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Released | 15 September 2021 | |||
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Length | 18:13 | |||
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Singles from If Orange Was a Place | ||||
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If Orange Was a Place is the second (and first major label) extended play by Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer Tems. [2] [1] It was produced primarily by GuiltyBeatz, along with production from Jonah Christian, and was released on 15 September 2021 by Since '93 and RCA. [3] It features a single guest appearance from American singer Brent Faiyaz. [4]
On 6 September 2021, Tems announced via her Twitter handle that her second EP was set to be released the next week. [5] A week later Tems released the track listing, accompanied by a trailer for the EP revealing Brent Faiyaz as the only guest artist and Ghanaian producer GuiltyBeatz as the EP's primary producer, with additional production from Jonah Christian. [5]
If Orange Was a Place was released on 15 September 2021 by RCA/Since '93, revealing that Tems had signed a recording deal with the label. [6] [3]
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Source | Rating |
Pitchfork | 7.0/10 [1] |
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The EP reviewed positive reviews from critics. A review from Pitchfork stated that "If Orange Was a Place takes on a different texture and mood. If there's any element still resonant, it's Tems' unrestricted expression." [1] Rolling Stone praised the EP while also stating that it "broadens Tems' budding discography across moods and tempos, uniting all her strengths in a multi-faceted display of self-actualization". [7] A mixed review from Pulse Nigeria wrote that "this isn't music to be judged harshly - if it can be judged at all. It's just music to be enjoyed and understood." [8]
Year | Organization | Award | Result |
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2022 | The Headies | Best R&B Album [9] | Won |
2022 | South African Music Awards | Rest of Africa | Won |
All tracks are written by Temilade Openiyi, except where noted
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Crazy Tings" | GuiltyBeatz | 3:02 | |
2. | "Found" (featuring Brent Faiyaz) |
| GuiltyBeatz | 3:29 |
3. | "Replay" | Jonah Christian | 3:00 | |
4. | "Avoid Things" | GuiltyBeatz | 3:44 | |
5. | "Vibe Out" | GuiltyBeatz | 4:57 | |
Total length: | 18:13 |
Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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US World Albums ( Billboard) [10] | 7 |
US Heatseekers Albums ( Billboard) [11] | 9 |