Rising from a
recent robbery allegation, Afro-fusion singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly
known as Burna Boy thrilled a select group of media executives and
celebrities to an exclusive taste of his forthcoming album titled
"Outside".
The event, which
was held at WéRé House in Lekki, Lagos on Monday is a prelude to the
album, which will be released on all digital music platforms on the
January 26 under Atlantic Records.
Douglas Jekan of
The Beat FM was charged with the host's duties as he led a cheerful
Burna Boy through a series of questions
about the album.
The Oxford Brooke
University communication and culture graduate said every song on the
album was inspired by something in his life.
He listed 'Where I'm from' as his favourite track and his most personal song on the album.
He explained how a
trip to Port Harcourt led to the track, 'City Vibration' and recounted
how his experience with Drake led to 'More Life', the album's opening
track.
Shedding more light
on other songs on the forthcoming album, he said, Grammy nominated
British pop singer, Lilly Allen is featured in the fourth track titled,
'Heaven's Gate'.
He said, "Heaven's
Gate's fast tempo is a departure from my usual mid-tempo style and has a
dancehall vibe that permeates the instrumental. I render the song in
patois while Lilly Allen's interjects his peculiar singing style. it is a
fine blend of cockney vibes and Indian rhythm that gives the song a
more diverse appeal.
"The video was shot
on location in London, United Kingdom and features scenes where a
mother cooks and dances in the kitchen and others where a family unwinds
in the living room. These relatable visuals make the video unique and
interesting."
In attendance was Burna Boy's maternal grandfather, Benson Idonije, his mother and sister.
Burna Boy said his
ever-changing but unique style of music is seen by many music buffs as
having a significant semblance to that of music legend, Fela Anikulapo
Kuti, who incidentally was as at a time managed by his granddad, Mr.
Idonije.
Davido, Phyno,
Skales, Idia Aisien, Nonso Bassey, Odunsi The Engine, Idyl, Leriq, DJ
Lambo, Chopstix and DJ Spinall were some of the celebrities in
attendance.
There were food and
drinks even as Burna Boy's favorite meal, Port Harcourt's Boli and
fish, was served from the trunk of a Peugeot 504 that was beautifully
converted to a kitchen.
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