Burna Boy Releases Highly Anticipated Album ‘I Told Them…’
Burna Boy invites the listener to immerse themselves in his stories, rhythms, and melodies that define ‘I Told Them…’.
The album consist of an intricate blend of musical influences, from elements of 90’s Hip-Hop to Afrofusion. Resulting in a vibrant fusion of sounds while Burna Boy’s storytellng takes center stage. Thus, inviting listeners into a world where themes of triumph, grinding, and resilience converge.
The project consits of 15 tracks with features from; J.Cole, 21 Savage, GZA, RZA, Dave, Seyi Vibez, and Bryon Messia. It also includes limtied edition ‘I Told Them…’ magazine.
The album serves as a powerful statement of Burna’s self-assurance and the validation of his ascension to the top. ‘I Told Them…’ provides fans with an and immersive and captivating listening experience. The plethora of different artist and unique sounds showcase his dedication to his craft.
For instance, the features from J.Cole and 21 Savage allow for him to appeal to modern rap fans. Burna Boy also expands his sound with Wu-Tang swords appearing throughout the album. The most unique sound has to come from “City Boys” where Burna samples Jeremih’s “Birthday Sex”.
The fact that Burna Boy used “City Boys” as a title for a song and has that track as well as “Sittin’ On Top Of The World” as popular sounds on TikTok speaks volumes for his modernized sound.
‘I Told Them…’ Special Edition Magazine
As mentioned before, ‘I Told Them…’ is accompanied by a special edition magazine.
It features some never-before-seen content including;
- A converstation between RZA and Burna
- Artciles wrttien by Burna Boy’s grandfarther
- Photos from the making of the album and more