A modern twist on a reggae classic has hit a major milestone. The tropical house remix of Bob Marley’s “Is This Love” by Dutch producers Lvndscape and Bolier has officially been certified Platinum in the United Kingdom.
According to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), the dance remix surpassed 600,000 units in streams and sales as of May 23, 2025, based on data provided by The Official Charts Company.
Originally released on June 10, 2016, the remix gained significant traction, peaking at No. 16 on the UK Singles Chart. Its accompanying music video premiered on Spinnin’ Records’ YouTube channel shortly after, on June 17, 2016. The track was released under Island Records, the same label once helmed by Chris Blackwell, which helped catapult Marley to international fame.
Lvndscape is a Dutch deep house and tropical house music project that began in 2015. Initially led by Nick Baas, the project is now helmed by DJ Lars de Vos. Signed to Spinnin’ Records, LVNDSCAPE gained attention with their tropical house remix of Bob Marley’s “Is This Love” alongside Bolier. Meanwhile, Leon Bolier, known professionally as Bolier, is a Dutch DJ and producer. He began his career in the early 2000s, initially focusing on trance music. Over time, Bolier expanded his style to include deep house and progressive house. Both artists have contributed significantly to the electronic music landscape, blending classic reggae elements with modern electronic sounds in their collaborative works.
“Is This Love” was first released by Bob Marley and the Wailers on the 1978 Kaya album, later becoming one of Marley’s most beloved hits. The original track climbed to No. 9 on the UK charts and was later featured on the best-selling Legend compilation album. A memorable live version is also available on the Babylon by Bus album, recorded during Marley’s 1978 concert in Paris.
Now nearly five decades later, the enduring power of Marley’s music continues to resonate—this time on dance floors around the world.
