Rema samples Sade’s “Is It a Crime” on “Baby (Is It a Crime),” after teasing the song in November 2024. It’s his first single of 2025.

Rema is well on his way to becoming an African icon, but on his latest single, “Baby (Is It A Crime),” he channels another legend from the continent. As you have probably guessed from the title of the song,

Rema released his Sade-sampling single "Baby (Is It a Crime)" on Friday (Feb. 7). He first teased the single back in November with a 1-minute, 21-second clip of him smoking while nonchalantly vibing to the track.