S wizz Beatz, the Bronx-bred superproducer turned art collector, and Rema, the upstart Nigerian artist who’s become a global superstar, are sitting in one of the larger rooms at the Record Plant in Hollywood. This is the type of place where Swizz, 45, has worked since he was a teenager, …
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Bronx-born rapper Ice Spice made her musical guest debut on Saturday Night Live, first with a performance of “In Ha Mood.” The single ended up on the 23-year-old’s first EP, Like..?, which she released back in January following her breakthrough last summer with the track “Munch (Feelin’ U).” Ice Spice …
Read More »Ice Spice and Rema Bridge their Worlds on 'Pretty Girl'
Ice Spice and Rema have released their first collaboration with “Pretty Girl” — a twinkling, poppy love song straddling the lanes of Ice’s “Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2” with PinkPantheress and Rema’s breakout single “Dumebi.” It’s simple and full of delicate synths until breaking out into fluttering polyrhythmic percussion. “Haters …
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There are few who rival Doja Cat‘s witty antics and bizarre sense of style, and that’s why the internet can’t get enough. When she stepped on the pink carpet for the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards in, what we’re calling “floss and vibes” by the New York-based label Monse, it …
Read More »Rema Brings Global Hit 'Calm Down' to Tonight Show Stage
Rema— the Nigerian singer whose“Calm Down”remix with Selena Gomez has become a global hit — performed two singles on Fallon Wednesday night. Backed by his band and dressed in a simple white puffer jacket and jeans, Rema delivered a soothing version of “Calm Down” before transitioning into spiritual dance track …
Read More »Afro-Raver Rema Drops Double-Sided Single Ahead of NBA All-Star Set
Rema — the Nigerian singer whose “Calm Down” remix featuring Selena Gomez has gone platinum with nearly 10 billion total streams — released two new solo singles, “Holiday” and “Reason You,” Thursday. The double-drop comes on the heels of yesterday’s announcement that he, Burna Boy, and Tems will headline the …
Read More »Burna Boy, Tems, Rema to Perform During NBA All-Star Game 2023 Halftime
All-Star Weekend is set to have an all-star lineup of performers. On Wednesday, the NBA announced that Nigerian stars Burna Boy, Tems, and Rema will headline the All-Star Game halftime show in Utah this Sunday for an Afrobeats-focused set. Before Sunday’s game, Post Malone will hit the stage for a …
Read More »Selena Gomez and Rema's 'Calm Down' Video Boasts Sports Cars and Blanket Forts
Selena Gomez and Afrorave star Rema have shared a new music video for their reworked version of the latter’s track, “Calm Down.” The simple clip puts the mid-tempo groover first, following Gomez and Rema as they perform the set in a tastefully decorated living room, then later in front of …
Read More »Hear Selena Gomez Join Afrorave Artist Rema on Reworked Single 'Calm Down'
Selena Gomez has teamed up with Rema for a new version of his song “Calm Down.” The updated track, off the Afrorave musician’s debut LP Rave & Roses, adds Gomez’s vocals to the vibe-y song. Rema released Rave & Roses in March via Mavin / Jonzing World / Virgin Music. …
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