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Johnny Nash’s “I Can See Clearly Now” Goes Platinum in the UK After More Than 50 Years

Johnny Nash’s beloved classic “I Can See Clearly Now” has officially been certified Platinum in the United Kingdom, recognizing over 400,000 units sold, according to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). The milestone

11/04/2025

British Music Certifications·Certifications·News

Byron Messia’s “Talibans” Becomes First Trap-Dancehall Song to Earn Platinum Certification in the UK

Byron Messia’s Talibans becomes the first Trap-Dancehall song to be certified Platinum in the UK. According to the British Phonographic Industry the song has surpassed sales and streaming equivalent units of 400,000

04/04/2025

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Diana King Celebrates 30 Years of Shy Guy, the Most Certified Solo Single by a Female Jamaican Artist

On March 14, 1995, Jamaican singer-songwriter Diana King introduced the world to “Shy Guy,” a track that would define her career and become a staple of the reggae fusion genre. King celebrated

15/03/2025

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Jason Mraz took a trip to Jamaica in 2004 to tour the Tuff Gong studios and recorded with Sly & Robbie

Jason Mraz’s Reggae-Pop Hit ‘I’m Yours’ Achieves 5x Platinum Certification in the U.K.

Jason Mraz’s ‘I’m Yours’ Achieves 5x Platinum Certification in the U.K. Seventeen years afters its release, Jason Mraz’s reggae, folk pop, Jawaiian hit “I’m Yours” is officially certified 5x Platinum in the UK.

07/03/2025

British Music Certifications·Certifications

Sam Smith’s Gloria Album, Featuring Koffee on ‘Gimme,’ Certified Gold in the U.K. and Canada

Sam Smith’s fourth studio album, Gloria, has been certified Gold in Canada by Music Canada as of February 27, 2025. Released on January 27, 2023, via Capitol Records, the album showcases Smith’s

03/03/2025

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Flo Rida’s “Wild Ones” Featuring Sia Surpasses One Billion Streams on Spotify

Flo Rida’s hit single “Wild Ones,” featuring Sia, surpasses one billion streams on Spotify. This achievement marks his third single as a lead artist to reach the milestone following Low featuring T-Pain

25/02/2025

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Bob Marley & Lauryn Hill’s “Turn Your Lights Down Low” Certified Silver by BPI

Bob Marley” classic collaboration with Lauryn Hill, “Turn Your Lights Down Low,” has officially been certified Silver. According to the British Phonographic Industry 0n Friday, February 14, 2025, the song has surpassed

14/02/2025

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Skatta and Jabba Earn Gold Certification In The U.K. With Nina Sky’s “Move Ya Body”

Nina Sky’s 2004 smash hit “Move Ya Body” featuring Hot 97’s dancehall DJ Jabba, has been officially certified Gold by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) on Friday, February 7, after surpassing 400,000

08/02/2025

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Junior Murvin Posthumously Earns Silver Certification For “Police and Thieves” in the UK

According to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), Junior Murvin’s reggae classic “Police and Thieves” is certified Silver as of Friday, January 31, for surpassing 200,000 units in sales and streams in the

31/01/2025

British Music Certifications·Certifications

With Montana in the “Hurtin’ Me” video. Courtesy of Universal Music Group.

Stefflon Don’s “Hurtin’ Me” Featuring French Montana Hits 2x Platinum in the UK

Stefflon Don’s breakout single “Hurtin’ Me” featuring Moroccan-American rapper French Montana now certified 2x Platinum in the U.K. According to the British Phonographic Industry, the track released on August 10, 2017 has

03/01/2025

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Buju Banton holds RIAA Gold plaque for Til Siloh album in 2019

RIAA Gold Is The Minimum, But Few Reggae Artists Are Reaching The Milestone

Several top reggae and dancehall stars have yet to achieve a certified Gold single or album by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Legends like Jimmy Cliff, Burning Spear, Beres Hammond

28/12/2024

Certifications·Features

Skillibeng Earns Second Silver Certification in The U.K. with Tyla’s “Jump” Featuring Gunna

Jamaican dancehall star Skillibeng earns a second Silver certification in the U.K., thanks to his feature on Tyla’s hit single “Jump,” which also features Atlanta rapper Gunna. The certification, awarded by British

06/12/2024

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