MIAMI – Inner Circle’s enduring 1992 hit “Sweat (A La La La La Long)” has officially been certified Platinum in the U.K. after surpassing 600,000 combined sales and streaming units, marking another milestone for one of reggae’s most recognizable global anthems.
The Platinum certification adds to Inner Circle’s recent U.K. momentum, following “Bad Boys,” which earned Silver certification in December 2023 after exceeding 200,000 units.
“Sweat (A La La La La Long)” has also earned Gold certification in the United States from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), along with Gold certifications in Austria and the Netherlands and Platinum status in Germany.
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The song’s global reach continues across digital platforms, with its official music video topping 173 million YouTube views and the track surpassing 526 million streams on Spotify.
Upon its original release, “Sweat (A La La La La Long)” became an international chart force, peaking at No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching No. 3 on the U.K. Singles Chart, and topping charts in multiple countries including the Netherlands, Portugal, Switzerland, Zimbabwe, Israel, and Belgium.
“Stay Strong Jamrock” Summer World Tour
The Grammy Award-winning reggae legends are taking their signature sound across the United States and around the world this summer on the “Stay Strong Jamrock” World Tour.
Fans can expect live performances of Inner Circle classics including “Bad Boys” and “Sweat (A La La La La Long)” at tour stops across New York, Maryland, New Jersey, Connecticut, Virginia, Montana, Washington, Spain, and Europe.
Upcoming Tour Stops
- Thursday, July 9: Boonsboro, MD at The Hall of Boro Live
- Friday, July 10: Asbury Park, NJ at House of Independence
- Saturday, July 11: Hartford, CT at The Webster
- Sunday, July 12: Virginia Beach, VA at Elevation
- Thursday, July 23: Sommar I Trebo, Sandviken, Sweden
- Friday, July 24: FredagsFest – Aalborg, Denmark
- Saturday, July 25: AgitAgueda – Agueda, Portugal
- Sunday, July 26: Reggae Jam Festival -Bersenbruck, Germany
- Tuesday, July 28: Maimunarnika- Sofia Bulgaria
- Friday, July 31: Fox & Ferkin – London, England
- Sunday, August 2: Reggaeland UK- Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
- Friday, August 7: Picture on Festival -Bildein, Austria
- Saturday, August 8: No Logo BZH- St. Malo, France
- Sunday, August 9: Reggae Sun Fest – Oeiras, Portugal
- Saturday, August 29: OG Hemp Festival – Butte, Montana at Butte Depot
- Monday, September 7: In Reggae Vibrations- Washington
- Sunday, November 15: Reggae Sound Splash Festival – Clearwater, Florida
Spreading the Love of Reggae Music
“We are excited for our summer tour and spreading the love and positive message of reggae music to our fans all over the globe,” said Ian Lewis, co-founder of Inner Circle.
All About The Fans
“The best part about touring is connecting with the fans. Every city, every crowd, every face in the audience brings a different energy, and we as musicians feed off that. We’re looking forward to meeting our fans and creating new memories together this summer,” said Roger Lewis, co-founder of Inner Circle.
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