- Genre: Afrobeats / Afro Rave / Afro Jazz
- Release Date: February 7, 2025
- Artist: Rema
- Produced by: P.Priime
About the Song
“Baby (Is it a Crime)” is a sultry, Afro-infused track by Nigerian superstar Rema, blending smooth Yoruba lyrics with soulful interpolations from Sade Adu‘s classic Is It a Crime. The track, teased by Rema on social media and previewed live before its release, quickly became one of the most anticipated songs on the R3* album. Its infectious rhythm and romantic themes make it a standout love anthem with a nostalgic touch.
The song was produced by P.Priime and features a sample and vocal interpolation from Sade, giving it a timeless emotional resonance.
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Why the Song is a Must-Listen
Rema fuses modern-day Afrobeats with elements of soul and jazz, creating a romantic and captivating vibe. His lyrical vulnerability, paired with the iconic Sade chorus, brings a fresh take on love, desire, and emotional honesty. The song appeals to both fans of old-school R&B and new-generation Afrobeats.
Lyrics
[Intro: Sade Adu]
Is it a crime?
Is it a crime
That I still want you
And I want you to want me too?
[Chorus: Rema]
Baby (Rema), baby sun mọ́ mí
You know say you match my steeze
You know I’m a G
Shawty, I’ma always keep it real
I no dey for too much whining, dey for too much whining
As e dey be (Ooh)
As the shayo dey enter, oya, make we kolobi
Oya, show yourself, do over-sabi
Love is in the air, baby, breathe in
[Verse 1: Rema]
I dey available
Baby, anytime you need me, I dey available
Compatible, two of us dey compatible
Girl, I be bad boy, forget say I dey mellow
Ah, baby, I dey fold, baby, take it slow
Baby, go down low, nobody gats to know
Oya, I know I play around, but me no fit to let you go
Ooh
[Chorus: Rema & Sade Adu]
(Is it a crime?) Baby, baby sun mọ́ mí
You know say you match my steeze
You know I’m a G
Shawty, I’ma always keep it real
I no dey for too much whining, dey for too much whining (That I still want you?)
As e dey be (Ooh)
As the shayo dey enter, oya, make we kolobi
Oya, show yourself, do over-sabi (Ooh)
Love is in the air, baby, breathe in
[Verse 2: Rema]
The way you move this your body na weapon, ah-ahn
Catch me off guard, me I hands up kparam
Beautiful with personality, jara
Make I enter your life, make everything dey balanced, huh
As I get opportunity, why I no go mount am?
IG algorithm no fit comot my hand for your matter
I dey see girls wey bad, but you badder
[Verse 3: Rema]
Omoge, your waist put me for bail up, oshe bebe nlo
Ajé, this your demeanor, baby, na major
Your case dey above the law (Above the law)
After you, na you, before nko?
Oh, baby, show off, get other gyals jealous
Buy you a Birkin matching my AP color
Treat you like omo-mo
Pampering on a hunnid
Baby, you the one for me, ooh
[Chorus: Rema & Sade Adu]
(Is it a crime?) Baby, baby sun mọ́ mí
You know say you match my steeze
You know I’m a G
Shawty, I’ma always keep it real
I no dey for too much whining, dey for too much whining (That I still want you?)
As e dey be (Ooh)
As the shayo dey enter, oya, make we kolobi
Oya, show yourself, do over-sabi
Love is in the air, baby, breathe in
About the Artist
Rema, born Divine Ikubor, is a Nigerian global music sensation signed to Mavin Records and Jonzing World. Known for pioneering the “Afro Rave” sound, Rema continues to push boundaries with international collaborations and genre-bending tracks. His hit songs like “Calm Down,” “Soundgasm,” and “Holiday” have charted globally.
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