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Tems
Temilade Openiyi (born 11 June 1995), known professionally as Tems, is a Nigerian singer. She rose to prominence after she was featured on Wizkid's 2020 single "Essence," which reached the top ten of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 after the release of a remixed version with an additional feature from Justin Bieber, and earned her a Grammy Award nomination. That same year, she was featured on Drake's song, "Fountains." On 25 September 2020, she released her debut extended play, ''For Broken Ears''. Tems released her second extended play, '' If Orange Was a Place'' (2021), after being signed to RCA Records. In 2022, Tems' vocals from her song "Higher" were sampled by Future on his single, "Wait for U", which led to her being credited as a featured artist alongside Drake on the song. It debuted atop the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, making her the first African artist to debut at number one and the second Nigerian artist to top the chart. Tems covered Bob Marley's "No Woman, No Cry" for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Essence (song)
"Essence" is a song by Nigerian singer Wizkid, featuring fellow Nigerian singer Tems. It was released on 30 October 2020, as the fourth single from Wizkid's fourth studio album, ''Made in Lagos''. "Essence" was produced by P2J and Legendury Beatz. The "sensual" song sees the duo express their desire for each other. A music video was released on 9 April 2021, shot in Accra, Ghana. "Essence" is the first Nigerian song in history to chart on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and the ''Billboard'' Global 200. The song received a nomination at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Global Music Performance. Background and composition After the song garnered popularity, Tems said that although she was "happy" with her first recording of the song, she felt her verse could have been better. However, Wizkid and his team thought her vocals were great and ultimately kept it. Tems recalled hearing the song "in the most random places", while in Los Angeles. "Essence" is an Afrobeats/Afro-pop and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wait For U
"Wait for U" is a song by American rapper Future (rapper), Future, featuring vocals from Canadian rapper and singer Drake (musician), Drake and Nigerian singer Tems. It was sent to rhythmic contemporary, rhythmic contemporary radio as the second single from Future's ninth studio album, ''I Never Liked You (album), I Never Liked You'', on May 3, 2022. The song samples Tems' song, "Higher", from her debut extended play, ''For Broken Ears'' (2020). Future and Drake wrote the song with producers FnZ (Finatik and Zac) and ATL Jacob, alongside Tejiri Akpoghene and Tems, who are credited songwriters for the sampling of "Higher", and Floyd E. Bentley III. "Wait for U" is an contemporary R&B, R&B song that lyrically discusses the occasional toxicity of a romantic relationship. The song debuted at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100, becoming Future's second, Drake's tenth, and Tems' first number-one hit on the Hot 100. Critical reception Michael Di Gennaro of '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Higher (Tems Song)
''For Broken Ears'' is the debut extended play by Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer Tems. It was produced primarily by Tems, along with production from Spax (music producer), Spax, Omeiza and Tejiri Akpoghene, and was released on 25 September 2020 by Leading Vibes Limited. It spawned front several hits in 2022, including "Higher" which was sampled on Future's number one Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 hit "Wait for U" and "Free Mind" which debuted on the chart, gaining Tems her first solo appearance. Background and release Tems began working on the EP in 2019. All the tracks were written and produced by Tems, except for the lead single "Damages (song), Damages" which was produced by Spax (music producer), Spax, and "Higher" produced by Tejiri Akpoghene. "The Key" was co-produced by Omeiza, who had worked on several previous songs with Tems. The lead single "Damages" was released on 18 September 2020, while the EP was released through Leading Vibes on 22 September 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
For Broken Ears
''For Broken Ears'' is the debut extended play by Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer Tems. It was produced primarily by Tems, along with production from Spax, Omeiza and Tejiri Akpoghene, and was released on 25 September 2020 by Leading Vibes Limited. It spawned front several hits in 2022, including "Higher" which was sampled on Future's number one ''Billboard'' Hot 100 hit "Wait for U" and "Free Mind" which debuted on the chart, gaining Tems her first solo appearance. Background and release Tems began working on the EP in 2019. All the tracks were written and produced by Tems, except for the lead single "Damages" which was produced by Spax, and "Higher" produced by Tejiri Akpoghene. "The Key" was co-produced by Omeiza, who had worked on several previous songs with Tems. The lead single "Damages" was released on 18 September 2020, while the EP was released through Leading Vibes on 22 September 2020. Critical reception ''For Broken Ears'' received generally positive revi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Free Mind
"Free Mind" is a song by Nigerian singer and record producer Tems. It was released through Leading Vibes Limited on 25 September 2020, as the third track from Tems's debut extended play, ''For Broken Ears''. Tems wrote and produced the song, alongside co-producer Omeiza. On 21 June 2022, "Free Mind" peaked at number one on the US Afrobeats Songs chart, and in October 2022, reached number 46 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. It impacted US rhythmic contemporary radio as a single on August 9, 2022. Composition ''The Native'' wrote that "Free Mind" begins with "soft piano keys and a thumping bass" and its "catchy, self-produced (alongside Omeiza) beat sets the foundation for Tems' honest confessional. With recurring bass after every four bars, one will find themselves bopping their head to the bounce and in agreement with what she's saying in unison." Pulse.ng found that Tems "sings about doubt, fear and the mental strains of tough situations. It basically feels like a diary entry by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
If Orange Was A Place
''If Orange Was a Place'' is the second (and first major label) extended play by Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer Tems. It was produced primarily by GuiltyBeatz, along with production from Jonah Christian, and was released on 15 September 2021 by Since '93 and RCA Records, RCA. It features a single guest appearance from American singer Brent Faiyaz. Background and release On 6 September 2021, Tems announced via her Twitter handle that her second EP was set to be released the next week. A week later Tems released the track listing, accompanied by a trailer for the EP revealing Brent Faiyaz as the only guest artist and Ghanaian producer GuiltyBeatz as the EP's primary producer, with additional production from Jonah Christian. ''If Orange Was a Place'' was released on 15 September 2021 by RCA/Since '93, revealing that Tems had signed a recording deal with the label. Critical reception The EP reviewed positive reviews from critics. A review from ''Pitchfork (website), Pitch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Woman, No Cry
"No Woman, No Cry" is a reggae song by Bob Marley and the Wailers. The song was recorded in 1974 and released on the studio album ''Natty Dread''. The live recording of this song from the 1975 album '' Live!'' was released as a single and is the best-known version; it was later included on several compilation albums, including the greatest hits compilation ''Legend''. It was recorded at the Lyceum Theatre in London on 17 July 1975 as part of his ''Natty Dread Tour''. The live version of the song ranked No. 37 on ''Rolling Stone''s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. Writing and composition Although Bob Marley is widely believed to have written the song (the lyrics are highly personalised and mention Georgie making cornmeal porridge, Marley's favourite dish), or at least the melody, a songwriter credit was given to Vincent Ford, a friend of Marley's who ran a soup kitchen in Trenchtown, the ghetto of Kingston, Jamaica, where Marley grew up. The royalty payments received by Ford ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fountains (song)
"Fountains" is a song by Canadian rapper and singer Drake, featuring vocals from Nigerian singer Tems. It was released through Republic Records and OVO Sound as the sixteenth track from Drake's sixth studio album, ''Certified Lover Boy'', on September 3, 2021. Produced by TRESOR, Monsune, and 40 who recorded and mixed the song. Reception Tim Sendra of AllMusic saw the "sunny" song as "one of the album's highlights", and Nathan Evans of '' Clash'' was reminded of Tems' feature on fellow Nigerian singer Wizkid's 2021 single, "Essence Essence ( la, essentia) is a polysemic term, used in philosophy and theology as a designation for the property or set of properties that make an entity or substance what it fundamentally is, and which it has by necessity, and without which it ...". Charts References {{Tems (singer) 2021 songs Drake (musician) songs Songs written by Drake (musician) Tems (singer) songs Songs written by Tems (singer) Song recordings produced by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Afrobeats
Afrobeats (not to be confused with Afrobeat or Afroswing), or Afro-pop or Afro-fusion (or Afropop or Afrofusion), is an umbrella term to describe popular music from West Africa and the diaspora that initially developed in Nigeria, Ghana, and the UK in the 2000s and 2010s. Afrobeats is less of a style per se, and more of a descriptor for the fusion of sounds flowing out of Ghana and Nigeria. Genres such as hiplife, jùjú music, highlife and naija beats, among others, were amalgamated under the 'Afrobeats' umbrella. Afrobeats is primarily produced in Lagos, Accra, and London. Historian and cultural critic Paul Gilroy reflects on the changing London music scene as a result of shifting demographics: We are moving towards an African majority which is diverse both in its cultural habits and in its relationship to colonial and postcolonial governance, so the shift away from Caribbean dominance needs to be placed in that setting. Most of the grime folks are African kids, either the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake (musician)
Aubrey Drake Graham ( ; born October 24, 1986) is a Canadian rapper and singer. An influential figure in contemporary popular music, Drake has been credited for popularizing singing and R&B sensibilities in hip hop. He gained recognition by starring as Jimmy Brooks in the CTV teen drama series '' Degrassi: The Next Generation'' (2001–08) and subsequently pursued a career in music releasing his debut mixtape '' Room for Improvement'' in 2006. He released the mixtapes ''Comeback Season'' (2007) and '' So Far Gone'' (2009) before signing with Young Money Entertainment. Drake's first three albums, ''Thank Me Later'' (2010), '' Take Care'' (2011) and ''Nothing Was the Same'' (2013), were all critical successes and propelled him to the forefront of hip hop. His fourth album, ''Views'' (2016), saw exploration of dancehall and stood atop the ''Billboard'' 200 for 13 non-consecutive weeks, making it the first album by a male artist to do so in over a decade, and featured the cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lift Me Up (Rihanna Song)
"Lift Me Up" is a song recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna. It was released on October 28, 2022, by Westbury Road, Roc Nation, Def Jam, and Hollywood Records, as the lead single from the soundtrack album of the 2022 superhero film '' Black Panther: Wakanda Forever''. The song marks Rihanna's first solo music output since her 2016 studio album, ''Anti''. An R&B ballad, "Lift Me Up" was written and produced by Ludwig Göransson, with additional writing from Rihanna, Ryan Coogler, and Nigerian singer Tems. The song polarized music critics; Rihanna's vocals received praise, while some labeled the song's lyrics and the production generic. Commercially, "Lift Me Up" reached number one in Belgium, Switzerland, and South Africa, number two on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, top five in Australia, the United Kingdom, France and Hungary, and the top ten in various other countries. American cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw directed the music video, which sees Rihanna on an empty ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alté
Alté (locally pronounced as "uhl-teh"), is a fusion genre of music that combines elements of afrobeats, dancehall, reggae, hip hop, and alternative R&B. The term was coined in the 2010s by Nigerian music group DRB LasGidi, meaning alternative and "individualistic and non-traditional modes of self-expression" through music and fashion. Characteristics Alté fuses a wide array of musical influences from Afrobeats, rap, R&B, soul, dancehall, and others. The term was coined by DRB LasGidi members and was first heard on Boj's 2014 song "Paper", it was later used to describe left-field styles of music. TeeZee explained the term saying "Alté is Nigerian lingo for 'alternative' which means freedom of expression essentially through any medium. It's been going on since the '60s as Africans always experimented with music. It became recognized as a style or genre from about 2012 upwards and it broke into the mainstream in 2016 with the rise of its new stars." Its fashion culture has been i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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