Burna Boy. Photo via publicist.
It’s looking like a Burna Boy summer. The Nigerian superstar is gearing up to release his eighth studio album No Sign of Weakness, but while things are still chilly, he’s shared a new song called “Update.” The track finds Burna back in his sample bag that’s brought him so much commercial success in the past with songs like “Last Last;” this time around, he’s taking portions of the ’90s classic “Back To Life” by Soul II Soul and twisting them up with a mixture of Afrobeats, pop, and some ampiano.
Burna describes the new album as “extrospective” in a cover story for Billboard France. “It’s not just about me but about looking outward, reflecting on the world, and how my experiences connect to the bigger picture. It’s about growth, understanding, and challenging perceptions while staying true to who I am.”
In 2023, Burna Boy shared his seventh album I Told Them…. The project featured artists like J. Cole, Dave, and GZA and RZA of the Wu-Tang Clan, and received four Grammy nominations.
