Christmas came early for fans of Tems, who dropped her latest album ‘Love Is A Kingdom’ as a complete surprise. These seven tracks showcase Tems’ signature blend of soul, R&B and afrobeat at its very best, with the grounded take on production allowing the warmth of her vocals and lyrics exploring love in its many forms to take centre stage. It’s no wonder that ‘Love Is A Kingdom’ has such a distinctly authentic feel to it, as Tems produced, composed and wrote the album almost entirely herself. If you’re looking for a sunny, laidback listen to chase away those winter blues, this is for you. LT

Out now on RCA