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Tems Is Cutting Her Losses On Her New Single “Not An Angel”

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Tems has been developing a name for herself. The Nigerian-born multi-talented singer started releasing material to streaming back in 2018. However, things really started to take off for her around 2020 when she released her debut project, For Broken Ears. In terms of ingratiating herself with hip-hop listeners, Tems got a lot of people talking with her feature on Future’s 2022 record. That of course, was his album I NEVER LIKED YOU.

She landed on one of the hits from it, “WAIT FOR U,” with Drake. Before that, the 28-year-old also appeared on Drizzy’s 2021 tape, Certified Lover Boy. She provided her stunning voice on “Fountains.” Besides a few high-profile placements, Tems usually is quiet when it comes to new material.

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Listen To “Not An Angel” By Tems

Which is why it is exciting to talk about a new track. She has just come through with a self-confident ballad called “Not An Angel.” It features production from one of the most well-known Afro-beat producers, Sarz. He also just dropped a new track with Gunna and Asake. “Not An Angel” sees Tems sing about leaving a one-sided relationship. It is a powerful song about leaving someone who just takes and takes and having the mental strength to go through with it.

What are your initial thoughts on this brand-new single, “Not An Angel,” by Tems? Is she the best Afro-beats singer going right now? Do you think this sudden popularity in this genre will be a long-lasting thing in music? After hearing this song, should Tems drop a new album soon? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Tems. Furthermore, stay with us for all of the best song releases throughout the week.

Quotable Lyrics:

’Cause I’m not an angel
I’m just a girl that knows the truth
And I couldn’t save you (Nah, nah)
You couldn’t see what I’ve been through
I’ll cut my losses in peace
I don’t need nothin’ else from you

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Tems Emerges From The Wreckage Of Heartbreak On Her New Single, ‘Not An Angel’

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Tems‘ spiritual journey continues. Tonight (December 8), the Nigerian singer has shared “Not An Angel” her reflective new single on which she feels the need to move on after the end of a relationship.

Over sparse drums and pulsating beats, Tems is at more principled place, moving forward from the wreckage of a lost love.

“’Cause I’m not an angel / I’m just a girl that knows the truth / And I couldn’t save you / You couldn’t see what I’ve been through / I’ll cut my losses in peace / I don’t need nothin’ else from you /’Cause I’m not and angel / I know I did all I could do,” she sings on the song’s chorus.

Tems has become known for her personal approach to songwriting and lyricism. In an interview with Interview Magazine, she opened up about her songwriting process and how she lets her emotions lead the way.

“Sometimes I freestyle to a point where I can’t feel my feet. I’ve entered somewhere and I don’t even know where I am anymore,” she said. “I’m just pouring out my gut and then when I’m done, I don’t remember what I just did. If you didn’t record it, it’s almost as if I blacked out.”

You can listen to “Not An Angel” above.

Tems Will Slip In Another Song Before 2023 Ends With Her Upcoming Single, ‘Not An Angel’

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Tems has been relatively quiet lately: She released “Me & U,” a new single, earlier this year, but that was her first new song in two years. Things have started to ramp up in Q4 2024, though. Following the aforementioned “Me & U” in October, Tems announced today (December 5) that she has another new song, “Not An Angel,” coming soon.

On social media, Tems shared what is presumably the single’s cover art, a blurry photo of what appears to be Tems in a squatting position. The post indicates the song is set for release this Friday, December 8.

Despite not being productive in terms of new release, Tems still had a few notable moments in 2023. She picked up a Grammy for Best Melodic Rap Performance, for her, Drake, and Future’s “Wait For U.” She wore an attention-grabbing dress to the Oscars that looked great but probably wasn’t beloved by those who had the misfortune of sitting behind her. In September, there were rumors flying around on social media that she was pregnant with Future’s baby, which she addressed with a simple response.

Tems has yet to release a full-length album, but perhaps her two year-ending singles are signs that one is finally on the way soon.

Burna Boy Forgoes $5M Dubai performance due to strict smoking laws while Tems gets detained in Uganda 

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Nigerian music sensations  Burna Boy and Tems have become entangled in legal troubles as they navigated foreign lands. These incidents shed light on the challenges artists face when traveling abroad and the stringent consequences for diverging from foreign country laws. Burna Boy’s Bag Fumbled Burna Boy, known for his unfiltered lyrics, dropped a bombshell in […]

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Tems Drops Captivating New Single “Me & U” Alongside Mesmerizing Visual

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Tems Drops Captivating New Single "Me & U" Alongside Mesmerizing Visual

Lagos, Nigeria’s GRAMMY-Award-winning artist, Oscar-nominated singer, songwriter, and producer, Tems, has just unveiled her latest masterpiece. The track titled “Me & U” is now available, along with a mesmerizing visual, via Since ’93/RCA Records. This release is particularly noteworthy as it stands as her first solo venture since the launch of her If Orange Was A Place EP.v

“‘Me & U’ is about discovering the real me, building a genuine relationship with the Creator, and gaining a true perception of self,” Tems said.

“Me & U” is an intimate creation, with Tems lending her ethereal vocals and showcasing her songwriting skills by penning the lyrics entirely herself. The production of this soulful gem is a collaboration between Guiltybeatz and Tems herself.

To accompany this enchanting release, Tems has directed a captivating music video filmed in the picturesque setting of Malta. With “Me & U,” Tems continues to leave her mark on the global music scene, demonstrating her multifaceted talents as both an artist and visionary. This is another stellar addition to her growing repertoire, further solidifying her status as a musical force to be reckoned with.

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Tems Aims To Discover Her True Self On The Buoyant ‘Me & U,’ Her First New Song In Two Years

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Tems is a credited co-writer on Rihanna’s “Lift Me Up,” arriving last October for the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack and earning Tems an Oscar nomination at this year’s ceremony. Still, Tems hadn’t released solo material since her 2021 EP If Orange Was A Place. That finally changed on Thursday morning, October 5, with “Me & U.” Tems gifted her patient fans with an accompanying video, directed by her.

“FIRST SINGLE IN TWO YEARS!” Tems posted across her social media profiles. “‘ME & U’ OUT EVERYWHERE So incredibly grateful for all your support! LET’S GO [Earth emoji, dove emoji, star emoji].”

In the video, Tems is found by the ocean. The serene environment is contrasted by Tems’ intense emotion. “This is my decision,” she sings. “I don’t think you listen, you listen / I don’t think you listen.” She asks to “give me something” in return because “I love you,” and “I don’t need nothing, you are my everything.” She dances in the water, atop a cliff, and at a gathering in the woods at night.

At one point, Tems is alone in a castle-like room, sitting in the middle of a circle of lit candles. She sings, “Make me your matter, make me your matter, make me your matter / Show me your substance, make me your person, make me your person /Give me one break, I need faith / Faith to believe you, faith to receive you / Give me something I’m lacking.”

By the video’s end, Tems illustrates her relinquishing of control by sprinting in the dark and falling backward into the ocean.

“Me & U” and its video — and the two-year gap between Tems’ singles — speak to something Tems told Kendrick Lamar for Interview Magazine this June (published in August), when Lamar asked whether she feels “pressure to conform to what people may expect” from her.

“Yeah, you have to remember how you felt when you started as an artist, to understand the reason you’re doing what you’re doing,” she said. “Yes, it’s to be seen, or to make a name for yourself, but beyond that, why are you doing it? Most of the time it’s because you have a story to share, a message to give. When you become more known or seen, it’s very easy to get caught up in, ‘What do people expect of me now?’ But for me, it’s like, ‘What do I expect of myself now?’ Because you’re the one that has to live with yourself, the one that has to sleep with the decisions that you make.”

The Grammy winner continued, “Trusting yourself is so key, and I’m not going to stop trusting my guts just because people can see me now. It’s like being in a zoo. The animals don’t change their behavior just because you’re looking at them. They’re always going to be who they are. So why should I change?”

Watch the “Me & U” video above.

Is Tems Pregnant With Future’s Baby?

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It takes very little to start a rumor on social media these days. It probably never took much to begin with, but thanks to platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter, one person’s private joke can spread like wildfire. Case in point: All it took to start the rumor that Nigerian Afrobeats star Tems was pregnant was a video of the star gripping the front of her coat.

The video, which appears to have been posted on her Instagram Story, sees the star greeting fans at an event, but observers online attributed the way she held the coat closed in front of her to hiding a baby bump. This quickly spun into some fans speculating that the father was her “Wait For U” collaborator Future.

Is Tems Pregnant With Future’s Baby?

The answer is very likely “no.” While Tems herself didn’t directly address the wild rumor (which seems mostly to be the result of several blogs reposting the same story quoting a handful of comments on the original video), she did subtly shoot it down on both Twitter and Instagram. “In conclusion, you people are all mad!!!” she wrote on Twitter (not X, which is a dumb name and no one should take it or its owner seriously). The star, who is used to criticism of her sartorial choices, clearly isn’t sweating the speculation.

Meanwhile, on Instagram, she posted a string of side profile photos in the same outfit — ostensibly taken on the same day — that show no bump to be seen. The star also reposted a supporter’s epic clapback at one skeptical commenter’s insistence that she’s lying. To be fair… he kinda asked for it. Just goes to show: Never stick your nose into conversations where it doesn’t belong.

And if there’s any big takeaway here, it’s not to believe everything (or anything, really) you see online. People just be making stuff up sometimes.

Tems Caught Wind Of Rumors That Claimed She Was Pregnant With Future’s Baby And Offered A Simple Response

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Nigerian recording artist Tems is many things. A songwriter, singer, chart-topper, and Oscar Award nominee, yes. But, the “Crazy Tings” musician is not a mother to rapper Future’s next child, despite the bubbling rumors. Today (September 22), Tems caught wind of the online claim and immediately offered a simple response.

“In conclusion, you people are all mad,” wrote Tems in a post on her official X page (formerly Twitter).

The whispers result from a viral video posted yesterday (September 21) of the entertainer attending Burberry’s Summer 2024 fashion show in London. In the clip, Tems is tugging on her jacket to seemingly hide her midriff from the paparazzi outside of the venue.

Tems took it a step further by uploading a series of photos from the same day to her Instagram Stories to dispel any lingering doubt.

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It is unclear why online users gathered that Tems and Future were romantically linked. Their only documented connection is by way of Future’s 2022 song “Wait For U,” which sampled Tems’ “Higher (Live).”

In a string of posts last year, Future spoke about his decision to use the track: “Soon as I heard the Tems sample over ATL Jacob, Instantly connected to my soul. Tems’ voice is amazing. Even though ‘Wait For U’ is a sample and not an original recording, I still put featuring Tems [in case others] weren’t familiar with her work. Thank you, Tems.”

Also, based on singer Ciara’s (who is the ex-finance of Future and mother to his son) response to questions by The Shade Room on September 13 about their co-parenting relationship, it’s probably best that Tems keeps it strictly professional with Future.

Kendrick Lamar Reveals Who Kept Him Sane During Studio Sessions

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Earlier this week Kendrick Lamar sat down with breakout Nigerian singer Tems for a conversation in Interview Magazine. Since then, both artist’s fanbases have been pouring through the conversation trying to unpack every single relevant detail. One of the details that got people’s attention was Lamar’s obsession with 50 Cent. “Now, I’ve always studied 50 Cent’s music and watched his interviews,” Kendrick explained. Though fans online noted just how different the two rappers’ styles are others pointed out that Kendrick has long had very versatile taste.

Another detail that fans are pointing out comes from a portion of the interview where the pair discuss who holds them down. “I’m the kind of person that if you leave me in the studio by myself for like two days, I turn into one of those mad scientists in a cartoon,” Tems began. “I’m the same way. I call it the Pinky and the Brain syndrome,” Kendrick responds referencing the beloved cartoon. He went on to explain that you need someone around you to keep you sane during studio sessions. “You need at least one or two people that you really trust to be like, ‘You know what? You’re going crazy.’”

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Kendrick Lamar Credits Dave Free And Sounwave For Keeping Him Sane

Kendrick Lamar didn’t have to think very long to remember the people who kept his head straight. “I can relate to that, because my boy, Dave [Free] my partner, actually — he started as one of my managers, but he was a creative also. Along with my producer Sounwave, I kind of lean on him to know if I’m going the right way.” The two collaborators he mentions have been working with Lamar for a while, so it’s no surprise that he trusts them.

Earlier this month, Kendrick Lamar was announced as one of the headliners at Tyler, The Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw festival later this year. He joins a stacked lineup that includes SZA, Clipse, Earl Sweatshirt, Ice Spice, and many more. What do you think of Kendrick and Tems new interview? Let us know in the comment section below.

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