Rema (musician)
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Rema |
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Background information |
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Birth name |
Divine
Ikubor |
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Also known as |
Rema |
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Born |
1 May
2000 (age 21) |
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Origin |
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Genres |
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Afrorave[1] |
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Occupation(s) |
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Singer ·
songwriter ·
rapper |
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Instruments |
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Vocals ·
piano |
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Years active |
2015 – present |
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Labels |
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Jonzing
World ·
Mavins
Records |
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Associated acts |
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Don Jazzy ·
D'Prince ·
DJ Big N ·
Rvssian ·
Becky G ·
Bad Gyal ·
Justine Skye |
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Website |
officialremamusic.com |
Divine Ikubor was born into a Christian family in Benin City, Edo State. Rema grew up singing and rapping while in secondary school. He attained his primary and secondary school education in Edo State.
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. Rema signed a record deal with D'Prince's Jonzing
World, a subsidiary of Mavin Records in 2019. He released
his eponymous debut EP Rema in 2019. It peaked at number 1
on Apple Music Nigeria.
In May 2021, Rema announced he
will be calling his sound "Afrorave", a subgenre of Afrobeats with
influences of Arabian and Indian music. On September 28, 2020, Rema tweeted
accusations against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over
the death of his father who was a Justice.
On 19 October 2019, Rema
won Next Rated and was nominated for Viewer's Choice at
the 13th edition of The Headies. On 12 January 2020, he received
the Soundcity MVP Awards for best new artist. On 15 June
2020, Rema was nominated as Best Viewers Choice: International Act on the
2020 BET Awards. He was nominated on the awards alongside Burna
Boy and Wizkid, they were the only Nigerian Artistes
nominated for the awards edition of 2020.
In September 2020, Rema's
songs were included in the FIFA 21 soundtracks. Rema is a
supporter of Manchester United F.C.
In December 2018, popular
singer, Reekado Banks left Mavin Records. Rema was then added
to the well-respected label. Mavin Records can boast of many other popular
artistes such as Tiwa Savage (who later left), Korede
Bello, Di'Ja, Dr SID, D’Prince, Ladipoe,
and Johnny Drille. Having Rema on the list was indeed a big feat.
D’Prince described Rema has a craftsman whose work needed to be heard by the
whole world. Rema was discovered by D’Prince and wrote songs for the record for
a while until D’Prince introduced the young boy to his brother, Don Jazzy. On
the 22nd of March, 2019, Rema was announced as the latest addition to Mavin
Records where he was referred to as the future of Afrobeats. Although, fingers
are crossed, considering that it's too early to be sure how far he can go since
he is new into the industry and is a young talent. After Rema signed a record
deal with Jonzing World, in 2019, he released his debut EP Rema. As is expected
of Mavins Records, the record label promoted Rema's music well and the song
peaked at Number 1 on Apple Music Nigeria.
Rema Compilation albums
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Rema Compilation (2020)
Rema’s Extended plays
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Rema (2019)
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Rema Freestyle (2019)
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Bad Commando (2019)
Rema’s Singles
“Iron Man" (2019)
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"Why" (2019)
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"Dumebi"
(2019)
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"Corny" (2019)
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"Boulevard" (2019)
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"American Love"
(2019)
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"Spiderman" (2019)
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"Trap Out The
Submarine" (2019)
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"Bad Commando"
(2019)
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"Lady" (2019)
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"Rewind" (2019)
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"Spaceship Jocelyn"
(2019)
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"Dumebi Remix"
(featuring Becky G) (2020)
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"Beamer (Bad Boys)"
(2020)
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"Rainbow" (2020)
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"Fame" (2020)
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"Ginger Me" (2020)
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"Alien" (2020)
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"Woman" (2020)
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"Peace Of Mind"
(2020)
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"Bounce" (2021)
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"Soundgasm" (2021)
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