Rema, one of Nigeria’s quickest emerging talents, has reached a stunning milestone with his popular tune Calm Down, starring Selena Gomez, hitting one billion streams on Spotify, which is a testament to his artistry and universal appeal.
This is the first tune featuring African artists to be inducted into Spotify’s Billions Club.
Rema is among the top 10 most streamed Afrobeats artists on Spotify, so it is not surprising that the song has reached this milestone in a little over a year, per data published as part of Spotify’s Afrobeats: Journey to a Billion Streams project.
The accomplishment not only underlines Rema’s expanding impact in the music business, but it also emphasizes the importance of cross-cultural musical fusion in the connected world of today.
Rema, a Nigerian musician, collaborated with Selena Gomez, an American musician, on a remix that went viral.
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“It’s a blessing. It’s not just a big win for me, my team and family, it’s also a big one for the culture. I feel really happy and I’m really proud of the fans as well for going back to the song and putting people on the song. Shout out to the DJs and everyone who made this possible,” said Rema when he heard the news from Spotify.
Due to its infectious combination of Afrobeats rhythms and afro-fusion melodies, Rema’s distinctive and soulful voice, and the surprising inclusion of Selena Gomez on an Afrobeats song, Calm Down rapidly became a favorite around the world.
The song’s creation, which blended contemporary and traditional components, demonstrates how African music is developing and changing.
Calm Down quickly gained popularity all over the world thanks to its contagious blend of Afrobeats rhythms and afro-fusion melodies, Rema’s distinctive and soulful vocals, and the unexpected appearance of Selena Gomez on an Afrobeats song.
The composition of the song, which combined modern and traditional elements, shows how African music is advancing and changing.
With data indicating that Calm Down has been added to over a million Spotify playlists, the song’s catchy chorus and sympathetic lyrics have made it a go-to hit for both dancefloors and personal playlists.
“This milestone is absolutely remarkable for Rema, marking a pivotal moment for this talented artist and the entire Afrobeats community. It’s clear that the genre is making a significant impact and gaining substantial influence on the global music stage, and we are excited to continue supporting it at Spotify,” says Victor Okpala, Spotify’s Artist and Label Partnerships Manager for West Africa.
“This milestone is absolutely remarkable for Rema, marking a pivotal moment for this talented artist and the entire Afrobeats community. It’s clear that the genre is making a significant impact and gaining substantial influence on the global music stage, and we are excited to continue supporting it at Spotify,” says Victor Okpala, Spotify’s Artist and Label Partnerships Manager for West Africa.
With data indicating that Calm Down has been added to over a million Spotify playlists, the song’s catchy chorus and sympathetic lyrics have made it a go-to hit for both dancefloors and personal playlists.
With this accomplishment, Rema solidifies his status as a genuine musical pathfinder and creates the foundation for an intriguing new era in his career.
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