Record Breaker: Rema’s ‘Calm Down,’ Reaches ONE BILLION Streams On Spotify; Becomes First African To Reach Milestone On Platform
With great excitement, Spotify, the world’s leading online streaming platform, has announced that Rema, the Nigerian powerhouse artist, has achieved a remarkable feat. His hit single “Calm Down” has surpassed one billion streams on the platform, an unprecedented achievement. Rema has made history by becoming the first African lead artist to reach this milestone on Spotify with his chart-topping single “Calm Down,” featuring the one and only Selena Gomez.
Since breaking into the limelight, Rema has been enjoying commercial success, making him one of Africa’s biggest music exports. As a hitmaker, he ranks among the top 10 most streamed Afrobeats artists of all time, and his latest achievement further cements his place as one of the greats in the field.
According to a statement made by Victor Okpala, Spotify’s Artiste and Label Partnerships Manager for West Africa, Rema has made it to the list of top 10 most streamed Afrobeats artists on the platform as part of Spotify’s afrobeats ‘Journey to a Billion Streams’ project. This is a clear testament to Rema’s artistry and global appeal, as revealed by data shared as part of the project. Victor Okpala added that it was no surprise that the song had reached this milestone.
“Rema has achieved a remarkable milestone with his hit single, Calm Down, featuring Selena Gomez, reaching one billion streams on Spotify. This is the first African artist-led track to join the Billions Club on Spotify.
“The achievement highlights Rema’s growing influence in the music industry and stresses the power of cross-cultural musical fusion in today’s interconnected world.
“This milestone is absolutely remarkable for Rema, marking a pivotal moment for this talented artiste and the entire afrobeats community. “It is 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,”
According to Okpala, ‘Calm Down’ gained worldwide popularity due to its catchy blend of afrobeats rhythms fused with afro-fusion melodies, Rema’s distinctive and soulful vocals, and the surprising feature of Selena Gomez in an Afrobeats song.
He noted that the song’s production featured a unique blend of contemporary and traditional elements, exemplifying the evolution of African music. The achievement of reaching a billion streams on Spotify was also highlighted as a remarkable feat, showcasing the widespread appeal of Calm Down and Rema’s ability to create music that resonates with diverse audiences across borders. He further explained that Rema’s distinct style has propelled him to the forefront of the global music industry, with most of the song’s streams originating from countries such as the USA, India, Mexico, Brazil, and the United Kingdom.
“The song’s infectious chorus and relatable lyrics have made it a go-to track for both dancefloors and personal playlists, with data showing that Calm Down has been added to over a million Spotify playlists.
“This moment symbolises the power of music to transcend cultural and geographical boundaries and serves as a beacon for aspiring artistes to create authentic, boundary-pushing music that resonates with audiences around the world.
“With this milestone, Rema cements his place as a true musical trailblazer and sets the stage for an exciting new chapter in his career,”
In his response, Rema emphasized,
“It is a blessing. It is not just a big win for me, my team and family, it is 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.”
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