For the second time in his career, Jamaican dancehall star Popcaan has earned a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
His 2020 hit single Twist & Turn, featuring global stars Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR, was officially certified gold last week, marking 500,000 units sold through sales and streaming equivalents in the United States.
In a statement, Popcaan expressed gratitude to his fans and collaborators. “I don’t have much to say; it’s just a part of the journey, and there’s way more to forward. Thanks to God and love and respect to the fans and to the Unruly/OVO family. It’s a golden moment,” he shared.
Twist & Turn is part of Popcaan’s fourth studio album, Fixtape, released in August 2020 under OVO Sound and Warner Records. The track saw widespread success, charting on multiple Billboard charts during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. It peaked at #47 on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100, #36 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, #26 on Billboard’s Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, and #30 on the Rhythmic Top 40 Airplay chart.
The Fixtape album itself achieved notable success, reaching #2 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart and breaking into the all-genre Billboard 200, where it peaked at #94.
This achievement adds to Popcaan’s growing list of accolades. His first RIAA gold certification came in March 2021 for his contribution to Jamie XX’s hit single I Know There’s Gonna Be (Good Times), which also features rapper Young Thug.
Popcaan’s career has been closely tied to Drake’s OVO Sound since December 2018, when the Canadian superstar announced Popcaan’s signing to the label. Fixtape marked the first full-length project under OVO, featuring collaborations with Drake on Twist & Turn and All I Need. Since then, Popcaan has continued to thrive, releasing his fifth album, Great Is He, in January 2023. The album debuted at #3 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart.
In 2023, Popcaan announced his independence, stating, “You know say Unruly Boss independent now.” Despite this shift, he has maintained his loyalty and working relationship with OVO Sound.
