Jamaican dancehall star Sean Paul continues to expand his global achievements, with his 2009 collaboration “Brown Skin Girl” alongside Chris Brown earning Gold certification in New Zealand.
The certification, awarded by Recorded Music NZ, represents 15,000 units sold as of April 9, further underscoring Sean Paul’s sustained popularity in the region.
The latest milestone follows another recent achievement in New Zealand. On March 26, Sean Paul’s hit “(When You Gonna) Give It Up To Me” featuring Keyshia Cole also secured Gold status, adding to his growing list of accolades in the country.
Among his biggest successes in New Zealand, “No Lie” featuring Dua Lipa has reached triple Platinum, while crossover dancehall hits “Temperature” and “Get Busy” have both been certified double Platinum. Meanwhile, “Baby Boy” with Beyoncé holds Platinum status.
Sean Paul’s Jamaican crossover anthem “Go Down Deh,” featuring Spice and Shaggy, has also earned Gold certification, along with his classic hit “I’m Still in Love With You.”
“Brown Skin Girl” originally appeared on Chris Brown’s third studio album, Graffiti, released on December 8, 2009, via Jive Records. The album debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200, selling more than 102,000 copies in its first week.
Known for global hits such as “Temperature,” “Get Busy,” and “Gimme the Light,” Sean Paul first broke onto the Billboard charts in the early 2000s and has maintained a strong international presence ever since, helping bridge dancehall with mainstream audiences worldwide.
His critically acclaimed album Dutty Rock won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album, while several of his other albums have also earned nominations.
Sean Paul has also contributed to numerous global chart-topping collaborations, including “Baby Boy” by Beyoncé, “Breathe” by Blu Cantrell, “What About Us” by The Saturdays, “Rockabye” by Clean Bandit, “Cheap Thrills” by Sia, and “Fuego” by DJ Snake.
Several of these hits — including “Cheap Thrills,” “Rockabye,” and “No Lie” — have each surpassed one billion views on YouTube, with “Rockabye” exceeding 2.7 billion views, further cementing Sean Paul’s status as one of dancehall’s most successful global ambassadors.
