“Your Favourite Song Is an Experiment” -Rema Explains His Unconventional Sound

Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema has made it clear that he has never been interested in playing it safe, telling fans that experimentation has been at the heart of his music from day one.

Speaking at his listening party, the singer addressed conversations around his constantly evolving sound and pushed back against the idea that he has only recently started experimenting with his music. Rema reminded listeners that even some of his biggest hits were once considered unusual.

“I’ve been experimenting from the first day. Your favourite song is an experiment,” he said.  

The singer referenced his early hit “Iron Man,” recalling how people initially mocked his sound and even called him “Indian Boy.”

Yet despite the criticism, Rema continued in his own direction, eventually turning the same unconventional style into a major part of his identity. Rema also made it clear that fans should not expect him to suddenly stop experimenting just because they have grown accustomed to a particular sound.

“Whatever I drop is going to be an experiment because I just put my ADHD into my music,” he said.  

For the singer, making music seems less about fitting into an established formula and more about following his instincts and exploring different sounds. He also acknowledged that not everyone will like everything he releases, something he says he has been comfortable with since the beginning of his career.

Rema’s comments have sparked conversations among fans about his willingness to push the boundaries of Afrobeats and constantly reinvent himself. From “Iron Man” to his more recent releases, the singer has built a reputation around blending Afrobeats with different influences and refusing to stay in one musical box. And judging from his latest comments, that isn’t about to change.

For Rema, the music isn’t a finished formula; it’s an experiment. And apparently, some of our favourite songs from him are just the experiments that happened to work.