''If Orange Was a Place'' is the second (and first

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)

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by Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer

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 releas ...

. It was produced primarily by

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, along with production from Jonah Christian, and was released on 15 September 2021 by Since '93 and

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. It features a single guest appearance from American singer

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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

as the only guest artist and Ghanaian producer

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 ''

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'' stated that "''If Orange Was a Place'' takes on a different texture and mood. If there's any element still resonant, it's Tems' unrestricted expression." ''

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'' praised the EP while also stating that it "broadens Tems' budding discography across moods and tempos, uniting all her strengths in a multi-faceted display of self-actualization". A mixed review from ''Pulse Nigeria'' wrote that "this isn't music to be judged harshly - if it can be judged at all. It's just music to be enjoyed and understood."

Background and release

Critical reception

Accolades

Track listing

Charts

References