Rema, one of Nigeria’s biggest pop stars, has sampled British-Nigerian soul icon Sade Adu on his latest single, “Baby (Is It a Crime).” The sultry Afrobeats song borrows the titular refrain ...

pairing a sample of singer Sade Adu’s instantly recognizable chorus with a scintillating, undeniable Afrobeat rhythm. Rema initially teased the single back in November, playing fans a snippet on ...

The track samples Sade Adu’s 1985 hit, fusing classic soul with Afrobeats, making it one of 2025’s most anticipated releases in the first quarter. Rema teased the song in November 2024 ...

The song features a captivating sample of Sade Adu’s classic ‘Is It a Crime,’ seamlessly incorporating Afrobeats and soul. The song opens with Sade’s unmistakable voice, rich with a ...

"From a creative standpoint, Tems is a music genius, the way she delivered smoothly like Sade Adu in her prime is unforgettable, no wonder she wrote a hit song that was performed by Rihanna. In a ...