| Rema | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | ||||
| EP by | ||||
| Released | 22 March 2019 | |||
| Recorded | 2019 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 12:56 | |||
| Label | ||||
| Producer | Ozedikus | |||
| Rema chronology | ||||
| ||||
| Singles from Rema | ||||
| ||||
Rema is the eponymous debut extended play by Nigerian singer, rapper and songwriter Rema. It was released on 22 March 2019 by Jonzing World, a subsidiary of Mavins Record. [1]
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. [2] [3] Rema signed a record deal with D'Prince's [4] Jonzing World, a subsidiary of Mavin Records, in 2019. [5] After the deal Rema released the 4 track eponymous Ep through Jonzing World on 22 March 2019.
On 21 May 2019, Jonzing World and Mavin's released the music video of the lead single "Dumebi" which was directed by Ademola Falomo and features a cameo appearance from Nigerian model Diana Eneje. [6]
The EP contains four tracks which was produced by Ozedikus.
"Iron Man" the first track is a Afrorave ballad with bollywood tunes about Rema's strength to protect his love interest. The second track, "Why", is a trap song which shows rema rapping and passing messages of heartbreak through the lyrics. The next track, "Dumebi", is a Afropop dance party song about his search for love and his view of his view of her attractive body. While the last track "Corny" is a pop song addressed to a love interest about his affirmation of love.
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Pulse Nigeria |   [7] |
A review from Pulse Nigeria said the EP "excels on cohesion, a tracklist that enabled transcendence and segues, good production" but also criticized the initial meaning of the lyrics. [7]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Iron Man" |
| Ozedikus | 3:21 |
| 2. | "Why" |
| 0zedikus | 2:47 |
| 3. | "Dumebi" |
| Ozedikus | 2:59 |
| 4. | "Corny" |
| Ozedikus | 3:41 |
| Total length: | 12:57 | |||
| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 22 March 2019 | streaming, digital download, CD | Standard | Jonzing World, Mavin |
Michael Collins Ajereh, known professionally as Don Jazzy, is a Nigerian record producer. He founded the record label Mavin Records in 2012, for which he is chief executive officer (CEO) and has signed artists including D'Prince. Prior, he co-founded Mo' Hits Records with D'banj in 2004, and was an in-house producer for Kanye West's GOOD Music from 2011 to 2015.
Oluwatobi Wande Ojosipe, popularly known as Wande Coal, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.
Mavin Records is a Nigerian corporation and record label founded by record producer and recording artist Don Jazzy on 8 May 2012. The label's inception came to fruition following the closure of Mo' Hits Records, a record label owned by the aforementioned producer and D'banj. The label is home to recording artists such as Rema, Ayra Starr, Crayon, Johnny Drille, Ladipoe, Magixx, Boy Spyce, Bayanni, and Lifesize Teddy. It also houses producers such as Jazzy himself, Altims, London, Baby Fresh, and Andre Vibez. In 2014, DJ Big N became the label's official disc jockey. Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal, Reekado Banks and Iyanya were all formerly signed to the label. On 8 May 2012, the label released its compilation album Solar Plexus. In January 2019, Mavin Records secured a multi-million dollars investment from Kupanda Holdings, a subsidiary of Kupanda Capital and TPG Growth.
Tiwatope Omolara Savage, known professionally as Tiwa Savage, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress. Savage sings in English and Yoruba; her music is a blend of afrobeats, R&B, afropop, pop and hip-hop. Savage's contributions to the Nigerian music industry have earned her several achievements.
Solar Plexus is a compilation album released by Mavin Records on May 8, 2012. Produced entirely by Don Jazzy, the album comprises thirteen tracks and was made available for free digital download. It contains solo tracks recorded by D'Prince, Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal and Dr SID. The album's release coincided with the record label's launch date. Solar Plexus was supported the singles "Take Banana" and "Omo Ga". The album received generally negative reviews from music critics, who called it a rushed project and considered it be Don Jazzy's weakest produced album of his career.
Charles Enebeli, better known by his stage name D'Prince, is a Nigerian Afropop singer, record executive, and entrepreneur. He founded the entertainment company and record label Jonzing World in 2019, through which he has signed singer Rema.
Divine Ikubor, known mononymously as Rema, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and rapper. After gaining recognition with a viral freestyle on Instagram in 2018, set to D'Prince's song "Gucci Gang", Rema launched his professional music career in 2019 with the release of his debut single "Dumebi", followed by the extended plays Rema and Rema Freestyle later that year.
Ladipo Eso popularly known as Ladipoe or Poe is a Nigerian rapper and musician. On 28 February 2017, Ladipoe signed a record deal with Mavin Records. He rose to prominence with the song "Feel Alright" where he got featured by SDC "Show Dem Camp". He also released a new single "Jaiye" in March 2019 before dropping the hit song, "Know You" featuring Nigerian Joromi singer, Simi. He is also a member of the Nigerian supergroup Collectiv3 and goes by the alias, “Leader of The New Revival”.
Ayra Starr is the eponymous debut extended play by Nigerian singer-songwriter Ayra Starr. It was released on 22 January 2021 through Mavin Records.
"Away" is a song recorded by Nigerian singer-songwriter Ayra Starr for her eponymous debut EP. It is the first song on the EP, released in January 2021 by Mavin Records. It was written by Ayra Starr and her brother Dami and was produced by Louddaaa.
Jonzing World is a Nigerian record label and management company which was founded by a recording artist D'Prince on 22 March 2019. Jonzing services includes music recording, merchandising, audiovisual content, branding, and management. The label currently houses artists like Rema, Gdzilla, Glorious and Bagetti. Artists formerly signed to the label, include Ruger.
King of the Wolves (KOTW) is the debut extended play by Nigerian singer-songwriter Alpha P. It was released on 15 November 2019 through Universal Music Group Nigeria.
Michael Adebayo Olayinka, known professionally as Ruger is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and musician. He rose to fame with the release of his song "Bounce", which led him to sign a recording deal with Jonzing World, in 2021. That same year, he released his debut extended play, Pandemic. In 2024, he exit Jonzing World to start his own imprint, called 'Blown Boy Entertainment'.
"Love Don't Cost a Dime" is a song by Nigerian singer and songwriter Magixx, from his eponymous debut EP Magixx. It was officially released as a single on 24 September 2021 by Mavin Records. The song was written by Magixx, and produced by Lomon. A new version of the song titled "Love Don't Cost a Dime (Re-Up)" featuring Nigerian singer Ayra Starr was released as a single in 2022.
Charles Chibueze Chukwu, professionally known as Crayon, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. In 2019, he was signed to Mavin Records.
Alexander Uwaifo known professionally as Andre Vibez is a Nigerian music producer and songwriter. He is best known for producing "Rush" from Ayra Starr's album 19 & Dangerous and Rema international hit single “Calm Down” which peaked at number one on the India IMI International chart and also peak no.3 on Billboard Hot 100. In September 2022, he was announced as one of the new signed record producers of the Nigerian record label, Mavin Records.
The discography of Rema, a Nigerian Afrobeats singer, consists of two studio albums, four EP, thirty singles, and 14 music videos. Rema started his music career at age 18. He signed with D'Prince's Jonzing World, an imprint of Don Jazzy's Mavin Records in 2019. His self-titled debut extended play was released in August of that year and peaked atop the Apple Music Nigeria charts.
Ravage is the fourth EP by Nigerian rapper, singer, and songwriter Rema released on October 27, 2023, through Virgin Music, Mavin Records, and Jonzing World. Like his previous project, Rave & Roses (2022), the EP blends various genres, including alté, afrobeats, and afropop. Lyrically, it explores themes of hard work, pride, and diligence.
"Dumebi" is a song by Nigerian rapper and singer Rema, released on March 24, 2019, as the third single from his debut extended play, Rema. Upon its release, the song gained millions of streams and views, contributing to Rema's rise to fame. Produced by Ozedikus, the song's success led to the release of a remix featuring American singer Becky G on February 13, 2020, followed by four additional remixes on March 22, 2020, bringing the total to five.
Boy Spyce is the debut extended play by Nigerian singer-songwriter Boy Spyce, released on 15 April 2022 through Mavin Records.