Tems is out with a new single and visuals she dubs Me & U and its simply a beautiful sound. Check on it!
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Showing posts with label Tems. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tems. Show all posts
Thursday, 5 October 2023
Wednesday, 18 May 2022
Future - WAIT FOR U ft. Drake + Tems [Video]
Future releases visuals for his lead #1 single on the Billboard Hot 100, which is off his new studio album he dubs I Never Liked you. The single features Canadian rapper Drake and Nigerian vocalist Tems. Check on it!
Directed by: Director X.
Friday, 22 October 2021
Tems - Crazy Tings [Video]
Tems releases visuals for Crazy Tings off her If Orange Was A Place. Check on it!
Directed by: Uax Studio.
Friday, 8 October 2021
E.P. Review: Tems - If Orange Was A Place
Nigerian born Alternative R&B/Soul/Afrobeats singer, song writer/producer Temilade Openiyi popularly known as ''Tems'' releases her 2021 E.P consisting of FIVE (5) tracks as unveiled on the (14/09/2021). Now here are my thoughts on the extended play brought to you by Tems. She's currently signed to RCA Records.
Crazy Tings: This is a great way to kickstart this project as we hear Tems introduce listener's to a mid-tempo record with a vibe and background to a hip-hop snare. Crazy Tings is a liberating breakup record about moving on from a toxic relationship into a life of freedom. The layering of the content immediately draws you into the dilemma spoken/sung about in that subtle vocal prowess mixed with that afro vibe and also wrapped around the strings of the bass guitar making it an wholesome record worthy of introducing listener's to the project. Produced by: Guilty Beatz.
Found feat. Brent Faiyaz: This record shows us Tems soulful persona in how alluring and powerful her vocals can be as she sings on a soothing basic strings of the box guitar and with the help of American act Brent Faiyaz who compliments this record lyrically and vocally to give it that sweet melodious vibe that can make this record a instant lounge hit. Produced by: Guilty Beatz.
Replay: This is a super experimental and well written record by Tems. The song has all the right elements (a good hook, groove, lyrics and a beautiful song buildup) to be a radio hit in a very subtle way with the song arrangement. A well executed video can pop this record up on a different level. This is by far one of the favorites off the EP. Produced by: Jonah Christian.
Avoid Things: This is one of the leading records of the ''If Orange Was A Place'' extended play as we see this mid-tempo hip-hop beat ushers Tems into the lead, as she puts some reggae vibe to the chorus on Avoid Things. This song has an infectious way it gets to you and makes it easy to fall in love with the record. Avoid Things should be naturally become a radio hit if well promoted with a music video. Produced by: Guilty Beatz.
Vibe Out: This is one of the only upbeat record, as well as the longest track of 4min: 57sec in the project. The record sees Tems playful side with her trying to get at her love interest but at the same time just trying to keep it cool. It is an obvious fact that Vibe Out is the best track off the extended play. Why? because the beat is dope, infectious, the harmonies is outstanding, the adlibs is catchy and unforgettable, the hook is appropriate and Tems lyrical prowess is unmatched. The best way to wrap up a project is definitely a Vibe Out. Produced by: Guilty Beatz.
My final thoughts on the tracks analyzed above for the ''If Orange Was A Place'' E.P. is a super SOLID effort by Tems and deserves a 8.5/10 and of course listener's could have only wished for more tracks on this project because the song selection, sequence, guest appearance and arrangement is almost perfect, showing that Tems is indeed in control of her space and ideas. Then the producers and sound engineer in the person of Spax did a brilliant job bringing Tems vision into life with the compliment of their production, mixing and mastering skills of the records to give it the level of satisfaction fans or a listener would appreciate. Excellent effort!!!
In case you haven't listened or streamed Tems - If Orange Was A Place E.P. please do so it below:
Tuesday, 5 October 2021
Tems - If Orange Was a Place [EP]
The top female vocalist out of Nigeria at the moment in the person of Tems has released another extended play she dubs If Orange Was a Place. This EP consist of Five (5) tracks and a guest feature from Brent Faiyaz. Check on it!
Production by: Spax, Guilty Beatz & Jonah Christian.
Monday, 16 August 2021
WizKid - Essence ft. Justin Bieber x Tems [Audio]
Friday, 9 April 2021
WizKid - Essence ft. Tems [Video]
Wednesday, 3 February 2021
Tems- The Key [Video]
''Tems is a Nigerian singer, focused on promoting the movement currently shaping alternative music in Nigeria to advance the culture and conversations alike.''
Friday, 25 September 2020
Damages- Tems [Video]
Tems unveils visuals for her superb new single Damages as we anticipate her debut extended play dubbed For Broken Ears. Check on it!
Directed by: Ademola Falomo.
''Tems is a Nigerian singer, focused on promoting the movement currently shaping alternative music in Nigeria to advance the culture and conversations alike.''
Thursday, 11 June 2020
Tems - These Days [Video]
''Tems is a Nigerian singer, focused on promoting the movement currently shaping alternative music in Nigeria to advance the culture and conversations alike.''She calls it ''A reflection of the times'' her first release in 2020 which she dubs These Days. Check on it!
Directed by: Dan Mbo.
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Wednesday, 6 May 2020
DRB Lasgidi - Pioneer [Album]
The trio burst into the Nigerian music scene in 2007 and with the release of individual projects since then, DRB Lasgidi has finally graced us with their debut album dubbed Pioneer release on the 5th May, 2020. The twelve (12) track body of work has a lineup of guest artist such as; Olamide, Tems, Lady Donli, Odunsi (The Engine), Prettyboy D-O, Masion 2500, and Wani. This project has production credits going to: GMK, Pheelz. Check on it!
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Monday, 16 December 2019
Show Dem Camp - The Palmwine Express [Album]
Show Dem Camp is out with the third installment to the Palm Wine Music movement and this time around the title this body of work The Palmwine Express, which was released on the 13th December, 2019 and consist of twelve (12) tracks and a line up of features such as; Burna Boy, Tems, Boj, Funbi, Nonso Amadi, Moelogo, Tomi Thomas, Fasina and a host of others. This album would be an attempt by SDC to keep the Palm Wine music vibe going with the massive review and support of the last two installment. Check on it!
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Tuesday, 27 August 2019
Tems - Try Me [Video]
Tems has officially unveiled an amazing visual for her new smoothing single dubbed Try Me. Check on it!
Directed by: Ademola Falomo.
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Thursday, 15 August 2019
Lady Donli - Enjoy Your Life [Album]
The Nigerian contemporary artist Lady Donli has released her debut album dubbed Enjoy Your Life on the 9th of August, 2019 and it consist of fifteen (15) tracks and with tracks like Cash as one of her leading single off the project, which also have guest appearances from the likes of; Tems, Tomi Thomas, The Caveman, Amaarae, Solis and a host of other. This album promises to give listeners an experience that is worth the listen. Check on it!
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Friday, 9 August 2019
Thursday, 17 January 2019
Show Dem Camp - Clone Wars Vol. IV [Album]
The dynamic duo SDC is out with another album for 2019 after a great 2018 with the entire Palm Wine Music vibe, it shows how keen they are out to get it all. And with the release of Clone Wars Vol. IV it is evident that this year is going to be one hell of a great year for the group. The album was released on the 1st of January, 2019 and consist of 14 tracks with a great lineup of artist such as; MI, Cina Soul, Tems and Boogey. Check on it!
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Friday, 9 November 2018
Mixtape Review: Ladipoe - Talk About Poe (T.A.P)
Ladipoe is the foremost rap act signed to Mavin Records and he has released his debut body of work dubbed Talk About Poe (T.A.P) . Poe who has finally come into his own with the release of his mixtape is one perceived to have no room for compromise for quick fame. So now we get to hear Ladipoe on a full-fledged project and feel the essence of his craft upon the release of - Talk About Poe (T.A.P). The mixtape was released on the 5th of October, 2018 and consist of Ten (10) tracks with notable features from Seyi Shay, Funbi, Ghost of (SDC), Sir Dauda and Tems. The Talk About Poe mixtape is one worth checking out if you are a big hip hop fan. Therefore, join us as we take a listen and review this project by Ladipoe.
''Intro'': The introduction to this mixtape by Poe has that instant connection of intimacy with the voice note from probably a close family member or friend, which is a great way to kick off the Talk About Poe (T.A.P) project. There is no greater motivation than when you have family members encourage you by them believing in your craft as an artist and that is my interpretation of Ladipoe's Introduction. I must say this is a great way to let listeners into your world and this truly shows the essence of Poe's artistry capability.
''Voices Feat. Efya'': This is technically the first track off the mixtape and we see Ladipoe recruit Efya from Ghana on the chorus who did a marvelous job with her vocal prowess by sounding like the perfect match for this song and of course she was the right pick for Voices. Poe went further on how he has personified this project with the excerpts/voice note at the end of the record of either a family member or friend. The multiple combinations of the different elements infused to the record along side his brilliant wordplay gives it so much positive energy and this makes it one of the best tracks off the Talk About Poe (T.A.P) project.
''Double Homicide Feat. Ghost of (SDC)'': Double Homicide is a record that features Ghost of (SDC) and we see both artist flip the script from their usual style of rap to something more fast paced like that 80s/90s style of rap. And both Ladipoe and Ghost delivers lines on a solid/crisp vocal texture making Double Homicide an instant hip hop classic .The feeling i get listening to this record shows that both artist had a great time recording this track. Great job!!!
''Red Light Feat. Seyi Shay'': Ladipoe and Seyi Shay came together on this record dubbed Red Light and after my first listen i was sort of underwhelmed but on the second listen it sounded better, so i am guessing its that kind of record that grows no you. Seyi Shay definitely brought the pop vibe into the song (a little something for the club) and it is also nice to see LadiPoe display a witty side of him on the Red Light track. I must say an appropriate record to have made the tracklist but not necessarily a big record for me on this mixtape.
''One Step Closer Feat. Funbi'': The One Step Closer featuring Funbi is a great love story that slows down the pace of the mixtape and it is certainly a good thing. I must confess Funbi's vocal skill gives such sweet melodious vibe and it is unmatched, unforgettable and he did just that on the chorus for One Step Closer.And i must add that the production level of this track is beautiful because of all that lush sounds of the horn layered on such a soulful vocal delivery making it one of the best track off the tape.
''Falling Feat. Tems'': Ladipoe kicks off this record with an interesting and brilliant conversation about boys to girls which sort of like reminds me of a similar conversation Ms Lauryn Hill had on her classic debut solo album; The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill about love. Therefore, this creative concept held me sway on how deep this record is and how i enjoyed the content even though the record might be perceived to be boring, based on the tempo or vibe of the song but the track gives that atmosphere were opposite sex can connect, or more like a place of understanding of each other and Tems with that unique vocal texture added great depth to the record.
''Mood'': Poe slows down the tempo on this record dubbed Mood and he expresses his mixed feelings about his everyday experiences and he does it brilliantly well. This track personifies the conscientiousness that Ladipoe's adds to his skill and style as a rapper. However, the record feels like something that could have been an interlude of some sort and not a four (4) minute track. Overall, Poe proves once again his quality as one of the best out here.
''Win Win'': The production of this record is fantastic because it has that hardcore old school baseline with a very solid modern trap twist to it. This gave rise to Ladipoe's Win Win storytelling layout of how you can win against all odds most especially in a country like Nigeria. It is important that Win Win had made the tracklist of the project T.A.P because the record represents our everyday life which i think it the essence or direction of this project and the contrast of it was beautifully delivered by this rap genius.
''Hello Goodbye Feat. Sir Dauda'': The Hello Goodbye record features the highly talented act Sir Dauda who kicks off the record with his powerful vocal deliver layered on the serenading sound of the guitar and the rhythm of the talking drums and horns, giving the song that wholesomeness it deserves on a beautifully written song by both Poe and Sir Dauda. This record in my opinion has the best production output on the T.A.P mixtape period. A well executed video will bring this record to life.
''Revival'': The Revival track is a closure to the Talk about Poe (T.A.P) as he announced sadly. The Revival record, we get to see Poe switch it up again to a fast paced style of rap and as usual he killed it. I like the fact that Ladipoe followed through the concept of the mixtape as we see more talk about him on the mixtape, a typical life of an artist full of criticisms, praises and whatnot but in the end you need to put all that into perspective as an artist to get to where you want to be. Indeed Poe is the ''Last of the dying breed.''
This is solid debut project by Ladipoe and Talk About Poe (T.A.P) is definitely worth the wait. The ''T.A.P'' project is one out of a few hip hop body of work i have heard this year that commands my respect. The project had a great song arrangement, good buildup of concept, appropriate features and a high quality of production. The project had guest features such as: Efya,Funbi, Sir Dauda, Seyi Shay and Tems who all added quality and depth to the project. It its rare in the Nigerian scene to see a mixtape with such high quality lof work aimed at achieving perfection and based on the above I would rate ''Talk About Poe (T.A.P) '' an 8/10.
In case you haven't listened to Ladipoe's - Talk About Poe (T.A.P), please check on it here: DOWNLOAD HERE
Thursday, 11 October 2018
Ladipoe - T.A.P (Talk About Poe) [Mixtape]
Prolific rapper Ladipoe who is signed to Mavin Records has released his first body of work under the imprint and he titles this one T.A.P (Talk About Poe) and the mixtape was released on the 5th of October, 2018 and consist of Ten (10) songs with mega features from the likes of: Seyi Shay, Efya, Ghost of (SDC), Funbi and Sir Dauda. This is one mixtape worth checking out considering the immense talent of this young rapper. Check on it!
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