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Rema’s ‘Soundgasm’ music video surpasses 100 million views on YouTube
Nigerian singer Rema’s music video for his hit song “Soundgasm” has reached a major milestone on YouTube, surpassing 100 million views on the platform. This achievement underscores the significant impact Rema has made in the music industry, both nationally and internationally.
The success of “Soundgasm” highlights Rema’s ability to create engaging and popular content that resonates with a vast audience worldwide. As one of Nigeria’s prominent Afrobeats artists, Rema continues to break barriers and push the genre’s global boundaries.
Released in 2021, the “Soundgasm” music video has been well-received by fans and critics alike, further solidifying Rema’s position as a leading figure in the Afrobeats movement. This milestone is a testament to his growing influence and the widespread appeal of his music.
.@heisrema’s “SOUNDGASM” (Official Music Video) has surpassed 100 Million Views on YouTube.🎉 pic.twitter.com/iBc94b9nHX
— REMA STATS (@RemaStats) June 16, 2024
In other news, Rema has made history by achieving one billion streams in the US for his hit single “Calm Down.” Released in 2022, the track has continued to gain popularity, including through its remix featuring Selena Gomez.
“Calm Down” reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, a rare accomplishment for Afrobeats songs. It also became the first Afrobeats track to top the American radio chart.
This milestone not only marks “Calm Down” as the first Afrobeats song to achieve one billion US streams but also makes Rema the first African artist to accomplish this feat.
This achievement is significant for the Afrobeats genre and highlights Rema’s impact on the global music scene and Africa as a whole.
REMA's "Calm Down" becomes the first Afrobeats song in history to earn over 1 billion on-demand streams in the US. pic.twitter.com/K29GwYULZI
— chart data (@chartdata) June 16, 2024