Inner Circle's 'Sweat' goes platinum in UK decades after release

Thirty-four years after its release, Inner Circle's iconic reggae track "Sweat (A La La La La Long)" has officially gone platinum in the United Kingdom. The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) confirmed the certification on Friday, July 10, recognizing over 600,000 units in digital sales and streaming equivalents.

Released in July 1992 as the lead single from the band's 12th studio album, "Bad to the Bone," the song was written by band members Ian and Roger Lewis, who also shared co-production credits with Touter Ivy. Carlton Coffie delivered the lead vocals on the track.

"Sweat" achieved significant global success upon its debut, reaching #16 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and #3 in the United Kingdom. It also secured top-ten positions on national charts across Australia, Austria, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Ireland, Norway, and Sweden. The song topped charts in Belgium, Germany, Israel, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Switzerland, and Zimbabwe. Prior certifications include gold status in Austria, the Netherlands, Spain, and the United States, with platinum in Germany, 2x platinum in Australia, and 3x platinum in New Zealand.