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    Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ Hits Historic One Year Run on US Billboard Chart

    Emma TeeBy No Comments2 Mins Read

    • Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ becomes first song to spend one year on US Billboard chart.

    Rema's'Calm Down' Hits Historic One Year Run on US Billboard Chart
    Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ Hits Historic One Year Run on US Billboard Chart

    In a remarkable achievement for both the artist and the music industry, Nigerian superstar Rema’s hit track ‘Calm Down‘ with Selena Gomez has etched its name in history by becoming the first African song to spend an entire year on the prestigious Billboard US Afrobeats Songs chart.

    This accomplishment not only highlights the Nigerian artist’s incredible talent but also underscores the global appeal of contemporary African music.

    Released to critical acclaim, ‘Calm Down‘ quickly caught the attention of music enthusiasts around the world with its distinctive blend of Afrobeat rhythms, catchy melodies, and poignant lyrics.

    The song’s infectious nature, coupled with Rema’s charismatic delivery, contributed to its enduring success on a global scale.

    The song’s continuous presence on the US Billboard chart for a full year signifies its widespread popularity and the changing dynamics of the global music landscape.

    With the rise of digital platforms, music from various corners of the world has gained unprecedented access to international audiences, allowing diverse genres to find their place on renowned charts.

    On August 28, 2023, American data collection business Chart Data made this announcement.

    The song has spent 52 weeks as number one on the Billboard US Afrobeats Songs chart.

    It peaked at number three on the main chart, Billboard Hot 100, and reached number one on the Canadian Top Songs chart.

    Recall that the first No. 1 Hit on The Official MENA Chart (the first regional streaming chart in the world) was Rema’s “Calm Down,” which made it into the Guinness Book of World Records.

    On November 29, 2022, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) introduced the MENA Chart, with “Calm Down” debuting at No. 1.