Born in the Wild

Born in the Wild
Studio album by
Released7 June 2024 (2024-06-07)
Recorded2021–2024
GenreR&B[1]
Afrobeats[2]
Length54:26
Label
Producer
Tems chronology
If Orange Was a Place
(2021)
Born in the Wild
(2024)
Singles from Born in the Wild
  1. "Me & U"
    Released: 5 October 2023
  2. "Love Me JeJe"
    Released: 26 April 2024
  3. "Burning"
    Released: 7 June 2024

Born in the Wild is the debut studio album by Nigerian singer Tems.[3][4] It was released on 7 June 2024, via RCA Records and Since '93. The album was supported by the singles "Me & U", "Love Me JeJe" and "Burning". Born in the Wild features guest appearances from J. Cole and Asake. Its production was handled by Tems, GuiltyBeatz, Sarz, P2J, London, Spax, and DameDame. In promotion of the album, Tems will embark on the Born in the Wild Tour.[5][6][7][8]

The album was a commercial success reaching the top thirty in the UK, Netherlands and Switzerland. In the US, it peaked at fifty-six becoming the highest peak for an album by a Nigerian female artist.[9] The album received a nomination at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Global Music Album.[10][11]

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  2. ^ "Tems – Born in the Wild album review: soulful, spiritual and self-assured". NME. 7 June 2024. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
  3. ^ Mamo, Heran (15 April 2024). "Tems Announces Debut Album Born in the Wild". Billboard. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  4. ^ Alexandria, Lavender (15 April 2024). "Tems Reveals When Her Debut Album Will Arrive". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  5. ^ Hussain, Shahzaib (13 May 2024). "Tems Announces 'Born In The Wild' Global Tour | News". Clash. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
  6. ^ Blistein, Jon (15 April 2024). "Tems Is Finally Ready to Release Her Debut Album 'Born in the Wild'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  7. ^ Ezema, Patrick (14 October 2023). "Tems Builds Up To Her Debut Album With "Me & U"". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  8. ^ Hussain, Shahzaib (26 April 2024). "Tems Shares Blithe Summer Soundtrack 'Love Me Jeje' | News". Clash. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  9. ^ "Billboard 200: Week of June 22, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  10. ^ Blistein, Jon (8 November 2024). "Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar Lead 2025 Grammy Nominees". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  11. ^ "Grammy awards 2025: list of nominees | Grammys | The Guardian". amp.theguardian.com. Retrieved 8 November 2024.