Shallipopi has officially unveiled Auracle, released on 5 December 2025, now live on Spotify with a full 22-track lineup. The size of the project alone signals his ambition, but the guest credits make it even clearer: this is the biggest step of his career so far, with appearances from Gunna, Wizkid, Burna Boy and more shaping the album’s direction.
A New Chapter in His Growth
For an artist who emerged in 2023 with a raw street-pop pulse, Shallipopi’s ascent has been fast but steady. His earlier releases introduced him as a playful, unpredictable voice, but they also hinted at something larger. His debut studio album Presido La Pluto strengthened that perception, proving he could anchor a full body of work and score streaming dominance at the same time. Tracks like “Obapluto” and “Elon Musk” became cultural talking points, propelling him beyond viral fame and into the heart of Afrobeats conversations.
Auracle meets him at a different point. He’s no longer the newcomer with a breakout moment; he’s an artist who has built his own lane, carved out a fanbase that grows with each drop, and fixed himself among Afrobeats’ most-watched young voices. Auracle reflects that shift. The album feels broader, more layered, and more intentionally curated.
What Auracle Represents in His Career
With twenty-two songs, Auracle brings a larger soundscape than any of his previous releases. The collaborators involved stretch Shallipopi’s universe outward. Gunna introduces an American rap texture; Wizkid brings calm, melodic finesse; Burna Boy adds weight and reach. Together, they expand the borders of Shallipopi’s sound without overshadowing it.
The album’s pacing moves between lively bounce, smoother mid-tempo grooves, and rhythm-heavy experiments. You can hear his instinct for catchy, left-field phrasing, but you also hear an artist molding his voice for greater longevity. Auracle reads as the project of someone ready to stand beside the genre’s heavy-hitters, not as an underdog, but as a new contender with his own identity firmly intact.
Reaction to the Release
Since the album dropped, conversations online have been lively, with listeners sharing strong opinions in every direction. Some fans are celebrating the project and the growth they hear in it. One wrote,
@Pinovibes Shallipopi’s Auracle Album is 🔥 super proud of how far he has come. Steady rising above all his naysayers.
Another added,
@Gr8tful_Bushman Dude is a raw talent. He is the Osimhen of Nigerian music. The more the criticism, the more they shine.
Others have been more critical.
@Snowgotpaid I downloaded Shallipopi’s album Auracle and after five minutes I deleted it. No hard feelings but his previous projects are way better than this
@engine_boy01 Shallipopi is overrated. I’m not saying he’s not a good artist — I said he’s overrated.”
The range of reactions mirrors how closely fans watch Shallipopi’s evolution. And he addressed this in his own way, explaining that Auracle took him a year to make, describing nights without sleep and the pressure of wanting to deliver something meaningful. He said he created the album for himself first, for his family, and for the fans who have stayed with him; a project he sees as part of elevating himself creatively and personally. That intention comes through in how he frames the album, even as the wider conversation continues to unfold online.
A Release Built for the Long Run
Auracle’s size means listeners will discover it in layers. Some tracks land immediately, while others may grow with time. What is clear is the statement behind the project: Shallipopi is stepping into a larger arena, ready to claim a place among global collaborators while still carrying the flair that made his rise so distinct.
The album marks a confident new chapter, one built on growth, risk, and the kind of ambition that defines artists who intend to stay.
