Английская Википедия:Damages (song)
Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Infobox song "Damages" is a song by Nigerian singer and record producer Tems. It was released on 17 September 2020. Written by Tems and produced by Spax, the song is the only single from Tems's first EP For Broken Ears, which was released on 25 September 2020.[1][2][3]
The song peaked at number one on Apple Nigeria, number two on the Apple Music R&B Songs chart,[4][5] and at number six on the TurnTable Top 50. On 24 November 2020, "Damages" became the most played song on Nigeria radio.[6]
Composition
"Damages" is an alternative R&B / soul track. Lyrically, it show Tems asking her lover to take a stance in the relationship because she does not want the relationship to fail.[7]
Critical reception
The song received positive reviews from critics.[8] A review from Pulse Nigeria stated that "the song is between a girl power anthem and a refusal of bad treatment",[2] while another review from BellaNaija noted that "The intimate beat of 'Damages' reflects the alternative R&B fused with a Neo-soul sound, and a sprinkle of the traditional Nigerian flavor".[9]
Music video
The music video was released on 23 September 2020. Directed by Ademola Falamo, the visual shows Tems in a clubhouse with her groups of rebels.[10]
Accolades
Year | Award | Category | Nominee/Work | Result | Ref |
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2021 | Net Honours | Most Played Alternative Song | "Damages" | Шаблон:Won | [11] |
All Africa Music Awards | Best Female Artiste in Western Africa | "Tems - Damages" | Шаблон:Nom | [12][13][14] | |
Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African R&B Soul | "Tems - Damages" | Шаблон:Nom | |||
Breakout Artiste of the Year | "Tems - Damages" | Шаблон:Nom |
Charts
Weekly charts
Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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Nigeria (TurnTable Top 50)[15] | 6 |
Nigeria Top 50 Streaming Songs (TurnTable)[16] | 24 |
Nigeria Top 50 Airplay (TurnTable)[17][6] | 1 |
UK Afrobeats Singles (OCC)[18] | 12 |
US Afrobeats Songs (Billboard)[19] | 16 |
Year-end charts
Chart (2020) | Position |
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Nigeria TurnTable End of the Year (TurnTable)[20] | 30 |
Certifications
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References
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