The track “Calm Down” by Rema and Selena Gomez maintains its stronghold at the pinnacle of Billboard’s U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart.
This chart monitors the most popular Afrobeats tracks gaining traction in the United States.
The collaboration, led by African artist Rema, has secured its position as the top song for an extended period, showcasing remarkable resilience.
“Calm Down” has held the number one spot for an impressive 52 consecutive weeks. This achievement is significant as few songs manage to sustain their supremacy atop any Billboard chart for an entire year.
The track initially attained the top spot on the U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart on September 10, 2022, and its reign has remained unchallenged ever since.
It has maintained its reign throughout the entirety of 2023 and shows no signs of relinquishing its grip.
Interestingly, “Calm Down” stands as one of only six tracks to have ascended to the pinnacle of this chart since its inception in early 2022.
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Other popular tunes such as Ckay’s “Love Nwantiti,” Fireboy DML’s “Peru,” Tems’ “Free Mind,” Wizkid, Justin Bieber, and Tems’ “Essence,” and Burna Boy’s “Last Last” have also experienced periods of dominance at the number one position.
The collaboration between Gomez and Rema has undeniably yielded success, not solely on the U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart but also across various other Billboard charts.
The song has significantly contributed to Rema’s popularity and represents a notable accomplishment for Gomez’s Billboard chart presence.
Moreover, “Calm Down” achieved the remarkable feat of climbing to the third position on the Hot 100 chart. Currently, it holds the sixth spot on the list of the most-played songs in the United States.