Burnaboy | - Soke

With over 17 million plays on platforms like YouTube Music, it helped bridge the gap between his early "Like To Party" fame and his eventual global dominance with albums like African Giant .

Critics frequently cite "Soke" as the undisputed highlight of the On a Spaceship era. While that album received mixed reviews for its lack of cohesion, "Soke" was praised for its "immense talent" and "exceptional sonic earworm" quality. Burnaboy - Soke

The track is often compared to later hits like "Ye" for its ability to capture a specific Nigerian zeitgeist while maintaining global appeal. With over 17 million plays on platforms like

Produced by , "Soke" is a masterclass in atmospheric and smooth Afropop. The track is often compared to later hits

The track features a "glossy" production style built on polished keyboard chords, intricate guitar lines, and "sprouting" horns that give it a rich, live-band feel.

The word "Soke" (meaning "Up") serves as a mantra for elevation and progress, both for Burna personally as he navigated industry politics and for his audience. Critical Reception and Legacy