Jamaican dancehall sensation Kranium has secured another major international milestone as his breakthrough single ‘Nobody Has to Know’ has been officially certified Gold in the United Kingdom. The British Phonographic Institute (BPI) formally awarded this prestigious certification on January 16, recognizing the track’s exceptional performance in exceeding 400,000 combined unit sales and streams.
Originally released in 2013, the Havendale-produced track gradually built international momentum, previously achieving Platinum status in Canada (2021) and Gold certification in the United States (2019). The song’s remarkable journey included climbing Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart in 2015, where it peaked at position #44.
In exclusive interviews, Kranium (born Kemar Donaldson) revealed his unwavering confidence in the track’s potential from its inception. “I was 100 percent sure that it would’ve been a hit,” the artist stated, emphasizing his mission to represent dancehall music on global platforms. The St James-born artist approaches his craft with purposeful intention, noting: “I do music for a cause. I’m representing dancehall music overseas.”
The success story carries a family legacy—Kranium is the nephew of renowned 1980s singjay Screwdriver, who achieved fame with the hit ‘Sharon.’ This latest certification reinforces the enduring appeal of properly executed dancehall music and demonstrates the genre’s capacity for cross-border success when supported by both artists and audiences.