Rvssian’s ‘Nostálgico’ Goes Multi-Platinum
Jamaican producer Tarik “Rvssian” Johnston has scored big after his 2021 track Nostálgico, which featured American singer Chris Brown and Puerto Rican rapper Rauw Alejandro, was certified 5x Latin Multi-Platinum in the United States on Wednesday (March 2).
According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), Nostálgico has reached the sales and streaming equivalent of 300,000 units sold in the country. The RIAA’s Latin Program recognizes successful albums and singles in the US that are more than 50% Spanish language.
The music video for the Reggaeton track has also seen its fair share of success, after amassing over 53 million views on YouTube since its release in November 2021.
It was directed by Edgar Esteves (Russ, G-Eazy, Nicki Minaj, J-balvin) and it takes place at a house party reminiscent of pre-pandemic party times. Rvssian is seen arriving with a girl and entering the house. Unlike many of his previous music videos, he is prominently featured all throughout Nostálgico as he flirts with a love interest. At times, he even sings, like back in his Straight Jeans And Fitted days with Vybz Kartel.
Released under the Sony Music Entertainment US Latin label, Nostálgico peaked at No. 23 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 and is currently No. 18 on Billboard’s Hot Latin Song chart, down from its peak at No. 11.
This is the third Rvssian song to receive a Latin RIAA certification.
His 2017 track Si Tu Lo Dejas, which featured Bad Bunny, Farruko, Nicky Jam, and King Kosa, is currently certified 6X Multi-Platinum Latin for sales exceeding 360,000 units.
Privado, released in 2016 with Nicky Jam, Farruko, Arcangel, and Konshens, is currently certified 3X Multi-Platinum Latin for sales exceeding 180,000 units.
Meanwhile, the ties between Rvssian and Rauw Alejandro continue to grow stronger, with the Jamaican producer helping to bring the Puerto Rican rapper’s latest EP, Trap Cake Vol. 2 to fruition.
Released on February 25, the nine-track set includes a collaboration with Dancehall star Shenseea titled Red Velvet, and Fck U x2 with Rvssian and American rapper Future.