The reggae community is excited as YG Marley’s breakthrough single, “Praise Jah In The Moonlight,” continues to garner international acclaim. On Thursday, June 20, the song was certified Gold in the U.S. by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), marking sales and streaming figures exceeding 500,000 units. Just a few days later, on Monday, June 24, the song achieved Platinum status in Canada, recognized by Music Canada for reaching over 80,000 units in sales and streams. This milestone solidifies the track’s global impact and YG Marley’s rising prominence in the music industry.
Since its release in late 2023, “Praise Jah In The Moonlight” has achieved impressive chart performances worldwide. The song broke into the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S., peaking at No. 39 in March, making YG Marley the sixth Marley to enter this prestigious chart. Internationally, it reached No. 20 on the Billboard Canada Hot 100 and topped charts in countries like New Zealand, where it spent four weeks at No.1. The song also performed well across Europe, making notable appearances on charts in the U.K., where it peaked at No. 5, and achieving silver certification for 200,000 units.
The track’s success is deeply rooted in its rich musical heritage. Co-written by YG Marley and his mother, Lauryn Hill, it samples his grandfather Bob Marley’s 1978 classic “Crisis.” Its resurgence was fueled by its feature in Lauryn Hill’s 2023 tour, celebrating the 25th anniversary of her iconic album “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.” Following its digital debut on December 27, “Praise Jah In The Moonlight” quickly topped Spotify’s Global and U.S. Viral 50 charts, amassing over 75 million streams. With this latest recognition, YG Marley’s star continues to rise, carrying forward the Marley family legacy into a new era.
