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The goal was to forge transatlantic and intracontinental connections through art.
Its a formula thats helped Burna construct a global empire.
The Chinese American has a base.
He actually knows where he comes from in China.
Theres no substance to it.
Nobodys talking about anything.
Its just a great time.
In both instances, the frailty of Burna Boys attempt at prophetism came into focus.
In doing so, he calls more attention to the holes in his own creative outlook.
So this one is for the people in my own home who didnt believe.
These feelings of contempt are scattered throughout the album.
But rather than going full villain as he does in conversation, he throws jabs at a generalized populace.
Burna is typically better at sticking to a script.
Walk under this glorious burden of purpose and know no fear.
(Guests on the album included pop juggernauts Ed Sheeran, J Balvin, and Khalid.)
With that history in mind, its hard not to recognize this new go-round as a step behind.
Resentment and disconcertion are palpable in spurts.
On Cheat on Me, with British rapper Dave, he cautions people to take full consideration before criticizing.
(In aninterviewwith the Los AngelesTimes, he expanded on some sources of his irritation.
They dont understand it.)
But those accolades also present the risk of exceptionalist thought.
Is this the motherfuckin thanks I get?
All because people arent in a constant state of genuflection.
