Nigerian dancehall star, Burna Boy has achieved his best debut on the Billboard music charts. The singer’s new album, ‘Outside’ made the reggae albums chart at number three.
‘Outside’ was one of the most anticipated Nigerian albums of 2018. The singer held listening parties in Lagos and London.
Vessel of Love by Hollie Cook is number one on the chart while Stony Hill by Damian Marley is in the second spot.
‘Outside’, released by Atlantic Records and Bad Habit, is a 13-track project which features J Hus, Koni Baje, Lily Allen, amongst others.
It is Burna Boy’s second album to crack the Billboard reggae albums chart. L.I.F.E, his debut album released in 2013, peaked at number seven.
Following the success of his ‘L.I.F.E’ album, Burna Boy released his sophomore album ‘On a Space Ship’ (OAS) as an announcement of his elevation as an artist.
The 19 track record opens with ‘OluwaBurna’, delivered in his usual pidgin and Yoruba combination. It’s a direct response to his critics. Produced by Spellz, the song is somewhat a reminiscent of his 2015 hit, ‘Check & Balance’.