Dancehall star Shenseea has received her first Silver certification in the United Kingdom for her 2018 hit single “Shenyeng Anthem.”
The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) awarded her the Brit Certified Silver Award on Friday, September 20, after the song surpassed 200,000 units sold in the UK, according to The Official Charts Company.
Produced by Chimney Records on the Rice Grain riddim, Shenyeng Anthem is a celebration of confidence and boldness, while showcasing Shenseea’s firm stance against disrespect and drama. The riddim also features popular tracks such as Alkaline’s Pick Unuh Side, Jahmiel’s Level Up, Teejay’s Home, Govana’s Hot Topic, and Dream Weekend by Ding Dong and Konshens.
Since its release, Shenyeng Anthem has become a defining track for Shenseea, embodying her ‘Shenyeng’ persona. The term, coined by her labelmate Ding Dong, has become synonymous with her fanbase. In 2020, Shenseea took it a step further by designating May 20 as Shenyeng Day, an annual celebration of the song’s release and her loyal supporters.
Reflecting on her alter ego, Shenseea explained to KISS Fresh, “When you see me deejaying and rapping, doing my freestyles, that’s ShenYeng to me. When you hear Good Comfort, that’s Shenseea. When you hear Shenyeng Anthem, that’s ShenYeng. When you hear Love I Got For You, that’s Shenseea.”
The song has since amassed over 60 million streams on Spotify, further cementing its success. The accompanying music video has garnered 13 million views on YouTube.
In addition to her UK Silver certification, Shenseea has also earned a Gold certification in the United States for her collaboration with Kanye West on Pure Souls and a Gold certification in Canada for Blessed, her hit featuring rapper Tyga.
