Major Lazer‘s “Light It Up” featuring Nyla Fuse ODG has becomes certified 3x Platinum in the U.K. for selling 1,800,000 combined units in streams and sales. The award was issued on Friday March 1 by the British Phonographic Industry with data supplied by the Official Charts Company. The song Released on November 5, 2015, the song has surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify, marking a significant milestone for Nyla and Fuse ODG. The former being the first female Jamaican artist to surpass a billion streams on Spotify.
Nyla now becomes the only Jamaican woman with a 3x Platinum single certification in the U.K.
Speaking with WMV exclusively about her latest achievement, the “Love Is Wicked” hitmaker said, “It just seems to keep doing amazing things. We recently got a big sync; I don’t want to call the brand, but I am really grateful for that song. It’s one of the songs that have impacted and changed my life. I am looking to build on top of that. I am grateful that I was a part of that whole project, cowriting with a wonderful friend of mine, T-Baby, but also being able to perform the song at Coachella, in India, Cuba; very memorable and amazing feat especially for a Jamaican female artist.”
“Light It Up ” achieved platinum status on March 1, 2017, and went on to earn double platinum certification in the U.S. by the Recording Industry Association Of America (RIAA) in September 2021. It has also been certified 2x Platinum Denmark, Belgium, and 3x Platinum in Spain, and 5x Platinum in Italy, demonstrating its global appeal.
On the charts, “Light It Up (Remix)” peaked at No. 73 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached No. 7 on the UK Singles chart, making it the highest-charting song for Nyla and Fuse ODG in the United States.
The song’s success is further highlighted by its accompanying music videos. One, shot in Ghana, directed by Sam Pilling, offers a poignant portrayal of Ghanaian funeral ceremonies, capturing the community’s spirit of resilience and celebration amidst grief. Another, directed by Rupert Burton, features innovative procedural art and CG elements, adding a unique artistic dimension to the track.
Despite its acclaim, “Light It Up” is part of a sweeping lawsuit by the estate of dancehall pioneers Steely and Clevie, alleging infringement on the 80s dancehall riddim Fish Market in a genre-spanning lawsuit.
