"Calm Down" by Rema is the most successful Afrobeats song of all time, serving as a global breakthrough that redefined the genre's international reach. Originally released in February 2022 as a single from his debut album Rave & Roses , the track achieved unprecedented success following a remix featuring American pop star Selena Gomez in August 2022.
The official music videos for "Calm Down" have shattered numerous digital records for African artists: Rema Calm Down (Official Music
The song was inspired by a real-life encounter at a party where Rema met a girl in a yellow dress. After her friends initially acted "stuck up," she eventually "calmed down" to dance and talk with him. "Calm Down" by Rema is the most successful
Across all versions (original and remix), the song has amassed over 2.5 billion total views on YouTube as of mid-2025. Chart Dominance and Streaming Records After her friends initially acted "stuck up," she
The track features a "melancholy slow jam" vibe with a hypnotic draw designed to linger in the listener's mind. Music Video Performance
Rema, born Divine Ikubor, describes his unique blend of Afrobeats, trap, and Arabian influences as "Afrorave".
The remix music video hit 1 billion views on November 8, 2024, making it Rema's first and Selena Gomez's third video to reach this mark.