Rema – Baby (Is It a Crime): Nigeria’s Most Streamed Song of 2025 [Full Review]

Rema did it again! His song “Baby (Is It a Crime)” is not just trending — it’s officially the most-streamed Nigerian song of 2025. If you’ve been on TikTok, Instagram Reels, or anywhere music lives online, you’ve probably heard it already. And if you haven’t, omo you’re sleeping on a hit.

Let’s break down why this song is blowing up everywhere and why fans are calling it Rema’s best track yet.

The First Time I Heard It… Goosebumps!

Honestly, the first time I heard “Baby (Is It a Crime),” I was like, “Wait oh, is this Rema?” The intro was so smooth, then his voice came in calm, emotional, and deep. He really poured his heart into this one.

He sampled Sade’s classic song “Is It a Crime,” and gave it that new Afrobeats touch — emotional but still vibey. That’s not easy to do, but Rema nailed it. The beat is slow but catchy, the lyrics are romantic, and you can feel his pain and passion.

Why Is Everyone Streaming It Like Crazy?

Let’s be honest: when Rema drops a song, people rush to stream it. But this one is different. Here’s why:

• Emotional Vibes – It’s not just a love song. It’s that type of heartbreak + “I still love you” jam.

• Perfect for TikTok Edits – People are using it for love videos, sad girl content, POV scenes — it fits all moods.

• Smooth Lyrics – The way he says “Is it a crime to love you?” just enters your soul.

Right now, it has over 65 million streams on Spotify (and still counting), and it’s topping Apple Music Nigeria, Boomplay, and even charts outside Africa.

Fan Reactions – People Are Feeling It Deeply

I’ve been checking social media, and the love for this song is massive. Here are some real comments:

“Rema’s voice is made for love songs. This one touched me for real.”
— @AfroVibeQueen

“This song made me text my ex 😂💔”
— @its_maryxo

“Can we agree this is Rema’s best since Calm Down?”
— @naija_beatz

“Who else has this song on repeat every night before sleep?”
— @_joshreal

Let’s Talk About the Lyrics (Because… WOW)

The lyrics are soft, real, and straight from the heart. He’s saying:

• He fell in love.

• The love wasn’t perfect, but it was real.

• He doesn’t understand why people are judging him for it.

Sample line:

“They say I’m a fool for loving you. But baby, is it a crime?”

Simple words, deep meaning.

This is one of those songs that feels personal. Like, even if you’re not going through heartbreak, you’ll still feel it.

The Beat: Calm but Still Catchy

Produced by one of his usual hitmakers (either London or Andre Vibez), the instrumental is soft, dreamy, and chill. It’s not made for jumping — it’s made for thinking. For texting. For night drives. For feeling.

That’s why it works so well for social media — it plays under videos like magic. You can cry to it, vibe to it, or fall in love with it. Choose your fighter.

Where It’s Trending the Most

This song is not just hot in Nigeria. Check this out:

• 🔥 #1 on Spotify Nigeria Top 50

• 🔥 #1 on Apple Music Nigeria

• 🔥 Top 10 in South Africa, Ghana, Kenya

• 🔥 Used in over 180K TikTok videos already

• 🔥 Currently featured on MTV Base Africa’s Hot Tracks

Embed the Viral TikTok Here

🎥 Watch how TikTokers are using “Baby (Is It a Crime)” in emotional edits:

@heisremanewss Rema – ‘Baby (Is It A Crime)’ Official Music Video is Out Now! #rema #remanews #heisrema #heisremanewss #raveandroses #calmdown #fyp #naijatiktok #ultra #charm #charmrema #raveandrosesultra #fypシ #foryou #foryoupage #remaperformance #performance #nigeria #naija #nigeriatiktok #naijatiktok #viral #trending #HEIS #lagos #benin #benincity #lagostiktok #benintiktok #benincitytiktok #aesthetic #aesthetics #musicvideo #fashion ♬ original sound – Rema News

This one TikTok with a heartbreak POV hit over 2M views in 3 days. That’s crazy engagement.

Should This Be Rema’s Signature Sound Now?

Let’s be honest — Rema has dropped bangers like “Calm Down,” “Dumebi,” and “Soundgasm.” But this song shows a different side of him. It’s not just a banger — it’s a song. A real one.

Some fans now prefer this “emotional Rema” and are even asking if he should stick to this mature, love-vibe sound.

What do you think?

What’s Next for Rema?

Rumors say Rema is working on a deluxe version of this song with a surprise female artist (maybe Ayra Starr?). There’s also talk of a live performance video dropping soon.

Whether or not that happens, one thing is clear — Rema has leveled up again.

Conclusion – “Baby (Is It a Crime)” Deserves the Hype

If you’ve not played “Baby (Is It a Crime)” yet, please go and stream it now. And if you’ve already played it 50 times, no shame — we all have.

Rema proved once again that he’s not just a hitmaker, he’s an artist. This song is emotional, viral, well-produced, and 100% replay-worthy.

Don’t just vibe to it — feel it. Because this might just be the Afrobeats love anthem of the year.