Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ Achieves Record-Breaking Success on Billboard’s Pop Song Airplay Chart

• Rema’s hit track ‘Calm Down’ has achieved an unprecedented milestone by being the first collaboration to spend an entire year on Billboard’s Pop Song Airplay Chart, solidifying its position as a global sensation.
• The track ‘Calm Down’ made history earlier by securing the No. 1 spot on the Pop Songs Chart, marking a significant accomplishment for African music and underscoring its widespread popularity in the United States.
• Rema’s growing influence in the music industry is further evidenced by his six nominations at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards, including recognition in categories such as Top Afrobeats Artist, Top Radio Song, Top Collaboration, and Top Billboard Global 200 Song, cementing his status as a rising star in the Afrobeats genre.

Nigerian artist Rema’s hit track ‘Calm Down’ continues to make waves on the global music stage, setting remarkable records on the esteemed US Billboard Charts.

In an extraordinary milestone, ‘Calm Down’ has made history as the first collaboration to remain on the Pop Song Airplay Chart for a consecutive year, according to a report by music chart platform Chart Data.

Having spent 52 weeks on the Pop Song Airplay Chart, the Rema & Selena Gomez duet has secured an unprecedented position in the chart’s annals, solidifying its international impact.

Earlier, the track achieved a groundbreaking feat by becoming the first African song to claim the top spot on the Pop Songs Chart, highlighting its immense popularity within the United States.

Additionally, the track reached an impressive No. 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100, marking a significant achievement for African music in the 21st century, and maintained a remarkable 52-week presence on the chart, an unparalleled accomplishment for an African song.

Reflecting his remarkable success, Rema has received six nominations at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards, including recognition for Top Afrobeats Artist, Top Radio Song, Top Collaboration, and Top Billboard Global 200 Song.

Amidst his growing prominence in the United States, Rema recently unveiled a new 5-track EP titled ‘RAVAGE,’ showcasing his elevated status and solidifying his claim to the throne in the Afrobeats genre.