Rema returns with unrelenting heat on “Kelebu,” a pulse-pounding anthem that sets the dance floor ablaze. Released on August 1, 2025, the track marks another bold chapter in Rema’s ever-evolving journey—this time honoring the golden era of African dance music with a modern, high-voltage twist.
Produced by London, “Kelebu” is a masterclass in rhythm and nostalgia. It channels the magnetic energy of Rema’s global HEIS tour—where he packed out Madison Square Garden, The O2, and Accor Arena—and distills it into a sonic rush built for movement. Fueled by hypnotic beats, Francophone and Caribbean bounce references, and a chorus that echoes with the joy of youth, the track is a time machine for anyone who remembers dancing without inhibition.
“Growing up, I didn’t have a phone to shape my music taste,” Rema explains. “We just danced. We didn’t care what the lyrics said. We just needed a word and a beat.” “Kelebu” brings that spirit to life, capturing a carefree euphoria that cuts through today’s bottle-service club culture. And in a characteristically bold move, Rema is putting up $10,000 of his own money to reward the best dance to the track—a defiant call to bring back pure, uninhibited joy to nightlife.
Fresh off a surprise cameo during Drake’s Wireless set and a buzzy turn at Paris Fashion Week, Rema is entering an entirely new phase. While HEIS solidified his global star status, “Kelebu” is the sound of an artist doubling down on his roots while pushing boundaries even further. With his next body of work on the horizon and the UK stage in his rearview—for now—Rema is once again rewriting the rules, beat by beat.
