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Tems proved her worth once again beaming as one of the hottest voices that the world just brings under its fold in music. Whilst her Nigerian-artist cousin gathered crowds in Dreamville Festival last night, the song “Higher” definitely stood out as a major clear winner for the event.
Tems brought a different kind of energy to the stage: slow, more introspective, but filled with power. As it was the first live experience for many, the crowd hushed as she let loose her voice. No flash tricks, no crazy overproduction: simple delivery. Stark contrast to the high-energy sets of the night—just the way it was meant to.
That performance could not be overhyped – it cut beyond that. Clips of the “Higher” moment are already going viral all over the Internet, and reactions to it are highly overwhelming. To so many people, it will be the most emotional moment that they have witnessed during the entire festival.
Dreamville Fest really has been the springboard for an act breaking into the mainstream, and that moment was for Tems to be stated-off. Not as a feature, but rather, she was a headliner in herself.