Tems: Tiny Desk Concert

This Black Music Month, Tiny Desk is giving the ladies their flowers. We’re releasing nine Tiny Desk concerts from Black women artists, from veterans who’ve paved the way for what we hear today in Black music, to those who are carving out their own paths.
Bobby Carter | June 3, 2024
To hear Tems tell the audience that she was shy came as a surprise to me. As a performer, she captivates us with such ease and exudes confidence when she’s not, so to see her blushing as the crowd roared was sweet to witness. Unlike most artists who’ve performed at the Desk, the Nigerian singer-songwriter took a chance by playing a set filled with songs from her forthcoming debut album, Born in the Wild.
A lot has happened in Tems’ world since her Tiny Desk (home) concert a couple of years ago. She’s won dozens of awards including a Grammy, worked with Beyoncé and written for Rihanna, all of which helped to keep her name on our minds and music in the clubs. These new songs indicate time well spent between her breakout moment a few years ago and now. “Unfortunate” is less Afrobeats and more straightforward R&B, flexing her development as a writer. “Forever” is powerful in the way she reaches a vocal range I had no idea she could, while “Love Me JeJe” was the hands-down standout. At the time of the taping, the song had yet to be released, but the rhythm pierced the room and had us all in line for the call and response.
SET LIST
“Me & U”
“Ice T”
“Unfortunate”
“Forever”
“Love Me JeJe”
MUSICIANS
Tems: lead vocals
Daniel Crawford: keys, music direction
Brett Baker: percussion
Erick Walls: guitar
Eric Ingram: bass
Robert Johnson: drums
Olivia Williams: vocals
Ashly Williams: vocals
Kadeem Nichols: vocals
TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Bobby Carter
Director/Editor: Kara Frame
Audio Technical Director: Josephine Nyounai
Videographers: Kara Frame, Joshua Bryant, Alanté Serene, Mitra I. Arthur
Audio Engineer: Neil Tevault
Production Assistant: Ashley Pointer
Photographer: Estefania Mitre
Animation: Jackie Lay
Florist: Kelanda Edwards
Tiny Desk Team: Hazel Cills, Maia Stern
Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed
Series Creators: Bob Boilen, Stephen Thompson
VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
#tinydesk #nprmusic #tems

[@princeamoakwa4057]

Tems dressed like a rich aunty, sat there singing like Mama Africa herself.

[@fakephoenixprince]

Faxxx😂

[@eddiejordan3993]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@fakephoenixprincedoes it really matters how she is dressed, she sound wonderful and looks beautiful

[@user-by7cc2wn2v]

@@eddiejordan3993yes it matters..

[@favour7624]

@@eddiejordan3993it’s not a negative comment lol

[@femi6493]

​@@eddiejordan3993you didn't get the gist or you're not an African?

[@emcanspell]

how does she sound even better than in the recordings this is CRAZY

[@promiseibeabuchi6537]

I’m telling you!

[@promiseibeabuchi6537]

The live instrumentation on this tiny desk is amazing

[@ANDEZ]

Most do studios are the worse for singing in and the acoustics are terrible make you sound flat no matter the voice

[@DreiSkins101]

I never heard her before but you say she sound better than the recording then the recording must sound horrible because this is so bad. BAD MEANING BAD NOT BAD MEANING GOOD. 👎🏽

[@MaggieKayy]

I was gonna say the same thing 🔥🔥🔥

[@tomyzarnaby]

NPR isn't playing games in 2024!

[@anabelacarrazedo]

righhhht??? just amazing

[@Londonechoes]

Indeed!

[@SisterSoko]

No games!!

[@panagiotacharitonidou6372]

Facts

[@MisterTee764]

nah facts they ain't fxcking around

[@NerdyBird99]

A lot of beautiful black people in that room 🙌🏾✨

[@BrunchwithLexii]

Yes ❤❤❤ love it

[@ChildofYAH]

Yesssss ✨🤎

[@Jazzycoach24]

Yess melanin poppin 😊

[@ToddRogers00]

Beautiful ppl of increased melanocyte production. Theyd be beautiful regardless of color though.

[@shandayacordero6511]

Yes!!!!

[@blurryxwine]

Greetings to myself in 5years, still coming back watching this

[@unitymuzik7110]

😁❤️

[@luci6560]

RIGHT.

[@maxosamor5701]

hi future me

[@brownshugahgirl]

Yes

[@TheUntitledSimmer]

🙌🏾

[@baddapplesauce]

Her voice sounds like autumn days, cool breeze, warm sun, light rain, blue sky, white clouds, wind chimes, and love.

[@mariacoronel2547]

5:58 Wind chimes...love that!

[@soundcolor2654]

PERFECT description ❤❤❤

[@howardwhitehead2167]

Exotic,and beautiful too ❤😊

[@strangeblackman3477]

Perfect!

[@chefdumebi]

That’s beautiful ❤❤❤❤

[@shaybar93]

Tems is definitely an introvert, probably. And I love seeing introverts (myself included) push past their comfort zones.

[@Just_Jhan]

Right! Like, the shakiness in her voice as she introduces each song is so sweet! You can’t tell as she sings, but definitely as she speaks. 🥹

[@shaybar93]

@@Just_Jhan Right. I did my first open mic night as an adult and what I did was close my eyes, take a deep breath, and look out into the crowd as if to say I’m not scared of y’all” but I was 😅😂 and I killed it. It helps also when what you’re saying is authentic. Tems is authentic and really feels her own music, so that’s why the shakiness goes away. Writing your music or at least experiencing what others wrote for you is the key.

[@Dianomite07]

Introvert or just…shy?

[@tanya7360]

​@@Dianomite07 she expresses herself internally and not externally, she's definitely introverted

[@shaybar93]

@@Dianomite07 Definitely an introvert. Extroverts can be shy and even have stage fright, too. But something tells me she has the most energy when she’s creating and in solitude. I sense she probably likes to go home, recharge, and make some “iced tea” after performing or a lot of social interactions 😃😂

[@awsmfritz]

This is one of those times that makes me wonder what in the actual f*ck the world would be without Black music in all its amazing forms. Smh. KUDOS Tems & NPR.

[@wanZ...]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤

[@anyanicoleab]

This world would Fng CLUELESS….Majorly CLUELESS!

[@ItsMeMsAlpha]

❤ we are the world brotha

[@slynner1111]

Its called human. Not black or white. Open your mind you’re vibing low

[@tinakatz3991]

I totally agree! I am white, lived in 2 european countries and grew up with many different kind of music french, american, british, greek, arabic but until today afro,rnb,soul,jazz,funk,reggae,disco will always be my favorite and closer to my soul! 🫶🏼

[@lakejala]

She’s one of the very few artists that sound the EXACT same on studio and live versions. She’s actually even better live!

[@olaniyiquadri3804]

Exactly 💯

[@eileenwatt8283]

I just heard she's going to be performing in NY

[@NB-nh2sf]

And it's not good.

[@paquinraino8180]

Rema, Anderson Paak are also in this category they're all incredible

[@anubianqueen79]

I love her, Rihanna and Steflon Don voice❤

[@peterwithabang]

The fact that she's live and sounds even better is crazy. What a talent.

[@AnnetteYoung-ud3sh]

Seriously❤

[@FreePalestine3974]

Live album quality 💗

[@mom.2716]

Talent is making a comeback

[@SportsFan-pt9jw]

Another great talent is eminem. His new song houdini is trending now worldwide

[@lonnieknight9187]

I just just about to post this 👏🏿👌🏿

[@EbubeNj]

TEMS is literally AfroSoul 🥹✨

[@randynsimba426]

For real

[@Derrty-DANCE]

Afro soul 🤣

[@mayaedwards31]

that really make sense she got that slick gill scott vibe for how chill she is and postive

[@CandaceMac]

Yes!

[@sha1841]

@@mayaedwards31 Jill probably listens to her OR maybe Jill even inspired her.

[@KingCease]

This lady is so shy. She just says “okay so the next song” 😅 she cute.

[@Felicia-z7g]

0:00 Me & U 3:39 Ice T 8:20 Unfortunate 11:59 Forever 16:15 Love Me JeJe

[@sycamorus3001]

Thank youuuu ❤

[@mom2suns857]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@08loyaltyforthewin_dlux]

🇳🇬✅️

[@dedejiofficial6310]

😭❤️❤️

[@luminescentdreams3734]

Doing the Lord's work

[@joyvermaak_]

leaving this comment here ,so that whenever someone likes it I'm reminded of this iconic performance

[@SportyOtterPop]

Reminder number 1! Enjoy again, as I am now-SO much!!!!!!!!!

[@seekingsyn6413]

reminder 671

[@michaelodoemelam4488]

Reminder 849

[@favouradeoye3999]

Reminder 1.1k

[@Dze_Maestro]

Live bands actually make everything sound so much better

[@tayburton5016]

Always! I love a live band!

[@ToasterForLife]

You have a firm grasp on the obvious.

[@delorese9318]

Only when the artist is capable ...like our Tems

[@Sporting1210]

More like autotune makes sound everything so much worse and generic. literally everything.

[@Jazzycoach24]

Yess I love a great sounding live band!

[@nikki-ji4fp]

I love how any age can listen to her, she’s classy. She’s not degrading and more young black girls should be represented this way . God is good

[@mischahowell5775]

I broke my ankles running to this video. See yall every year for the next few decades.

[@sadique_x_]

this is a very deep thing to say

[@GodYermonia]

Respect✔️

[@yanniquita]

get a adblocker. sometimes yt catches them and they don't work but I've always found a new one to get rid of the adds. I'm a yt oldhead. getting premium or watching adds just defeats the point

[@ChristopherCalhoun-if8cj]

Me as well

[@ChristopherCalhoun-if8cj]

❤❤❤

[@BoxingPurity]

Backups ain’t sleeping The soprano is wicked The percussionist knows his Job So sweet, tems doesn’t lose her Nigerian Flavour

[@KK-1234]

E oh

[@rae2050]

The lead guitar is wit it too!!

[@AriannaBiggestFan]

ABSOLUTE FACTS!!!!!!

[@tytunez]

She said she’s shy and many people laughed it off. In people’s mind “no way she would performing for the world if she’s truly shy”. Open your eyes, Tems is a conservative, introverted shy lady, however she’s learnt to do her thing regardless of her shy nature. She’s a gem. 💎

[@henriettebopda5895]

Conservative? How you know?

[@OBsurdityTV]

@@henriettebopda5895 That's the point and if you're confused by my reply then lol.

[@claudiaayesu5768]

She overcame being shy a long time ago.

[@ddjt8457]

Actually you have no clue what's in any people's mind.

[@majormediaproductions]

Conservative?? Shy?? 😂😂😂 Have you checked out her performance in Sydney Australia? She throwing that Thang back in figure 8's 🤩💍

[@WillManuel]

S/o the sound engineer(s) for Tiny Desk concerts, they ALWAYS nail the balance and sounds of everyone and everything, Masterfully.

[@Msapere]

Facts 👌

[@paulsjournal.]

Her music sounds like it's made from another planet... who agrees?

[@CallmeShadowyn]

Its the beauty of artists who personally craft their sound with originality vs picking an artist to replicate and make commercial songs.

[@dehjhunaeday5743]

The instrumental but not her voice

[@paulsjournal.]

@@dehjhunaeday5743 her voice is unique, you can literally identify her voice from a billion voices

[@paulsjournal.]

@@CallmeShadowyn it's disturbing that both don't get the flowers they deserve

[@fransonferguson2979]

The motherland is the future the past and the present

[@Priss312]

Nelly Fertado then Sean Paul now Tems I am in musical heaven

[@Dj3nlightened]

Right ?!?! ❤️

[@djharris8491]

We gonna be chair dancing for weeks!

[@Sirnayooo]

We need Akon 🙃

[@vanessas.8234]

Same!!!

[@christurner8668]

That scarface concert was dope

[@zethembe_m]

"Young, Gifted and Black!" ~Aretha Franklin.

[@TheLLAJPeople]

Faith to receive you 💪🏽

[@travelmodeon]

Tems is Sade of our generation❤ Prove me wrong😅❤

[@AuthenticlyMe007]

Naomi Sharon

[@MabotleJamnda]

Respectfully, Tems is the TEMS of our generation❤

[@dominionikechukwu8331]

It's the way the log drummer is looking at Tems for me😂

[@shalomj.]

Stop it🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@nikki7287]

🤣😂

[@DestinyHicks294]

Timestamps?

[@AbdulHakim-kg7qq]

😂😂

[@wholenewszn]

​@@DestinyHicks2945:17

[@maggieLbizurke]

ads running in the middle of her performance is a crime😖

[@carmenlewis8864]

Is there a KZbin premium without ads? I know I hate the ads!

[@zebracakez2168]

@@carmenlewis8864 Thats what youtube premium is lol

[@shingaimasarira4198]

it's actually diabolical😭

[@audreybellerose2811]

​@@carmenlewis8864yes. I'm a subscriber and don't ever get ads

[@jaiyzthe7th954]

Yeah it's super peaceful ​@@carmenlewis8864

[@elizabetholennanakalu7648]

As a Nigerian I’m so proud of Tems. I remember her first work Loku loku, mr rebel and try me that blew up in 2019 December and seeing her in concert that year. God this woman has so much.

[@fixfellaunlocks]

Go listen to Show Dem Camp's Palmwine music.

[@blackempress2040]

Rebel,replay,and ice tea❤

[@setursoulonfire]

Hear me out TEMSxRIHANNA we need a collab between these two queens 🔥🔥

[@laurenteverbaugh243]

Yes,that is true I wonder what they are going to sound like people are going to like that though

[@sashafoster7080]

Lift Me Up will probably be the only collab we'd have 😩

[@tr3krismusic]

⁠@@sashafoster7080Tems was only singing in the background.

[@jamillellis3021]

I support this message

[@alkahinat4558]

Yes please 😭

[@KevOnStage]

I knew TEMS would deliver BUT MAN!!!😮😮😮

[@dblr4931]

Hey Kev 👋🏿 I was watching the patreon of you and Angel where you mentioned this Tiny Desk so I paused y'all and came to listen. Glad I did. I'll be back over there afterward lol

[@hazeyjaay8871]

Meaning of Tèmiladé The crown is mine. Royalty is mine. Enough said.

[@Dan-hd9nr]

I think we are all Fortunate to have just heard "Unfortunate" ❤

[@rubbingminds]

😂😂

[@ziltheb805]

Such a soft demeanor, yet her presence demands respect. Amazing woman!

[@spencertyrrell584]

Tems isn't R&B/Soul... She's her own genre and it's beautiful. ❤

[@ndo533]

It's almost an Afro r&b Jazz. Either way she's in a league of her own. She's like our modern day Sade.

[@rawmeseesoundsavvvy170]

Would you say it's Afro Neo-Soul?

[@talitam.8414]

It's her own Nigerian sound.

[@Anne_one]

⁠@@rawmeseesoundsavvvy170 no afro neo-soul is different. I still think she’s an Alte (genre in Nigeria) artist, but she’s gone a different route with this album.

[@olisaigwe]

She’s Altè

[@Unathi_Sithole]

I heard her say in an interview that she went to university, got a job and was on the robot plan but her calling for music was too loud. Everytime she sings and i feel a healing energy i'm like : Theres no way this lady was not destined to sing! We'd be deprived of such a beautiful voice and beautiful lyrics🥹🤍

[@startingoverbygrace]

TEMS was not expecting that over-pouring of love from the crowd at the end of performance. She’s truly special. Her voice just simply cannot be duplicated. Thank you Tems for blessing us with your gift.

[@ViweQuza]

I Think we have finally reached a point where music is trully global.

[@tonytooshort]

I agree.

[@rlproctor4219]

I totally agree

[@delbertmcintosh9012]

Touches my African ancestors in my heart.

[@ange7o4ever]

When the male backup singer said ✨ 𝒾𝓉'𝓈 𝓉𝒽ℯ 𝒹ℯ𝓈𝓅ℯ𝓇𝒶𝓉𝒾ℴ𝓃✨

[@ireojomo873]

Yesss.

[@TheWannabmodel]

13:47 had to relisten

[@TYO-pq6wn]

another TEMS tiny desk, all over-sudden life is better again

[@WheresTheVodka]

●of, not over

[@hightoweressence]

wait a minute 😂

[@bernadetteharris3399]

So much better!.. my sugar. My honey, my tender lover❤❤😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉

[@TheFatie1]

Word

[@sabinegedeon1207]

her voice is exactly like on her tracks if not even better!! she's gorgeous and I particularly love the gap in her teeth. What an artist!!

[@dehjhunaeday5743]

That’s cause she talking

[@james56660]

@@dehjhunaeday5743 + I see you are a Ghanaian. Bhahahahahahahahahahahaha. Always shadowing the Nigerians cuz they are breaking barriers.

[@brownarthur1037]

@@dehjhunaeday5743 you hating is allowed. Even Jesus had haters 😂😂😂😂😂 by the way naija jellof is better

[@viviennwokenta612]

@@brownarthur1037🤣🤣🤣I like that you gave it back to her

[@Prep1981]

Her voice so strong she didn't need the background. She was drowning them. Still loved it! Definitely one of my top 3!!!

[@soocassa644]

She did her previous tiny desk without backup and it was fire too

[@kelebogilemotlogelwa1582]

I feel like tems, is going for her second grammy come, 2025🤞

[@thecaptician]

She’s going to clean up 👑👑👑

[@brandonbookert3447]

Been saying this for the last two years ...

[@masivu9554]

This has to be her moment x

[@michaelroberson8490]

I’m a simple man. I see Tems I click 🫶🏽✨

[@Propdemiks]

Facts 😂

[@samkelisiwemagudulela9558]

that Ice T performance was just amazing

[@WinnieAdhiambo-zq9kx]

Never heard of it and that's a good thing for me coz I got to listen to it for the first time in this concert..... That's a win win 😍

[@carmenbrink9127]

it was such a vibe! Infact the song is a vibe,period. Lol

[@ladarylhale68]

🙌🏾🔥🔥🔥 Love this song even more now.

[@timekabolden5309]

Oh shyt!!! I missed that too!! I just caught Chaka 2 days late! 😂😂😂

[@monaewashington707]

Ice T is my new jam❤❤

[@rnblovaa]

Nigeria🇳🇬 produces great music,love tems!!💚🤍

[@hbeerman372]

He hallo does she live's in Nigeria?

[@JessyHarley]

​@@hbeerman372 Yes

[@hbeerman372]

@@JessyHarley ok ,, Thanks for the info👍💐🍀

[@PauloGNaija]

Where my Nigerians at ❤❤❤

[@Saintmusic2]

We are here 😌🙌🏼

[@dostovan5142]

Today am also Nigeria🇳🇬

[@jayfab4689]

I'm Sierra Leonean. Una get for share Tems. I'm Nigeria today oh😅😅😅.

[@geraldinechinenye7432]

Here

[@nm985]

Here ❤

[@JJ-sp3gd]

The fact that this is live and she’s just eating us up with these casual vocals. Naaah that’s wild

[@Mahlanzaa2108]

Just like Burnaby

[@jossywossy888]

you can tell an artist is in a good place when the whole band and backup vocalists are vibing

[@jtrix34]

The only to describe her music is black love. Love for black family. Love for black community. Love for a continent I've never been too. Amazing performance.

[@ok.s4830]

🙄

[@Ubud_ndn]

This is my 10th time coming here to watch tems tiny desk concert again. Like if you relate 😂

[@moses_a4253]

My 20th

[@LikeSpee]

I can’t because I have customers, kids, bills , and need for sleep 😅

[@divineavwerosuo9127]

My forever 😂

[@simeonkanani7128]

Leaving this here so that when anybody likes my comment, i come back and listen to this masterpiece😊❤

[@user-xb3bm4mc6w]

I’m just gonna like and unlike whenever I come back. I got you

[@Mandyb05]

This is a confident woman. Everything about her... She's majestic. 🤩

[@Tian-w6l]

Yes! I swear she was born a whole African woman...😅😍

[@brianamoako]

this version is Unfortunate is even better than the studio version

[@Edumastermind01]

If you love how TEMS is carrying herself as a Queen in this music video.... Gather here.

[@MindsetConsistent]

Can we all agree that this is one of the best npr tiny desk video?

[@Theherbalmiss]

Uh yes!🎉

[@Justmeokk]

It def isn’t!

[@tanmifeso5332]

No

[@dcwashingtonpresident5938]

Yes its definitely one of the best in my book 👏🏿💯👍🏿💯

[@peternolan4029]

All amazing really let's be honest, tems is a sweetheart and smashed it. But Mac miller was best ever I think

[@leh_siya6]

Everytime someone likes my comment I'll come back to cry to this masterpiece performance❤️😢

[@robbed1994]

I haven’t had a voice make me cry in a long time. This woman is in a league of her own.

[@obibraxton2232]

I’m a grown man legit about to cry over this gorgeous women, I been waiting for this Tiny Desk 🥺 Anybody else sad that “I’m not an Angel” didn’t make the final album cut (hoping there’s a deluxe version so I can purchase a physical) ❤️‍🔥🌅

[@christhegrt]

also unhappy lol

[@marysimonk]

Tems really need to let us know why that song didn't make the album.

[@sashamiaa]

😢

[@Melopile333]

She has a previous tiny desk already also :)

[@raouljosephjr.6007]

Listening to this @ 6am truly felt spiritual

[@princessmaina1383]

The way i ran here my hair fell off 😂

[@TylerNxumalo]

That hair is not yours 😂

[@AS-dc9fy]

@@TylerNxumalo wow you really ate!!

[@fatmahnakazibwe5151]

Your wig😂😂😂

[@NaMi-ob7qp]

😂😂

[@macdompeanuts6629]

😂🤣😂

[@RadikoolS]

Love the unique tone to her voice, she has her own lane. She is what the streets are feeling, because the vibes are right, she produces and writes her songs, she plays in her vocal register. I like that she doesn’t let the haters dissuade her. God is on her side. Watch the interview on how she wrote (freestyled) and self-produced Ice T. When I saw that I said…oh she different. Exactly what naija needed.

[@ShayEvans-tz8mk]

I watched it to, ‘Bruk it Down’ or something, if I’m not mistaken. I love the way she performs it, so much attitude.

[@deewoodson3545]

This woman is FINE! As a heterosexual woman, I can say she is absolutely gorgeous and talented. She’s naturally and effortlessly beautiful and attractive just by her aura!! I love her

[@69avenue]

Out of all the Artists to go viral in the recent years, Im glad her label took their time before they rolled out a debut album. Organic reception, no gimmick, pure art. Cant Wait for BITW on Friday. Go Tems!

[@hhiikkii]

I love how she looks so shy when it comes to speak, and she looks so confident when the music starts. I also feel so right when she is nodding.

[@emmax9101]

May God protect her from the industry wolves .... beautiful talent ... watching from Malawi Africa.

[@timekabolden5309]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@timekabolden5309]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💕💕💕💕💕💕✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@makisupaPIGman]

God is with her. Bet on that.

[@mushemagadzi]

Tems is out here looking like an African goddess 🙌

[@Mwelwa_kunda]

Tems is meant to become a trillionaire just through her voice.

[@nineteenct]

She sounds *exactly* like the record. Very special singer of our time

[@mazijudepondis5819]

Her voice is like cold water to a thirsty soul.

[@alkahinat4558]

Beautiful and accurate description.

[@CHARAF__]

Soft black women are so beautiful

[@broken.rhythm]

Almost hurt myself tryna click this video 😭

[@pelumiakindele9305]

😂

[@thanos879]

🤣

[@xaaavier_]

u know stuff

[@ollyokoye2258]

Me too😅😢😂😂😂😂

[@GurlCuzHellooo]

🤣

[@boyadzandu]

based on how smooth Unfortunate sounds, i am more than ready to be BORN IN THE WILD 🌴👑

[@kaluchiomasusan4259]

Sameeeeeee

[@HFCwrites]

Right! I rushed here from a snippet I saw on Twitter

[@MerveilleTamegne]

😂

[@mikemogul]

Tems doesn’t miss! She literally has her own style of music. It’s like rnb soul afro ampiano all blended She sounds even better than the recorded versions as well

[@viktor5552]

I don't think amapiano is blended in her sounds tho

[@carmenbrink9127]

Theirs definitely elements of amapiano in "me and you"

[@viktor5552]

@@carmenbrink9127 go listen to amapiano songs then come back and listen to tem's "me and u " I'm a Nigerian tho and I don't like wen some of my bro's jokingly claim amapiano or say they made it popular, causing unnecessary beefs btw the 2countries.

[@viktor5552]

@@carmenbrink9127 go listen to amapiano songs then come back and listen to tem's "me and u " I'm a Nigerian tho and I don't like wen some of my bro's jokingly claim amapiano or say they made it popular, causing unnecessary beefs btw the 2countries.

[@viktor5552]

@@carmenbrink9127 go listen to amapiano songs then come back and listen to tem's "me and u " I'm a Nigerian tho and I don't like wen some of my bro's jokingly claim amapiano or say they made it popular, causing unnecessary beefs btw the 2countries.

[@GlitterBrixx]

The synchrony of Tems, the band, & singers is perfection ❤

[@Mi_ke042]

She was so good they had to bring her back again

[@dickson4036]

She's about to release an album, mate

[@romancaster3454]

1:55 the drumer behind her with the 1000 yard stare

[@Baylow94]

Yeah, she's NEVER beating the Nala-lookalike allegations (Nala from Lion King)

[@illitrait]

...had to look this one up - you're definitely on to something.

[@henriettebopda5895]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Deanna974]

I love that comparison lol.

[@alkahinat4558]

Lol, that’s so cute 😂😂

[@Aliciamarie_90]

Tems got this natural swag about her fr

[@goudiabyaziz4433]

"Ginger and vanilla Honey in the center 🍵 Ginger and vanilla I can make ya diner" Like that part ❤

[@kato_sga]

She is beautiful and looks even better in person.

[@FxckDeprexxion]

And she's mad welcoming and don't mind talking witchu. I thought she was just gonna get a picture and be like BYE but she answered my questions and gave amazing advice.

[@dostovan5142]

U mean u been seeing her as a cartoon

[@Flawd101]

@@dostovan5142means he’s seen her in person lol

[@kato_sga]

@@dostovan5142 seen her in person at the music fest

[@em_oh_why_oh]

Not that she needs anyone's approval, but South Africa approves 🙌🏿 🇳🇬🇿🇦 Africa unite ❤️

[@MZPULCHRITUDE]

When did South Africans start uniting with other Africans?😒 don't you guys hate the rest of Africa🙄....Anyways one Africa✌🏽

[@emmanuelmba3017]

Thanks! Disregard any hateful comment 🇳🇬❤️🇿🇦

[@seektruth5750]

@@MZPULCHRITUDEok disregard the comment and feel sorry for yourself, “hate” is when SAns are speaking against illegal immigrants which makes things hard for SA, but ignore that completely and try to victimize yourself.

[@MZPULCHRITUDE]

@@seektruth5750 That's your father's business

[@seektruth5750]

@@MZPULCHRITUDE now you’re just saying stuff

[@tosinmack1661]

We dont need big space to do big things. Awesome job Tems and the entire crew, sound so organic and immaculate.

[@Robmtrx15]

3 things I would save in a fire: 1. My Wife 2. My Dogs 3. This video

[@Ruby_Armstrong]

😅😅

[@tamiausten873]

Thankfully it's on the internet, so you can save something else 😂😂. But I get it, I'd just run out with my phone so I can watch this to comfort myself after a fire😢

[@chemiazikiwe1466]

I kinda wish they'd post their tiny desk concerts on Spotify too 🙏

[@Hennygirl123]

Yeh like Colors show does

[@JacobSnover]

My BDay is today so.... HAPPY BDAY TO ME!!! Thanks to Tiny Desk and Tems, I'm loving the tunes

[@michaelmaps2004]

Happy birthday Jacob

[@godfidence_08]

Happy birthday O.G

[@kellzbeatz9022]

Happy Birthday!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@codedlulu8821]

I still remember that white dress she wore to the Oscars that looks like she's been bath by an orchid. that lives in my head rent free.

[@Ubud_ndn]

TEMS is the person she thinks she is fr ❤

[@mrbluechurchboy]

I'm 30, I will be here 30yrs from now at 60 to show this comment to my children that this is the music we blazed to.

[@odugummaduabuchi7839]

Also remind them I was here with you 💝

[@joeybenghazi7893]

I think 30 years from now so many platforms that are relevant now will be irrelevant.

[@Smartgrin]

I’m here too😢😢

[@akintaroemmanuel.t8472]

Bruhhh, I can relate right now, the music is heaven atmmmmm!!!!

[@krisdizon888]

Her voice is just beautiful. Nobody else sounds and sings like her. Very talented. 💗💕😘

[@MisterTee764]

Tiny desk 2024 run is crazy

[@justiceforall31]

Facts! Did you see that Charlie Wilson performance? 🔥

[@brothergilam4031]

I had never heard of Tems before. Sounds great, a new fan of her music

[@tiffanyingram3444]

Welcome!

[@NazStudios]

Check out essence with wizkid

[@kaluchiomasusan4259]

Welcome

[@dedejiofficial6310]

Check her out, you gonna love her more❤

[@soyeade]

Her debut album is dropping this coming Friday. Tune innnn!!!!!

[@hereforit2347]

I’m glad she sang “Ice T”, which is one of my favorite songs by her; that and “Free Mind”. ❤

[@IMLEGEND1876]

this voice is from the heavens. She lived many souls before this.

[@just.fisayo]

Unfortunate and Forever are bops! They have this 90's Rnb feel ❤

[@crryyinggg]

exactly

[@jonathansticks]

How will a Tems and Cleo Sol collab look? These two women are angelic!

[@halasuleiman2792]

OMG, that would be out of this world!

[@ThabsiMthethwa-Z.]

Yep ...add H.E.R to the combo. They would make a great collaboration.

[@orange1326]

I’m so glad yall brought her back for an in office Tiny Desk

[@cassandrafrancois6705]

Watching her sing the song "Unfortunate" and not breaking down is beautiful. Tems can make a comeback from what's happened, make such afro soul poetry music, & carry on

[@MistressOP]

wait black folks get two months now????????????????? yessssssssssssssssssss

[@Sycosismusic]

12

[@JacobSnover]

@@Sycosismusic ❤👆

[@wondawomenluvsupaman]

@@Sycosismusicperiod

[@kinamonika]

Needed!!

[@henriettebopda5895]

Hilarious lol

[@jademiddleton2559]

The bongo drummer got it real bad for tems 😍

[@KorieUche]

You saw it too😂

[@sophiajefferson3684]

Right??!😂😂

[@LuckyPoeticJustice]

I understand.. ‘cause same! 😍

[@Lisa-_-M]

Either that or he's plotting to take over some ish 😂

[@stephanienwezi7016]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@bonniebel578]

Who peeped the drummer and guitarist also singing along to ice tea 🤭🥰

[@nicholasogollo7769]

They definitely were not

[@Black_diamond_243]

@@nicholasogollo7769 Did you even watched the whole thing?🙄 Of course they were (from 6:57 to 7:15)

[@SamuelSelassie-Nkrumah]

@@Black_diamond_243he didn’t watch

[@lionheartroar3104]

She is so natural and relaxed. The talent just flows. 🥰

[@808bboarder]

She makes some of the most beautiful music. Free Mind is one of my favorites