REMA AND SELENA GOMEZ’S ‘CALM DOWN’ HITS 1 BILLION VIEWS

Rema and Selena Gomez‘s remix of Calm Down has officially hit 1 billion views on YouTube, marking a historic achievement as the first Afrobeats song to reach this milestone. Originally released in 2022 as a collaboration, this song became a global sensation, blending Afrobeat with pop elements and gaining widespread popularity due to its catchy rhythm and heartfelt lyrics. 

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Calm Down set several records, including the first African song to surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify. It also peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100, the song also led the U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart for a record-setting 58 weeks. The song received multiple awards, including the ’ Best Afrobeats’ award at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs).

The track’s success highlights the growing impact of Afrobeats on the global music scene, with Calm Down serving as a crossover hit that resonates with diverse audiences worldwide. This achievement marks a significant moment for both artists and is a testament to the power of cross-genre, cross-cultural collaborations in today’s music industry.