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"Dumebi" is the debut single by Nigerian singer and rapper Rema. [1] Produced by Ozedikus, the song became a sleeper hit. [2] Its success spawned five remixes, including a version featuring American singer Becky G on February 13, 2020, and four additional remixes on March 22, 2020.
Divine Ikubor (born 1 May 2000), popularly known as Rema, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and rapper. He gained recognition with his 2019 song " Dumebi ". That same year, he signed with D'Prince 's record label, Jonzing World . [ 5 ]
Rema released his debut album Raves & Roses in March 2022 and by 2023 the lead single "Calm Down" went viral with its remix featuring Selena Gomez reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached a record of more than a billion streams on Spotify. [151] Billboard referred to the song as "Afrobeats biggest cross over hit." [152] [153]
Rema's "Ozeba" features lyrics about his party lifestyle, romantic conquests, and unapologetic bad boy image. [2] He asserts his toughness, confidence, and unyielding approach, embracing his reputation for trouble - a notion reflected in the Benin term "Ozeba". [3] Rema also refers to himself as H.I.M. (His Imperial Majesty), underscoring his ...
Reviewing the remix, Vanguard writer Adegboyega Remmy Adeleye thought Gomez' "melodic tune complements Rema's vibe perfectly, maintaining the same energy as the original release". [ 13 ] The song is recorded in the key of B major with a tempo of 107 beats per minute in common time .
"So excited for this one!" the singer-actress shared.
The remix peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 [7] [8] and remained on the chart for 57 weeks, topped many international charts, and set or broke various records for Afrobeats music. [9] By November 2022, Rema was recognized for his songs achieving one billion streams worldwide. [ 10 ]
The album is an example of the crew of SpongeBob SquarePants ' eclectic musical tastes. When The Flaming Lips member Wayne Coyne suggested a duet with Justin Timberlake, series creator Stephen Hillenburg responded with, "I don't want any of those sort of commercial weirdos on there.