{{Short description|2024 studio album by Rema}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2024}} {{Infobox album | name = HEIS | type = studio | artist = Rema | cover = Rema - Heis.png | alt = | released = {{start date|2024|7|10|df=y}} | recorded = | studio = | genre = * Afrobeats<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://notjustok.com/songs/albums/rema-heis/|title=Rema redefines the Afrobeats genre with sophomore album 'HEIS'|website=NotJustOk|date=July 11, 2024|access-date=July 11, 2024}}</ref> * Afrorave * Amapiano | length = 27:33 | label = * Mavin * Jonzing * Interscope | producer = * Rema * P.Priime * Producer X * Cubeatz * Deats * Klimperboy * Altims * London * Alex Lustig * Take a Daytrip | prev_title = Ravage | prev_year = 2023 | next_title = | next_year = | misc = {{Singles | name = HEIS | type = studio | single1 = Benin Boys | single1date = 20 June 2024 | single2 = Hehehe | single2date = 7 July 2024 }} }} '''''HEIS''''' is the second studio album by Nigerian rapper and singer-songwriter Rema. It was released through Mavin Records, Jonzing World, and Interscope Records on 10 July 2024. The album features guest appearances from Shallipopi and Odumodublvck. It serves as the follow-up to his previous album, ''Rave & Roses'' (2022).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/rema-drops-sophomore-album-heis|title=Rema drops sophomore album HEIS|website=Music in Africa|date=July 11, 2024|access-date=July 11, 2024}}</ref> The album received a nomination for Best Global Music Album at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, earning Rema his first career nomination at the Grammys and won Album of the Year at the Trace Awards & Festival 2025.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Blistein |first=Jon |date=2024-11-08 |title=Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar Lead 2025 Grammy Nominees |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/grammy-nominations-2025-list-1235156923/ |access-date=2024-11-09 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Release and promotion== In July 2024, Rema announced the forthcoming release of his second studio album.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/rema-heis-album-announcement-1235727345/|title=Rema Announces Sophomore Album ''HEIS''|author=Heran Mamo|magazine=Billboard|date=July 9, 2024|access-date=July 11, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/rema-heis-album-announcement-1235055037/|title=Rema Announces Second Studio Album ''HEIS''|author=Larisha Paul|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=July 8, 2024|access-date=July 11, 2024}}</ref> Over a duration of two years, Rema engaged in collaborations with producers and artists like Shallipopi and Odumodublvck.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://guardian.ng/rema/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|title=Rema's ''HEIS'' To Feature Shallipopi, Odumodublvck|author=Oke Odunmorayo|newspaper=The Guardian|date=July 6, 2024|access-date=July 11, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2024/07/rema-drops-new-album-heis/|title=Rema Champions His Roots & Afrobeats in New Album ''HEIS''|author=BN|website=BellaNaija|date=July 11, 2024|access-date=July 11, 2024}}</ref> The album's production credits include Rema himself, P.Priime, London, Cubeatz and Take a Daytrip, among others.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://guardian.ng/remas-he-is-debuts-at-no-1-on-nigerias-apple-albums-chart/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|title=Rema's ''HEIS'' Debuts At No. 1 On Nigeria's Apple Albums Chart|newspaper=The Guardian|date=July 11, 2024|access-date=July 11, 2024 |last1=Odunmorayo |first1=Oke }}</ref> Comprising eleven tracks, the album serves as a testament to Rema's artistic maturation. Prior to the album's release, Rema embarked on an extensive promotional tour.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/rema-heis-review-1235058224/|title=Rema Shocks Afrobeats to New Life With ''HEIS''|author=Mankaprr Conteh|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=July 11, 2024|access-date=July 11, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2024/07/11/rema-unveils-sophomore-album-heis/?amp=1|location=Lagos, Nigeria|title=Rema unveils sophomore album 'HEIS'|author=Taiwo Okanlawan|newspaper=P.M. News|date=July 11, 2024|access-date=July 11, 2024}}</ref> Before the album's release, the lead single "Benin Boys", was released on 20 June 2024, which features Nigerian singer Shallipopi.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/rema-shallipopi-returns-with-new-benin-boys-banger-stream-it-now-1235714899/|title=Rema & Shallipopi Returns With New 'Benin Boys' Banger|last=Kyle |first=Dennis|magazine=Billboard|date=June 20, 2024|access-date=July 11, 2024}}</ref> The second single, "Hehehe", was released on 7 July 2024, three days before the album was released.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/rema-releases-new-single-hehehe/y1lkewv|title=Rema shows a different dimension to his artistry with new single 'Hehehe|last=Adeayo|first=Adeyemi|newspaper=Pulse Nigeria|date=July 8, 2024|access-date=July 11, 2024}}</ref>
== Critical reception == {{Music ratings | rev1 = ''NME'' | rev1score = {{Rating|5|5}}<ref name="NME"<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kyann-Sian |first=Williams |date=11 July 2024 |title=Rema – 'HEIS' review: a divine return full of feel-good floor fillers |url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/album/rema-heis-review-3773485 |access-date=11 July 2024 |work=NME}}</ref> | rev2 = ''Clash'' | rev2score = 8/10<ref>{{Cite web |last=Murray |first=Robin |date=7 July 2024 |title=Rema – HEIS A honest and emphatic return.|url=https://www.clashmusic.com/reviews/rema-heis/ |access-date=11 July 2024 |work=Clash}}</ref> | rev3 = ''OkayAfrica'' | rev3score = 7/10<ref>{{Cite web |last=Emmanuel |first=Esomnofu |date=11 July 2024|title=Five Takeaways from Rema's New Album, 'HEIS'|url=https://www.okayafrica.com/five-takeaways-from-remas-new-album-heis/240696 |access-date=11 July 2024 |work=OkayAfrica}}</ref> | rev4 = ''Pulse Nigeria'' | rev4score = 8/10<ref name="Pulse Nigeria">{{Cite news |last=Adeayo |first=Adebiyi |date=11 July 2024 |title=Rema fails to properly execute his daring vision on 'HEIS' [Review] |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/a-pulse-review-of-remas-album-heis/gyevkg5|access-date=11 July 2024 |newspaper=Pulse Nigeria}}</ref> | rev5 = ''Pitchfork'' | rev5score = 7.8/10<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rema: HEIS Album Review|author=Nathan Evans|date=July 17, 2024|website=Pitchfork|url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/rema-heis/|access-date=September 28, 2024}}</ref> | rev6 = ''Billboard'' | rev6score = 9/10<ref name="Billboard"<ref>{{Cite magazine|title=Rema Gets Daring and Defensive on Dynamic New 'HEIS' LP: Critic's Take|author=Kyle Denis|date=July 16, 2024|magazine=Billboard|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/reviews/rema-heis-album-review-1235732231/|access-date=September 28, 2024}}</ref> | rev7 = ''Premium Times'' | rev7score = 4/10<ref>{{Cite news|title=ALBUM REVIEW: Rema pushes boundaries in "HEIS" but struggles with cohesion|author=Nosakhale Akimien|date=July 26, 2024|newspaper=Premium Times|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/music/717507-album-review-rema-pushes-boundaries-in-heis-but-struggles-with-cohesion.html|access-date=September 28, 2024}}</ref> | rev8 = ''NotJustOk'' | rev8score = 8.5/10<ref name="NJO"<ref>{{Cite web |last=Utere |first=Naomi |date=13 July 2024 |title=Rema takes on new bat wings with 'HEIS': Review |url=https://notjustok.com/article/rema-heis-album-review/ |access-date=28 September 2024 |work=NotJustOk}}</ref> }} Kyann-Sian Williams of ''NME'' stated that "HEIS opens with the Afrorave powerhouse's signature chuckle, but takes you to unknown territory with the enthralling, synth-heavy 'MARCH AM' and "AZAMAN". Blending orchestral strings, thumping drums, and (on the former) a car's revving engine, these energetic gems reaffirm Rema as a true rhythm scientist."<ref name="NME" />
Adeayo Adebiyi of ''Pulse Nigeria'' gave the album an 8.0/10 rating, but noted that it feels like an outburst driven by a perceived lack of acknowledgment. What should have been a display of elevated artistry quickly turned into a petulant demand for recognition through an obviously one-take project, which he hopes showcases his superlative talent.<ref name="Pulse Nigeria" />
Wongo Okon of ''Uproxx'' called the album "polarizing" and said it's the "jolt that afrobeats needs," noting that "the beauty of afrobeats must be preserved and it’s artists like Rema who will make sure that happens."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-24 |title=Rema's Polarizing 'HEIS' Album Is The Jolt Afrobeats Needs |url=https://uproxx.com/music/rema-heis-review-polarizing-jolt-afrobeats-needs/ |access-date=2024-07-25 |website=UPROXX |language=en-US}}</ref>
Kyle Denis of ''Billboard'' stated that "Rema's vision of Afrorave relies on the unbridled energy generated when people collectively surrender to music's power". His album begs to be experienced live; it's as if Rema envisioned each song's live rendition before entering the studio. The result is a dark, raucous, and distinctly liberating sound – the long-awaited embodiment of Rema's touted "Afrorave" style, despite initial sonic ambiguity.<ref name="Billboard" />
Utere Naomi of ''NotJustOk'' awarded the album an 8.5/10 rating and praised ''HEIS'' as masterful, boasting smooth tracks and a cohesive narrative. Each song delivers a powerful statement of domination in the music industry. Notably, Rema eschews western influences, instead making a deliberate move to reign supreme in his hometown.<ref name="NJO" />
==Track listing== {{Track listing | headline = ''HEIS'' track listing
| title1 = March Am | length1 = 2:23 | title2 = Azaman | length2 = 2:28 | title3 = Hehehe | length3 = 1:53 | title4 = Yayo | length4 = 2:30 | title5 = Benin Boys | note5 = with Shallipopi | length5 = 2:49 | title6 = HEIS | length6 = 2:33 | title7 = Ozeba | length7 = 2:17 | title8 = War Machine | note8 = with Odumodublvck | length8 = 2:37 | title9 = Egungun | length9 = 2:38 | title10 = Villain | length10 = 2:49 | title11 = Now I Know | length11 = 2:36
| total_length = 27:33 }}
==Awards and nominations== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="border:none; margin:0;" |+Awards and nominations for "HEIS" Album ! scope="col"| Year ! scope="col"| Organization ! scope="col"| Category ! scope="col"| Result ! class="unsortable" scope="col"| {{Abbr|Ref.|References}} |- ! scope="row" rowspan="4" | 2025 | Grammy Awards | Best Global Music Album | {{Nominated}} | style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/arts/music/grammys-2025-winners-list.html|title=Grammys 2025: Winners List|work=The New York Times |date=2 February 2025 }}</ref> |- | Trace Awards | Album of the Year | {{Won}} | style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/articles/c4g000dppj3o|title=Rema, Josey, P.priime and oda Trace Africa award 2025 full winners list|magazine=BBC Pidgin}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" | The Headies | Album of the Year | {{Won}} | style="text-align:center;" rowspan="2" | <ref>{{cite magazine|url= https://www.zikoko.com/pop/17th-headies-awards-list-of-winners-live/|title= 17th Headies Awards: The Complete List of Winners}}</ref> |- | Afrobeats Album of the Year | {{Won}} |}
==Charts== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |+ Chart performance for ''HEIS'' ! scope="col"| Chart (2024) ! scope="col"| Peak<br />position |- {{album chart|Flanders|169|artist=Rema|album=Heis|rowheader=true|access-date=21 July 2024}} |- {{album chart|Wallonia|131|artist=Rema|album=Heis|rowheader=true|access-date=28 July 2024}} |- {{album chart|France|136|artist=Rema|album=HEIS|rowheader=true|access-date=28 July 2024}} |- ! scope="row"| Nigerian Albums (''TurnTable'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.turntablecharts.com/charts/2|title=Official Top 100 Albums: July 12th, 2024 - July 18th, 2024|magazine=TurnTable|access-date=20 July 2024|archive-date=20 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240720184250/https://www.turntablecharts.com/charts/1|url-status=dead}}</ref> | 1 |- {{album chart|Switzerland|99|artist=Rema|album=Heis|rowheader=true|access-date=21 July 2024}} |- {{album chart|UK2|90|date=20240719|rowheader=true|access-date=19 July 2024}} |- {{album chart|BillboardWorld|7|artist=Rema|rowheader=true|access-date=23 July 2024}} |}
==References== {{Reflist}}
{{Rema}} {{Mavin Records}} {{Authority control}}
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