Rema makes history as 'Raves & Roses' receives RIAA gold plaque

Released in 2022, Rema's debut album 'Raves & Roses' enjoyed massive commercial success aided by the international success of his hit singles 'Calm Down' and 'Soundgasm'.

In another landmark feat, Rema's 'Raves & Roses' has become only the Afrobeats album to receive an RIAA gold certification.

 'Raves & Roses' becomes the first debut album by an African artist to earn an RIAA gold certification while also joining Wizkid's Grammy-nominated album 'Made In Lagos' as the only Afrobeats album with RIAA certification.

The album buoyed by the huge commercial success of the hit single 'Calm Down' featuring Selena Gomez enjoyed massive commercial success in the United States where it peaked at NO. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 while also spending over 52 weeks on the chart.

The single also spent over 52 weeks at the summit of Billboard's Afrobeats Chart in what's a reflection of its huge success in the United States where it has been declared double platinum in the United States making it the most successful Afrobeats cross-over single yet.