''Rema'' is the debut eponymous

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by Nigerian singer, rapper and songwriter Rema. It was released on 22 March 2019 by

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, a subsidiary of Mavins Record.

Background and release

In 2018, Rema posted a viral freestyle on

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's track "Gucci Gang". The post caught the attention of D'Prince who flew him to

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to offer a record deal. Rema signed a record deal with D'Prince's Jonzing World, a subsidiary of

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, in 2019. After the deal Rema released the 4 track eponymous Ep through Jonzing World on 22 March 2019. On 21 May 2019,

and

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's released the music video of the lead single "Dumebi" which was directed by Ademola Falomo and features a cameo appearance from Nigerian model Diana Eneje.

Composition

The EP contains four tracks which was produced by Ozedikus. "Iron Man" the first track is a Afrorave ballad with bollywood tunes about Rema's strength to protect his love interest. The second track, "Why", is a trap song which shows rema rapping and passing messages of heartbreak through the lyrics. The next track, "Dumebi", is a Afropop dance party song about his search for love and his view of his view of her attractive body. While the last track "Corny" is a pop song addressed to a love interest about his affirmation of love.

Critical reception

A review from Pulse Nigeria said the EP "excels on cohesion, a tracklist that enabled transcendence and segues, good production" but also criticized the initial meaning of the lyrics.

Track listing

Release history

References

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