![]() ![]() I try to get by but I’m burning’ she sings on the first verse to set the tone, before she declares that she really needs a free mind on the hook. ‘I try to be fine but I can’t be, the noise in my mind wouldn’t leave me. Throughout the project, “Free Mind” sees Tems at her best vocal delivery and lyrical dexterity, as she walks us through what it’s like to feel bogged down, how she feels after overcoming these troubles, and subsequently ‘running to the other side’. Switching from her calm and collected delivery in the verses to a higher pitch in the hook and pre-chorus, it feels almost like Tems is symbolising the freedom she feels through her melodies. With recurring bass after each four bars, one will find themselves bopping their head to the bounce and in agreement with what she’s saying in unison. Opening with soft piano keys and a thumping bass, the song’s catchy, self-produced (alongside Omeiza) beat sets the foundation for Tems’ honest confessional. There’s a certain freedom that comes when you’ve fought away the black cloud hanging over your head during a downward spiral, and with “Free Mind”, Tems perfectly expresses what it’s like on the other side. In our Issue 004 cover story, Tems detailed her troubled past with us, speaking about how making music helped her get over a bout of depression as a teenager. The speed with which Tems has made her name as one of the most important voices of the younger generation of hitmakers is nearly unprecedented, and this is mostly entirely due to the proximity listeners have to her truest and most vulnerable feelings. Those who needs a break from the toxicity they consume and supply on a daily basis”. Her deeply personal lens on navigating the world when you can feel its weight on your shoulders, is the kind of music that can be used to find a place of comfort and a secure base for emotional balance. Last Friday, she released her debut EP, ‘For Broken Ears’, which she revealed is “for anyone looking for an alternative to the darkness. More than a form of entertainment, music can intervene when you’re feeling lonely and isolated, whether it’s when you recognise details of what you’re feeling in what you can hear as a listener, or as the creator – like Tems – finding release for these feelings. I HAVE THE BEST TEAM ON THE PLANET," Long wrote in her Instagram caption.It’s a generally accepted notion that both listening to and creating music can have various positive effects on one’s mood and mental health. "Thank you so much this acknowledgment! I’ll scream it from the rooftops…. Long celebrated her win by posting to her Instagram a carousel with images from the night showcasing the Mugler gown she wore, her string ensemble and a snippet of her performance. In the movies: Jamie Foxx, Tommy Lee Jones star in 'The Burial,' courtroom drama about Florida attorneyĮaster 2023: 5 best restaurants for Easter Sunday brunch on the Treasure Coast ![]() Muni Long: Local hit songwriter beats Beyonce, Mary J. Long, who is a Gifford native, was awarded Best New R&B Artist and performed her breakout single " Hrs & Hrs" during the show, accompanied by a string ensemble and a single spotlight on her as she sang. Going into the award show, the songstress was nominated for three awards: Best New R&B artist, R&B Artist of the Year and R&B Song of the Year. ![]() Muni Long continued her winning streak this award season with her latest win at the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles on March 27, a month after her Grammy win beating out Beyoncé and Mary J. ![]()
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