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Hip-Hop Lives Here
Burna Boy takes viewers inside the streets of Lagos, Nigeria in the video for his latest offering, the inspirational track, “Questions.”
On the heels of his smash hit “Kilometre,” the Grammy and BET Award winner, teams up with Mavin Records CEO and record producer Don Jazzy, who even lends his vocals to the track and stars alongside the African Giant in the visuals.
The video was shot by popular Nigerian producer TG Omori, who beautifully captures the people, culture, and energy of Lagos, viscerally showcasing vibrant colors in the architecture, intricate fabrics in traditional clothing, and the heart-melting smiles and laughter of local children.
Burna Boy plays the hometown hero, asking difficult questions as he sings in English, pidgin English, and Yoruba: “Question but dem no get answer / Anything wey you wish, that be your portion / Na by the grace of God Inshansha Allah we dey move am.”
Ever the hustler, the 30-year-old Nigerian star has been relentless in promoting the new single on his social media accounts. On Wednesday (Aug. 25), he took to Twitter to share a powerful clip of choir rehearsals for his upcoming concert at the O2 arena in London on Friday (Aug. 27). Based on the sneak peek of the show, let’s hope Burna also surprises fans with a live rendition of “Questions.”
His latest album Twice as Tall is available on all digital streaming platforms.
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Kid Cudi’s Man on the Moon: The End of Day, as many fans know, revolves around his dream of becoming a success. The album is also remembered as a moody, reflective, and emotional listening experience. Its hit lead single, “Day ’n’ Nite,” sets that tone with themes of isolation and addiction.
What some people may not know, however, is the personal story behind this defining track in Kid Cudi’s career. In an interview with Complex, the Cleveland native shared that the song was connected to a falling out with his uncle.
“We were actually beefing because he forced me out the house when I didn’t have another situation set up, so I was bitter. I never apologized for it, and that kills me,” he admitted. But it was not just the conflict that shaped the record.
“[He] passed in 2006,” Cudi said. That loss became fuel for him, both as a way to prove himself and as a tribute to the uncle who helped him in his early days. “That’s why I wrote ‘Day ’n’ Nite.’ If he weren’t there to let me stay with him those first few months, there would be no Kid Cudi. It fcked me up watching him go, but it was like, ‘I have to fulfill this destiny now for sure.’ Things were moving, but they weren’t solidified yet. I had ‘Day ’n’ Nite,’ we were just getting started, and I was like, ‘This sht has got to pop off.’ I wasn’t taking no for an answer.”
The rest, of course, is history. Kid Cudi went on to become one of the most influential figures in hip-hop, with “Day ’n’ Nite” standing as the spark that started it all.
Quotable Lyrics:
'Cause day and night
The lonely stoner seems to free his mind at night
He's all alone through the day and night
The lonely loner seems to free his mind at night, at, at, at night
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