Bout U
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| Single by Rema | ||||
| Released | April 11, 2025 | |||
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| Length | 2:43 | |||
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| Producer(s) | London | |||
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"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]
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 (2025) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Nigeria (TurnTable Top 100)[7] | 2 |
| UK Afrobeats (OCC)[8] | 4 |
| US Afrobeats Songs (Billboard)[9] | 5 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 11 April 2025 | [10] |
References
- ^ 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) - ^ Hannatu Ibe (5 April 2025). "Rema Teases New Hit 'Bout U' Preview". Naija. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ^ Owolabi Ayobami (4 April 2025). "Rema Teases New Track 'Bout U' Ahead Of April Release". Information Nigeria. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ New Wave Magazine (12 April 2025). "Rema's Infectious 'Bout U' Is Another Banger". New Wave Magazine. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ^ Aaron Williams (12 April 2025). "Rema Can't Stop Thinking 'Bout U' In His Spicy New Single". Uproxx. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ^ "TurnTable Nigeria Top 100: April 23, 2025". TurnTable. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ^ "Official Afrobeats Chart Top 20". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ^ "Rema Chart History (Afrobeats Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
- ^ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 28 April 2025.