Burna Boy shares ‘Big 7’ and announces new album ‘I Told Them’

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Burna Boy has shared the launch single ‘Big 7’ along with details of his upcoming seventh studio album ‘I Told Them’. Check it out below.Last month, the Nigerian star released his Brandy-sampling nostalgic song ‘Sittin’ on Top Of The World’ with Atlantan rapper 21 Savage.

Then, he made history by becoming the first-ever African artist to perform a headline show at and sell out a UK stadium when he played at London Stadium last month.Now, Burna Boy has shared ‘Big 7’ and an accompanying music video.

With a fun and uplifting vibe, the ‘African Giant’ rapS lyrics of his dreams and ambitions and how far he has come – as well as paying tribute to the late fashion and music icon Virgil Abloh, who passed away in 2021: “First of all, rest in peace Virgil Abloh / Don’t spill no drink on my clothes when I’m Louis V drippin’.”“‘Big 7’ is a melodic tribute to embracing new heights in my musical journey,” said Burna Boy. “The title represents a symbolic aspiration to reach greater horizons, with the number seven embodying an attainable and harmonious growth.”In the Benny Boom-directed music video, the Grammy Award winner has fun in the streets of New York, appearing next to hip-hop pioneers Junior Mafia and RZA of the Wu-Tang Clan, as well as having pizza with Busta Rhymes.The video also features the announcement of his newalbum ‘I Told Them’.

According to a press release, the record is heavily inspired by the ’90s hip-hop, Wu-Tang Clan’s unity, and Busta Rhymes’ innovative creative eye.