American popstar Selena Gomez expressed her gratitude to Nigerian superstar Rema for featuring her on his hit single ‘Calm Down’, which has achieved remarkable success across the globe.
In a heartfelt message shared on her Instagram account on July 2nd, 2023, Gomez thanked Rema for the opportunity and described it as a life-changing experience.
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She wrote, “This man has changed my life forever. Rema, thank you for choosing me to be a part of one of the biggest songs in the world. Love you forever @heisrema.”
Released in February 2022 as a lead single from Rema’s debut album ‘Raves & Roses’, ‘Calm Down’ has become a major force in the international Afrobeats scene.
It has topped charts in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and North Africa, solidifying its status as the biggest Afrobeats export. The song also holds the Guinness World Record as the first artist to top the inaugural Middle Eastern and North Africa (MENA) chart.
In the United States, ‘Calm Down’ reached an impressive No. 3 position on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the highest-charting Nigerian song and the second highest-charting African song.
It achieved similar success in the United Kingdom, peaking at No. 3 on the Official Singles Chart. The song also conquered charts in India and the Middle East.
Notably, Rema and Selena’s ‘Calm Down’ both original and remix has broken streaming records for an Afrobeats song on Spotify and garnered the most views for a music video by a Nigerian artist on YouTube.
Its widespread popularity has earned Rema multiple plaques in various countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Italy, France, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Portugal, Greece, Denmark, Spain, Austria, and Canada.
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The impact of ‘Calm Down’ has transcended borders and genres, highlighting the global appeal and influence of Afrobeats as a music genre.
Selena Gomez’s acknowledgment of Rema’s contribution to her life and career further solidifies the song’s significance in the international music landscape.
