Kranium Celebrates Second RIAA Gold for “We Can” Featuring Tory Lanez
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Kranium has earned his second RIAA Gold certification as a lead artist with “We Can” featuring Tory Lanez. The achievement adds to his growing list of international certifications and reflects his steady global success across dancehall, reggae and R&B. It further reinforces his role in bringing Jamaican music to mainstream audiences worldwide.
According to a press release from Kranium’s team, his global single “We Can” featuring Tory Lanez has been certified Gold in the United States.
The achievement makes Kranium one of the few contemporary dancehall artists to secure multiple RIAA Gold certifications as the lead artist on his own records. It also underscores his continued commercial impact in the U.S. market, where Caribbean music has long influenced mainstream culture but where lead dancehall records rarely achieve Gold certification.
Unlike certifications earned through guest appearances or supporting collaborations, both of Kranium’s U.S. Gold plaques recognize songs he led as the primary artist: “Nobody Has To Know” and “We Can.” The distinction highlights his ability to build an international audience around his own catalog while helping expand dancehall’s global commercial footprint.
“Coming from Jamaica, you dream about taking our music to every corner of the world, but you also carry the responsibility of representing the culture the right way,” Kranium said. “To receive a second RIAA Gold plaque as the lead artist means everything because these are records that started with my vision and my story. It’s a blessing to know that music from Jamaica can continue connecting with people everywhere.”
The new certification follows the success of “Nobody Has To Know,” the breakout single that introduced Kranium’s signature melodic blend of dancehall, reggae and R&B to audiences worldwide. The record previously earned RIAA Gold status in the United States and has continued to drive Kranium’s international momentum.
“This isn’t just my win. It’s a win for dancehall, for Jamaica and for every young artist who believes our music deserves to stand alongside any genre in the world,” Kranium said. “I’m grateful to the fans who have been rocking with me since day one because none of this happens without them.”
The latest milestone adds to one of the strongest international certifications resumes among contemporary dancehall artists, reflecting Kranium’s sustained commercial success across North America and the United Kingdom.
His certifications include:
· “Nobody Has To Know” — Gold, United States
· “Nobody Has To Know” — Platinum and Gold, Canada
· “We Can” — Gold, United States
· “We Can” — Platinum and Gold, Canada
· “Can’t Believe” — Gold, Canada
· “Nobody Has To Know” — Gold and Silver, United Kingdom
· “We Can” — Silver, United Kingdom
· “Gal Policy” — Silver, United Kingdom
The certification arrives during another exciting chapter in Kranium’s career as he continues releasing new music, expanding his international reach and further defining the modern sound of dancehall. With two RIAA Gold-certified lead singles, multiple Platinum, Gold and Silver certifications across three major music markets, and a catalog that continues to resonate globally, Kranium has firmly established himself as one of the most commercially successful Jamaican artists of his generation.
More than a decade after introducing the world to his distinctive melodic style, Kranium continues proving that consistency, authenticity and innovation can transcend borders. As Caribbean music enjoys unprecedented global recognition, his latest Gold certification serves as another reminder that Jamaican artists are not only shaping popular music, they are building lasting international legacies.
About Kranium
Born in Montego Bay, Jamaica, and raised between Jamaica and New York, Kranium has become one of dancehall’s most recognizable global voices. Known for his seamless fusion of dancehall, reggae, R&B and hip-hop influences, he first broke through internationally with “Nobody Has To Know” and has since built a catalog of global records that continue to connect across cultures and generations. His music has earned multiple certifications across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, solidifying his position as one of the defining Jamaican artists of his era.
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