French electronic dance remix of Ini Kamoze’s Here Comes the Hotstepper certified gold in France
The electronic dance remix of Ini Kamoze’s hit song “Here Comes the Hotstepper” has reached a significant milestone in France. The remix, titled “Hotstepper,” produced by French duo Trinix, has been certified gold by Syndicat National de L’edition Phonographique (SNEP), the National Syndicate of Phonographic Publishing.
The certification was issued last Thursday, acknowledging the remix’s achievement of 250,000 units in sales and streaming equivalent. “Hotstepper” was released in April through WEA/Warner Music France, showcasing the talents of Trinix, which consists of Josh Chergui and Lois Serre. The duo, formed 12 years ago, has found success in various European countries such as Germany, Russia, and Poland.
Originally released in 1994 as the lead single from Ini Kamoze’s album of the same name, “Here Comes the Hotstepper” has enjoyed widespread success worldwide. The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for two weeks in December 1994 and was featured in the film Pret-A-Porter. It has also received gold certification in Germany, platinum in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, and double platinum in the United States.
In addition to its chart-topping success, “Here Comes the Hotstepper” made the top ten in 13 countries and reached number one in Zimbabwe, Denmark, and New Zealand. Earlier this year, the original version of the song saw a resurgence in popularity when it was featured in a Starbucks commercial promoting the newly released Refreshers.
The gold certification of the electronic dance remix “Hotstepper” in France is a testament to the enduring appeal of Ini Kamoze’s classic song and the innovative approach taken by Trinix in reimagining it for a new generation of music listeners. This achievement serves as a reminder of the power of music to transcend boundaries and bring people together through shared experiences of rhythm and melody.
