“Come Over,” the 2020 collaboration between British-Jamaican singer Jorja Smith and Jamaican dancehall artist Popcaan, has been formally licensed gold in the UK. The British Phonographic Trade (BPI) introduced the certification final Friday, marking gross sales and streaming equivalents of 400,000 models.
Jorja Smith, born in 1997 to a British mom and Jamaican father, noticed “Come Over” attain #35 on the UK Singles Chart and #27 on the Billboard Grownup R&B Airplay chart. The tune’s success additional cements Smith’s rising worldwide profile.
Popcaan, affectionately often known as the Unruly deejay, has cultivated a robust and constant fanbase within the UK over time. His infectious mix of dancehall and up to date sounds has resonated deeply, notably amongst youthful audiences and the colourful Caribbean diaspora throughout cities like London, Birmingham, and Manchester. His energetic performances and collaborations have helped cement his standing as one of many main figures in bringing dancehall to mainstream UK audiences.
This certification marks Popcaan’s second single to earn gold standing within the UK, following “I Know There’s Going to Be Good Instances” by Jamie xx that includes Popcaan and Younger Thug.
The popularity highlights the rising affect of Caribbean artists inside the British music scene and the continued crossover success of dancehall and reggae-infused tracks.
