{"id":100276,"date":"2023-09-16T18:52:34","date_gmt":"2023-09-16T18:52:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/09\/16\/remas-hit-single-calm-down-joins-the-billions-club-on-spotify\/"},"modified":"2023-09-16T18:52:34","modified_gmt":"2023-09-16T18:52:34","slug":"remas-hit-single-calm-down-joins-the-billions-club-on-spotify","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/09\/16\/remas-hit-single-calm-down-joins-the-billions-club-on-spotify\/","title":{"rendered":"Rema\u2019s hit single &#8216;Calm Down&#8217; joins the Billions Club on Spotify"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"276\" height=\"182\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/download.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"download\"\/><\/div>\n<p>In a clear testament to his artistry and global appeal, one of Nigeria\u2019s fastest-rising stars,\u00a0Rema\u00a0has achieved a remarkable milestone with his hit single\u00a0<em>Calm Down<\/em>, featuring Selena Gomez reaching one billion streams on Spotify. This is the first African artist-led track to join the Billions Club on Spotify.<\/p>\n<p>According to data shared as part of\u00a0Spotify\u2019s Afrobeats: Journey to a Billion Streams\u00a0project, Rema ranks among the top 10 most streamed Afrobeats artists on the platform, so it is no surprise that the song has reached this milestone in a little over a year.<\/p>\n<p>The achievement not only highlights Rema\u2019s growing influence in the music industry but also stresses the power of cross-cultural musical fusion in today\u2019s interconnected world. Rema, a Nigerian artist, featured an American artist, Selena Gomez, in a remix that took the world by storm.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s a blessing. It\u2019s not just a big win for me, my team and family, it\u2019s also a big one for the culture. I feel really happy and I\u2019m 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,\u201d said Rema when he heard the news from Spotify.<\/p>\n<p><em>Calm Down<\/em>\u00a0quickly became a worldwide favorite because of its catchy mix of Afrobeats rhythms, blended with afro-fusion melodies, Rema\u2019s unique and soulful singing and the unexpected addition of Selena Gomez on an Afrobeats song. The song production was made with a combination of modern and traditional elements, showing how African music is changing and growing.<\/p>\n<p>The billion-stream milestone on Spotify is no small feat, as it signifies the popularity of\u00a0<em>Calm Down<\/em>\u00a0and Rema\u2019s ability to create music that transcends borders and resonates with a diverse audience. His unique sound has propelled him to the forefront of the global music stage, with the song having its highest streams from the USA, India, Mexico, Brazil and the UK.<\/p>\n<p>The song\u2019s infectious chorus and relatable lyrics have made it a go-to track for both dancefloors and personal playlists, with data showing that\u00a0<em>Calm Down<\/em>\u00a0has been added to over a million Spotify playlists.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis milestone is absolutely remarkable for Rema, marking a pivotal moment for this talented artist and the entire Afrobeats community. It\u2019s 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,\u201d says Victor Okpala, Spotify\u2019s Artist and Label Partnerships Manager for West Africa.<\/p>\n<p>This moment symbolizes the power of music to transcend cultural and geographical boundaries and serves as a beacon for aspiring artists to create authentic, boundary-pushing music that resonates with audiences around the world.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>With this milestone, Rema cements his place as a true musical trailblazer and sets the stage for an exciting new chapter in his career.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Spotify<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Spotify transformed music listening forever when we launched in 2008. Our mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity by giving a million creative artists the opportunity to live off their art and billions of fans the opportunity to enjoy and be inspired by these creators. Everything we do is driven by our love for music and podcasts. Discover, manage, and share over 100 million tracks, including more than 5 million podcast titles, for free, or upgrade to Spotify Premium to access exclusive features for music including improved sound quality and an on-demand, offline, and ad-free music listening experience. Today, we are the world\u2019s most popular audio streaming subscription service with a community of 551 million users, including 220 million Spotify Premium subscribers, in over 180 markets.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a clear testament to his artistry and global appeal, one of Nigeria\u2019s fastest-rising stars,\u00a0Rema\u00a0has achieved a remarkable milestone with his hit single\u00a0Calm 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. 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