Love Is a Kingdom
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| Released | 21 November 2025 | |||
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| Length | 19:58 | |||
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Love Is a Kingdom is the third extended play by Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer Tems. It was surprise-released on 21 November 2025 by RCA Records and Since '93.[1][2] It marks Tems first solo release since her debut studio album Born in the Wild (2024).[3] The EP was produced by Tems, GuiltyBeatz, AoD, Jonah Christian, Rob Bisel, London and V-Ron.[1][4]
Background and release
Following the release of her EPs For Broken Ears (2020) and If Orange Was a Place (2021), Tems released her debut album Born in the Wild (2024).[1][5]
In 2025, she teased that her second album will be released in 2026 at her concert. In November, Tems announced a surprise listening party inviting fans to sign up for the events which took place in Los Angeles. The seven-track EP was surprise-released the next morning without any prior announcement.[1][3][6]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Temilade Openiyi, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "First" |
| 2:56 | |
| 2. | "I'm Not Sure" |
| 2:17 | |
| 3. | "Big Daddy" |
| 2:46 | |
| 4. | "Lagos Love" |
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| 3:10 |
| 5. | "Mine" |
| 2:40 | |
| 6. | "What You Need" |
| 3:52 | |
| 7. | "Is There a Reason" |
| 2:12 | |
| Total length: | 19:58 | |||
Charts
| Chart (2025–2026) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Hip Hop/R&B Albums (ARIA)[7] | 20 |
| Portuguese Albums (AFP)[8] | 108 |
| UK Album Downloads (OCC)[9] | 83 |
| US World Albums (Billboard)[10] | 6 |
References
- ^ a b c d Strauss, Matthew (21 November 2025). "Tems Surprise-Releases New EP Love Is a Kingdom". Pitchfork. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
- ^ Williams, Kyann-Sian (26 November 2025). "Tems – 'Love Is A Kingdom' EP review: exploring love in all its forms". NME. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
- ^ a b C.J., Nelson (21 November 2025). "Tems Revels in Her Independent Streak". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
- ^ "Tems presents surprise EP, Love Is a Kingdom". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
- ^ King, Tyrese (24 November 2025). "Tems Releases Surprise EP 'Love Is a Kingdom'". newwavemagazine. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
- ^ Hussain, Shahzaib (21 November 2025). "Tems Surprise Releases New EP 'Love Is A Kingdom'". Clash Magazine. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
- ^ "ARIA Top 40 Hip Hop/R&B Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 1 December 2025. Retrieved 28 November 2025.
- ^ "Top 200 Álbuns Semana 48 de 2025" (PDF) (in European Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. p. 2. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
- ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart on 5/12/2025 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
- ^ "Tems Chart History (World Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 11 March 2026.