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 ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--‘Calm Down’, a single by Afrobeats artist Rema, has last week been certified double platinum in the UK. The single, released in February of last year, has spent an incredible ...

Rema is doing the opposite of calming down as he continues to rise in recognition. The Nigerian artist, 23, won best Afrobeats song for his hit "Calm Down" with Selena Gomez at the 2023 MTV Video ...

When Rema is in the studio, he pursues sounds and sensations that he says touch his soul. Ignoring this instinctive creative process could’ve yielded a different rendition of a “Calm Down” remix — ...

Rema and Selena Gomez’s “Calm Down” ascends to No. 1 on Billboard’s Rhythmic Airplay chart, jumping to the top of the May 6-dated survey. It’s Rema’s first Rhythmic Airplay No. 1, earned with his ...

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 ...

Last year, Rema shared his debut album Rave & Roses. He’s collaborated with Selena Gomez for a “Calm Down” remix, as well as FKA Twigs for “Jealousy.” Now, he’s bringing his material to late-night ...

Since its release in 2022 as one of the lead singles ahead of Rema's debut album 'Raves & Roses', 'Calm Down' has enjoyed huge global commercial success. Rema's 'Calm Down' sells 8 million units in ...

Selena Gomez and Rema can’t calm down from the excitement of the Billboard Music Awards. The two musicians made quite a pair, taking home the award for the newly minted Top Afrobeats Song category.

Afrobeats superstar Rema is turning up the heat with a remix of his single, “Calm Down.” Joining him on the updated track is Selena Gomez, adding a bit of seductive flavor. Driven by a bouncy drum and ...

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 ...