Burna Boy makes new Billboard history with 21 Savage’s collaboration.
Afrofusion artist, Burna Boy has consistently set the world ablaze since his 2018 global hit, “Ye”. Since, he has reached the tapestry of global artistry, dominating worldwide music charts, clinching awards and selling out the biggest arenas and stadiums. After his 2023 hit song, “Sittin on top of the world” with 21 Savage peaked at number 80 on the US Billboard Top 100 chart, the duo’s new collaboration, “Just Like Me” has also debuted on the chart at number 67, making Burna Boy the first African artiste to chart in the Billboard top 100 for four consecutive years (2021-2024).
Burna Boy has become the first African artist to debut a song on the Hot 100 for four consecutive years (2021-2024). This is an impressive achievement given the competitiveness of the music industry. This accomplishment highlights Burna Boy's impact on African music and sets a… pic.twitter.com/C3sFzC9EiB
— ChartsAfrica 📊 (@chartsafrica) February 2, 2024
Rema is Afrobeats’ best selling artists for 2023 in the United States.
Dubbed the prince of Afrobeats, Rema continues to break international barriers as one of new school African artists. His hit song, “Calm Down” with Selena Gomez has become one of the most successful African song in the United States. With the success of his debut album, “Raves and Roses” which just clinched the RIAA Gold certification for over 500 thousand units sold, Rema has been awarded as the best selling African artist in the United States for 2023. This is without a doubt, a huge feat for the Mavin Records star.
REMA was the best selling Afrobeats artist by total album units in the US in 2023. pic.twitter.com/Y4rC0GqiDk
— chart data (@chartdata) February 2, 2024
J.Cole teases his new album, “The Fall Off” with merch release.
American rapper, J.Cole is set to make emphatic return with a new album. He has been on a feature run since 2023, working with the likes of Drake, Lil Durk, Burna Boy and Summer Walker, where he has consistently teased his new album in these songs. The rapper is further teasing his upcoming album, “The Fall Off” with a new merch released on his tour with Drake. The merch is inscribed with “It’s a boy” and “The Fall Off”, two potential projects from him. Fans are increasingly convinced that J.Cole is close to retiring.
J. Cole’s ‘The Fall Off’ era being teased in new merch from his tour with Drake 👀
• It’s A Boy
• The Fall Off pic.twitter.com/53CmgJDgsK
— NFR Podcast (@nfr_podcast) February 3, 2024
Muis set to unveil heavily-anticipated project, “Muis the EP”.
Emerging Nigerian star, Muis has been one of the new artists to watch since his groundbreaking song, “Saati Ramoni”. He is predicted to be one of the biggest breakthrough in the country over the next months. He is set to launch his heavily anticipated self-named EP, “Muis”. Fans are hopeful that this project will fully introduce his talent to the global audience. His listening party is set to hold on February 8, at Ram and Beer, Lekki, Lagos.
Join us for THE UNHEARD EVENT X MUIS, our exclusive listening party as we unveil the highly-anticipated EP, ‘MUIS THE EP’ – five tracks that will redefine your music experience. 🔊🧡
🗓: 08/02/24
⏰: 5pm
📍: RAM AND BEER, Oyibo Adjarho, Lekki.
Registration link :… pic.twitter.com/IvcqJhaE0G— MUIS 🌐 MUIS THE EP 🌐🌐🌐 (@muiswrld) February 3, 2024
UK rapper, Little Simz has previewed a new song on social media.
Little Simz has enjoyed global success since her 2021 album, “Sometimes I Might Be Introvert”. She has become one of UK’s most acclaimed rappers and her 2022 album, “No Thank You” received huge acceptance across Europe and America. She has just teased a new song on X (twitter) and her next post “Drop 7” suggests that the new song might be dropped on February 7. This will be her first release since her 2022 album.
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— Little Simz (@LittleSimz) February 3, 2024
