Tems’ “Born In The Wild” Crowned 2nd Best R&B Album of 2024 by Billboard
Tems’ debut album, “Born in the Wild”, has been making significant waves in the music industry with Billboard recently ranking it as the second-best R&B album of 2024, just behind Leon Thomas’ “Mutt”, which claimed the top spot.
Born in the Wild has received widespread acclaim for its soul stirring compositions. NME described it as “soulful, spiritual, and self-assured.” The album’s impact is evidenced by its performance on the charts. Eleven songs from “Born in the Wild” debuted on Billboard’s U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart, with “Love Me Jeje” marking the album’s highest-charting track. It became her highest-charting project on Top R&B Albums (reaching No. 5) and marked her career-first entry on the Billboard 200, peaking at No. 56. Amongst the abundant accomplishments, “Born in the wild” has earned Tems three 2025 Grammy nominations
Tems’ achievement is particularly remarkable considering the competitive landscape of R&B in 2024. Leon Thomas’ “Mutt” secured the number one position, with Billboard praising its blend of old-school balladry, contemporary R&B, and rock elements that showcased Leon Thomas’ versatility and talents.
Tems’ recognition by Billboard highlights her status in the R&B genre and her increasing significance in the global music scene. And it’s entirely safe to say that this year has been Tems’
