Wayne Wonder’s 2002 hit single “No Letting Go” was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on August 3, almost 20 years after the song was first released.
The song that appeared on Diwali Riddim was written by Wayne Wonder and producer Steven “Lenky” Marsden, who also produced the track. It is one of Wonder’s most successful songs as it was the lead single released on his 2003 studio album. There is no holding back.
Speaking to Urban Islandz exclusively from Leeds in the UK, where he is currently on tour, the artist said he was happy for the song’s recognition and that fans are still enjoying the song 20 years later.
“Sometimes a good song takes time to marinate…the song creates its own space and I still give thanks, time is the master and I feel good that I put in the work and see the result that every artist dreams of,” he said.
The song has been one of his best commercial works as it peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart and reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Born Von Wayne Charles in 1972, the artist says he has always believed in making good music for his fans. “I always try to make music from a good place and sometimes it takes time to develop in the right way. [this song] The time is now.”
Wayne Wonder added that the track is now certified Gold in the US and UK
Meanwhile, when asked about the formula for continuing to make great music, Wonder had some golden nuggets for younger artists as he shared that the key is knowing how to reinvent yourself.
Wayne Wonder
“I’m coming from the 90s, you have to reinvent yourself in the new era. Reinvent yourself and just understand. it’s a new time now, the digital age, adapt and you’ll be fine. I’m coming from the era of records (1990s) to CDs (2000s) to streaming (2010s onwards),” said the artist as he pointed out that when he started playing music, streaming didn’t exist and it didn’t even exist. CDs.
The artist spoke about the evolution of music over the past three decades as music consumption changes with technological advances.
“This is a blessing yow!” he said.
Meanwhile, Wayne Wonder, who has an active presence on Instagram, also shared that he has incorporated aspects of social media into his life, especially Tik Tok, where his son encourages him to join the trends.
“My son is getting me into Tik Tok, so we bus with a dirt and a thing,” he laughed.
As for “No Letting Go,” the artist revealed that he was grateful to VP records and Atlantic for supporting his early career.
“VP with Atlantic gives me the opportunity to express myself and take my talent to the world, to VP, Lenky, Waggy Tee all the big producers, all the DJs and producers,” he said.
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The artist also gave a big shout out to Wendy Williams, who said she was the first DJ to play the song on her WBLS Radio show in New York.
“Music is my life, my passion, I’m always working,” he said as he shared that he has some new songs for his fans to check out and stream.
These are “Party All Night” with Frankie Sly, “Tuff Times” with Mr. G, “Let Me Love You Tonight” and “Please Me” produced by Boom Dem records, to name a few.
The artist of “Bounce Along” also had some words of gratitude for his fans who support him loyally.
“Keep supporting good music, music with good substance, don’t support the darkness, I hope good music can darken and shine a light in the darkness, when I hear the music coming out now with this generation, I’m like wow,” , Wayne Wonder told Urban Islandz.
“A time and a place for everything, we just hope for the best for good music,” he said as he called out artists Christopher Martin, Romain Virgo and Dexta Daps who continue to make music fans love.
