Dancehall star Popcaan has secured another milestone in his international career, as “Saturnz Barz,” his collaboration with Gorillaz, has been certified silver in the United Kingdom.
The certification was awarded on March 20 by the British Phonographic Industry, recognising combined sales and streams equivalent to 200,000 units. It marks Popcaan’s eighth silver certification in the UK.
Released in March 2017 by Parlophone, “Saturnz Barz” appears on Gorillaz’s fifth studio album, Humanz. The track was recorded in Jamaica and represented Popcaan’s second collaboration with the genre-blending virtual band.
The song achieved notable chart success internationally, peaking at number five on the US Hot Rock Tracks chart and number 87 on the UK Singles Chart. It also charted in several other territories, including New Zealand, Portugal, Mexico, Hungary and Canada.
Popcaan, often referred to as the “Unruly Boss,” has built a steady presence in the UK market through collaborations that blend dancehall with pop, electronic and hip-hop influences.
His previous UK silver-certified tracks include “My Type,” “Can’t Hold We Down” with Kano, “2 Cups” featuring Lizzy, Tory Lanez and Fredro, “Twist and Turn” with Drake and PartyNextDoor, “Kisses for Breakfast” with Melissa Steel, “Should’ve Been Me” featuring Naughty Boy and Kyla, and “I’m in Control” with AlunaGeorge.
The latest certification further underscores Popcaan’s continued global reach and the enduring appeal of cross-genre collaborations.
