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Selena Gomez Is ‘Grateful’ After Rema Collaboration Hits 1 Billion Spotify Streams.
American superstar Selena Gomez couldn’t contain her excitement after her breezy collaboration with Rema, titled “Calm Down,” reached an impressive milestone of 1 billion streams on Spotify.
The star took to her Instagram Stories and Twitter on Sunday (Sept. 10) to share the accomplishment, writing, “I’m so grateful. Love you @heisrema!”
I’m so grateful. Love you @heisrema ! @Spotify @SpotifyAfrica https://t.co/BgZ4xXK9j4
— Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) September 10, 2023
The billion stream milestone is particularly special for Rema, as it’s the first time an African artist-led track has reached the number, per a press release. “It’s a blessing. It’s not just a big win for me, my team and family, it’s also a big one for the culture. I feel really happy and I’m really proud of the fans as well for going back to the song and putting people on the song. Shout out to the DJs and everyone who made this possible,” the singer said in a press statement.
Over on the Billboard charts, “Calm Down” fared particularly well. The crossover hit topped Billboard’s Adult Pop Airplay chart (dated May 13), marking Rema’s first leader on the list.
It also topped the charts for Pop Airplay and all-format Radio Songs. In May and June, “Calm Down” also spent four weeks on the Rhythmic Airplay chart. The song has reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 all-genre chart, making Rema’s debut entry and Gomez’s eighth top 10.
The original version of “Calm Down” was released by Nigerian singer Rema in February 2022 as a single off his debut solo LP, Rave & Roses. The song’s Gomez remix debuted in August of last year, and the official video debuted in September.