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Rema brilliantly fuses the past and the present in his new single 'Bout U'

Afrobeats global star Rema returns with a new single that offers a rush of nostalgia and a modern twist.
Rema brilliantly fuses the past and the present in his new single 'Bout U'
Rema brilliantly fuses the past and the present in his new single 'Bout U'

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, 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,' tapping into the dulcet-layered harmonies and wistful guitar instrumentals popularized by Nigerian boy bands in the early 2000s.

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His time-travelling musical prowess is as apparent as ever on this record, once more creating a sound that effortlessly synthesizes the past and the present.

Since his debut in 2019, Rema has charted a steady course to world domination. His highly decorated discography has spawned a crop of global hits, including the biggest Afrobeats song of all time 'Calm Down,' featuring Selena Gomez

Before 'Calm Down,' there was his inaugural hit song 'Dumebi,' which earned him a spot on Barack Obama’s summer playlist. Come 2023, he will 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.

In 2024, his sophomore album 'HEIS' earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Global Music Album.

2025 has gotten off to a busy start for Rema, who leads the 17th Headies nominations list with 9 nods, including for Album of the Year and Artist of the Year.

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