| "City Boys" | |
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| Single by Burna Boy | |
| from the album I Told Them... | |
| Released | September 22, 2023 |
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| Length | 2:33 |
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| "City Boys" on YouTube | |
"City Boys" is a song by Nigerian singer Burna Boy, released on September 22, 2023, as the fifth single from his seventh studio album, I Told Them... . It was produced by MD$ and Ruuben and samples Jeremih's February 2009 single, "Birthday Sex".[1] "City Boys" was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards.[2]
Background
Burna Boy first teased the track on August 17, 2023, through his TikTok, posting a clip from the official music video of the track.[3]
Critical reception
African Folder's Bomi Anifowose noted that the track is "chest-thumping" and is "riveting and dynamic as the snippet." He also stated that "the record displays braggadocio in esteemed ramification."[4] Writing for The Independent, Helen Brown wrote that the track "applauds sly angles of urban masculinity to a marimba and concrete punch of a beat."[5] Julianne Escobedo Shepherd for Pitchfork wrote that on the track, Burna "explores the spoils of his talent and renown, weaving triumphantly through wealth, women, [and] weed."[6] The song was included at No. 4 on Harpsichord Zine's ranking of the 33 Best Songs of 2023, as well being named one of the "64 Songs That Narrated The Mainstream 2023."[7] The publication noted that despite using the blatant sample of "Birthday Sex," it didn't "water down" the song's intent.[8]
Charts
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9] | 70 |
| France (SNEP)[10] | 27 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[11] | 143 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[12] | 44 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[13] | 14 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles( RMNZ) | 12 |
| Nigeria (TurnTable)[14] | 2 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[15] | 58 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[16] | 24 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[17] | 14 |
| UK Afrobeats (OCC)[18] | 1 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[19] | 5 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[20] | 20 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| France (SNEP)[21] | Gold | 100,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[22] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ Cummings-Grady, Mackenzie (25 August 2023). "Burna Boy Releases New Album 'I Told Them...' f/ J. Cole, 21 Savage, RZA, and More". Complex. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ MARKOWITZ, DOUGLAS (11 November 2023). "Here Are The Nominees For Best African Music Performance At The 2024 GRAMMYs". Grammys. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ^ Godson, Betty (August 18, 2023). "Fans react as Burna Boy teases new single". NotJustOk. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ Anifowose, Bomi (25 August 2023). "I Told Them By Burna Boy: More Hip-Hop, Less Afrobeats". African Folder. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ Brown, Helen (25 August 2023). "Burna Boy, I Told Them... review: Nigerian star pulls his punches on a lovingly crafted but middling new album". The Independent. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ Shepherd, Julianne Escobedo (30 August 2023). "Burna Boy: I Told Them... Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ "Harpsichord's List of 64 Songs That Narrated The Mainstream of 2023". Harpsichord. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ "Harpsicord's Top 33 Songs of 2023 [11-1]". Harpsichord. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ "Burna Boy Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
- ^ "Top Singles (Week 41, 2023)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ^ "Burna Boy Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ^ "Burna Boy – City Boys" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ^ "Official Nigeria Top 100". TurnTable charts. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
- ^ "Burna Boy – City Boys". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
- ^ "Burna Boy – City Boys". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ^ "Official Afrobeats Singles Chart Top 20". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ^ "Burna Boy Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
- ^ "French single certifications – Burna Boy – City Boys" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ^ "British single certifications – Burna Boy – City Boys". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
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