Grammy Awards-winning songstress, Temilade Openiyi, better known as Tems, has disclosed the origin of her musical career.
According to the 28-year-old in an interview on Hot 97 FM in New York, she delved into music because she had no friends.
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Tems further stated that her song is targeted at individuals undergoing similar experiences of not having friends and those who can empathize with it. She also noted that she is her sole competitor in music.
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Having found solace in music, she said she would continue to release songs even if no one listened to her.
She said
“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.
“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.”
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