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Rema wears a leather jacket and backwards hat.

The success of Rema's "Calm Down," is a boon for the Afrobeats genre on a global scale.

Photo courtesy of Rema via Emerald East.

Breaking Down the Success Of Rema's “Calm Down”

While some industry insiders point to Selena Gomez’s outsized fanbase as a factor, the song’s simplicity, as well as the perfect timing of its release — with the help of powerhouse Universal Music Group — pushed its global reach.