Temilade Openiyi, also known as Tems, recently sat down with YouTuber and Twitter influencer KortyEO, to discuss her journey into music and her upcoming sophomore album “Born in the Wild” which drops on Friday, June 7th. Popularly regarded as the pioneer of “Alte sounds”, Tems talked about her unconventional singing style and emphasized her commitment to follow her creative vision, even if it defies conventional expectations.
This commitment to her artistic integrity is evident in the interview, where she explains why she doesn’t listen to critics and instead focuses on what she wants to create. Tems attributes her determination to follow her path to a hunger developed from people doubting her ability to succeed.
Despite describing herself as introverted and having a small social circle, with her mother being her closest confidant, Tems expresses a deep affection for her fans and a desire to connect with them more, despite the challenges posed by her reserved nature.
In discussing her new album ‘Born in the Wild’ Tems reveals that it is influenced heavily by her personal experiences. She aims to create relatable music this time around, that people could see themselves in. While she believes in love, she does not subscribe to the idea that people should own each other in relationships. She describes herself as happy and content, needing very little to maintain her happiness.
Overall, Born in the Wild holds the potential to be one of the most exciting projects out of Africa this year. Her new album reflects her personal experiences and her desire to forge a deeper connection with her audience.
