Rema expands his global sound with infectious vibrant Rvssian-Produced single “Oh No”
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Rema makes it clear that he has no intention of slowing down. He returns with “Oh No,” arriving hot on the heels of “Tea,” his first solo release of the year, which dropped in August.
Produced by acclaimed producer Rvssian (Vybz Kartel, Sean Paul, Bad Bunny, Cardi B), the track blends kompa, reggaeton, dancehall and afropop while tapping into Rema’s nostalgic side. Playful, flirtatious lyrics capture the rush of infatuation, anchored by the kind of irresistible hook he makes sound effortless. The latest release from the vault offers another glimpse into the world Rema is building ahead of his new project, created with one purpose: to make people dance. Shot on the streets of Los Angeles, the accompanying visuals pair colourful brick backdrops with intimate moments, including Rema shopping for flowers for his love interest. Beauty and romantic tension run throughout, capturing Rema fully in his element. Rvssian commented on the collaboration stating “Linking up with Rema again was easy. The last time we connected on “Badboys” it was a classic”.
This new era has already begun taking shape through parties in London and New York, where Rema celebrated the music and set the tone for his next project. At both events, he previewed unreleased tracks that quickly caught fire among fans, with clips circulating online, inspiring trends, and building anticipation months ahead of their release.
Rema is back following a year already filled with defining moments across music, fashion and culture. He began 2026 by lending his voice to Don Toliver’s Billboard Hot 100 hit “Secondhand,” before joining forces with Skillibeng on “Ballerina”. further showcasing a new era of experimentation and collaboration.
He followed with “Goals,” the official FIFA World Cup song alongside LISA and Anitta. The trio delivered a standout performance at the tournament’s opening ceremony in Los Angeles this June, placing Rema on one of the world’s biggest stages before a live audience of more than 54 million viewers.
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This summer, Rema headlined Yardland Festival in Paris with a dedicated Remaland stage takeover, while continuing the concept across international expansion through further immersive experiences in Portugal and Morocco.
Beyond music, Rema continues to extend his influence in fashion. Earlier this year, he walked in Diesel’s Milan runway show after being personally selected by Glenn Martens, further cementing his status as a global cultural force. With several exciting projects already in development, there is much more to come from Rema in the fashion world before the year is out.
With “Tea” and now “Oh No” Rema builds on a remarkable year of creative evolution and cultural influence. Now 26, Rema is moving with a renewed sense of freedom. The message is simple: have fun, move freely and tune out the noise surrounding his every musical move.
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Rema's musical odyssey has propelled him and Afrobeats to global prominence, transcending borders and captivating audiences worldwide. With critically acclaimed projects, awards, chart-topping singles, record-breaking streaming milestones and sold-out tours internationally, the Mavin Global artist continues his unassailable ascent to worldwide superstardom. His stellar self-titled debut in 2019 will be remembered for helping define a new era in African pop, while his debut LP, Rave & Roses, became the first album by an African artist to break two billion streams on Spotify.
The project’s global impact was anchored by his 2022 single “Calm Down,” which became a defining global Afrobeats hit following its Selena Gomez remix, spending a record-setting 58 weeks at #1 on Billboard’s U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 3 on the UK Official Singles Chart, and earning five-times RIAA-certified Platinum status.Rema celebrated the record breaking achievements with his first ever sold out stadium show at The O2 in London UK performing to over 20,000 fans in 2023.
The following year saw Rema release one of his boldest works of music yet, the sophomore album HEIS. The percussive and high-octane project was Rema’s exploration of the Afrobeats genre pioneered by the luminaries who came before him, and was embraced by fans and critics alike, appearing on numerous “Best of 2024” albums lists, with Rolling Stone crowning it as “the strongest contender for the best Afrobeats album of the year.” HEIS also earned Rema his first GRAMMY nomination in the “Best Global Music Album” category and launched a sold-out stadium tour that included a detour to Coachella, as well as immersive, high-energy takeovers of Madison Square Garden, London’s O2 Arena, Paris’ Accor Arena, Japan’s Okinawa Arena, and more.
