Tems, Love Me JeJe | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning, Nigerian Afrobeats/R&B singer Tems returns in 2024 with her chill and pleasant vibe of a single, “Love Me JeJe.”

“Hold me in your arms, in your love and your light.” Ooh-wee! Nigerian Afrobeats and R&B singer Tems is back with her first single of 2024, “Love Me JeJe”. Of the songs attributed solely to the Grammy-winning musician, “Love Me JeJe” follows the 2023 singles “Me & U” and “Not An Angel”. Notably, the record samples the 1997 song, “Love Me JeJe” by Seyi Sodimu featuring Shafy Bello. “Love Me JeJe” is a pleasant, well-rounded song.

So, what makes “Love Me JeJe” ‘the stuff’? The production by GuiltyBeatz is a selling point.  The repurposing of the Seyi Sodimu song bodes in Tems’ favor.  The sound is chill and smooth.  Furthermore, the rhythmic groove that anchors is lit. As for Tems, she delivers beautiful, easygoing vocals.  Does she ever break a sweat? Nope, doesn’t seem like it! The melodies and the verses are tuneful making the ears perk up. Matters of the heart drive the narrative – not surprising given the song title. “I need your lovin’, so fresh, so clean / Love me in and out, unfailingly,” she sings in the first verse, asserting in the pre-chorus, “Because I love, and I love, and I love, and I love you only.” That’s a lot of love!  The section to beat comes as no surprise – the chorus!

“I’m on your wave right now (wave)

I’m on your wave right now, yeah (wave)

I’m on your vibe now, you got me on your side now, yeah

I’m on your wave right now, woah, woah, woah, yeah.”

All told, “Love Me Jeje” is a V-I-B-E. 

Tems // “Love Me JeJe” // RCA / Since 93’ // 4.25.24

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