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Rema & Selena Gomez’s “Calm Down” Surpasses 8 Million Units Sold in the U.S.
Afrobeats sensation Rema and American pop icon Selena Gomez have reached another historic milestone with their global smash hit “Calm Down,” as the track has officially surpassed 8 million units sold in the United States.
Originally released in 2022, the original version of ‘Calm Down‘ captivated audiences across Africa before the remix featuring Selena Gomez catapulted it to global superstardom.
The remix became a cross-continental anthem, achieving No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, the highest-charting Afrobeats song in the chart’s history.
The record’s momentum has shown no signs of slowing, with the U.S. sales milestone reflecting a combined total from digital downloads, streaming equivalents, and radio airplay.
The song has also proven a visual triumph, with its music video now boasting over 900 million views on YouTube, making it one of the most-watched Afrobeats videos ever.
This achievement further cements ‘Calm Down’ as one of the most commercially successful Afrobeats records of all time and highlights the genre’s increasing global dominance.
It also reinforces Rema’s position as a key driver of Afrobeats’ international breakthrough and Gomez’s ability to transcend genres with her collaborations.
While neither artist has publicly responded to the 8-million-unit milestone as of press time, fans have taken to social media to celebrate, hailing the record as a cultural landmark and a win for global music fusion.
As Afrobeats continues to break barriers, ‘Calm Down‘ remains a shining example of the genre’s ability to connect continents—and listeners—through rhythm, emotion, and star power.
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