Tea

There's a certain kind of silence that falls over social media right before Rema drops something new, the kind of anticipation usually reserved for A-list Hollywood premieres. On Friday, 7 August 2026, that silence broke. Mavin Records star Rema released his first official solo single of the year, "Tea," produced by Mustard and London, alongside an official music video. And just like that, the summer had its new anthem.

The Sound of Summer, Bottled

Let's be honest, "body like tea" is not, on paper, the kind of line that should work as a compliment. Yet Rema turns it into one anyway, transforming an unlikely metaphor into three minutes and twelve seconds of pure swagger. It moves like it knows exactly how good it is. Built around a hypnotic, high pitched chorus, heavy drums and an infectious rhythm, "Tea" flips the playful metaphor into a celebratory ode to feminine beauty and curves, delivered with the kind of effortless confidence that has become Rema's signature.

Behind the boards is a serious pedigree. The single was produced by Mustard, with additional production from Rema's longtime collaborator London, the same partnership that has quietly shaped much of Rema's sonic identity over the years. The result, according to multiple reviews of the track, is a record built for repeat plays: the kind that lingers in your head long after the final chorus fades.

More Than Just a Song

This isn't a random drop. It's a strategic beat in what has already been a blockbuster year for the Benin born star. "Tea" arrives after a run of high profile global collaborations, including Don Toliver's "Secondhand," which peaked at No. 29 on the Billboard Hot 100, and "Goals," Rema's official FIFA World Cup 2026 collaboration with LISA and Anitta, performed at the tournament's opening ceremony in Los Angeles. Add to that a turn on the Diesel runway in Milan, where he walked after being personally selected by creative director Glenn Martens, and it's clear Rema's ambitions now stretch well beyond the recording booth and into the worlds of fashion and global spectacle.

There's also a bigger story simmering underneath "Tea." The release reportedly kicks off the rollout for Rema's highly anticipated third studio album, with the singer having confirmed the project is finished and expected later this year. If that's true, "Tea" isn't just a single, it's the opening scene of what could be one of the year's most watched album campaigns out of Africa.

From Benin City to the Billboard Charts

It's easy to forget, watching Rema command Milan runways and World Cup stages, just how meteoric this rise has been. His global breakthrough came with 2022's "Calm Down," which became a defining Afrobeats hit following its Selena Gomez remix, spending a record setting 58 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard's U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart and reaching No. 1 on the Hot 100. That momentum carried into his 2024 album "Heis," which earned him his first Grammy nomination, proof that the Mavin Records prodigy has fully crossed over from Afrobeats favourite to certified global superstar.

The Verdict

Rema stays on Top, with great sounds produced by DJ Mustard

Weekend playlist, meet your new number one.

Watch the official music video for "Tea" on YouTube now.