Rema Announces Release Date for Sade-Sampling ‘Child (Is It a Criminal offense)’ Single

Appears like the sample was cleared! Rema revealed Tuesday (Feb. 4) that he’ll be launching his extremely prepared for single “Child (Is It a Criminal offense)” on Friday, Feb. 7, which samples Sade’s “Is It a Criminal offense.”

” Child (is it a criminal offense )’ out Friday. + Authorities video,” he composed on X with a black heart emoji.

He teased the single back in November with a 1-minute, 21-second clip of him smoking while nonchalantly vibing to the track. “Child/ Child sunmoni/ You understand state you match my steeze/ You understand I’m a G/ Shawty I’ mixed martial arts constantly keep it genuine/ I no dey for excessive whimpering/ Dey for excessive whining,” the Nigerian hitmaker sings.

Rema (genuine name Divine Ikubor) launched his sophomore album, Heis, in July through Mavin Global, Jonzing World and Interscope Records. The 11-track set included formerly launched songs “Benin Boys” including Shallipopi, “HEHEHE” and another partnership with Odumodublvck (” War Maker”). It reached No. 7 on Signboard‘s World Albums chart. It likewise made him his very first Grammy election for finest international music album.

” It’s a terrific honor. Seeing the Grammys reveal me this love, reveal me this regard, it reveals that I’m doing something that is affecting method beyond my area, method beyond how I picture it in a worldwide scale. Having the ability to represent Afrobeats here, it’s remarkable,” he informed Signboard on the 2025 Grammys red carpet.

Sade’s 1985 smooth jazz traditional “Is It a Criminal offense” was consisted of in the band’s sophomore album Guarantee It reached No. 32 on Grownup Contemporary and No. 55 on Hot R&B/ Hip-Hop Songs.

See Rema’s statement for “Child (Is It a Criminal offense)” listed below.