With Burna Boy’s seventh studio album — “I Told Them.” The Port Harcourt raised globally acclaimed super star, grows more confident. He is simply confirming everything which he once mentioned, about the present sizable success of his career.
Currently, he is channeling that spirit into the hearts and souls of other young aspiring superstars. While Burna Boy had made such a sensitive statement. About the lack of Afro-beats substance, which triggered the entire Nigerian entertainment ecosystem into throwing several criticisms at him.
On track six “Cheat On Me,” Burna Boy and his frequent collaborator Dave.
One of the most highly exalted British rappers. Made such a musical finesse which answers a part of the frenzy he created during his interview with Apple Music Zane Lowe.
Watch the interview below:
Burna focuses the minds of Nigerian entertainment enthusiasts back home on his recent project. As he proclaimed himself a leader on the sixth record of the project, which he’s unarguably.
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A self proclaimed African Giant, who often carries his people upon the back of his shoulders on multiple conscious records. On songs like his 2019 “African Giant,” “Another Story” with a beautiful effort from the Ghanaian rapper Manifest.
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Another Story (feat. M.anifest)
Burna Boy, M.anifest |
His “20 10 20,” as well unravels the sad tales about the famed Nigerian police brutality. And the End Sars Protest at the time. Burna Boy, proves his confidence over and over again and offers his rare voice to average Nigerian citizens.
Though his numerous fans back home. Still fire back at him for his abstinence during the Nigerian political and electoral matters. However, that does not silence the voice of Burna Boy. As an artist who does speak for his people. Mostly advocating for them through his peculiar songs. Hoping that their entire well being as patriotic citizens become prosperous.
While a huge part of his lyrics on “Cheat On Me.” Solidly addressed the problematic visa collection issues of an average Nigerian citizen back home. On a first thought, from the onset Burna Boy understands that he would be criticized. So he administered that you all should be considerate, at least for once on the same record.
On second thought, seeing through the lens of “On Form,” the third track from the album. Burna Boy created a certain balance with the excellent grooves of the P2J produced record. He richly expressed himself. Pronouncing that he would keep moving on and not get tired. While a part of his personal tale captures that the industry intends shaming his occupation. Obviously, “I Told Them” is more of an experience unfolding from Burna Boy’s life and career. His overall purpose with the release of this album is to spur the inspiration of younger creators out there. Mostly in the great place he comes from — the entertainment loving city, Port Harcourt.
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“I Told Them,” is like some type of blueprint. The Grammy award winning Afro-fusion artist has established his cult following. Perhaps meant for those listeners who know more about his formative years. It would enhance close listeners to see through the bigger picture. And to enable them understand the level of hard work which he has been putting in to acquire His current career milestone.
“Dey Play,” highlights a majority of his material wins on the journey of his musical career. This album does not merely confirm Burna Boy’s ability to manifest the future he dreams. It is like a letter to every act going through a certain kind of frustration and underration the industry would naturally throw at them. The hunger to fit into other people’s perspective and not exactly being one’s true self. Through “I Told Them,” Burna Boy sends a clear message that if he can win amidst all he has been through. You can too.
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