Ravage (EP)

Ravage
Ravage
EP by Rema
Released	October 27, 2023
Genre	Afrobeats; Afropop; Nigerian alté;
Length	14:36
Label	Jonzing; Mavin;
Producer	London; Blaisebeatz; P.Priime;
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Ravage is the fourth extended play by Nigerian rapper, singer, and songwriter Rema released on October 27, 2023, through Jonzing World, and Mavin Records. Like his previous project, Rave & Roses (2022), the EP blends various genres, including alté, afrobeats, and afropop. Lyrically, it explores themes of hard work, pride, and diligence.^[1]^[2]

Background and release

Following the success of his debut studio album Rave & Roses (2022), Rema announced the EP on October 24, 2023,^[3] teasing singles "DND" and "Smooth Criminal".^[4] Three days later, the EP was released, featuring these singles.^[5]^[6] In November, Rema dropped the music video for "Trouble Maker", directed by Meji Alabi.^[7]

Music and lyrics

Ravage is a five-track set that explores themes of anger, pride, heartbreak, and empowerment through rage lyrics. It features Afrobeats with elements of alté and incorporates Afropop percussive rhythms.^[8]^[9]^[10] The tracks include:

"Trouble Maker", an Afropop song where Rema sends a message to his fans, clarifying that he's not a troublemaker and doesn't disturb anyone. "DND" (Do Not Disturb), an Afrobeats song describing how others perceive him and addressing hate and fake love. "Smooth Criminal", an Afrobeats song discussing modern-day teenage peer pressure and experiences. "Don't Leave", an Afrobeats song expressing romantic love and sex. "Red Portion", an Afrobeats song about love and iniquity.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Pulse Nigeria	9/10^[11]

In a review for Pulse Nigeria, Adeayo Adebiyi noted that the EP is marked by an "exhale of fire", with Rema making it clear that his humility shouldn't be mistaken for cowardice. Moreover, Adebiyi praised Rema's exceptional ability to craft a unique niche, and his effortless skill in switching up his style whenever he wants to, which is even more impressive.^[11]

Track listing

*Ravage* track listing^[12]
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Trouble Maker"	Divine Ikubor	Blaise Beats	2:36
2.	"DND"	Divine Ikubor	P. Priime	2:46
3.	"Smooth Criminal"	Divine Ikubor	P. Priime	3:16
4.	"Don't Leave"	Divine Ikubor	London P. Priime	3:06
5.	"Red Portion"	Divine Ikubor	London	2:54
Total length:				14:36

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Version	Label
Various	27 October 2023	Streaming, digital download, CD	Standard	Jonzing World, Mavin, Virgin Music

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Hattie, Lindert (October 26, 2023). "Rema Ravage EP". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
^ "Rema Drops New EP Titled 'Ravage". Hypebeast. October 29, 2023. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
^ "REMA ANNOUNCES NEW EP RAVAGE". Guardian. October 24, 2023. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
^ Osas, Gregx. "Rema teases new songs from upcoming EP 'Ravage'". Parallel Fact. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
^ Album Talks (October 27, 2023). "Rema Delivers Heat With New "RAVAGE" EP". Album Talks. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
^ BellaNaija. "Rema Releases New EP "Ravage", Listen". BellaNaija. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
^ BellaNaija. "New Video: Rema — Trouble Maker". BellaNaija. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
^ Otolorin, Olabode (October 30, 2023). "5 Takeaways From Rema's New 'RAVAGE' EP". OkayAfrica. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
^ "Ravage EP by Rema, is like the final confirmation of his global ascension". News Sletter. November 1, 2023. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
^ "RAVAGE - EP Rema". Genius. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
^ ^a ^b Adeayo, Adebiyi (October 28, 2023). "Rema lays claim to the throne with 'RAVAGE' EP A Pulse review of 'RAVAGE' EP by Rema". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
^ "Ravage- EP". Apple Music. Retrieved January 27, 2024.

[Pitchfork-1] Hattie, Lindert (October 26, 2023). "Rema Ravage EP". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 27, 2024.

[2] "Rema Drops New EP Titled 'Ravage". Hypebeast. October 29, 2023. Retrieved January 27, 2024.

[3] "REMA ANNOUNCES NEW EP RAVAGE". Guardian. October 24, 2023. Retrieved January 27, 2024.

[4] Osas, Gregx. "Rema teases new songs from upcoming EP 'Ravage'". Parallel Fact. Retrieved January 27, 2024.

[5] Album Talks (October 27, 2023). "Rema Delivers Heat With New "RAVAGE" EP". Album Talks. Retrieved January 27, 2024.

[6] BellaNaija. "Rema Releases New EP "Ravage", Listen". BellaNaija. Retrieved January 27, 2024.

[7] BellaNaija. "New Video: Rema — Trouble Maker". BellaNaija. Retrieved January 27, 2024.

[8] Otolorin, Olabode (October 30, 2023). "5 Takeaways From Rema's New 'RAVAGE' EP". OkayAfrica. Retrieved January 27, 2024.

[9] "Ravage EP by Rema, is like the final confirmation of his global ascension". News Sletter. November 1, 2023. Retrieved January 27, 2024.

[10] "RAVAGE - EP Rema". Genius. Retrieved January 27, 2024.

[:01-11] Adeayo, Adebiyi (October 28, 2023). "Rema lays claim to the throne with 'RAVAGE' EP A Pulse review of 'RAVAGE' EP by Rema". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved May 31, 2024.

[12] "Ravage- EP". Apple Music. Retrieved January 27, 2024.

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v t e Rema
Discography Awards and nominations
Studio albums	Rave & Roses (2022) Heis (2024)
Compilation	Rema Compilation (2020)
EPs	Rema (2019) Rema Freestyle (2019) Bad Commando (2019) Ravage (2023)
Singles	"Soundgasm" "Calm Down" "Soweto" "Charm" "Bubalu" "Benin Boys" "Baby (Is It a Crime)" "Bout U" "Kelebu"
Featured singles	"Pretty Girl"

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