For Broken Ears is the debut EP of Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems, released on September 25, 2020. The project was released to a host of critical acclaim.

On the seven-track project, Tems' creative process and pure talent shines through as she effortlessly weaves experimental and contemporary afrobeats with the warm embrace of soulful R&B. This fusion of genres proves to be flawless as Tems flows from impassioned, unhurried ballads such as “Interference” and “Higher” to lively, assertive power anthems such as “Damages” and “The Key,” in the span of 21 minutes.

With no features, Tems as the lead singer, only songwriter and lead producer on the album, Tems' propensity for music and potential is clear through the body of work.

As the title suggests, the EP is empowering and therapeutic, like ginger and honey for a sore throat. In the end, Tems' leaves listeners in a dazed, love-at-first-listen trance, wanting more. For Broken Ears is undoubtedly a chef-d'œuvre.

Tems

Nigeria

Tems is a Nigerian Singer and upcoming producer, single-handedly redefining the Nigerian music scene one musical note at a time. Tems 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.