“Eternal Light,” by the R&B group Free Nationals featuring reggae singer Chronixx, is now certified Gold in the U.S., with sales and streaming equivalents surpassing 500,000 units. The award was issued on September 18, 2024, by the Recording Industry Association of America.
This track, from Free Nationals’ eponymous Grammy-nominated debut album, marks the group’s third Gold certification from the album and is a first for Chronixx.
“Eternal Light,” released by OBE LLC and distributed by Empire, was the fourth single from the album, which debuted on October 15, 2019. The other certified Gold singles from the album are “Time” (featuring Mac Miller and Kali Uchis) and “Beauty and Essex” (featuring Daniel Caesar and Unknown Mortal Orchestra).
The group, known as Anderson .Paak’s backing band, consists of members José Ríos, Ron “T.Nava” Avant, Kelsey Gonzalez, and Callum Connor.
Collaborating with Chronixx connects them to reggae’s roots, showcasing a fresh sound and style.
On YouTube the song has surpassed 11 million views as of September 20.
The song was one of 46 selections by the United States Presidential Inaugural Committee of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for an official playlist to mark the 46th United States president’s inauguration on January 2021
Chronixx shared his musical journey with Okayplayer, stating, “My music comes from early beginnings, from childhood days. I used to sing at school and in church, and my whole family sings. My daddy, Chronicle, exposed me to music at a very young age—that’s where it all started. Professionally, it began in high school when I started producing and making riddims. From then until now, the music has evolved. I was 15 or 16 when I started producing, and it created a great vibe for me.”
Chronixx’s debut album Chronology has sold more than 100,000 units in the US. It is the highest selling Jamaican reggae album in the last 7 years in the US.
