Singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has revealed that her entry into the music world stemmed from a lack of companionship.
During an interview with Ebro on New York’s Hot 97 FM, she emphasized that her music resonates with individuals who have undergone similar experiences.
The Grammy-winning artist, aged 28, firmly believes that her true competition lies within herself, stating,
I’m competitive within myself but I’m not competitive with other artists. Nobody can compete with me.
I’m original. I have had children. But also, I’m just all about being true to myself. My music is for people that relate to it. So my music is coming from me. And my music is my outlet.
Tems – Grammy award-winning singer
I started making music because I didn’t have friends. I heard something to say and I didn’t have anyone to say it to. So, I would just sing it. I will write it in a song and record it on my phone. I was doing that for years.
So, music is my outlet. Whether anybody listens to it or not, I’ve to release it. Whether it does or not, it’s none of my business. But I need to release it. And it’s for the people that can connect with it and are going through the same thing.”
Tems emphasized her dedication to creating music, whether she’s heard or not.
Story: Christy Dung
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