Rema & Selena Gomez’s ‘Calm Down’ Makes History as First African Artist-led Song to Reach Billion Streams on Spotify

Rema and Selena Gomez’s collaborative track “Calm Down” has reached a milestone by hitting a billion streams on Spotify. This achievement is significant as it is the first time that an African artist-led song has joined the “Billions Club” on the streaming platform. Spotify highlights the track’s success as a testament to the power of cross-cultural musical fusion in today’s interconnected world, where global-sounding songs are becoming increasingly popular. Rema expressed his gratitude for the achievement, stating that it is not only a huge victory for him, his team, and his family but also a significant milestone for the culture. He thanked his fans for continuously supporting the song and giving it widespread recognition, and also acknowledged the DJs and everyone involved in making this accomplishment possible.