Five years since his emergence in the Nigerian music scene, Rema has solidified his status as one of the leading stars in Afrobeats. Refusing to simply settle for being considered one of the biggest of his era, the talented artist hailing from Benin City proudly reaffirms his stance alongside the revered Nigerian trio of Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy.
Rema confidently asserts in his latest single, “HEHEHE,” that there’s now a new addition to the elite group, making it a big four. This bold statement, previously shared on social media, is now immortalized in what is deemed one of his most egotistical tracks to date.
Produced by X, “HEHEHE” boasts grand and eerie music, featuring captivating rhythmic drums and mysterious piano samples. Displaying an experimental approach, Rema adopts a hoarse vocal tone and a slightly unconventional flow, drawing subtle parallels to Nigerian street-hop legend Olamide. However, Rema’s delivery and lyric choices retain a distinctive Benin influence.
With a runtime of just under two minutes, “HEHEHE” is likely to prompt repeated listens, fueled by its already memorable lyrics such as, “Monday morning talking ’bout me while I’m making money.”
This latest release follows his collaboration with Shallipopi on “BENIN BOYS,” setting high expectations for Rema’s forthcoming sophomore album, eagerly anticipated by his fans.
Experience the visualizer for “HEHEHE” below.
Rema – “HEHEHE”
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