Ye

Burna Boy

About Ye

"Ye" is a song by Nigerian singer Burna Boy. It was released on August 6, 2018, as the sixth single from his third studio album Outside (2018). The song was produced by Nigerian record producer Phantom. It peaked at number 26 and 31 on Billboard's Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop and R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay charts, respectively. "Ye" won Song of the Year and Listener's Choice at the 2019 Soundcity MVP Awards Festival. It also won Song of the Year and was nominated for Best Pop Single and Best Recording of the Year at The Headies 2019. In August 2019, Rolling Stone reported that "Ye" earned around 11 million streams over seven months across major U. S. streaming platforms. 


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2018
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Yeah
My nigga, die for nothing
My nigga, die for nothing
My nigga, die for nothing

Oluwaburna o (ehn ehn)
Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye
Ye Ye Ye Ye o Ye (ehn ehn)
Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye
Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye
Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye o Ye (ehn eh)

This one na gbedu wey dey ja pata
Me I no get time I dey da pada
Dada cover my face
Calling me Lagbaja
Biggie man wey no dey wear agbada
Ahn Ahn (Ad libs)

My nigga what's it gon' be?
G-Wagon or de Bentley?
The gyaldem riding with me
I no fit
Die for nothing
My nigga what's it gon' be?
G-Wagon or de Bentley?
The gyaldem riding with me
I no fit
Die for nothing

Make you know say
Anything wey you do
Dem must commentate (I can't come and kill myself)
So anything wey I dey do
I dey try to dey do am my way (I can't come and kill myself)
Plenty plenty plenty suffer wey we face
Just to make sure money dey

But my people dem go say
I no want kpai
I no want die
I no want kpeme
I want enjoy
I want chop life
I want buy motor
I want build house
I still want turn up

My nigga what's it gon' be?
G-Wagon or de Bentley?
The gyaldem riding with me
I no fit
Die for nothing
My nigga what's it gon' be
G-Wagon or de Bentley
The gyaldem riding with me
I no fit
Die for nothing

Different things dem happening
Schemes and packaging
In er one night 4 shows I'm juggling
Flow like the ocean
My boat I'm paddling
Shout out Shina Peller
That's my bro; my family
Frozen chains
When it comes to money
I dey concentrate
Make I tell you straight
You are not my mate
If you be commissioner
I be Head of state

But my people dem go say
I no want kpai
I no want die
I no want kpeme
I want enjoy
I want chop life
I want buy motor
I want build house
I still want turn up

My nigga what's it gon' be?
G-Wagon or de Bentley?
The gyaldem riding with me
I no fit
Die for nothing
My nigga what's it gon' be?
G-Wagon or de Bentley?
The gyaldem riding with me
I no fit
Die for nothing

Oluwaburna o
Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye
Ye Ye Ye Ye o Ye (ehn ehn)
Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye
Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye
Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye o Ye (ehn eh)

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Burna Boy

Damini Ogulu (born 2 July 1991), better known by his stage name Burna Boy, is a Nigerian Afrofusion singer and songwriter. He is the grandson of Benson Idonije. more »

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Written by: Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, Olaeye Ayobami Oladapo

Lyrics © SYLECTIVE PUBLISHING, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing

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15 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Ye" by Burna Boy is predominantly classified as Afrobeat, a music genre that combines traditional Nigerian music, jazz, highlife, funk, and choral group vocals.
Album Association
"Ye" is a song from Burna Boy's third studio album "Outside" which was released in 2018.
Chart Performance
"Ye" went on to peak at number 26 on Billboard’s “Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay” chart.
Accidental Fame Factor
Its popularity surged after the release of the album by Kanye West with the same name "Ye" in June 2018, as fans mistakenly clicked on Burna Boy's song while looking for Kanye's new album.
Lyrics Meaning
The song "Ye" is about Burna Boy's aspiration to achieve as much wealth as possible while still living a life devoted to enjoyment.
Critic Recognition
"Ye" was named by many critics as one of the best songs of 2018.
Award Recognition
“Ye” later won Song of the Year and Listener’s Choice at the 2019 Soundcity MVP Awards Festival.
Certification Status
In 2020, the song earned Burna Boy a gold certificate in Canada, verifying that "Ye" sold more than 40,000 copies there.
Music Video Filming
The music video was shot in Lagos, Nigeria, and features various Nigerian cultures and dances.
Global Impact
The song became a symbol of resistance during the EndSARS protests in Nigeria in 2020.
Remix Releases
Several remixes of the song, by various artists, have been released, demonstrating its widespread popularity and influence.
Spotify Streams
As of December 2021, "Ye" had over 140 million plays on Spotify, indicating the song's enduring appeal.
Live Performances
When performed live, "Ye" typically prompts a significant sing-along response, demonstrating the song's resonance with its audience.
Sociopolitical Commentary
Aside from its catchy tune, "Ye" is commended for Burna Boy's use of music to reflect and comment on broader societal and political issues in Nigeria.
Nigeria's National Anthem
The song is often referred to as "Nigeria's National Anthem" due to its popularity and the relatability of its lyrics with many Nigerians.

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