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Rema is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and rapper from Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. He gained recognition after releasing a freestyle to D’Prince’s track “Gucci Gang,” which caught the attention of D’Prince and led to a record deal with Jonzing World, a subsidiary of Mavin Records, in 2019. This marked the beginning of his rapid ascent in the Nigerian and international music scenes.
Rema’s debut self-titled extended play, Rema, was released in 2019 and included hit singles such as “Dumebi,” which became an anthem across Nigeria and established him as a breakout star. Later in 2019, he released two additional EPs: Rema Freestyle and Bad Commando. Tracks like “Iron Man” and “Corny” from these projects gained substantial streaming numbers and airplay, solidifying his presence in Afrobeats and global pop circles.
Throughout 2020 and 2021, Rema continued to release a steady stream of singles, including “Beamer (Bad Boys),” “Woman,” “Ginger Me,” “Alien,” “Peace of Mind,” and “Bounce.” These tracks received international attention and expanded his audience in Africa, Europe, and the Americas. His music is recognized for blending elements of Afrobeats, trap, pop, and Indian music influences, making him one of the most versatile young artists to emerge from Nigeria.
Rema’s debut studio album, Rave & Roses, was released in March 2022. The album featured global hits such as “Calm Down,” which became his biggest single to date. The remix of “Calm Down” featuring Selena Gomez peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming one of the highest-charting African songs in US chart history. The album also produced tracks like “Soundgasm,” “FYN” (featuring AJ Tracey), and “Charm.” Rave & Roses received critical and commercial acclaim, and it charted internationally in the UK, Europe, and the US.
Rema’s achievements have earned him multiple awards, including a Next Rated award at The Headies, Soundcity MVP awards, and AFRIMMA awards. He has also been nominated for BET Awards, MTV Europe Music Awards, and received the Digital Artist of the Year award at the 2023 Headies. His chart-topping singles and collaborations with global artists have brought him international recognition.
Beyond music, Rema has contributed to social campaigns and youth empowerment initiatives in Nigeria, and his rise has been noted as a symbol of the new generation of African artists shaping global pop culture. He has performed at major international festivals and has collaborated with several artists in and outside of Africa.
Complete List Of Rema Songs From A to Z
- 44 (featuring Bad Gyal) – Warm Up – 2022
- Addicted – Rave & Roses – 2022
- Alien – Rema Compilation – 2020
- American Love – Freestyle – 2019
- Another Life (Pinkpantheress featuring Rema) – Heaven Knows – 2023
- Are You There? – Rave & Roses – 2022
- Azaman – Heis – 2024
- Baby (Is It a Crime) – Non-album single – 2025
- Bad Commando – Bad Commando – 2019
- Beamer (Bad Boys) (with Rvssian) – Rema Compilation – 2020
- Benin Boys (with Shallipopi) – Heis – 2024
- Boulevard – Freestyle – 2019
- Bounce – Non-album single – 2021
- Bout U – Non-album single – 2025
- Breathe Anthem (with Breathe Music WA and Mani Lapussh) – Non-album single – 2022
- Bubalu (with Feid) – Mor, No Le Temas a la Oscuridad – 2023
- Calm Down – Rave & Roses – 2022
- Calm Down (with Selena Gomez) – Rave & Roses – 2022
- Carry – Rave & Roses – 2022
- Charm – Rave & Roses – 2022
- Compromise (Fireboy DML featuring Rema) – Playboy – 2022
- Corny – Rema – 2019
- DND – Ravage – 2023
- Dirty – Rave & Roses – 2022
- Divine – Rave & Roses – 2022
- Don’t Leave – Ravage – 2023
- Dumebi – Rema – 2019
- Dumebi Remix (featuring Becky G) – Non-album single – 2020
- Dunno Me (Freestyle) – Rave & Roses – 2022
- Egungun – Heis – 2024
- FYN (with AJ Tracey) – Rave & Roses – 2022
- Fame – Non-album single – 2020
- Favorite Girl (Darkoo featuring Rema) – SEXY GIRL SUMMER (VOL.1) – 2024
- Fi Kan We Kan (BNXN featuring Rema) – Captain – 2024
- Ginger Me – Rema Compilation – 2020
- HOV – Rave & Roses – 2022
- Hehehe – Heis – 2024
- Heis – Heis – 2024
- Hold Me (with 6lack) – Rave & Roses – 2022
- Holiday – Rave & Roses – 2022
- Iron Man – Rema – 2019
- Jealousy (Fka twigs featuring Rema) – CAPRISONGS – 2022
- Jo – Rave & Roses – 2022
- Kelebu – Non-album single – 2025
- Lady – Bad Commando – 2019
- Love – Rave & Roses – 2022
- March Am – Heis – 2024
- Mara – Rave & Roses – 2022
- Now I Know – Heis – 2024
- Only You (with STANY and Offset) – Non-album single – 2022
- Oroma Baby – Rave & Roses – 2022
- Ozeba – Heis – 2024
- Peace of Mind – Non-album single – 2020
- Pretty Girl (Ice Spice featuring Rema) – Non-album single – 2023
- Rainbow – Non-album single – 2020
- Reason You – Rave & Roses – 2022
- Red Portion – Ravage – 2023
- Rewind – Bad Commando – 2019
- Rizzla (with The Martinez Brothers and Gordo) – Non-album single – 2022
- Runaway – Rave & Roses – 2022
- Smooth Criminal – Ravage – 2023
- Soundgasm – Rave & Roses – 2022
- Soweto (with Victony, Tempoe and Don Toliver) – Outlaw – 2023
- Spaceship Jocelyn – Bad Commando – 2019
- Spiderman – Freestyle – 2019
- Time n Affection (with Chris Brown) – Rave & Roses – 2022
- Trap Out the Submarine – Freestyle – 2019
- Trouble Maker – Ravage – 2023
- Villain – Heis – 2024
- War Machine (with Odumodublvck) – Heis – 2024
- Why – Rema – 2019
- Wine (with Yseult) – Rave & Roses – 2022
- Woman – Rema Compilation – 2020
- Yayo – Heis – 2024
Albums
Rave & Roses (2022): 22 songs
Heis (2024): 11 songs
Rema (2019): 4 songs
Freestyle (2019): 4 songs
Bad Commando (2019): 4 songs
Ravage (2023): 5 songs
Singles/Non-album/Featured (Various): 24 songs
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