Nigerian singer, songwriter, and rapper, Rema, added one other accolade to his music profession along with his newest feat in Guinness World Information historical past. His hit music, ‘Calm Down (Remix), that includes Selena Gomez, has set a report as the primary No. 1 hit on the Official MENA Chart – the world’s first regional streaming chart.
‘Calm Down’ was initially launched as a part of Rema’s maiden studio album, Rave & Roses, which was launched on March 25, 2022. The remixed model, that includes American famous person, Selena Gomez, which additional boosted the music, was launched in August 2022.
On November 29, 2022, IFPI – a physique representing the recording business worldwide, launched MENA Chart with Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ as the primary ever MENA Chart No. 1 music.
Based on the IFPI, the Official MENA Chart is the primary regional music streaming chart on the earth, and the first-ever official chart within the Center East and North Africa (MENA). MENA Chart is supported by IFPI and consists of music streaming knowledge from many platforms, together with Anghami, Apple, Deezer, Spotify, and YouTube.
Reacting to the information, Rema stated, “I’d wish to thank all of my followers throughout the area who streamed ‘Calm Down’ and helped it to develop into the primary ever Official MENA Chart #1! I’m so joyful that you’re having fun with the music and really proud to be the primary artist to succeed in #1. Thanks additionally to the staff at my label for his or her assist.”
‘Calm Down’ topped the Indian Music Business Chart on Could 8, 2023, whereas its Remix model peaked at No. 5 on the US Billboard Scorching 100, making the artist the primary Nigerian singer to carry a high 5 music as a lead act. Moreover, ‘Calm Down (Remix) by Rema and ‘Essence’ by Wizkid maintain the report of the longest charting African songs within the historical past of the US Billboard Scorching 100.
The hit music peaked at No. 1 on the Canadian Billboard Scorching 100, making Rema as soon as once more, the primary Nigerian act to high the chart as a lead artist.
Based on the Guardian Nigeria, “The observe’s success on Anghami’s platform was pushed by its reputation in nations reminiscent of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
Rema’s achievement is especially noteworthy as a result of he’s not from the MENA area. His success on the chart is a testomony to how the facility of music transcends geographical boundaries and connects with folks from numerous cultures and backgrounds.
It additionally highlights the more and more world attain of African music, which has been gaining reputation lately, because of artists like Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido.”
