Grammy winning, Oscar nominated, Nigeria-based singer, songwriter, and producer Tems releases new track, 'Me & U', via Since ‘93/RCA Records.
The song notably marks her first solo release since her If Orange Was A Place EP. ‘Me & U’ is written entirely by Tems and features production from herself and Guilybeatz. The music video was shot in Malta and directed by Tems herself. When asked about the track she stated, “‘Me & U’ is about discovering the real me, building a genuine relationship with the Creator, and gaining a true perception of self.”
Tems has had an outstanding year as she won her first Grammy Award for her work on Future’s chart-topping, triple platinum single ‘Wait for U’ and received a nomination for her feature on Beyonce’s Renaissance. She was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song, for her work on ‘Lift Me Up’, the lead single off the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack.
Listen to ‘Me & U’ by Tems on the Shoot Music New Releases Playlist on Spotify.
Earlier this year, her chart-topping hit single ‘Free Mind’, appearing on her For Broken Ears EP released in 2020, became the longest leading #1 song by a lead female artist on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart and is now RIAA certified platinum. ‘Free Mind’ also went #1 on the Billboard R&B Radio and Hip Hop/R&B Radio charts, over two years after its release. Additionally, ‘Higher’, the hit-single appearing on Tems’ latest EP If Orange Was a Place, is now RIAA certified Gold.
One of Spotify’s Top 500 most listened to artists, Tems is a Nigerian Singer and upcoming producer, single-handedly redefining the Nigerian music scene one musical note at a time. She brings an urban sound that is undeniably unique, embodying a fusion of alternative RnB and Neo soul genres.
Her connection to music isn’t just lip service, its pure passion fueled solely by her journey, environment, and a rich bank of past experiences and future aspirations. Tems’ process involves exploring the reach of her core as a person to create audio-visual expressions of writing. This led to the success of her debut song ‘Mr Rebel’. Tems’ focus remains currently zeroed on tapping into and promoting the movement currently shaping alternative music in Nigeria to advance the culture and conversations alike.
