Burna Boy has been in the Music Industry for over ten years and way before he would bag two Grammy Nominations in a space of two years, the ‘African Giant” released the album that would set the pace of his career.
L.I.F.E(Leaving an Impact for Eternity) is the debut album by Burna Boy released in 2013 under Aristokrat Records. The album sold 40,000 copies on the day of its release.
Produced entirely by Leriq, the album features guest appearances from 2Baba, M.I Abaga, Timaya, Olamide, Reminisce, and Wizkid.
The album contained 16 tracks on the original and 20 tracks on the deluxe version. The songs drew inspiration from the sound of Fela Kuti, King Sunny Ade, and Bob Marley.
Like To Party
This is Burna’s first single to hit airwaves, this track alone pummeled him to the limelight. A certified harmonious 90’s r&b inspired melody. This track will rejuvenate any tired leg on a dance floor.
Yawa Dey
Here Burna boy channels his inner Daddy Showkey spirit. He proves that his style is very dynamic and unpredictable. He ventures into creating kpalangolo music a.k.a ajegunle music and comes out with a street tune.
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Run My Race
“Run My Race” is a fusion of Afrobeat & hip-hop without a saxophone. The track parades a heavy beat and is already enjoying massive airplay in clubs, parties, and radio nationwide. It emphasizes that he has not had it easy and he now enjoys the fruit of his hard work.
Tonight
On “Tonight”, Burna gives a sterlling performance on a smooth Jazzy tempo beat. He switches from English to Yoruba to Igbo flawlessly.
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Jah Love is true ft Wizkid
on Jah Love is True, Burna teams up with Wizkid to deliver an inspirational and thankful song that looks at how far the Grace of Love has brought them.
Wizzy does what he knows how to do best which are catchy hooks. A very Energetic giddy sound by Leriq emphasizes the fact that both musicians are here to stay. They address critics who now salute them after calling them such names as mixtape wonder. They re-iterate that its Jah’s Love for them that made them who they are.