Album of the week
Tems — Born in the Wild
THE STORY IN BRIEF
My album recommendation this week: Nigerian artist Tems with Born in the Wild, released in 2024. This R&B and neo-soul album explores self-discovery, faith, her family roots and, of course, love.
My album recommendation this week: Nigerian artist Tems with Born in the Wild, released in 2024.
Born in the Wild was released in 2024.
This R&B and neo-soul album explores self-discovery, faith, her family roots and, of course, love.
What remains with me
A voice with its own signature
With her distinctive deep voice, a style that reflects her Nigerian roots and intelligently arranged songs, this album is well worth hearing.
Putting the record in context
How this album sounds
- Genres
- R&B · Neo-Soul
- Album type
- Studio album
- Listening moods
- Emotion & goosebumps
- Sound & instrumentation
- Deep voice · Layered arrangements
- Language
- English
Track list
The songs on this record
Tems · Born in the Wild
This track list and the running times refer to the digital edition linked below. A different vinyl track sequence has not been confirmed here; please check the specific pressing before buying.
| No. | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Born in the Wild | 2:16 |
| 02 | Special Baby (Interlude) | 0:59 |
| 03 | Burning | 2:55 |
| 04 | Wickedest | 2:36 |
| 05 | Love Me JeJe | 2:58 |
| 06 | Get it Right (feat. Asake) | 3:19 |
| 07 | Ready | 3:45 |
| 08 | Gangsta | 2:41 |
| 09 | Unfortunate | 3:39 |
| 10 | Boy O Boy | 2:52 |
| 11 | Forever | 3:16 |
| 12 | Free Fall (feat. J. Cole) | 3:12 |
| 13 | Voices in My Head (Interlude) | 1:27 |
| 14 | Turn Me Up | 3:36 |
| 15 | Me & U | 3:12 |
| 16 | T-Unit | 3:03 |
| 17 | You in My Face | 4:28 |
| 18 | Hold On | 4:05 |
About this release
Released (digital reference edition): 06.06.2024
Audio tracks: 18 · Running time: 54:19 minutes · Sum of the listed track lengths
Digital edition rights notice: ℗ 2024 RCA Records/Since 93'
Sources: Apple Music · Digital track list
Checked on 12 October 2026. Running times can vary by edition and rounding. Rights information for a digital edition does not confirm the label of a different pressing.
Vinyl for your collection
I have not currently found a reliably available vinyl edition for this recommendation. You will find the listening links above.
Vinyl offers last checked on 11 October 2026.
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Album of the week
Explore further
Tems has a voice that makes me want to listen more closely. Take some time for Born in the Wild and discover the songs that move you.
Tems · Official artist website
Tems · Official Instagram account
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