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]
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| Released | 22 March 2019 | |||
| Recorded | 2019 | |||
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| Length | 12:56 | |||
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| Producer | Ozedikus | |||
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Background and release
editIn 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
editThe 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
edit| Review scores | |
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| 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
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Iron Man" |
| Ozedikus | 3:21 |
| 2. | "Why" |
| 0zedikus | 2:47 |
| 3. | "Dumebi" |
| Ozedikus | 2:59 |
| 4. | "Corny" |
| Ozedikus | 3:41 |
| Total length: | 12:57 | |||
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label |
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| Various | 22 March 2019 | streaming, digital download, CD | Standard | Jonzing World, Mavin |
References
edit- ^ "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.