Ayra Starr and Tems recently dropped their new albums, named “The Year I Turned 21” and “Born in the Wild”, respectively, causing quite a stir in the Nigerian music community.
Emerging as top Afrobeats artists of 2024, their latest albums are packed with valuable messages. Here are nine important takeaways listeners can glean from these highly anticipated releases.
Dealing with Negative Energy
Avoiding negative individuals is crucial. Ayra Starr and Tems set strong boundaries against toxic vibes in their new albums, like in Ayra’s tracks “Birds Sing of Money”, “Goodbye”, and “Bad Vibes”, and Tems’ “Wickedest” and “Unfortunate”.
Effective Album Rollout
Launching an album requires a strategic and engaging rollout. Both Ayra Starr and Tems succeeded in captivating their audience through various innovative methods, such as featuring Ayra’s album on Chowdeck and banking apps and hosting a pre-release party for Tems.
Family Support Matters
Ayra and Tems incorporated their mothers into their albums, emphasizing the importance of parental encouragement and involvement in their musical journey, showcasing the significance of family support.
Prioritize Self-Enjoyment
It’s essential to take time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Songs like Ayra’s “Commas”, “Control”, and “Jazzy’s Song”, and Tems’ “Wickedest”, “Turn Me Up”, and “T-Unit” remind listeners to have a good time.
Stay Loyal to Your Circle
Valuing and supporting your friends, akin to Ayra Starr in “Woman Commando”, demonstrates the importance of nurturing relationships and acknowledging the loyalty within your circle.
Empowerment of Women
Ayra and Tems assert the resilience and strength of women through tracks like “Bird Sings of Money”, “Woman Commando”, and “Gangsta”, highlighting the empowering nature of their music.
Avoid Toxic Relationships
Recognize and discard toxic relationships promptly, as echoed in Tems’ “Unfortunate” and Ayra Starr’s “Goodbye (Warm Up)”, emphasizing the importance of self-respect.
Self-Motivation Is Key
Amid challenges, finding strength within oneself is vital for personal growth, as depicted in Ayra’s “Last Heartbreak Song” and “1942”, and Tems’ “Burning” and “Hold On”, emphasizing self-reliance and perseverance.
Chase Your Dreams
Ayra and Tems exemplify the pursuit of dreams and overcoming obstacles to achieve success, inspiring listeners to persevere and chase their aspirations relentlessly.
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