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Rema (EP) - Wikipedia

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Rema

EP by

Rema

Released

22 March 2019

Recorded

2019

Genre

Length

12:56

Label

Producer

Ozedikus

Rema chronology

Rema
(2019)

Rema Freestyle
(2019)

Singles from Rema

"Dumebi"
Released: 24 March 2019

Rema is the eponymous debut extended play by Nigerian singer, rapper and songwriter Rema. It was released on 22 March 2019 by Jonzing World, a subsidiary of Mavin Records.^[1]

Background and release

In 2018, Rema posted a viral freestyle on Instagram to D'Prince's track "Gucci Gang". The post caught the attention of D'Prince who flew him to Lagos to offer a record deal.^[2]^[3] Rema signed a record deal with D'Prince's^[4] Jonzing World, a subsidiary of Mavin Records, in 2019.^[5] After the deal Rema released the 4-track eponymous Ep through Jonzing World on 22 March 2019.

On 21 May 2019, Jonzing World and Mavin'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.^[6]

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

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Pulse Nigeria	^[7]

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.^[7]

Track listing

*Rema* track listing^[8]
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Iron Man"	Divine Ikubor Osazee Festus Igbinoba	Ozedikus	3:21
2.	"Why"	Divine Ikubor Austin Divine	0zedikus	2:47
3.	"Dumebi"	Divine Ikubor Osazee Festus Igbinoba	Ozedikus	2:59
4.	"Corny"	Divine Ikubor Osazee Festus Igbinoba	Ozedikus	3:41
Total length:				12:57

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Version	Label
Various	22 March 2019	streaming, digital download, CD	Standard	Jonzing World, Mavin

References

^ "Rema, the Nigerian rising rap star releases debut EP". PAM - Pan African Music. 2019-03-28. Retrieved 2021-09-14.
^ Holmes, Charles (15 May 2020). "How Rema Became Afrobeats' New Superhero". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
^ Pierre, Alphonse. "Rema Is Leading the Next Generation of Nigerian Pop". Pitchfork. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
^ Akindare, Okunola (21 January 2020). "How D'Prince gave Mavin Records a new lease of life". NET.
^ Mikun, Mack (25 July 2021). "Top 10 Most Sought After New Generation Artists In The Nigeria Music Industry". Froshnaija.com.
^ "See the music video for Rema's "Dumebi"". The NATIVE. 21 May 2019. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
^ ^a ^b "EP Review: New Mavin signee, Rema caters to different tastes on new Rema EP". Pulse Nigeria. 2019-03-27. Retrieved 2021-09-14.
^ "Rema- EP". Apple Music. Retrieved 2021-09-11.

v t e Rema
Discography
Studio albums	Rave & Roses (2022) Heis (2024)
EPs	Rema (2019) Ravage (2023)
Singles	"Calm Down" "Soweto" "Benin Boys"
Featured singles	"Pretty Girl"