I'm on Fire (mixtape)
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| Mixtape by Slim Burna | ||
| Released | 11 April 2013 | |
| Recorded | 2012–13 | |
| Length | 53:24 | |
| Label | Street Rhymes | |
| Producer | Slim Burna, P Jaydino | |
| Singles from I'm on Fire | ||
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| Nigerian Sounds | 7/10 |
I'm on Fire is the début mixtape by Nigerian multi-genre musician and record producer Slim Burna. The mixtape is a 15-track effort released as a free gift for fans on Slim Burna's 25th birthday, 11 April 2013. It features guest appearances from Attitude (of Dem Mama Soldiers), Squeeze, Bukwild Da Ikwerrian, Pi Piego (of Ruud Boiz), Knowledge, and many more.
The mixtape consists of mostly hiphop-tinged dancehall vibes, and fusion of elements from a few other musical genres such as pop, R&B, rap and reggae, and also puts Slim's versatility and ingenuity in the spotlight.I'm on Fire was met with generally positive reception. It became arguably the most successful mixtape ever released by a Port Harcourt artist, garnering thousands of downloads on multiple music sites, while reaching Number 3 on the Music of Africa Top 10 Mixtapes.
I'm on Fire was recorded, mixed, and mastered at the Street Rhymes Studios in Port Harcourt. The mixtape includes original tracks—with production helmed mostly by Slim Burna and P Jaydino—as well as a few remakes of Burna's favorite dancehall hits. In an interview with Vanguard newspaper, Burna said that I'm on Fire describes him on a new level of artistic maturity. He elaborated, "I'm on Fire" is the best thing I've done lately. I've grown both lyrically and vocally, my style has improved and I feel like I have more control of my abilities now."
The first track of the tape which serves as its lead single and demonstrates a certain distinct style of singing by Burna that sounds like a cross between reggae and blues. In the song, he creates a verbal picture of himself as a survivor who has been through different trials and tribulations and is currently on fire. On the second track "All Day", Burna is joined by Bukwild Da Ikwerrian on a socially conscious number that touches upon Aluu 4. Both artists condemn the act in an artistic fashion, while encouraging the young ghetto people to stay away from violent acts, and work towards making positive contributions to society. The third track on the tape "Claro" finds Burna and Ruud Boiz member P.I. Piego expressing their love for Mary Jane. The fourth track, "Turn Me On" comes with more of an uptempo, club-friendly vibe and steamy lyrics, which according to Nigeriansounds, is a treat for young female listeners and a contribution to the DJs' playlists. Some sober reflection blows in on "The Orphan", a slow-paced rap infused R&B ballad that uses a sample of DJ Khaled's "I'm on One". The song tells the tale of a young girl on the street with no parents, who has nowhere to go.
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