But if Raves & Roses was Rema’s polite introduction to the world, his sophomore album, , is his hostile takeover.

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On X (Twitter), fans now use the phrase metaphorically. For example:

. The title "HEIS" is Greek for "Number One," reflecting Rema’s position and ambition in the Afrobeats scene. 1. Key Album Facts Release Date: 10 July 2024. Mavin Records, Jonzing World, and Interscope Records. Featured Artists: Shallipopi and Odumodublvck.

Within 48 hours of the album’s release, dozens of websites (often with URLs like remadownload[dot]com or file-sharing forums like Reddit’s r/RemaFanLeaks) began hosting the HEIS zip file.