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Born in the Wild is the upcoming debut studio album by Nigerian singer Tems. [1] [2] It is set to be released on 7 June 2024, via RCA Records and Since '93. The album has yielded the singles "Me & U", "Not an Angel", and "Love Me JeJe". [3] [4] [5]
In 2020, Tems released her debut EP For Broken Ears and it was followed by her sophomore EP If Orange Was a Place . [6] In 2021, Tems received critical international recognition after being featured on the song "Essence" by Wizkid. Shortly after, Her song "Free Mind" from her debut EP For Broken Ears impacted Rhythmic contemporary radio as a single and charted across the United States. She further achieved success with her collaborations with Future on "Wait for U" alongside Drake, Beyoncé' on "Move" alongside Grace Jones and Rihanna as a songwriter on "Lift Me Up", the latter earned her an Academy Awards and Golden Globe Awards nominations. [6]
In a tweet in 2022, Tems announced that her debut studio album was scheduled for release in 2023. The album was delayed for unknown reasons with Tems releasing two singles "Me & U" and "Not an Angel". [7] [8] In March 2024, Tems told Billboard magazine that the album was finished and that it would released in 2024. [9] [10] Shortly afterwards, a private listening session for the album was held in Lagos, Nigeria. [11] While performing at her debut Coachella set in April, Tems officially announced that the album was ready and performed a rendition of "Love Me JeJe", an unreleased song off the album. [12] A day later, the album's title was revealed along with a trailer. [12]
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Nigerian singer-songwriter and record producer Tems has released two extended plays (EPs), one soundtrack album, and 14 singles. In 2020, Tems released her debut extended play For Broken Ears which contained the single "Damages" and later "Free Mind" which impacted US contemporary radio as a single in 2022, it debuted on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 46 and breaking the female record for longest charting number one song on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart. In 2021, Tems was featured on the Wizkid's single "Essence". It spawned a remix with Justin Bieber and became the first Nigerian song to chart on Billboard's Hot 100 of which it peaked at number 9 and Global 200 chart. Essence was certified 4X platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In the same year, Tems released her second EP If Orange Was a Place, after signing with RCA Records.
For Broken Ears is the debut extended play by Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer Tems. It was produced primarily by Tems, along with production from Spax, Omeiza and Tejiri Akpoghene, and was released on 25 September 2020 by Leading Vibes Limited. It spawned front several hits in 2022, including "Higher" which was sampled on Future's number one Billboard Hot 100 hit "Wait for U" and "Free Mind" which debuted on the chart, gaining Tems her first solo appearance.
If Orange Was a Place is the second extended play by Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer Tems. It was produced primarily by GuiltyBeatz, along with production from Jonah Christian, and was released on 15 September 2021 by Since '93 and RCA. It features a single guest appearance from American singer Brent Faiyaz.
"Wait for U" is a song by American rapper Future featuring Canadian rapper Drake and Nigerian singer Tems. It was sent to rhythmic contemporary radio as the second single from Future's ninth studio album, I Never Liked You, on May 3, 2022.
"Free Mind" is a song by Nigerian singer and record producer Tems. It first appeared on 25 September 2020 as the third track from Tems's debut extended play, For Broken Ears. Tems wrote and produced the song alongside co-producer Omeiza. The song debuted on 2 April 2022 at number 5 on the then newly launched Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart.
"Higher" is a song by Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer Tems. It was released through Leading Vibes as the fifth track from Tems debut extended play, For Broken Ears, on September 25, 2020. It was produced by Tems alongside Tejiri Akpoghene.
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"Me & U" is a song by Nigerian singer and songwriter Tems, released on 5 October 2023, through RCA Records. Written and produced by both GuiltyBeatz and Tems, It marks her first solo body of work since her extended play If Orange Was a Place (2021).
"Not an Angel" is a song by Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer Tems, released on 8 December 2023 through RCA Records. Written and produced and produced by Tems alongside Sarz, it marks Tems first self produced song since her debut extended play For Broken Ears.
"Love Me JeJe" is a song written and recorded by Nigerian singer Tems, released on 25 April 2024, via RCA Records. It serves as the lead single from her forthcoming debut studio album, Born in the Wild (2024). Produced by GuiltyBeatz and Spax, the song interpolates Seyi Sodimu's 1997 single "Love Me Jeje".
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