Cast is a single from Shallipopi featuring ODUMODUBLVCK, released 2023 under Plutomania Records. It became one of the defining records of that year in Nigeria — alongside Blood on the Dance Floor, it reached number one on the TurnTable Top 100 Songs chart, confirming that both artists had broken through simultaneously and with genuine commercial force. The song arrived during a period when Shallipopi was establishing himself as one of the most distinctive voices from Benin City and ODUMODUBLVCK was cementing his position at the forefront of Nigerian rap.
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Shallipopi ft. Burna Boy – Laho IICast as a word carries a nautical meaning — to cast off, to release something — and in street culture it refers to someone who has been discarded or dismissed. The song plays with both meanings. ODUMODUBLVCK's verse generated significant controversy when it was released for its blunt lyrical content about women, sparking a public debate about language in Nigerian rap. He has consistently defended his position in interviews, arguing his intent is not what critics claim. The controversy did not stop the song from topping charts. The Shallipopi and ODUMODUBLVCK pairing worked because both artists have a commitment to their own sonic identity that made the record feel like a genuine collaboration rather than a co-sign arrangement.
Rating: 8.5/10.
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