New Music This Week: Tems Releases Long-Awaited Debut Album ‘Born In The Wild’

GRAMMY Award-winning and Oscar-nominated singer, songwriter and producer Tems has had an unforgettable 12 months. Just days after kicking off NPR’s Black Music Month with an incredible Tiny Desk performance, the Nigerian superstar debuts his long-awaited debut album,

Temsa’s recent project features 18 tracks, including the previously released “Love me JeJe” The album also featured guest appearances by Asake and J. Cole. “This is the story of the transformation from a cocoon to a butterfly,” she said in a press release. “It’s about surviving the mental wilderness and attending to a spot where you’ll be able to thrive. It’s about finally accepting myself and embodying the girl I used to be born to be. It shows the various dimensions of who I’m, from cub to lioness.

In addition to today’s release, the “Essence” singer will embark on her first headlining world tour this summer, . The global tour kicks off on Wednesday, June 12 in London on the Eventim Apollo, with stops in Europe and North America before heading to Africa and concluding on November 15 in Australia at The Hordern Pavilion in Sydney.

Along with , take a take a look at today’s recent music lineup below.

Kaytranada – “Timeless”

Last 12 months, Kaytranada teamed up with Aminé for a collaborative album KAYTRAMIN. Now the rapper, singer and producer is back Timeless, his first solo album in five years. The album features Childish Gambino, PinkPantheress, Tinashe, Anderson .Paak, Dawn Richard, Don Toliver and more. Listen to this HERE.

Doechii – “MPH”

Things have been hot for Doechia in recent months. Now, the TDE signee is releasing a brand new single titled “MPH.” Stream the song HERE.

Smino – “Polynesian”

Fresh off an exceptional performance at Philadelphia’s Roots Picnic, rapper Smino treats the crowds to his recent song “Polynesian.” Check the record HERE.

“Bad Boys: Ride or Die” soundtrack.

On the occasion of the premiere of the fourth a part of the series Bad Boys franchise, Epic abandons Bad Boys: Ride Ore soundtrack. The 10-track compilation features Will Smith, JID, Shenseea, Flo Milli and more. Hear this HERE.

Mickey Guyton – “Do It Me”

Today, he’s a four-time Grammy® nominated artist Mickey Guyton presented her recent song “Do it by me” which may be streamed via Universal Music Group Nashville HERE.