Damages (song)

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"Damages"
Single by Tems
from the EP For Broken Ears
Released17 September 2020
Genre
Length2:49
Label
  • Leading Vibes
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Tems singles chronology
"These Days"
(2020)		"Damages"
(2020)		"Essence"
(2021)
Music video
"Damages" on YouTube

"Damages" is a song by Nigerian singer and record producer Tems. It was released on 17 September 2020. Written by Tems and produced by Spax, the song is the only single from Tems's first EP For Broken Ears , which was released on 25 September 2020. [1] [2] [3]

Contents

The song peaked at number one on Apple Nigeria, number two on the Apple Music R&B Songs chart, [4] [5] and at number six on the TurnTable Top 50. On 24 November 2020, "Damages" became the most played song on Nigeria radio. [6]

Composition

"Damages" is an alternative R&B / soul track. Lyrically, it show Tems asking her lover to take a stance in the relationship because she does not want the relationship to fail. [7]

Critical reception

The song received positive reviews from critics. [8] A review from Pulse Nigeria stated that "the song is between a girl power anthem and a refusal of bad treatment", [2] while another review from BellaNaija noted that "The intimate beat of 'Damages' reflects the alternative R&B fused with a Neo-soul sound, and a sprinkle of the traditional Nigerian flavor". [9]

Music video

The music video was released on 23 September 2020. Directed by Ademola Falamo, the visual shows Tems in a clubhouse with her groups of rebels. [10]

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryNominee/WorkResultRef
2021Net HonoursMost Played Alternative Song"Damages"Won [11]
All Africa Music Awards Best Female Artiste in Western Africa"Tems - Damages"Nominated [12] [13] [14]
Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African R&B Soul"Tems - Damages"Nominated
Breakout Artiste of the Year"Tems - Damages"Nominated

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for "Damages"
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada) [21] Gold40,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI) [22] Silver200,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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