Rema & Selena Gomez’s Calm Down Surpasses 8 Million Units Sold in the U.S.
A Historic Milestone for Afrobeats on the Global Stage
Rema and Selena Gomez’s chart-dominating hit Calm Down continues to break barriers and set new standards. The record has now officially sold over 8 million units in the United States alone, further solidifying its place as one of the most successful Afrobeats crossovers of all time.
Originally released in 2022 as part of Rema’s Rave & Roses album, and later remixed with Selena Gomez, Calm Down quickly became a global phenomenon, peaking at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, topping charts worldwide, and racking up billions of streams.
With its hypnotic rhythm, infectious hook, and genre-blending appeal, Calm Down didn’t just travel – it transcended. And now, with over 8 million certified units sold in the U.S., it stands as one of the highest-selling Afrobeats singles in American music history.
This milestone also marks a major win for the Afrobeats genre on a global commercial level, proving that Nigerian music is no longer just influential – it’s dominant.
From Lagos to Los Angeles, Calm Down is a cultural reset. And this is only the beginning.
Read More: Ayra Starr Takes “Away” to the World Stage with Coldplay in Canada
