Bout U

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"Bout U"
Rema - Bout U.jpeg
Single by Rema
ReleasedApril 11, 2025
Genre
Length2:43
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) London
Rema singles chronology
"Baby (Is It a Crime)"
(2025)		"Bout U"
(2025)		"Kelebu"
(2025)

"Bout U" is a song by Nigerian singer and rapper Rema. It was released as a single under Mavin Records and Jonzing World on April 11, 2025. The song was written by Rema alongside London, who also serves as the song's producer. [1]

Contents

Background

On April 3, 2025, Rema previewed "Bout U" on his social media accounts, sharing a brief snippet that garnered significant online attention. [2] [3] The song subsequently went viral prior to its official release on April 11, 2025. [4]

Critical reception

The song "Bout U" received generally positive reviews from music critics. New Wave Magazine described it as a smooth, emotionally charged ballad featuring an infectious guitar riff. It praised the song's stripped-back arrangement, which allows Rema's vocals to take center stage, showcasing his raw and intimate delivery. According to New Wave Magazine, Rema's ability to blend Afrobeats, R&B, and pop is reaffirmed. [5] Meanwhile, Uproxx 's Aaron Williams characterized the song as having "slinky vibes" with nods to 80s samples. [6]

Charts

Chart performance for "Bout U"
Chart (2025)Peak
position
Nigeria (TurnTable Top 100) [7] 2
UK Afrobeats (OCC) [8] 4
US Afrobeats Songs ( Billboard ) [9] 5

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Bout U"
RegionDateFormatLabelRef.
Various11 April 2025 [10]

References

  1. ↑ Mamo, Heran (10 April 2025). "Rema Releases Intoxicating Afro-R&B Single 'Bout U' Ahead of His Coachella Debut: Stream It Now". Billboard . Retrieved 28 April 2025.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ↑ Hannatu Ibe (5 April 2025). "Rema Teases New Hit 'Bout U' Preview". Naija. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
  3. ↑ Owolabi Ayobami (4 April 2025). "Rema Teases New Track 'Bout U' Ahead Of April Release". Information Nigeria. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
  4. ↑ Adeayo Adebiyi (11 April 2025). "Rema brilliantly fuses the past and the present in his new single 'Bout U'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
  5. ↑ New Wave Magazine (12 April 2025). "Rema's Infectious 'Bout U' Is Another Banger". New Wave Magazine. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
  6. ↑ Aaron Williams (12 April 2025). "Rema Can't Stop Thinking 'Bout U' In His Spicy New Single". Uproxx . Retrieved 29 April 2025.
  7. ↑ "TurnTable Nigeria Top 100: April 23, 2025". TurnTable . Retrieved 29 April 2025.
  8. ↑ "Official Afrobeats Chart Top 20". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
  9. ↑ "Rema Chart History (Afrobeats Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
  10. ↑ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
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