

The song was released for digital download and streaming formats in the US, as the second single for the album, by Maybach and Warner Bros. Such lyrics from the former include: "I'm on a yacht gettin' hella high/ Smoking good/That seaweed." He also boasts about having a woman "in her cha-cha" as he grabs "on her chi-chi's".

In the lyrics of "Burn", the rappers implore listeners to "let that shit burn!" Big Sean delivers simple, comedic lines, while Mill conveys grit and aggression. During their performance of the song, Mill and Big Sean go back and forth. Its breakdown utilizes a snare drum, fire alarm, and whistle. The song also includes church bells, a light grand piano, and an 808 drum kick. Musically, "Burn" is an up-tempo number, which prominently features brass. Mill also revealed that a beat on his 2008 mixtape Flamers is "almost the same" as "Burn", which some people may be unaware of. The rappers then took it in turns to record contributions and became tired out, until they eventually recorded their last parts together in the studio. Mill remembered spending time in the studio with Big Sean for the song and playing him his four bars, going against a typical 16-bar. The producer finally added a kick, using the 808 drum machine. After the brass, Jahlil Beats created the breakdown that includes a snare drum and alarm, intending for the song to have an appeal to clubs and radio stations. This marked his first collaboration with Big Sean and Mill sent the record to the rapper, with the contributors working together from different areas of the United States. Jahlil Beats first formed the song under the title of "Gasoline", deciding to make a part two after listening to the first recording and he added brass. In January 2012, Mill started working on Dreams and Nightmares and recorded some of the tracks for Dreamchasers 2, including "Burn". Jahlil Beats produced rapper Bobby Shmurda's single " Hot Nigga" in 2014, crafting it as a continuation of the song and Mill's single " I'm a Boss" (2011). "Burn" leaked online on May 4, 2012, three days before it was released as part of Mill's ninth mixtape Dreamchasers 2. He later featured him on his single " B-Boy" alongside fellow rapper ASAP Ferg, which was released in the lead-up to Mill's second studio album Dreams Worth More Than Money (2015). Mill contacted Big Sean to work together on "Burn", following several other collaborations between Maybach and GOOD rappers. "Burn" was solely produced by record producer Jahlil Beats, who wrote it alongside Mill, Big Sean, and Alexander Izquierdo. Jahlil Beats served as the song's producer, seeking out a club and radio appeal with the beat. An accompanying music video was released on October 10, 2012, which shows Mill and Big Sean joined by models in a warehouse, along with crocodiles, vehicles, and exploding cars. It was later certified gold in the country by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In the United States, the song topped Billboard 's Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart in 2012, alongside peaking at number 86 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Some singled out Big Sean's appearance, while a few critics praised the instrumentation. "Burn" received positive reviews from music critics, who generally highlighted the rappers' chemistry. In the lyrics of the song, Mill and Big Sean encourage listeners to burn. An up-tempo number, the song features brass throughout. It was released for digital download and streaming, as the second single for the album, on September 11, 2012, through Maybach Music Group and Warner Bros. The producer recorded the song after listening to an early recording, adding more musical elements. Jahlil Beats handled the production, and co-wrote it with the rappers and Alexander Izquierdo.

The song features a guest appearance from fellow rapper Big Sean. " Burn" (originally " Gasoline") is a song by American rapper Meek Mill from the deluxe version of his debut studio album, Dreams and Nightmares (2012). 2012 single by Meek Mill featuring Big Sean "Burn"įrom the album Dreams and Nightmares (Deluxe) and Dreamchasers 2
