Big 7

Album: I Told Them... (2023)
Charted: 53
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  • This is a fun and uplifting song that celebrates Burna Boy's success and his aspirations for the future.

    "'Big 7' is a melodic tribute to embracing new heights in my musical journey," said Burna Boy. "The title represents a symbolic aspiration to reach greater horizons, with the number seven embodying an attainable and harmonious growth."
  • Wavy since London
    Wavy since Berlin
    So no dey talk to me in public
    I'm in a different place
    If you see me tonight
    You can clearly see that I've been wavy since mornin'


    The word "wavy" has been used in hip-hop and R&B music for many years to describe someone who is cool or stylish. It is often used in a more literal sense to describe someone's hair, which is often styled in a wavy or curly fashion. However, in recent times, the word has also come to be used more figuratively to describe someone's overall attitude.

    In "Big 7," Burna Boy uses "wavy" in both a literal and figurative sense. The "African Giant" is literally saying that he has been feeling confident and stylish since he was in London and Berlin, but he is also using the word "wavy" to describe his vibe. He is in a different place in both body and mind, not interested in explaining himself to those who don't get him.
  • Burna Boy starts off the song with a tribute to the late Virgil Abloh.

    First of all, rest in peace Virgil Abloh
    Don't spill no drink on my clothes when I'm Louis V drippin'


    American fashion designer Virgil Abloh died on November 28, 2021, at 41 after a two-year battle with cardiac angiosarcoma, a rare form of cancer. The line is a reference to Abloh's fashion sense and his impact on the world of fashion. Abloh was the founder of the Off-White fashion brand and the artistic director of menswear at Louis Vuitton. He was known for his innovative designs and his ability to blend high fashion with streetwear.
  • Burna Boy collaborated on the song's composition with its producers Danitello, Santeri Kauppinen, Mike Wavvs, and Otis, with additional production assistance from Super Miles.
  • "Big 7" is the second single released from I Told Them.... The song captures the essence of the album, exploring Burna Boy's musical achievements and the unshakable confidence that drove him to achieve them.
  • Director Benny Boom shot the "Big 7" music video in New York City. In the visual, we see Burna Boy having fun in the streets of New York surrounded by hip-hop royalty. He appears next to Junior Mafia and RZA of the Wu-Tang Clan, and he eats pizza with Busta Rhymes.
  • Burna Boy considers Virgil Abloh to be at the heart of the whole fashion world, especially for the Black community. "It's just the cool creativity in the man's head. This is the difference," he told Apple Music's Zane Lowe. "You look at something, he looks at it, you are seeing different colors than each, you know what I mean? It's crazy."

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