- Barely a week after Rema released his first single of the year, Baby (Is It a Crime), it is topping global charts
- The newly released single currently debuts #5 on Spotify’s Global Top Songs list
- Fans have shared mixed reactions about Rema’s latest milestone with his single Baby (Is It a Crime)
Baby (Is It A Crime), the first single of 2025 by Afrobeats singer Divine Ikubor known as Rema has climbed up Spotify Global’s Top Songs, ranking on number five.
This feat comes barely a week after Rema dropped his single on Friday, February 7, 2025, to the anticipation of fans.
In an X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, February 11, 49th Street, shared the news of Rema’s Baby (Is It a Crime) milestone.
“Rema’s “Baby (Is it a Crime)” debuts on #5 on Spotify's Top Songs Debut Global.” it captioned.
The top 10 list captured Lady Gaga’s Abracadabra ranking in the number one spot, followed closely by Lisa, Doja Cat and Raye’s Born Again.
On the third spot, Alex Warren’s Ordinary comes next, leaving Giveon’s Twenties and Rema’s Baby (Is It a Crime) in the fourth and fifth positions respectively.
The statistics were compiled from February 7, when Rema dropped Baby (Is It a Crime) to February 9, 2025. Rema’s latest single is said to be the first African song to appear on the chart in 2025.
Album Review: “HEIS” is Rema’s monotonous outburst for recognition
Meanwhile, earlier, TheRadar reviewed Rema’s album. It solidified an evolution in the 24-year-old's artistic journey, but it signalled a monotonous outburst to seek recognition.
Considering the title of the album and its meaning, Rema, born Divine Ikubor, made a rather bold declaration of himself as “number one” in the music game - which is quite controversial.
