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Tems Releases Debut Studio Album ‘Born In The Wild’

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Tems Unveils 'Born In The World 2024' Global Tour, Sets Debut Album for June 7

GRAMMY® Award-winning and Oscar-nominated Nigerian singer, songwriter, and producer Tems has released her highly anticipated debut studio album, Born In The Wild, via Since 93/RCA Records. The 18-track album showcases Tems’ unique sound and features high-profile collaborations with J. Cole and Asake.

Born In The Wild marks a significant milestone in Tems’ career, following her rise to international stardom. The album highlights her signature blend of soulful melodies and introspective lyrics, promising to captivate listeners worldwide. With contributions from renowned artists like J. Cole and Asake, Tems continues to solidify her position as a leading force in the music industry.

Tems has announced her highly anticipated Born In The World 2024 global tour, kicking off with a special headline show at London’s Eventim Apollo on June 12th. The tour news comes in anticipation of her debut album, Born In The Wild, set to drop via Since ’93/RCA Records on June 7th.

Fresh off her acclaimed Coachella debut and the release of her latest single, “Love Me JeJe,” Tems is poised to captivate audiences worldwide with her soulful vocals and electrifying performances.

Fans eager to catch Tems live can mark their calendars for ticket sales, which begin at 10 AM this Friday, May 17th. With her unique blend of talent and artistry, Tems’ Born In The World 2024 tour promises an unforgettable experience, showcasing her exceptional musical prowess on the global stage.

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Tems And J. Cole Face Their Fears To ‘Free Fall’ Into Love On Their New Collaboration

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At long last, Tems‘ debut album is finally here. Tonight (June 7), the Nigerian R&B hitmaker has shared Born In The Wild, her long-awaited full-length project. With her years of features, EPs, and viral tracks, Tems delivered on her promise of pure quality. On Born In The Wild is “Free Fall,” a collaboration with J. Cole.

Neither Tems or Cole avoid facing difficult emotions, but on “Free Fall,” the two find themselves confused as to how to move forward with a love that is draining them of their energies.

“Hopeless, in the moment / I free fall straight into you / I don’t know if I can fight what you do in my mind / Or and more can collide with you,” sings Tems on the song’s intro.

Cole hops in, noting that he cam empathize, however, he feels frustrated at the woman’s inability to open up to him.

“Toxic, who would’vе thought whats comin’ was a plot twist / Soon as you let me in, you start hunting for the locksmith / Now thе key I once had to your heart does not fit / I got three choices, bad on your door or lock-pick / Or walk away confused at your logic,” raps Cole on his verse.

Though Cole’s hot streak of verses has recently been called into question, recently with his verse of Cash Cobain’s “Grippy” and his removal of the Kendrick Lamar diss track “7 Minute Drill” from streaming platforms. But with “Free Fall,” he bounces back, and makes a return to melodic, rhythmic form.

And ultimately, Tems’ debut album proves to be worth the wait, and only the beginning of a long, promising career.

You can listen to “Free Fall” above.

Born In The Wild is out now via RCA. Find more information here.

When Will Tems’ New Album ‘Born In The Wild’ Be On Spotify?

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For the past few months, Tems has been dropping bread crumbs on the road to the release of her debut album, Born In The Wild. After announcing the album in April, she released the single “Love Me JeJe” before revealing the release date a month later. Next, she announced her tour for the album, shared the tracklist featuring Asake and J. Cole, and played a lovely NPR Tiny Desk Concert. So, when can you finally stream Born In The Wild on DSPs like Spotify?

Born In The Wild is due on June 7 via RCA / Since ’93, which means you can stream it beginning at 9 PM Pacific/midnight Eastern time. Check out more information about the album below.

Tracklist

1. “Born In The Wild”
2. “Special Baby (Interlude)”
3. “Burning”
4. “Wickedest”
5. “Love Me JeJe”
6. “Get It Right” Feat. Asake
7. “Ready”
8. “Gangsta”
9. “Unfortunate”
10. “Boy O Boy”
11. “Forever”
12. “Free Fall” Feat. J. Cole
13. “Voices In My Head (Interlude)”
14. “Turn Me Up”
15. “Me & U”
16. “T-Unit”
17. “You In My Face”
18. “Hold On”

Tour Dates

Europe:

6/12 — London, UK @ Eventim Apollo
6/15 — Paris, France @ L’Olympia
7/4 — Oslo, Norway @ Sentrum Scene
7/8 — Berlin, Germany @ Tempodrom
7/10 — Cologne, Germany @ Carlswerk Victoria
7/12 — Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Paradiso
7/16 — Montreux, Switzerland @ Montreux

North America

8/22 — Miami Beach, FL @ The Fillmore
8/24 — Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock Cafe
8/26 — Dallas, TX @ Gilley’s South Side Ballroom
8/28 — Houston, TX @ 713 Music Hall
8/30 — Atlanta, GA @ Coca-Cola Roxy
9/01 — Washington, DC @ The Anthem
9/03 — Philadelphia, PA @ The Met Philadelphia
9/05 — New York City, NY @ Radio City Music Hall
9/07 — Toronto, ON, Canada @ History
9/11 — Boston, MA @ Agganis Arena
9/13 — Montreal, QC, Canada @ L’Olympia
9/15 — Chicago, IL @ Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
9/17 — Denver, CO @ The Mission Ballroom
9/22 — Vancouver, BC, Canada @ The Queen Elizabeth Theatre
9/25 — Seattle, WA @ Showbox SODO
9/27 — San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield
9/29 — Las Vegas, NV @ The Theatre At Virgin Hotel
10/1 — Los Angeles, CA @ The Greek Theatre

Africa

10/19 & 25 — TBA

Asia

11/5 — TBA

Australia

11/09 — Melbourne @ Margaret Court Arena
11/12 — Brisbane @ Fortitude Music Hall
11/15 — Sydney @ The Hordern Pavilion

When Will Tems’ New Album ‘Born In The Wild’ Be On Apple Music?

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Tems announced her debut album Born In The Wild back in April, giving fans just about two months to build excitement for it. So, when can you stream Born In The Wild on DSPs like Apple Music?

Born In The Wild is due on June 7 via RCA / Since ’93, which means that it’ll be available to stream beginning at midnight Eastern / 9 PM Pacific.

Last week, Tems revealed the tracklist for the album, which includes guest features from fellow Afrobeats star Asake and rapper J. Cole. You can check out more information on Born In The Wild below.

Tracklist

1. “Born In The Wild”
2. “Special Baby (Interlude)”
3. “Burning”
4. “Wickedest”
5. “Love Me JeJe”
6. “Get It Right” Feat. Asake
7. “Ready”
8. “Gangsta”
9. “Unfortunate”
10. “Boy O Boy”
11. “Forever”
12. “Free Fall” Feat. J. Cole
13. “Voices In My Head (Interlude)”
14. “Turn Me Up”
15. “Me & U”
16. “T-Unit”
17. “You In My Face”
18. “Hold On”

Singles

So far, Tems has released two singles, “Me & U” and “Love Me JeJe.”

Tour Dates

Europe:

6/12 — London, UK @ Eventim Apollo
6/15 — Paris, France @ L’Olympia
7/4 — Oslo, Norway @ Sentrum Scene
7/8 — Berlin, Germany @ Tempodrom
7/10 — Cologne, Germany @ Carlswerk Victoria
7/12 — Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Paradiso
7/16 — Montreux, Switzerland @ Montreux

North America

8/22 — Miami Beach, FL @ The Fillmore
8/24 — Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock Cafe
8/26 — Dallas, TX @ Gilley’s South Side Ballroom
8/28 — Houston, TX @ 713 Music Hall
8/30 — Atlanta, GA @ Coca-Cola Roxy
9/01 — Washington, DC @ The Anthem
9/03 — Philadelphia, PA @ The Met Philadelphia
9/05 — New York City, NY @ Radio City Music Hall
9/07 — Toronto, ON, Canada @ History
9/11 — Boston, MA @ Agganis Arena
9/13 — Montreal, QC, Canada @ L’Olympia
9/15 — Chicago, IL @ Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
9/17 — Denver, CO @ The Mission Ballroom
9/22 — Vancouver, BC, Canada @ The Queen Elizabeth Theatre
9/25 — Seattle, WA @ Showbox SODO
9/27 — San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield
9/29 — Las Vegas, NV @ The Theatre At Virgin Hotel
10/1 — Los Angeles, CA @ The Greek Theatre

Africa

10/19 & 25 — TBA

Asia

11/5 — TBA

Australia

11/09 — Melbourne @ Margaret Court Arena
11/12 — Brisbane @ Fortitude Music Hall
11/15 — Sydney @ The Hordern Pavilion

Tems Unveils Tracklist for Debut Album ‘Born In The Wild’

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Tems Unveils Tracklist for Debut Album 'Born In The Wild'

GRAMMY® Award-winning and Oscar-nominated Lagos-based singer, songwriter, and producer Tems has revealed the official tracklist for her highly anticipated debut album, Born In The Wild, which will be released this Friday, June 7th, via Since ‘93/RCA Records. The 18-track album boasts special guest features from Asake and J. Cole. It showcases production from a stellar lineup of producers, including long-time collaborator GuiltyBeatz, London, Sarz, P2J, Spax, DAMEDAME*, Nsikak David, and Tems herself.

The album features the hit singles “Me & U,” which has garnered over 45 million streams and peaked at #34 on the UK Official Singles Chart, and the new single “Love Me JeJe,” currently on the B-List at BBC Radio 1 and the A-List at Radio 1Xtra.”Born In The Wild” is already being praised as a critically acclaimed masterpiece, reflecting Tems’ signature sound and storytelling prowess. The album is poised to solidify her place as a global music powerhouse, with fans eagerly awaiting its release.

You can see the full tracklist below.

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Tems’ New Album ‘Born In The Wild’: Everything To Know, Including The Release Date, Tracklist, And More

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With her debut album Born In The Wild coming soon, Nigerian singer Tems is soon to ascned to global superstar status. After becoming the first African-born artist to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (thanks in part to Future and Drake) and penning for both Beyoncé and Rihanna, she’s ready to take the next step in her journey as an artist with Born In The Wild. Here’s everything to know about the upcoming album.

Release Date

Born In The Wild is due 6/7 via RCA / Since ’93. You can find more info here.

Tracklist

1. “Born In The Wild”
2. “Special Baby (Interlude)”
3. “Burning”
4. “Wickedest”
5. “Love Me JeJe”
6. “Get It Right” Feat. Asake
7. “Ready”
8. “Gangsta”
9. “Unfortunate”
10. “Boy O Boy”
11. “Forever”
12. “Free Fall” Feat. J. Cole
13. “Voices In My Head (Interlude)”
14. “Turn Me Up”
15. “Me & U”
16. “T-Unit”
17. “You In My Face”
18. “Hold On”

Features

Features on Born In The Wild include North Carolina rapper J. Cole and burgeoning Nigerian Afrobeats performer Asake.

Artwork

RCA Records

Singles

So far, Tems has released two singles, “Me & U” and “Love Me JeJe.”

Tour Dates

Europe:

6/12 — London, UK @ Eventim Apollo
6/15 — Paris, France @ L’Olympia
7/4 — Oslo, Norway @ Sentrum Scene
7/8 — Berlin, Germany @ Tempodrom
7/10 — Cologne, Germany @ Carlswerk Victoria
7/12 — Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Paradiso
7/16 — Montreux, Switzerland @ Montreux

North America

8/22 — Miami Beach, FL @ The Fillmore
8/24 — Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock Cafe
8/26 — Dallas, TX @ Gilley’s South Side Ballroom
8/28 — Houston, TX @ 713 Music Hall
8/30 — Atlanta, GA @ Coca-Cola Roxy
9/01 — Washington, DC @ The Anthem
9/03 — Philadelphia, PA @ The Met Philadelphia
9/05 — New York City, NY @ Radio City Music Hall
9/07 — Toronto, ON, Canada @ History
9/11 — Boston, MA @ Agganis Arena
9/13 — Montreal, QC, Canada @ L’Olympia
9/15 — Chicago, IL @ Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
9/17 — Denver, CO @ The Mission Ballroom
9/22 — Vancouver, BC, Canada @ The Queen Elizabeth Theatre
9/25 — Seattle, WA @ Showbox SODO
9/27 — San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield
9/29 — Las Vegas, NV @ The Theatre At Virgin Hotel
10/1 — Los Angeles, CA @ The Greek Theatre

Africa

10/19 & 25 — TBA

Asia

11/5 — TBA

Australia

11/09 — Melbourne @ Margaret Court Arena
11/12 — Brisbane @ Fortitude Music Hall
11/15 — Sydney @ The Hordern Pavilion

Tems’ NPR Tiny Desk Concert Is A Promising Preview Of Her Upcoming ‘Born In The Wild’ Album

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This week will be a big one for Tems in what’s already been an exciting 18 months for the Nigerian singer. On Friday, June 7, Tems will release her debut album Born In The Wild and ahead of its arrival, the singer stopped by NPR’s Tiny Desk to preview a couple of songs from the project and revisit highlights from her discography. She began with “Me & U,” the lead single off Born In The Wild, which was received a slightly stripped-back but equally enjoyable treatment thanks to support from her band and vocalists. Next came “Ice T,” the highlight from her 2020 breakout project For Broken Ears.

Afterward, Tems unveiled previously unheard songs, “Unfortunate” and “Forever,” from Born In The Wild. The former leans more into R&B and afrobeats as a reminder of Tems’ versatile while “Forever” strikes as a truly soaring record that highlights her growth. To close her set, Tems performed “Love Me Jeje,” the third single from Born In The Wild which interpolates Seyi Sodimu’s 1997 hit of the same name.

Tems’ Tiny Desk set comes days after she revealed the official tracklist for Born In The Wild. The album features 18 songs and guest appearances from Asake and J. Cole. She’s also set to embark on the Born In The Wild Tour with Naomi Sharon and Lekan.

You can watch Tems’ NPR Tiny Desk in the video above.

Born In The Wild is out 6/7 via RCA Records/Since ’93. Find out more information here.

Tems Announces Her ‘Born In The Wild’ Tracklist Featuring J. Cole And Asake And Declared The ‘Countdown Begins’ For The Album’s Release

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Tems’ Coachella 2024 debut couldn’t have gone better — bringing out Justin Bieber and Wizkid and confirming that her album was done — and the Nigerian artist hasn’t let up since.

In between Coachella’s Weekend 1 and Weekend 2, Tems announced Born In The Wild, her debut studio album. Earlier this month, Tems shared the album would be released on June 7 and revealed the album’s cover artwork. The Grammy winner will embark the Born In The Wild World Tour, her first world tour, beginning in London on June 12, and now, we have an idea of what the setlist will look like.

On Thursday, May 30, Tems posted the Born In The Wild tracklist. Check it out, as well the album’s cover artwork and Tems’ tour dates, below.

Tems’ Born In The Wild Album Cover Artwork

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Tems’ Born In The Wild Tracklist

1. “Born In The Wild”
2. “Special Baby (Interlude)”
3. “Burning”
4. “Wickedest”
5. “Love Me JeJe”
6. “Get It Right” Feat. Asake
7. “Ready”
8. “Gangsta”
9. “Unfortunate”
10. “Boy O Boy”
11. “Forever”
12. “Free Fall” Feat. J. Cole
13. “Voices In My Head (Interlude)”
14. “Turn Me Up”
15. “Me & U”
16. “T-Unit”
17. “You In My Face”
18. “Hold On”

Tems’ Born In The Wild World Tour Dates

Europe

6/12 — London, UK @ Eventim Apollo
6/15 — Paris, France @ L’Olympia
7/4 — Oslo, Norway @ Sentrum Scene
7/8 — Berlin, Germany @ Tempodrom
7/10 — Cologne, Germany @ Carlswerk Victoria
7/12 — Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Paradiso
7/16 — Montreux, Switzerland @ Montreux

North America

8/22 — Miami Beach, FL @ The Fillmore
8/24 — Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock Cafe
8/26 — Dallas, TX @ Gilley’s South Side Ballroom
8/28 — Houston, TX @ 713 Music Hall
8/30 — Atlanta, GA @ Coca-Cola Roxy
9/01 — Washington, DC @ The Anthem
9/03 — Philadelphia, PA @ The Met Philadelphia
9/05 — New York City, NY @ Radio City Music Hall
9/07 — Toronto, ON, Canada @ History
9/11 — Boston, MA @ Agganis Arena
9/13 — Montreal, QC, Canada @ L’Olympia
9/15 — Chicago, IL @ Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
9/17 — Denver, CO @ The Mission Ballroom
9/22 — Vancouver, BC, Canada @ The Queen Elizabeth Theatre
9/25 — Seattle, WA @ Showbox SODO
9/27 — San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield
9/29 — Las Vegas, NV @ The Theatre At Virgin Hotel
10/1 — Los Angeles, CA @ The Greek Theatre

Africa

10/19 & 25 — TBA

Asia

11/5 — TBA

Australia

11/09 — Melbourne @ Margaret Court Arena
11/12 — Brisbane @ Fortitude Music Hall
11/15 — Sydney @ The Hordern Pavilion

Born In The Wild is out 6/7 via RCA Records. Find more information here.

Tems Unveils ‘Born In The World 2024’ Global Tour, Sets Debut Album for June 7

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Tems Unveils 'Born In The World 2024' Global Tour, Sets Debut Album for June 7

Grammy Award-winning artist Tems has announced her highly anticipated Born In The World 2024 global tour, kicking off with a special headline show at London’s Eventim Apollo on June 12th. The tour news comes in anticipation of her debut album, Born In The Wild, set to drop via Since ’93/RCA Records on June 7th.

Fresh off her acclaimed Coachella debut and the release of her latest single, “Love Me JeJe,” Tems is poised to captivate audiences worldwide with her soulful vocals and electrifying performances.

Fans eager to catch Tems live can mark their calendars for ticket sales, which begin at 10 AM this Friday, May 17th. With her unique blend of talent and artistry, Tems’ Born In The World 2024 tour promises an unforgettable experience, showcasing her exceptional musical prowess on the global stage.

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Tems Revealed The Release Date For Her Debut Album ‘Born In The Wild,’ As Well As Its Cover Art

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Nigerian star Tems has announced the release date for her much-anticipated debut album, Born In The Wild. “This is my most special moment,” she wrote on Twitter (never calling it “X”). “Everything I have I put into this. Thank you all so much for believing in me. BORN IN THE WILD. JUNE 7th.” She also included a look at the cover art for the album, which you can see below.

When Tems broke out in 2020 with her feature on Wizkid’s top-ten hit “Essence,” she instantly became a name music fans had to keep an eye on. Since then, she’s released two EPs, became the first African artist to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 thanks to her feature on Future’s “Wait For U” with Drake, won a Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance for that same song, and co-wrote Rihanna’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever song “Lift Me Up,” earning nominations for another Grammy, a Golden Globe, and an Oscar.

Doing all this without an album out is pretty impressive, but what may end up being even more impressive is the album itself. So far, Tems has released three singles — “Me & U,” “Not An Angel,” and “Love Me JeJe” — and all have instantly become fan favorites. June 7th can’t come soon enough.

Born In The Wild is due 6/7 via RCA / Since ’93. You can find more info here.