Rema's "Calm Down" continues to redefine the milestones of music history, now hailed as the most-streamed Afrobeats song in the United States.
This groundbreaking track has surpassed one billion on-demand streams, a first for an Afrobeats song, according to Chart Data. Previously, Chart Data had lauded it as the "most successful African song of all time.
"The allure of "Calm Down" lies in its melancholic rhythm and subtly entrancing quality, as noted by Billboard magazine's music analysts. It's a tune that resonates persistently with listeners, compelling them to revisit the melody repeatedly.
Released in February 2022 from his debut album "Rave and Roses," Rema, born Divine Ikubor, later collaborated with American singer Selena Gomez for a remix. This version soared, reaching a billion streams on Spotify and marking a historic year-long presence on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number three. It stands as the highest-charting song by an Afrobeats artist in a lead role.
The remix's visual companion is equally impressive, amassing nearly 894 million views on YouTube, making it the most-viewed music video by a Nigerian artist
This success has catapulted Rema into the echelons of renowned Nigerian Afrobeats artists like Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido.
Rema has crafted his unique interpretation of Afrobeats, which he terms "Afrorave," a blend that continues to captivate a global audience.
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