The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) has awarded a prestigious silver certification to ‘Saturnz Barz,’ the collaborative track between virtual band Gorillaz and Jamaican dancehall artist Popcaan. This official recognition, granted on March 20, marks a significant commercial milestone for the experimental track, representing the equivalent of 200,000 units in combined streaming numbers and sales.
This achievement represents the eighth silver certification for Popcaan, further solidifying his status as an internationally recognized artist. The track originally debuted in March 2017 through Parlophone Records as part of Gorillaz’s critically acclaimed fifth studio album, ‘Humanz.’ The recording sessions took place in Jamaica, marking Popcaan’s second creative partnership with the virtual musical collective.
‘Saturnz Barz’ demonstrated remarkable global performance across various music charts, achieving its highest placement at number 5 on both the US Hot Rock Tracks and New Zealand music charts. The track additionally secured positions within the top 100 in multiple international markets, including the United Kingdom (#87), Portugal (#81), Mexico (#48), Hungary (#33), and Canada (#75).
Popcaan’s previous silver-certified works include several notable collaborations: ‘My Type,’ ‘Can’t Hold We Down’ featuring Kano, ‘2 Cups’ with Lizzy/Tory Lanez and Fredro, Drake and Partynextdoor’s ‘Twist and Turn,’ ‘Kisses for Breakfast’ with Melissa Steel, ‘Should’ve Been Me’ featuring Naughty Boy and Kyla, and ‘I’m in Control’ with Alunageorge.