Sittin' On Top Of The World

Album: I Told Them... (2023)
Charted: 36 80
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Songfacts®:

  • "Sittin' On Top of the World" is a summer anthem that celebrates good times with a romantic partner. Burna Boy uplifts his sweetheart, urging her to embrace a carefree and joyful life. Recognizing her resilience in overcoming challenging moments, he encourages her to let go and revel in the pleasures life has to offer.

    His lover's captivating presence halts the world around him, leaving Burna Boy entranced by her irresistible allure. Together, they create a dynamic that elevates them to a state of unparalleled bliss where they feel like they're sitting on top of the world.
  • French hip-hop record producer and composer Skread produced the track. Other hookups between Burna Boy and Skreed included his 2020 Twice and Tall track "23" and his 2022 Love, Damini J Balvin collaboration "Rollercoaster."
  • The song is built on a sample of Brandy and Mase's 1998 hit, "Top Of The World."
  • The lyric video starts with Burna Boy positioned atop a floating platform during one of his shows from the Love, Damini Tour. From this electrifying moment, the video takes viewers on a visual journey, accompanying Burna Boy as he embarks on his globetrotting adventures across international destinations.
    It captures walks to private jets, encounters with renowned friends spanning from J Balvin to Damson Idris, and performances that ignite stages worldwide.
  • "Sittin' On Top Of The World" is the lead single from Burna Boy's seventh studio album, I Told Them... The Nigerian singer found himself sitting on top of the UK albums chart when I Told Them... debuted at #1 on the tally. It was the first time an international Afrobeats artist secured a UK #1 album.

    The album also broke the record for the most simultaneous #1s for an African album, topping the charts in 69 countries worldwide.
  • Burna Boy performed the song with Brandy and 21 Savage at the Grammy Awards in 2024. It was nominated for Best Melodic Rap Performance but lost to "All My Life" by Lil Durk.

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