"Not an Angel" is a song by Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer Tems,[2] released on 8 December 2023 through RCA Records.[3][4] Written and produced by Tems alongside Sarz, it marks Tems' first self-produced song since her contributions on her debut EP For Broken Ears.[3]
| "Not an Angel" | ||||
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| Single by Tems | ||||
| Released | 8 December 2023[1] | |||
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| Length | 3:05 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Temilade Openiyi | |||
| Producer(s) | ||||
| Tems singles chronology | ||||
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Background and release
edit"Not an Angel" is the follow-up to Tems's previous single "Me & U".[5] It was written by her. The song was produced by Sarz[6][7] and co-produced by Tems.[8][9] It is the second song Tems has composed as a solo musician since the release of her extended play, If Orange Was a Place, which was released in 2021.[10][11] "Not an Angel" is an Afrobeats, alternative R&B and neo-soul song that was released alongside a music video, directed by Nakato and Lemost.[12][13]
Commercial performance
editIt peaked at No. 9 on the US Billboard World Digital Song Sales,[14] No. 23 on the US Hot R&B Songs chart[15] and No. 28 on the New Zealand Hot Singles chart.[16] Tems performed the song live at the 2024 Billboard Women in Music Award for which she was honored under the Breakthrough category. [17]
Charts
edit| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[16] | 28 |
| UK Afrobeats (OCC)[18] | 3 |
| US Afrobeats Songs (Billboard)[19] | 3 |
| US Hot R&B Songs (Billboard)[20] | 23 |
| US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[21] | 9 |
References
edit- ^ Gonzalez, Alex (8 December 2023). "Tems Emerges From The Wreckage Of Heartbreak On Her New Single, 'Not An Angel'". Uproxx. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ Pareles, Jon (8 December 2023). "Nicki Minaj and Drake Reunite, and 10 More New Songs". The New York Times. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Tems Releases New Track "Not an Angel"". RCA Records. 8 December 2023. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
- ^ Grant, Shawn (11 December 2023). "Tems Drops New Single "Not an Angel"". The Source. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ Rossignnol, Derrick (5 December 2023). "Tems Will Slip In Another Song Before 2023 Ends With Her Upcoming Single, 'Not An Angel'". Uproxx. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ Horvath, Zachary (9 December 2023). "Tems Is Cutting Her Losses On Her New Single "Not An Angel"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ Marwood, Harvey (8 December 2023). "Tems Keeps Up Momentum With Mesmerising New Single 'Not An Angel'". Mixtape Madness. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ Murray, Robin (8 December 2023). "Tems Exudes Soulful Mystique With 'Not An Angel'". Clash Magazine. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ Chelosky, Danielle (9 December 2023). "Tems – "Not An Angel"". Stereogum. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ Kreps, Daniel (8 December 2023). "Tems Doesn't Hold Back on New Single 'Not an Angel'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ Anazia, Daniel (9 December 2023). "Tems releases new single "Not An Angel"". The Guardian. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ Dubois, Lila (8 December 2023). "Tems releases new single "Not An Angel"". The Fader. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ Powell, Jon (12 December 2023). "Tems returns with new single "Not An Angel"". Revolt TV. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ "World Digital Song Sales: Week of December 23, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ "Hot R&B Songs: Week of December 23, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Hot 40 Singles". NZ Charts. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ Mamo, Heran (8 March 2024). "Tems Delivers Angelic Performance of 'Not an Angel' at Billboard Women in Music 2024". Billboard. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ "UK Afrobeat Singles Chart".
- ^ "Tems Chart History (U.S. Afrobeats Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ "Tems Chart History (Hot R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ "Tems Chart History (World Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 4 November 2024.