Kranium’s 2013 Hit Nobody Has to Know Certified Gold in UK

Kranium’s breakout 2013 single Nobody Has to Know earned a gold certification from the British Phonographic Industry on January 16, 2026, recognizing more than 400,000 combined sales and streaming units in the UK. The milestone highlights the tune’s long-term resonance across playlists, sound systems, and dancefloors rather than a sudden chart surge.

The single helped introduce Kranium’s blend of dancehall and R&B to international audiences and has built value steadily over more than a decade. Nobody Has to Know previously reached gold status in the United States in 2019 and went platinum in Canada in 2021, tracing a steady path of catalog growth across major English-language markets. In the UK, sustained streaming, playlist placements, and continued DJ rotation pushed the track past the gold threshold.

For the reggae and dancehall community the certification matters in practical ways. DJs and selectors can lean on the track’s proven cross-over appeal when programming late-night sets, chilled sessions, or reggae-infused R&B slots. Promoters and venue bookers can cite the single’s credentials when pitching Kranium for showcases or festival appearances, and radio programmers have another data point to justify recurrent airplay. For emerging artists, the longevity of Nobody Has to Know offers a case study in how a well-crafted hook and emotive delivery can sustain relevance long after initial release.

Streaming royalties and licensing income benefit from catalog certifications, so songwriters and rights holders in the scene should track similar long-tail performance on their own catalog. Playlists that emphasize classic 2010s dancehall, early 2010s crossover R&B-reggae, or anniversary-themed sets may see boosts by revisiting tracks like Kranium’s. Sound-system culture also keeps such songs alive: selector rotations and dubplate plays continue to move tracks through communities and across borders.

This certification reinforces that hits in the reggae world can accumulate influence over years rather than only weeks. Expect curators and promoters to re-embrace Nobody Has to Know in coming months, and watch for anniversary programming, renewed sync interest, and potential catalog campaigns that leverage the gold status. For anyone spinning, booking, or studying contemporary reggae and dancehall, the song’s climb to gold is a timely reminder that steady traction often translates into enduring impact.