Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, known as Tems, shared in a recent interview with Billboard that she sometimes cries while recording her songs because they hold deep personal meaning for her.

She mentioned that most of her songs are born from freestyle sessions, and her inspiration comes from her current life experiences as well as the music of artists like Frank Ocean, Asa, and Sade, whom she deeply admires.

Tems also emphasized that her music is deeply influenced by the people she loves and the emotions she experiences during different seasons of her life.

In summary, Tems pours her heart and soul into her music, drawing inspiration from her personal journey and the musical influences that resonate with her.