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.