Lagos, Nigeria, 11 March 2025- Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Rema releases his second single of the year “Bout U”. His first single “Baby (Is It a Crime)” remains the most streamed Nigerian song released in 2025 so far, breaking the record for the second biggest opening day ever for an African song.
Rema once again evokes the timeless nostalgia of retro RnB with “Bout U”, this time tapping into the dulcet layered harmonies and wistful guitar instrumentals popularized by Nigerian boy bands in the early 2000s. His time travelling musical prowess is as apparent as ever on this record, once more creating a sound that synthesizes the past and the present with ease.
Since his debut in 2019, Rema has charted a steady course to world domination. His highly decorated discography has spawned an ample crop of global hits, including the biggest Afrobeats song of all time- “Calm Down”ft. Selena Gomez. Before “Calm Down” there was his inaugural hit song “Dumebi”, which earned him a coveted spot on Barack Obama’s summer playlist. Come 2023, he would rise to become the highest charting Afrobeats artist in Billboard Hot 100 history, a Guinness World Record Holder and the first African artist to have an album hit a billion streams on Spotify.
Rema continued to push the envelope relentlessly in 2024, setting a new standard with the release of his genre-defying sophomore album “HEIS”. The record was received with critical acclaim and widespread international recognition, earning him a Grammy nomination for Best Global Music Album. Following a thrilling 2024 run, Rema emerged as the most nominated act at the 2025 Headies Awards with 9 nominations. With over 35 billion career streams under his belt-and all before the age of 25-Rema continues to assert himself as the undisputed leader of the Afrobeats new school.
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