J Cole, Seyi Vibez, Dave Feature on Burna Boy's Upcoming Album.
Burna Boy has been on a fast track with his music since becoming an international sensation in 2018 with “YE,” positioning him at the forefront of the Afrobeats to the World movement.
Burna Boy published the tracklist for his new album, titled “I Told Them,” on August 21, 2023. The album is scheduled to be released on August 25.
The 17-track album contains 15 songs as well as two music videos for his singles “Big 7” and “Sittin’ On Top Of The World,” which both feature 21 Savage.
The album features a star-studded guest list, including American rapper J Cole and Nigerian street-hop prodigy Seyi Vibez, who both perform on the song “Thanks” and the track “Giza.” The much anticipated collaboration between British-Nigerian rapper Dave, who also appears on the album, will also be available for listeners to enjoy.
Burna Boy and Dave previously teamed up on Dave’s top-charting track “Location,” and “Cheat On Me” marks their second collaboration.
The selection of rappers on the album and the previously released singles imply that “I Told Them” may have a Hip Hop influence as Burna Boy seeks to further solidify his position as a global superstar.
The tracklist and cover art for Burna Boy’s upcoming album, I Told Them, have been released. The album contains big names like J.Cole and 21 Savage. Seyi Vibez, Byron Messia, and Dave are also anticipated to show up. The Nigerian bread artisan used Instagram to inform followers of the news. There will be 15 songs on the album, some of which have already been made available.
The musician posts a visualizer of his project on Instagram. Before focusing on his job, the camera sweeps over a large crowd of people. The album’s inclusion of the song “City Boys” gives off a New York-inspired atmosphere. Fans are eagerly awaiting the project’s debut, judging by the comment area. Many cheered his much anticipated partnership with J. Cole. My man secured J. Cole on the record,” said one commenter.
Another enthusiastic fan wrote, “Burna Boy will undoubtedly release the album of the decade. Based on the album tracklist, which song do you predict will be your most-played song by this time next year? The album is presently slated to be released on August 25. Watch this space for any additional album updates.
On a more depressing note, Burna Boy has come under fire for recent remarks he made about Afrobeats.
The musician expressed some of his opinions regarding the lack of substance in Afrobeats during an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe. Burna Boy asserts that many of the performers are “almost completely devoid of real-life experiences,” and that the genre has essentially become about “nothing.”
Source: africanworldentertainment.com