Rave & Roses

Rave & Roses is the debut studio album by Nigerian singer Rema. It was released on 25 March 2022 via Jonzing World and Mavin Records. The album included guest appearances from 6lack, Chris Brown, AJ Tracey, and Yseult.[2][3]

Rave & Roses
Studio album by
Rema
Released25 March 2022
Genre
Length59:09
Label
Rema chronology
Rema Compilation
(2020)		 Rave & Roses
(2022)
Singles from Rave & Roses
  1. "Soundgasm"
    Released: 10 June 2021
  2. "Calm Down"
    Released: 11 February 2022
  3. "FYN"
    Released: 11 March 2022

Background

In May 2021, Rema announced he would be calling his sound "Afrorave", a subgenre of Afrobeats with influences of Arabian and Indian music, saying "my album seals this claim for good".[1][4] In an interview, Rema discussed the importance of the album to him saying "breath of fresh air for him as an artist."[5]

Recording and production

Rema recorded the majority of the album in Benin City. He told NME about the recording process saying, "I tapped into a different mind space for this album, though. Learning through personal experiences, I knew I had been pushed into a different space compared to where I was before. As I'm currently at the forefront of a musical generation, I know the album is going to have an impact."[6]

Singles and promotion

On 10 June 2021, Rema released the first single titled "Soundgasm", with a music video.[7] On 11 February 2022, Rema officially announced the album's release date and released the second single "Calm Down".[8][9] On 11 March 2022, he released the third single "FYN" featuring AJ Tracey.[10]

Track listing
Rave & Roses track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Divine"
Sarz3:33
2."Hold Me" (with 6lack)
  • Dez Wright
  • Kill September
  • London
4:09
3."Dirty"Ikubor
  • London
  • Andre Vibez
3:42
4."Calm Down"Ikubor
  • Andre Vibez
  • London
3:39
5."Soundgasm"Ikubor
  • London
  • Dro
  • Shanti
3:24
6."Time n Affection" (with Chris Brown)
  • London
  • 1Mind
3:50
7."Jo"IkuborLondon3:07
8."Mara"IkuborAndre Vibez2:58
9."Love"IkuborLondon4:10
10."Addicted"IkuborLondon4:30
11."Are You There?"Ikubor1Mind3:13
12."FYM" (with AJ Tracey)
3:27
13."Oroma Baby"Ikubor
  • London
  • Altims
3:29
14."Carry"Ikubor
  • Higo
  • London
3:42
15."Wine" (with Yseult)
London3:50
16."Runaway"IkuborLondon4:18
Total length:59:09

Charts
Chart performance for Rave & Roses
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[11] 189
French Albums (SNEP)[12] 74

References
  1. "My Sound Will Be Called Afrorave – Rema". Independent Nigeria.
  2. "Rema Shares Long-Awaited 'Rave & Roses' Album With AJ Tracey, Chris Brown & More". GRM Daily.
  3. https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/rema-rave-and-roses/amp/
  4. "My brand of music is 'Afrorave', says Rema". The Nation Online.
  5. "Rema Discusses The Importance Of His Debut Album 'Rave & Roses'". NotJustOk.
  6. "Rema: ambitious afrorave pioneer with fans in FKA twigs and Skepta". NME.
  7. "Rema Releases Video For Single 'Soundgasm'". Soundcity.
  8. "Rema announces debut album 'Rave & Roses,' shares "Calm Down"". Brooklyn Vegan.
  9. "Rema Announces Debut Album Rave & Roses, Shares New Song "Calm Down": Listen". Pitchfork.
  10. "Rema enlists AJ Tracey for "FYN"". The Fader.
  11. "Ultratop.be – Rema – Rave & Roses" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
  12. "Top Albums (Week 13, 2022)". Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
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