Rema and Swizz Beatz on the Difference Between Flashy Possessions and Art | Musicians on Musicians
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- čas přidán 31. 10. 2023
- Swizz Beatz, the Bronx-bred superproducer turned art collector, and Rema, the upstart Nigerian artist who’s become a global superstar, are sitting in one of the larger rooms at the Record Plant in Hollywood. This is the type of place where Swizz, 45, has worked since he was a teenager, and into which the 23-year-old Rema has scarcely ventured. Right now, though, the topic isn’t music - it’s the custom chain around Rema’s neck, a piece inspired by the artwork for his 2022 debut album, Rave & Roses. “It’s one of the best chains I’ve seen in a long time,” Swizz says, as Rema explains that it took three months to design.
Earlier this year, the Selena Gomez-assisted version of Rema’s single “Calm Down” became the first song led by an African artist to stream more than 1 billion times on Spotify, but that almost seems beside the larger point of how thoroughly Rema has penetrated the culture at home and abroad. Swizz has some big numbers on his side, too; two years ago, ASCAP estimated he was responsible for more than 350 million record sales. But again, that barely measures the impact he’s had since he began crafting hits in 1998 as the nephew of the founders of the pioneering rap label Ruff Ryders. An expert controller of chaos, and Alicia Keys’ proud husband of more than a decade, Swizz has made his mark both in and out of hip-hop.
As the pair discuss Rema’s upbringing in Benin City, the conversation drifts back to Rema’s chain, and to the role that visual art, especially those pieces produced with bronze, has played in Nigeria’s history. There are numerous Nigerian masterpieces in museums around the world, Rema points out - especially in Britain, pilfered and never returned.
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Rema speaks with the sheer wisdom of a 60yr old. It’s amazing to watch. Some people disappoint you when they open their mouth to talk outside singing. Rema amazes you when he opens his mouth, partly because I didn’t expect him to be this wise. It’s refreshing.
"One of the ways to become immortal is music - Rema"
That's one of the realest things I've ever heard. God bless his soul.
One sign of a wise person is that they listen more and talk soft and that's the defination Ov rema, love from zambia.
This Small boy called Rema is very mature in speaking very Calm Brilliant
Raw convo between two legends, young and old. Rema is so wise “tell yourself the truth” has been the best advice I could’ve received atm. It’s time to lock in
I’m wiser😑
I need to get that tattooed . Tell yourself the truth.
Rema Is the incoming King of Afrobeats.
When you find your purpose “heaven rejoices “ is just going to stick with me as long as possible.
Thanks so much Rema for making Nigeria proud,
Thank you for doing Africa proud
May the LORD prosper you music
You also said that music is one thing that can make you immortal that could be true but the only immortality being ever is God the father , the Son and the Holy Spirit.
But thanks for all your creativity
God bless Nigeria and uphold all the arrays of legends who have made Nigeria proud and God bless Africa and keep us together ❤
He wasn't speaking religiously, but talking about Pop culture. Eternity and immortality are two different things.
This young blood, has actually gotten my respect.
Not often your find most artists making alot sense
Rema is so matured in his opinion and realities of life. More quality music on the way from him❤
I'm a Huge Fan of Rema!! His Authenticity, Culture, Energy and Unity in his music!! 🎵🔥💯🎸👑 ANOTHA BANGA!! 💯💛
MORE grace and more WISDOM to you REMA💪🌟✨💫💯
This Rema dude's maturity is well beyond his years. I could have sworn he's 30! He's precocious and so blessed. Shout-out to him and Afrobeats in general 👏👏👏
thanks Nigerian for you .
I have not listened to Rema in such conversation before, he is matured, wise and very spiritual
You are such a gift Rema to this music world.
When you find your purpose heaven rejoice -Rema. Love this dude❤
This is one message of advice I’m taking home from this interaction; when u find ur purpose “heaven rejoices”
God bless you Rema and give more wisdom and also protect you.❤
God bless Nigeria and Africa ❤
Rema is amazing.. Swizz my big Bro. You guys are Great.. One love Brothers ❤
Rema your humility alone is a banger🎉🎉🎉 keep representing Nigeria, keep representing love. Stay blessed man and don't stop for nothing.🎉🎉🎉
Nigerian mindset .
Rema's wiseness is wayyy beyond his age. Bless u bro❤
Superstar Rema. Don't know of any Nigerian youngie that understands the art of music like he does.
Humble Rema.
Rema is just humble like Wizkid
Whaaat 😮😮
Rema begin to amaze me every single day I love his vibes and energy too smart ❤️❤️🔥🔥💯💯
rema was made for interviews such as this.he is thrice as tall.big ups demigod.
Wow, divine is full with wisdom, I can't lie i have learned alot from him
10:15 the kinda wisdom this lil man possess is divine.
I see what you did there with “Divine”, that’s bars!!
Rema's interview was nice
He flaunted his wisdom on this interview
That was dope rave Lorde 🔥🦇🗡️
Rema x Swizz beatz x London = 💯🔥🔥🔥
This was great! Need MORE!!! Perfect cross culture conversation. This is true “black”, “Africans x African Americans”! Need Burna boy, Wizkid, Asake, tiwa savage etc next up !
Point of correction, his not Africa America or like those Africa America who don’t know they’re origin. He is 100 percent Africa, look for something to clean your mouth
I’m next!!!
Great interview! Africa is on the radar. Great to see!! Come a loong way!! Thank the ancestors.
Understand that Africa is a continent though and this a Nigerian Artist and we speak over 530 languages in Nigeria alone. Our population is over 230 million in Nigeria alone. and American population is 331.9 million . u see how big we are? Almost close to the whole American population. so U know we ain't playing when we pull up in the US selling out stadiums.
Shoutout to Swiss and Rema 🫶🏾 still listening to DMX❤🇳🇬🇺🇸
And everyday I say am I raver listening to rema is a blessing he has taught me a lot when u fall always rise back up
I can really relate to the part of breaking out in a Nigerian family . It's not an easy stuff
I relate more!!!
the energy is totally zen✨✨
His aura moves me
He is an increíble person and l love his music viva la música ❤
This conversation gave me goosebumps man😢 bless you both, bless the entire Africa.
THIS IS WISDOM
this was a very mature conversation
I'm soo fucking happy to have Rema in my generation frr ❤️
Wow, so much wisdom from a 23 year old guy
See where Rema has reached in life because of this music thing!
Naija Boy Wey Dey Go Foreign!!
👊🏾🇳🇬👊🏾🇳🇬!
If you listen to Rema everyday you'll keep learning❤❤❤❤
Rema is well cultured, it shows the responsibility of a child that grows with dedication to his family background especially praise to his mother and I know his amazing young man and what I find out from swizz beat that his a Muslim. Good to know that
He's a christian,he attendeds Christ embassy church in Benin
Stop criticizing,so christians don't have home training too?dey play
@@DeborahIgein-yp4kp Why don't you read my comments very well before your BP will rise up, am not talking about Rema being a Muslim, it's Swizz beat that I said his a Muslim and not Rema because Swizz beat said "Masala"
So the sayings goes , The older you’re the wiser you become. REMA showing Burnaboy how to be Diplomatic and mature. 👌😵💯🔥🇳🇬👍🎤🎤
Rema is still learning, Burna is made already, them norbi mate. Different story, different struggle in the industry. Burna is a monster!
@@samitoro1840 Keep that praises to yourself Burnaboy is disrespectful and lame when it comes to giving shoutouts and acknowledgement to his colleagues.
Humility and meekness of REMA is bigger than Burnaboy’s Ego. Peace out ✌️
@@samitoro1840please listen all over again, he keep using the word "we", "we".
Burna is arrogant.
I love this link up
God bless Swizz and Rema
24:12 what a blessed vonvo between 2 greats, real recognize real, even Rema still made reference to OGs in the 9ja music industry like Burna. So wise and deliberate a guy, i learn from you loads of stuffs in this 20mins interview.
Great interview! Rema is blessed.
When creative minds meet and evaluate moves and ideas.
Always spitting wisdom
Big Rema
Great interview
Our boy doing well on the beats, off it. That's what we want to see from our musical exports. The proud, loquacious ones should retrace their steps before it's too late.
We are so grateful to God for giving you Rema to us
Ok, so Rema has my respect now, 100%
Rema❤️🙌
So matured
Rema I want to see more of these your words of wisdom in your songs lyrics if you really want to cement your immortality, you are actually blessed with the wisdom to make positive impart, music should not always be about partying and booty shaking, positive message remain important aspect of music and this is why musicians such as Fela Kuti, Bob Marley, Michael Jackson, 2pac Shakur, Peter Tosh, John Lenon, Lucky Dube etc will remain immortal even after they have long passed.
I wish you learn more from these legends work to really cement your immortality like any of them because you really got the potential to reach their height/status musically, more grace ❤️🙏👍.
I Just have the unconcious responsibility to create something new...Rema.
Rema is such a wise man and very articulate. .Raw conversations btw 2 wisemen
The prince of afrobeat have spoken
real talk from real people. God bless
LOvE Rema, LOvE Swiss❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉 Great conversation…
Absolutely brilliant stuff ❤ 🇺🇲x🇳🇬
Nigeria to the world.....
More grace Rema
Rema ❤
You are too mature man😊
“TELL YOURSELF THE TRUTH” 🔥🔥🔥🤯🙌🏿
I loved this interaction ❤
Swizz beat.😮😮😮
OMO
so DIVINE 🩵🩵🩵
Rema is so smart. Smart kid who knows how to speak.
Amazing conversation
Rema is brilliant ♥️♥️
Cool interview
The future. the prince of Afrobeat
Great conversation between Rema & Swizz Beatz.
beautiful interview, love
GREAT INTERVIEW, REMA IS DEEP AND SWIZZ BEAT IS JUST A HUMBLE GUY.
Great history💯🇳🇬
i’m that artist that wants the forgotten beats allll the time 😂
I love them
More of a conversation ❤
My favorite artist
Nice interview 🔥
This was elite
I am a filmmaker, but this motivated me as much!
I’m a music producer.
This vid is 🔥
Rema you the greatest ❤
Amazing
Naija to the world, kudos REMA u are doing well and meeting with the greats next stop Timbaland and the Doc himself....... Dr DRE
Rema is so damn wise man
legends
Vibing.
Great kings
The most random interview ever 😂
i thought it was just me 😂
Not really rema is like one of the biggest artistes in the world rn
Rema respect 🙌🙌
Tell yourself the truth is 🔥🔥🔥
Love you Rema ❤❤❤
He's special
I tooo love rema
Bless up bros
Love you rema
Men shout-out to rema
Swizzy is full of wisdom and S/O to rema he's a grown man.
Dope
Swiss beats discovered me in Virginia very young at 22. I went to Virginia. Was my first time people I traveled with was haters not supporters. They walked away while I was talking to him. They left me almost with him. I never been to V. A. Today I could of been famous. I got left in V.A. Homeless I should got Swiss number. I got nervous to get lost in V.A. Anyways. Them females were shady. Literally went back to a small town to be nothing. Today I’m still talented as I was then. I’m just older still stuck here small town! I never got his number fear being lost in Virginia! Getting left they left me anyways!