While the original was already a hit, the remix featuring propelled it to historic heights.
: Producer Andre Vibez played several beats for Rema during a session. "Calm Down" was the third beat played that day; Rema immediately connected with it and asked the producer to keep it. Rema - Calm Down
The "proper story" behind Rema's global hit is a blend of a real-life club encounter and a deliberate effort to create high-energy music during a somber time. The Real-Life Inspiration While the original was already a hit, the
: Another producer, London , was later brought in to handle the arrangement and add the signature strings that defined the track's sound. The Remix and Global Success The "proper story" behind Rema's global hit is
: Rema and Selena first connected via social media after she expressed being a fan of his music. She eventually attended his show in Los Angeles, which solidified the collaboration.
: He saw a girl who stood out to him, but when he tried to "shoot his shot" and get her number, she was playing hard to get.
: To get her to listen, he literally told her to "calm down" and give him a listening ear so he could express how he felt. The Studio Process