NPR

Rema really lives the message of his hit song 'Calm Down'

NPR's A Martinez talks to Nigerian sensation Rema about the global success of his song "Calm Down," and the rise of the music genre Afrobeats. Something very cool is happening on the pop charts these ...
Naija Gist - Latest

Rema's 'Calm Down' becomes first African song to hit 1 billion streams on Spotify

In another landmark feat, Rema becomes the first African lead artist to have a song reach 1 billion Spotify streams with his mega hit single 'Calm Down' featuring Selena Gomez Since breaking into the ...
The Fader

Selena Gomez joins Rema on “Calm Down” remix

"Calm Down," the feelgood smash hit from afrobeats singer Rema has received an official remix featuring Selena Gomez. An official video for the remix will be released next week but the song can be ...
Forbes

Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ Makes History As First Afrobeats Song To Surpass 1 Billion On-Demand U.S. Streams

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 14: Rema performs at The O2 Arena on November 14, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Joseph Okpako/WireImage) It was the ultimate jam of 2023 worldwide. From viral TikTok ...
The Fader

Rema and Selena Gomez share video for their “Calm Down” remix

In late August, Selena Gomez blessed “Calm Down,” a standout from Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema’s March debut LP, Rave & Roses, with a remix. And today, a new visual treatment for the track’s Gomez ...
LAist

Rema really lives the message of his hit song 'Calm Down'

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Something very cool is happening on ...
WUNC

Rema really lives the message of his hit song 'Calm Down'

Something very cool is happening on the pop charts these days. There's been an influx of African artists blending the music of Nigeria and Ghana with Western R&B, hip-hop and jazz. It's called ...