Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has achieved another remarkable milestone as his 2006 collaborative single ‘(When You Gonna) Give It Up to Me’ featuring Keyshia Cole has been certified gold in the United Kingdom. The British Phonographic Industry officially granted this recognition on Friday, acknowledging the track’s accumulation of over 400,000 equivalent units through combined sales and streaming figures.
The two-decade-old hit has experienced a spectacular resurgence in recent months, primarily driven by a viral dance phenomenon on TikTok that has introduced the classic track to a new generation of music enthusiasts. This social media renaissance has propelled the song back onto international charts, where it currently maintains its position at number 31 on the UK Singles Chart for the third consecutive week. On Billboard’s Global 200 chart, the track has ascended from number 59 to 52, while demonstrating even more impressive growth on the Global 200 Excluding U.S. chart, skyrocketing from number 47 to 35.
Beyond his musical accomplishments, Sean Paul recently demonstrated his philanthropic commitment during an appearance on NBC’s Today Show. The Grammy-winning artist surprised viewers and educators alike by donating a comprehensive collection of musical instruments to Lewisville High School in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica. This generous contribution aims to revitalize the institution’s music program and foster creative development among students.
The donation holds particular significance given the context of recent natural disasters that have affected Jamaica. Following Hurricane Melissa’s devastation last October, Sean Paul’s Foundation has been actively involved in relief efforts across 40 communities, with the artist personally visiting 25 affected areas to distribute essential supplies and support rebuilding initiatives.
The instrument collection included a professional 5-piece drum set with cymbals, multiple keyboards with stands, acoustic guitars, mini glockenspiels, hand conga drums, a ukulele, tambourines, and 30 recorders. Additionally, the school received a Starlink internet system to enhance digital learning capabilities. Sean Paul’s personal stage technician, Mark ‘Brigga’ Brown, facilitated the delivery of these resources to the educational institution.
During his Today Show appearance, Sean Paul also showcased his current single ‘Ready for the Ride’ featuring Stalk Ashley, accompanied by dynamic performances from renowned dancers Kimiko Versatile and the North Coast Boyz.