Mavin Global superstar Rema makes his first solo statement of 2026 with “TEA,” produced by American hitmaker Mustard with additional production from his longtime collaborator London via Interscope Records.
The production pairing alone signals an upgrade in ambition. Mustard’s track record across chart-topping American pop and R&B records gives “TEA” a global sonic framework that most Afrobeats singles do not carry from day one. But the record stays unmistakably Rema throughout. He flips the “body like tea” metaphor into a celebratory ode to feminine beauty and curves – playful, confident, and built for summer playlists worldwide.
The hypnotic high-pitched chorus running through the record is the kind of hook that earns immediate replay before you even process the lyrics. Heavy drums sit underneath while an infectious rhythm pushes the whole thing forward without pause. Because “TEA” is not built for introspection – it is built to move people. And in that lane, both Mustard and Rema deliver exactly what the song needs.
This solo return also arrives at a specific moment in Rema’s trajectory. “Secondhand” with Don Toliver peaked at number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100. “Goals” with LISA and Anitta reached the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Los Angeles. So “TEA” lands while his global audience is larger than it has ever been. A feel-good summer anthem at this point in the calendar is not just music – it is a reminder that he does not need a collaboration to dominate.
The music video follows separately, which means the audio alone is doing enough work to hold the conversation.
“TEA” is out now everywhere – go stream it and tell us if Mustard just made Rema’s biggest record yet!
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