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Afrobeats prodigy Rema is back, and he’s not just playing the game—he’s rewriting the rules. The Nigerian superstar has dropped his first single of 2025, ‘Baby (Is It a Crime)’, and it’s already the talk of the town.
Fresh off the heels of his Grammy nomination for Best Global Music Album (where his 2024 project Heis narrowly missed the win), Rema is proving once again why he’s the crown prince of Afrobeats. And this time, he’s brought a legend along for the ride.
In a move that’s as bold as it is brilliant, Rema has sampled the iconic Sade Adu’s 1985 classic ‘Is It a Crime’, weaving her soulful, timeless melody into his signature Afrobeats sound. The result? A track that’s both nostalgic and refreshingly modern—a love letter to the past, delivered with the swagger of a 21st-century hitmaker.
From the moment Sade’s unmistakable voice floats through the intro, “Is it a crime? Is it a crime, that I still want you?”, you’re hooked. Then Rema slides in, smooth as ever: “Baby, baby súnmọ́ mí / You no say you match my steeze / You know I’m a G.” It’s a seamless fusion of eras, genres, and pure vibes.
The buzz around ‘Baby (Is It a Crime)’ started back in November 2024 when Rema teased a snippet on social media, sending fans into a frenzy. Posts on X (formerly Twitter) lit up with excitement, with some even speculating about potential sample clearance drama with the famously private Sade.
But the wait is finally over, and the verdict is in: Rema has delivered a masterpiece. “This is how you pay homage while creating something entirely new,” one fan raved online, while another called it “the perfect blend of Afrobeats and soul.”
Lyrically, Rema doesn’t hold back. The song is a heartfelt declaration of love and loyalty, with lines that hit just as hard as the beat: “I no dey for too much whining / Dey for too much whining,” he croons, assuring his muse that he’s all in. It’s intimate, it’s raw, and it’s undeniably Rema—a balance of vulnerability and confidence that’s become his trademark.
The timing couldn’t be more perfect. With Afrobeats continuing its global takeover, Rema’s latest release feels like a victory lap and a bold step forward. As one critic put it, “Rema isn’t just riding the wave—he’s steering the ship.” And with ‘Baby (Is It a Crime)’, he’s not just paying homage to a legend like Sade Adu; he’s carving out his own place in music history.
So, what’s next for the 24-year-old superstar? If this track is anything to go by, 2025 is about to be Rema’s biggest year yet. For now, though, turn up the volume and let ‘Baby (Is It a Crime)’ take you on a journey. Trust us—you won’t want it to end.
Listen to ‘Baby (Is It a Crime)’ below:
Source: NJO
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