Originally released in February 2022 as a single from Rema’s debut album, Rave & Roses .

Produced by Andre Vibez, the track features a signature mid-tempo, "fizzy" rhythm often compared to the sweetness of chilled Fanta.

Rema describes his sound as "Afro-rave," a subgenre that blends traditional Afrobeats with hip-hop, lo-fi, and alternative influences.

"Calm Down" served as the primary vehicle for Afrobeats' "crossover" into the mainstream global market, breaking records for longevity and streaming. 2. Musical Composition and "Afro-Rave"

Rema was inspired by a specific encounter at a party with a girl in a yellow dress.

The song explores themes of instant attraction, persistent pursuit, and social pressure , often using Nigerian pidgin (e.g., "no dey do yanga"). 3. The "Selena Effect": Strategic Collaboration TOP 190: Learn English with Rema, Selena Gomez 'Calm Down'