(feat Rema) | Selena Gomez Calm Down

Watch the official music video for 'Calm Down', which beautifully captures the flirty, relaxed chemistry between Rema and Selena Gomez: Rema, Selena Gomez - Calm Down (Official Music Video) SelenaGomezVEVO YouTube• Sep 7, 2022

The collaboration between Afrobeats star Rema and pop icon Selena Gomez on "" didn't just top the charts—it became a historic cultural bridge. The Story Behind the Track Selena Gomez Calm Down (Feat Rema)

The remix transformed the song into a global powerhouse, shattering numerous records: Watch the official music video for 'Calm Down',

Originally a solo track from Rema's debut album Rave & Roses (2022), the song was inspired by a moment of instant attraction he felt for a girl at a party. He describes her as "cute as Fanta" and pleads with her to "" and trust his intentions despite her friends' interference. Rema decided he wanted a female voice for

Rema decided he wanted a female voice for the remix to take the song to the "next level". The partnership with Selena Gomez happened organically after the two became fans of each other's work. Selena has since called Rema a "humble and grateful" artist who has "changed her life" through their friendship.

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