Born in the Wild
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| Released | 7 June 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2021–2024 | |||
| Length | 54:26 | |||
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Born in the Wild is the debut studio album by Nigerian singer Tems.[1][2] It was released on 7 June 2024, via RCA Records and Since '93. The album was supported by the singles "Me & U" and "Love Me JeJe". Born in the Wild features guest appearances from J. Cole and Asake. Its production was handled by Tems, GuiltyBeatz, Sarz, P2J, London, Spax, and DameDame. In promotion of the album, Tems will embark on the Born in the Wild Tour.[3][4][5][6]
Background[edit]
In 2020, Tems independently released her debut extended play For Broken Ears. That same year, she signed with RCA Records and released her second extended play, If Orange Was a Place.[7] In 2021, Tems received international recognition after being featured on Wizkid's "Essence" single. Shortly afterwards, her song "Free Mind", from her debut EP For Broken Ears, impacted Rhythmic contemporary radio as a single and charted in 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 as a songwriter on Rihanna's "Lift Me Up", the latter earned her an Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nominations.[7]
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 teasing the album and instead releasing two singles "Me & U" and "Not an Angel", which marked her first solo music output since 2021 excluding her cover of Bob Marley's "No Woman, No Cry" for the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack.[8][9] In March 2024, Tems told Billboard magazine that the album has been completed and that it would released in 2024.[10][11] Shortly afterwards, a private listening session for the album was held in Lagos, Nigeria and later Los Angeles and London.[12] 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.[13] A day later, the album's title and release window of May was revealed along with a trailer, which featured a snippet of the title track.[13]
"Love Me JeJe" was released on 25 April 2024 as the first single off the album. A few weeks later, Tems officially announced the release date of 7 June 2024.[14] In May, Tems appeared on the American late-night talk show The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in May 2024, her debut appearance on the series to promote the album, performing a medley of "Love Me JeJe" and the album's title track "Born in the Wild".[14][15]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Born in the Wild" |
| 2:16 | |
| 2. | "Special Baby" (Interlude) | Openiyi | Tems | 1:28 |
| 3. | "Burning" |
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| 2:55 |
| 4. | "Wickedest" |
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| 2:36 |
| 5. | "Love Me JeJe" |
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| 2:58 |
| 6. | "Get It Right" (featuring Asake) | Sarz | 3:19 | |
| 7. | "Ready" |
| GuiltyBeatz | 3:45 |
| 8. | "Gangsta" |
| Spax | 2:41 |
| 9. | "Unfortunate" |
| GuiltyBeatz | 3:39 |
| 10. | "Boy O Boy" |
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| 2:52 |
| 11. | "Forever" |
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| 3:16 |
| 12. | "Free Fall" (featuring J. Cole) |
| P2J | 3:12 |
| 13. | "Voices in My Head" (Interlude) | Openiyi | Tems | 1:27 |
| 14. | "Turn Me Up" |
| London | 3:36 |
| 15. | "Me & U" |
| GuiltyBeatz | 3:12 |
| 16. | "T-Unit" |
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| 3:03 |
| 17. | "You in My Face" |
| GuiltyBeatz | 4:28 |
| 18. | "Hold On" |
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| 4:05 |
| Total length: | 54:26 | |||
Personnel[edit]
- Gerhard Westphalen – mastering
- Spax – mixing
- Ikon – mixing on "Love Me JeJe", "Ready", "Unfortunate", "Turn Me Up", and "Me & U"
References[edit]
- ^ Mamo, Heran (15 April 2024). "Tems Announces Debut Album Born in the Wild". Billboard. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ Alexandria, Lavender (15 April 2024). "Tems Reveals When Her Debut Album Will Arrive". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ Hussain, Shahzaib (13 May 2024). "Tems Announces 'Born In The Wild' Global Tour | News". Clash. Retrieved 29 May 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.
- ^ Hussain, Shahzaib (26 April 2024). "Tems Shares Blithe Summer Soundtrack 'Love Me Jeje' | News". Clash. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Tems Returns with New Track "Me & U" Alongside a Tems-Directed Visual". RCA Records. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- ^ Odunmarayo, Oke (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.
- ^ a b Saponara, Michael (21 May 2024). "Tems Performs Silky 'Born in the Wild' & 'Love Me JeJe' Medley on 'The Tonight Show'". Billboard. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ Paul, Larisha (21 May 2024). "Tems Mixes 'Born in the Wild' and 'Love Me JeJe' Into Tender Medley on 'The Tonight Show'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 24 May 2024.