Nigerian talented
musician Tems, has released her highly anticipated debut
album titled, “Born In The Wild”. The 18-track project features collaborations with Asake on
“Get
It Right” and J. Cole on
“Free Fall,”
promising a diverse sonic experience.
“Born In The Wild” is a deeply
personal journey for Tems. “I had to step back a bit, to check in with myself,”
she tells Apple
Music, and also just find healing from all the trauma and everything I
experienced before ‘Tems.’ I think I had to unlearn a lot of things. This album
is just a new way of me expressing myself, while still centring who I am in
it.” The album reflects on feelings of self-doubt, self-discovery, navigating
relationships, and ultimately, self-trust. It’s everything about her growth and
unwavering spirit, and her readiness to embrace the future.
Musically, “Born In The Wild”
defies genre boundaries. From the sultry R&B of “Burning” to the
fusions of Afrobeats and amapiano in “Get It Right,”
the album celebrates African culture and heritage. This is evident in her
reimagining of Seyi Sodimu’s 1997
hit, “Love
Me JeJe,” transformed into a breezy and contemporary offering.
Tems has been building
anticipation for the album since her Coachella announcement.
She released “Love Me Jeje,” a reinterpretation of the classic song,
followed by a soulful performance of “Love Me JeJe” and the title track
“Born In The Wild” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Most
recently, she captivated audiences with a Tiny Desk performance,
showcasing standout tracks like “Me & U,” “Ice
T,” “Unfortunate,”
and “Forever.”
This new chapter of Born in the Wild, Tems is gearing up for a world tour that kicks off next week. The tour
will have special guests Naomi Sharon and Lekan, who she will take with her
across Europe, North America, Africa, and Asia. With performances in Melbourne,
Brisbane, and Sydney in November as well. The album Born in the Wild is now available for listening on all streaming platforms.
Listen to “Born In The Wild” below:
