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Bank On It represents a pivotal stretch of Burna Boy’s career and the version of him that really pulled me in. The name African Giant came from a moment of disrespect—his name printed so small on his first Coachella poster that he couldn’t even find it.

This isn’t a flashy recipe. It’s simple, filling, and built around making use of leftovers while slowing things down after a long stretch. It’s the kind of meal that does what it’s supposed to do—warm you up and carry you into the next day.

From the opening lines—“Believe in yourself, who else gon believe in you?”—Chainz sets the tone. The song isn’t about the car; it’s about conviction. It’s about carrying yourself like someone who knows exactly what they bring to the table.

“Fly Away” isn’t just a song for Week 7.It’s a reminder that heartbreak can push you exactly where you were meant to be.That dreams don’t disappear — they just wait for you to return

That bar is simple yet heavy, and it’s something I personally relate to. Success exposes loyalty. Setbacks expose the truth. “Cuban Links” isn’t just a record for me.

Prince always had a way of saying what everybody else was scared to. ‘Pop Life’ is a ‘face the music’ record — it’s a reality check. It’s knowing not everybody gets to win...

“This one’s different — this one’s mine. ‘Ain’t F***in Wit Me’ wasn’t made to be humble, it was made to make a point. It’s a statement record — chest out, chin up, eyes forward. I wrote it from that headspace where you stop questioning your place and start owning it."

"There’s something about Tierra Whack that feels fearless — like she’s not trying to fit in, she’s just being. ‘Meagan Good’ hits that space between vulnerability and confidence that I relate to heavy. It’s quiet but powerful, smooth but real."

My people joke that when I wake up listening to Breezy and my shoulders are loose, it’s gonna be a good night — and they’re never wrong. This week it’s ‘It Depends,’ because that record moves how I move.