Rema Calm Down | Deezer Sessions Paris Apr 2026

: The performance was directed by Thibaut Charlut and produced by Milgram.

: The session highlights a "stripped down" and "grounded" aesthetic, focusing on Rema's vocal performance and the song's infectious melody. Rema Calm Down | Deezer Sessions Paris

: Released in July 2022, this version predated the explosive Selena Gomez remix , capturing the original track's raw appeal. The Story Behind "Calm Down" : The performance was directed by Thibaut Charlut

Rema wrote the song based on a real-life encounter at a party where he met a girl who stood out. After an initial vibe-check that was nearly "killed" by her friends, the two stayed in touch, inspiring the lyrics about the pursuit of love. Critics have praised the track for its "melancholy slow jam" and "subtle hypnotic draw" that helps it break language barriers. Impact and Records The Story Behind "Calm Down" Rema wrote the

"Calm Down" is widely regarded as the most successful Afrobeats song of all time. Rema - Calm Down | Deezer Sessions

Nigerian artist Rema's performance of "Calm Down" for Deezer Sessions Paris is a defining moment in the song's journey to becoming a global phenomenon. Recorded in an intimate, live-studio setting, the session showcases Rema's signature "Afrorave" sound—a fusion of Afrobeats with hypnotic, melodic production. Performance Details