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Rema’s ‘HEIS’ Ascends to the Apple Music Nigeria Chart Summit, Ushering in Era of Dominance.
Nigerian music sensation Rema has made a triumphant return to the music scene with his second album, “HEIS,” released on July 11, 2024.
The 11-track album has taken the music industry by storm, with all tracks occupying the top spots on Apple Music Nigeria’s chart. This impressive achievement comes after Rema’s hiatus and amid comparisons to fellow artist Seyi Vibez.
Rema’s album features notable collaborations with Shallipopi and Odumodublvck, showcasing his unique sound and artistry.
The success of “HEIS” is a testament to Rema’s dedication to his craft and his ability to consistently deliver quality music. With this album, Rema has silenced doubters and solidified his position as a leading artist in the Afrobeat genre.
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In addition, the 11-track album has set a new record on Spotify Nigeria, recording the biggest opening day streams of 2024 with 2.71 million streams, surpassing the previous record of 1.86 million streams held by Olamide’s “Ikigai.”
.@heisrema’s sophomore album ‘HEIS’ tallied 2.71 million streams in its first day of release on Spotify Nigeria
It is the biggest opening day of 2024 on the platform— surpassing the previous high of @Olamide’s ‘Ikigai / 生き甲斐, Vol. 1’ (1.86M) pic.twitter.com/Yjpl2fjSTl
— TurnTable Charts (@TurntableCharts) July 12, 2024
Rema’s new record follows the success of “Benin Boys,” his collaboration with Shallipopi, which recorded the biggest opening day streams for a song on Spotify Nigeria in 2024.
“HEIS” also became the third biggest opening day stream for an album on Spotify Nigeria, trailing only Burna Boy’s “I Told Them” with 2.93 million streams and Davido’s “Timeless” with 4.91 million streams.