It was the first African song to surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify.
Some listeners on community platforms like Album of the Year found the song overplayed or "boring," with criticisms directed at repetitive lyrics. Commercial Success & Awards Remaselenagomez
The beat is widely celebrated as "hypnotic" and "incredible," effectively blending Afrobeats with pop elements. It was the first African song to surpass
Reviews for the collaboration highlight both its infectious production and its role as a "summery bop". Reviews for the collaboration highlight both its infectious
Watch these reactions and reviews to see how critics and fans responded to the collaboration's unique sound: Calm down (Review) | Rema x Selena Gomez YouTube · Media Trends Africa
The remix of by Rema and Selena Gomez has received a polarized yet largely positive reception, particularly for its impact on the global popularity of Afrobeats . Critical and Fan Reviews
The collaboration won Best Afrobeats at the 2023 MTV VMAs and was honored as Top Afrobeats Song at the Billboard Music Awards.