This achievement marks the first time an African artist\u2013led track has racked up a billion streams on Spotify. And Rema is a worthy champion, as one of the top 10 most-streamed Afrobeats artists on the platform.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s power in a musical collaboration, especially when it\u2019s from genre-spanning global artists. Collaborations can help fans discover new music, and can help artists attract new fans. \u201cCalm Down\u201d is one example of cross-cultural musical fusion that lets each artist shine in an unforgettable remix. The catchy blend of Afrobeat rhythms and melodies, coupled with Rema\u2019s and Selena\u2019s vocals, results in a bona fide billion-strong hit.<\/p>\n
\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,\u201d shared Rema. \u201cI feel really happy, and I\u2019m really proud of the fans as well for going back to the song and putting people onto the song. Shout-out to the DJs and everyone who made this possible.\u201d<\/p>\n
Spotify data shows that the highest number of streams of \u201cCalm Down\u201d are coming from the U.S., India, Mexico, Brazil, and the U.K.\u2014proof that the song truly transcends borders. It\u2019s also been added to more than a million Spotify playlists.<\/p>\n
\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 said Victor Okpala, Spotify\u2019s Artist and Label Partnerships Manager for West Africa.<\/p>\n
Joining the Billions Club cements Rema\u2019s trailblazer status. It also highlights a big moment for Afrobeats music, and proves how the genre continues to evolve and grow.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Rema, one of Nigeria\u2019s fastest-rising stars, is joining the Billions Club on Spotify. \u201cCalm Down,\u201d his hit single featuring Selena Gomez, has been exciting listeners on the dance floor and beyond since it was released in August 2022\u2014and has been streamed repeatedly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12963,"featured_media":33404,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12,31],"tags":[7,14,32],"class_list":{"0":"post-33407","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-entertainment","8":"category-music","9":"tag-apie-project","10":"tag-entertainment","11":"tag-music"},"yoast_head":"\n