by Afrobeats sensation Rema and American pop star Selena Gomez have achieved yet another milestone with their blockbuster collaboration, Calm Down, which has officially surpassed 8 million units sold in the United States alone.
First released in 2022, Calm Down swiftly captured the hearts of listeners worldwide, topping charts across various countries and dominating streaming platforms. The remix featuring Selena Gomez elevated the song’s international reach even further, securing a peak position of No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100—the highest ranking ever attained by an Afrobeats track on the chart.
The single’s lasting appeal is reflected in its impressive sales, combining digital downloads, streaming equivalents, and radio airplay. Additionally, the official music video has garnered over 900 million views on YouTube, solidifying its status as one of the most viewed Afrobeats videos to date.
This phenomenal success highlights the growing global impact of African music and firmly establishes Calm Down as one of the most commercially triumphant Afrobeats releases in history. While neither Rema nor Selena Gomez has publicly commented on the recent sales achievement, fans worldwide have taken to social media to celebrate this landmark moment.
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