Title: The amazing story behind the artist’s stage name Shallipopi
Introduction :
During a recent appearance on the Cocktails and Takeaways podcast, Cast singer Shallipopi shared the interesting story of how he came up with his stage name. He recounted his quest to find a suitable stage name, experimenting with different options, including his real name.
Finding artistic identity:
“I was looking for a name. I needed a name and I checked this one and then this one, it didn’t work. I even tried my own name. But if I tell people my name legal, they won’t feel like that. My name is Crown, so I needed another name. My name was Drip Face, and I changed my name a lot, so I had a lot of names.”
The unexpected origin:
The singer then shared the story of how he came up with the name as a child. He explained: “When we were little our parents bought us a DVD. Back then there were cassettes where when you bought it you didn’t see the movie on the box. You saw a different movie inside. My mom bought one, it was a cartoon, but when we watched it, it was another movie called Shaolin Popey. It was an old Korean or kung fu movie.
A personal revelation:
This discovery of the film left an impression on Shallipopi, who found a deep connection with the character in the film. He explained: “The main character was called Popey and he was a young boy with a lot of power and energy. I was so fascinated by him that I decided to take the name to represent my passion for music and my energy on stage.”
The name that marked his career:
Since then, Shallipopi has used this unique stage name which has become synonymous with her electrifying performances and authentic style. His desire to connect with the film character Shaolin Popey helped shape his artistic identity and give him a memorable stage presence.
Conclusion :
The captivating story behind Shallipopi’s stage name demonstrates the importance of finding an artistic identity that resonates with one’s personality and passions. His connection with the film Shaolin Popey allowed him to find a name that reflected his power and energy on stage, and which marked his musical career.