Born in the Wild
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| Released | May 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2021–2024 | |||
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Born in the Wild is the upcoming debut studio album by Nigerian singer Tems.[1][2] It is set for release in May 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]
Background[edit]
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]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Me & U" | GuiltyBeatz | 3:13 | |
| 2. | "Not an Angel" | Temilade Openiyi |
| 3:05 |
References[edit]
- ^ "Tems Announces Debut Album 'Born in the Wild'". Billboard. 15 April 2024. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ Alexandria, Lavender (15 April 2024). "Tems Reveals When Her Debut Album Will Arrive". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ Blistein, Jon (15 April 2024). "Tems Is Finally Ready to Release Her Debut Album 'Born in the Wild'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ Ezema, Patrick (14 October 2023). "Tems Builds Up To Her Debut Album With "Me & U"". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ Interviews, Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews &; Hussain, Shahzaib (26 April 2024). "Tems Shares Blithe Summer Soundtrack 'Love Me Jeje' | News". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b "Tems Returns with New Track "Me & U" Alongside a Tems-Directed Visual". RCA Records. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (21 March 2023). "Most Anticipated Album Releases of 2023". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ "Tems talks to Apple Music about 'Me & U', finding balance, and new album". GRUNGECAKE™. 6 October 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ "Tems Confirms Her Debut Album Is Coming Out In 2024". Rap-Up. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ Mamo, Heran (4 March 2024). "Tems Stopped 'Worrying About What People Think' — And Became One of Africa's Biggest Stars". Billboard. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ mildtyrant (1 April 2024). "Tems Holds Private Listening Session For Her Forthcoming Debut Album". Album Talks. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ a b Mirilla, Dennis Da-ala (15 April 2024). "Tems has dropped the trailer for 'Born in the Wild' her upcoming album". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 16 April 2024.