Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy has disclosed that the late Indian rapper Sidhu Moose Wala served as his muse during a period of musical fatigue.
In an interview with BBC Radio 1Xtra on Wednesday, Burna Boy revealed that he was collaborating on a project with Moose Wala before the rapper’s tragic assassination in May 2022.
Burna Boy expressed, “I was exhausted musically. I was just like, ‘I need something new’.'”
He went on to mention that he came across Moose Wala’s music through his fans and was instantly captivated by the rapper’s distinct style.
Burna Boy elaborated, “I was like, ‘Wow, this is different,’. This is something I haven’t heard before.”
Moose Wala’s music, according to Burna Boy, served as a catalyst for him to explore his own musical style and push the boundaries of his artistry.
“He made me want to be a better artist,” Burna Boy affirmed.
“He [Sidhu Moose Wala] was one of the biggest inspirations I had at a time when I felt like I’ve already musically done it all. I felt like I’d exhausted myself musically in my head because I was listening to everything and nothing was making sense to me.
“I felt like I’ve already spoken about everything. I already said everything [in songs]. But Sidhu brought another angle to my musicality. He is a legend. The legend of Punjab. There will never be another one.”