [[Rema (musician)|Rema]] and Producer X, the song features an [[afrobeats]] rhythm, [[percussion instrument|percussion instruments]], a [[bassline]], and [[Synthesizer|keyboard synths]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/rema-and-shallipopi-release-historic-hit-collaboration-benin-boys/38hc9p6|title=Rema & Shallipopi celebrate their culture in historic hit collaboration 'Benin Boys' |last=Adeayo |first=Adebiyi|website=Pulse Nigeria|date=June 21, 2024|access-date=June 21, 2024}}</ref> The chord progression is centered around [[C minor]] and [[Seventh chord|G7]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.citimuzik.com/2024/06/rema-benin-boys-ft-shallipopi-listen.html|title=Song You Need To Know: Shallipopi & Rema, 'Benin Boys'|website=Citi Musik|last=(anonymous)|date=June 21, 2024|access-date=June 21, 2024}}</ref>
 == Critical reception ==