If Orange Was a Place

If Orange Was a Place is the second (and first major label) extended play by Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer Tems.[2][1] It was produced primarily by GuiltyBeatz, along with production from Jonah Christian, and was released on 15 September 2021 by Since '93 and RCA.[3] It features a single guest appearance from American singer Brent Faiyaz.[4]

If Orange Was a Place
EP by
Tems
Released15 September 2021 (2021-09-15)
Genre
Length18.13
Label
Producer
  • GuiltyBeatz
  • Jonah Christian
Tems chronology
For Broken Ears
(2020)		 If Orange Was a Place
(2021)		 Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music from and Inspired By
(2022)
Singles from If Orange Was a Place
  1. "Crazy Tings"
    Released: 15 September 2021

Background and release

On 6 September 2021, Tems announced via her Twitter handle that her second EP was set to be released the next week.[5] A week later Tems released the track listing, accompanied by a trailer for the EP revealing Brent Faiyaz as the only guest artist and Ghanaian producer GuiltyBeatz as the EP's primary producer, with additional production from Jonah Christian.[5]

If Orange Was a Place was released on 15 September 2021 by RCA/Since '93, revealing that Tems had signed a recording deal with the label.[6][3]

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Pitchfork7.0/10[1]
Rolling Stone[7]

The EP reviewed positive reviews from critics. A review from Pitchfork stated that "If Orange Was a Place takes on a different texture and mood. If there's any element still resonant, it's Tems' unrestricted expression."[1] Rolling Stone praised the EP while also stating that it "broadens Tems' budding discography across moods and tempos, uniting all her strengths in a multi-faceted display of self-actualization".[7] A mixed review from Pulse Nigeria wrote that "this isn't music to be judged harshly - if it can be judged at all. It's just music to be enjoyed and understood."[8]

Accolades
Awards and nominations for If Orange Was a Place
Year Organization Award Result
2022 The Headies Best R&B Album[9] Won
2022 South African Music Awards Rest of Africa Won

Track listing

All tracks are written by Temilade Openiyi, except where noted

If Orange Was a Place track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Crazy Tings" GuiltyBeatz3:02
2."Found" (featuring Brent Faiyaz)
GuiltyBeatz3:29
3."Replay" Jonah Christian3:00
4."Avoid Things" GuiltyBeatz3:44
5."Vibe Out" GuiltyBeatz4:57
Total length:18:13

Charts
Chart performance for If Orange Was a Place
Chart (2021) Peak
position
US World Albums (Billboard)[10] 7
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[11] 9

References
  1. "Tems: If Orange Was a Place EP". Pitchfork. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
  2. "Tems shares new EP If Orange Was A Place". The Fader. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
  3. "Tems release new Ep titled - If Orange Was A Place". Pulse Nigeria. 15 September 2021. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
  4. "Listen to Tems' New EP 'If Orange Was A Place'". OkayAfrica. 15 September 2021. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
  5. "Tems releases tracklist for 'If Orange Was A Place'". Pulse Nigeria. 13 September 2021. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
  6. "Tems grabs RCA Records deal - P.M. News". Retrieved 26 September 2021.
  7. "Tems Sings Circles Around Her Struggles on 'If Orange Was a Place'". Rolling Stone. 20 September 2021. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
  8. "REVIEW: Tems - If Orange Was A Place EP". Pulse Nigeria. 15 September 2021. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
  9. "2022 Headies Full List Nominees". Vanguard News. 24 May 2022. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
  10. "BillboardWorld Albums chart". Retrieved 2 October 2021.
  11. "Billboard Heatseekers Albums". Retrieved 2 October 2021.
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