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Rema Breaks Billboard Record with ‘Calm Down’ Remix Featuring Selena Gomez

Rema's 'Calm Down' remix, featuring American singer Selena Gomez, took the music world by storm when it was released in August 2022.

Bwetunge Ivan by Bwetunge Ivan
June 9, 2023
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Rema, the Nigerian singer, has surpassed Afrobeats star Wizkid’s record on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart. 

NAIROBI, KENYA | NOW THEN DIGITAL — Nigerian sensation Rema has surpassed Afrobeats star Wizkid’s achievement on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart.

The remix of his hit track ‘Calm Down’ has held the top spot for an impressive 18 weeks, breaking Wizkid and Tems’ record with their song ‘Essence’, which held the position for 17 weeks in 2020.

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‘Calm Down’ Original Version Shines on the Charts

Rema’s remix of his hit single ‘Calm Down’ has secured the top spot for an impressive 18 weeks, surpassing Wizkid and Tems’ ‘Essence’ which held the position for 17 weeks in 2020.

Global Acclaim for ‘Calm Down’ Remix Featuring Selena Gomez

Rema’s remix of ‘Calm Down’, featuring American singer Selena Gomez, took the world by storm when it was released in August 2022. The track garnered massive acclaim and has since accumulated over 487 million views on YouTube, solidifying its popularity.

Origins of ‘Calm Down’ and Record-breaking Views

The original version of ‘Calm Down’ was featured on Rema’s debut album, Rave & Roses, released in March 2022. Co-produced by Andre Vibez and Michael ‘London’ Hunter, the song currently holds the distinction of being the most-viewed Afrobeats video with an impressive 477 million views.

Deluxe Album Release and Success of ‘Calm Down’ Remix

In April of this year, Rema unveiled a deluxe version of his album titled Rave & Roses Ultra. The 22-track update includes six additional tracks, notably the remix of ‘Calm Down’.

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The album’s continued success has contributed to Rema’s rise to prominence in the music industry.

Achievements Beyond Billboard: Topping the MENA Music Streaming Chart

On November 29, 2022, ‘Calm Down’ achieved another historic milestone by becoming the first song to top the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) music streaming chart.

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The launch of the ranking list by IFPI marked a significant accomplishment for Rema’s captivating track.

Rema Breaks Wizkid Billboard Record
Global Acclaim for the ‘Calm Down’ Remix

Upcoming North American Summer Tour and London 02 Arena Show

Rema’s talent and popularity continue to soar as he prepares for a 17-day North American summer tour. The tour will kick off at the Broccoli City Festival in Washington, DC, on July 15, and culminate in Los Angeles.

Additionally, he will headline a highly anticipated show at the prestigious 20,000-capacity O2 Arena in London, UK, on November 14. With this milestone, Rema joins the ranks of esteemed Nigerian artists such as Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy who have successfully achieved such a feat.

Editor’s Note: Please contact press@nowthendigital.com if you find any of the content to be inaccurate or outdated. 

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Bwetunge Ivan

Bwetunge Ivan

Seasonal writer at Now Then Digital. I specialize in logo design, branding, web design for Lifestyle Uganda and offer music promotion to artists of all kind around Uganda. WhatsApp me on +256754863448.

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