African Artist-Led Track "Calm Down" Breaks Spotify Record with One Billion Streams
In a recent social media update, the celebrity expressed her gratitude and affection for @heisrema, who helped her achieve a milestone. She posted on both Instagram Stories and Twitter on Sunday (Sept. 10), saying, “I’m so grateful. Love you @heisrema!”
I’m so grateful. Love you @heisrema ! @Spotify @SpotifyAfrica https://t.co/BgZ4xXK9j4
— Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) September 10, 2023
Rema and Selena Gomez Make History With 'Calm Down'
If you haven't heard of Rema yet, you're missing out on one of the hottest stars in the music scene right now. The Nigerian singer-songwriter has been making waves with his catchy Afrobeat tunes, and his latest collaboration with Selena Gomez is no exception. 'Calm Down' is a breezy and uplifting song that showcases both artists' vocal talents and charisma. But it's not just a catchy tune - it's also a historic one.
According to a press release, 'Calm Down' has reached over one billion streams across all platforms, making it the first African artist-led track to achieve this feat. Rema expressed his gratitude and pride for this milestone, saying: "It's a blessing. It's not just a big win for me, my team and family, it's also a big one for the culture. I feel really happy and I'm 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."
Selena Gomez also praised Rema for his talent and vision, saying: "He's such a joy to work with. He has such a unique voice and style, and he brings so much energy and positivity to the song. I'm honored to be part of this amazing project."
'Calm Down' has also dominated the Billboard charts, reaching No. 1 on several radio formats, including Adult Pop Airplay, Radio Songs, Pop Airplay and Rhythmic Airplay. It also peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Rema's first appearance and Gomez's ninth top 10 on the chart.
'Calm Down' is a testament to the power of music to transcend boundaries and bring people together. It's also a celebration of Rema's incredible journey from being discovered on social media to becoming one of the most influential artists in Africa and beyond. Congratulations to Rema and Selena Gomez for this remarkable achievement!
