Tems Unveils Title and Release Date for Debut Album: “Born in the Wild”
Amid mounting anticipation, Afrobeat luminary Tems has finally lifted the veil on her debut album, revealing both its title and release date in a momentous announcement.
On April 15, 2024, the Grammy Award-winning artist took to social media with a captivating video unveiling the title of her highly awaited album: “Born in the Wild.” Set to hit the airwaves in May 2024, Tems’ announcement sparked a wave of excitement among fans eagerly awaiting her musical masterpiece.
Having previously teased the album’s completion in an interview with Billboard Magazine during her Women in Music award, Tems affirmed that her debut was “a 1000% ready.” Additionally, she hosted an exclusive listening party for industry insiders, offering a glimpse into the musical journey encapsulated within “Born in the Wild.”
In the mesmerizing announcement video, viewers were treated to evocative glimpses of Lagos life, Tems’ birthplace, interspersed with stirring vocals from the artist herself. As scenes from her hometown unfolded, Tems’ melodic voice resonated with the album’s title track, “Born in the Wild,” echoing the sentiment of her musical roots.
The video seamlessly navigated between snapshots of a youthful Tems and her present persona, painting a vivid narrative of her artistic evolution. Against the backdrop of her journey, her soulful rendition of “I was born in the wilderness” encapsulated the essence of her forthcoming album.
Adding to the excitement surrounding her album announcement, Tems made waves during week one of Coachella with a surprise for fans. Taking the stage alongside industry heavyweights Wizkid and Justin Bieber, Tems delivered a spellbinding performance of their acclaimed track, “Essence,” marking their first live rendition of the 2020 hit. Additionally, she treated audiences to an exclusive preview of “Love me Jeje,” an unreleased gem from her upcoming album, further igniting anticipation for the musical opus to come.
Watch the album announcement below.
