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Burna Boy Is A Model Of Success In His Celebratory ‘Way Too Big’ Video

Burna Boy continues his months-long rollout of ‘Twice As Tall’ with a triumphant new video. …

Afro-fusion star Burna Boy is a model of success in his celebratory “Way Too Big” video, which continues the promotion cycle for his 2020 album Twice As Tall. Opening with a shot of a young boy in Lagos, Nigeria encountering a statue of Burna Boy as a boxer, the video imagines an entirely different path for the African Giant, who defeats an opponent in the ring, becoming the same massive star he is now. As he sits atop a billboard in Lagos, traffic stops to take in the sight. The message is clear: No matter what his path, Burna believes he’d have been a success story.

He has exhibited that same confidence throughout his album’s rollout, from the “Real Life” video to the “Monsters You Made” video. Burna’s goal is to depict different models of leadership for African youth and speak out for a unified continent strong enough to become a major world power. He also speaks out against injustice on the album, and in the song “20:10:20,” with which he decried the Nigerian Police Force’s Special Anti-Robbery Squad and its legacy of violence and suppression.

Watch the “Way Too Big” video above.

Twice As Tall is out now on Atlantic Records. Listen to it here.

Burna Boy is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

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“No Daylight” by Fiona Amaka evokes an anthemic storm of emotion

Fiona Amaka

It’s as if each release is chasing the next, never quite catching up. Emerging London-based artist Fiona Amaka returns with “No Daylight,” a sonic masterpiece that invites listeners to delve into the unfiltered corners of emotion. From the outset, the track distinguishes itself as a composition and an immersive auditory experience. The crashing guitars and soaring instrumentals create a sonorous landscape, but Fiona’s voice truly takes center stage. Her vocals embody poignant expressiveness, delivering an aching vulnerability long after the last chord fades.

The mesmerizing production of “No Daylight” showcases Fiona’s artistic versatility and sonic innovation. Echo and delay effects aren’t just embellishments but vital threads in the song’s emotional tapestry, amplifying its haunting allure. The track pulses with controlled chaos, balancing intensity with intimacy and power with restraint. Its cinematic quality evokes a palpable sense of time dilation, where emotions rise, and reality blurs into something more profound.

With every release, Fiona Amaka cements her status as a formidable presence in the contemporary music industry. From the pulsating, club-oriented rhythms of ‘In-Club’ to the profoundly introspective ballad ‘Miles Apart,’ her capacity to traverse varied moods and genres is remarkable. “No Daylight” continues this trajectory, further establishing her as an artist to monitor closely. The single brilliantly enriches her discography, crafting compelling soundscapes that captivate listeners and invite deeper engagement.

As the buzz around her music intensifies, “No Daylight” stands out effortlessly, infusing pop sensitivities with her emotive storytelling. Get ready for an evocative auditory journey that warrants repeated listening.

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“Home Sweet Home” by Michellar delivers a heartfelt tribute to seeking comfort in adversity

Michellar

There is something incredibly honest about Michellar’s latest single, “Home Sweet Home.” From the moment the first note hits, listeners are drawn into a deeply personal and universally relatable anthemic ballad.

Based in San Francisco, singer-songwriter and producer Michellar invests considerable emotional fidelity into this track, crafting a hauntingly evocative melody that echoes the longing we all feel when searching for a place of safety, whether physical or emotional. “Home Sweet Home” goes beyond merely telling a tale; it unravels a feeling that resonates in the quiet moments between the lyrics.

The beautifully restrained production allows Harrison Black’s vocal contributions to take center stage; his performance is delicate and robust, infusing the composition with a palpable sense of vulnerability and resilience to the song. Lyrically, “Home Sweet Home” employs the poignant metaphor of a runaway reuniting with a father, which symbolizes the intrinsic human desire to return to the comfort of familiarity while also depicting the internal conflict of escaping one’s demons. Mixed and mastered in the UK before returning to California, the track possesses an atmospheric depth that enhances its immersive quality, transforming each listening experience into a rich auditory journey.

What makes “Home Sweet Home” stand out isn’t just its substantive message but how it delivers it gracefully, intimately, and with an emotional weight that feels impossible to shake. Michellar’s talent for distilling complex emotions into relatable narratives cements their relevance in the contemporary music landscape, reminding us that music transcends sound to forge genuine connections.

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For enthusiasts seeking a song that effectively marries noteworthy storytelling with soaring melodies, “Home Sweet Home” represents an essential addition to their playlists. It prompts listeners to confront their vulnerabilities while reaffirming that, regardless of where we wander, especially when life’s challenges seem insurmountable, a place or person consistently embodies the essence of ‘home.’ In this way, the home concept remains an enduring and ever-present sanctuary.

 

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