All-Time Best Rema Songs

Rema's biggest hit is definitely 'Calm Down,' especially the remix featuring Selena Gomez released in 2022. The song became a global phenomenon, reaching #3 on the Billboard Hot 100, hitting over 1 billion streams on Spotify, and becoming the highest-charting Afrobeats song by a lead artist in Billboard history. It topped the US Afrobeats Songs chart for a record 58 weeks and has sold over 8 million units in the US alone.

Rema first gained recognition in 2019 with his song 'Dumebi' after uploading a freestyle on social media that caught the attention of D'Prince, who signed him to Jonzing World record label. Before that, he started singing at church (Christ of Mercy church) while still in school. His breakthrough came when he released several EPs in 2019, but 'Calm Down' in 2022 really launched him to international stardom.

Rema is known for his 'Afrorave' sound, which is his own twist on Afrobeats. He blends traditional Nigerian Afrobeats with elements of rap, pop, and electronic music to create something fresh and unique. His music often features catchy melodies, infectious rhythms, and a mix of English and local Nigerian languages. He's helped bring Afrobeats to a global audience, especially with songs like 'Calm Down.'

The 'Calm Down' remix with Selena Gomez happened pretty organically. Rema has mentioned in interviews that he never expected the song to blow up globally like it did. The collaboration was arranged through their teams, and Selena's vocals added a perfect pop element that helped the song cross over to mainstream American and international audiences. The timing was perfect, and both artists brought their unique styles to create something special.

Rema is signed to Jonzing World, which is owned by D'Prince (who's also related to Don Jazzy of Mavin Records). Jonzing World operates under the Mavin Records umbrella, so technically Rema is part of the Mavin family. D'Prince discovered him through social media and saw his potential early on, which has proven to be a great decision given Rema's massive success.

Yes, Rema has won several awards and nominations. 'Calm Down' earned him his first Grammy nomination, and he's won multiple awards at the Headies (Nigeria's biggest music awards), Soundcity MVP Awards, and other African music award ceremonies. The global success of 'Calm Down' has also earned him recognition from international organizations and chart achievements that have made history for Afrobeats artists.

As far as public knowledge goes, Rema is single and has mentioned in interviews that he prefers to focus on his music career right now. He's said he doesn't want to play with people's emotions, especially when it comes to relationships. He keeps his personal life pretty private and seems dedicated to building his music empire at this stage of his career.

Besides 'Calm Down,' Rema has several other hits including 'Dumebi' (which first put him on the map), 'Iron Man,' 'Lady,' 'Soundgasm,' 'Bounce,' and 'Woman' featuring Tiwa Savage. His debut album 'Rave & Roses' (2022) was very successful, and he's continued releasing music including recent tracks like 'Holiday' and songs from his 'HEIS' project. Each song showcases his versatility within the Afrobeats genre.