Moliy’s Gold-Certified Hit Marks a Defining Moment in Her Fast-Rising Career

Just over a year ago, Moliy was a promising but relatively under-the-radar talent in the global music scene. Now, she’s a certified star. With her breakout hit “Shake It to the Max (Fly)”  recently awarded Gold certification in the United States, Moliy has catapulted herself into the international spotlight, firmly staking her claim as one of Africa’s most exciting new voices.

Originally released on December 3, 2024, the track began as an energetic single by Moliy and Silent Addy. But it wasn’t until the February 2025 remix, featuring Skillibeng and Shenseea, that the song exploded onto the global stage.

The track’s success lies in its electrifying blend of styles. Produced by Disco Neil and Silent Addy, the song blends Afrobeats, dancehall, Jamaican patois-laced verses, and a drop that appeals to EDM fans, paired with Moliy’s airy vocals and magnetic presence, making it an instant club and festival favorite.

A major boost came from TikTok, where a clip of Moliy performing a dance routine to the track went viral, sparking a wave of user-generated dance videos. With over 235,000 TikTok clips and surging daily views on YouTube and Spotify, the remix quickly became a certified hit, transforming the track into a cultural moment..

The remix video gained over 1.9 million views in its first week and topped YouTube’s trending charts in the Caribbean. It also helped Moliy amass millions of new followers globally.

In May 2025, global supergroup Major Lazer released a new remix, further expanding the song’s reach. This version pushed global streams past the 100 million mark and introduced Moliy’s sound to even more diverse audiences.

Dominating the Charts

“Shake It to the Max (Fly) [Remix]” didn’t just trend — it climbed the charts fast and hard:

• #1 on the Billboard US Afrobeats Songs chart (May 2025), overtaking global heavyweights like Tyla and Tems.

• #1 on the UK Afrobeats Songs chart for more 10 weeks

• #10 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, making it the first Jamaican-led collaboration to reach the top 10 in nearly two decades.

• Cracked the Billboard Global 200 at #6, and hit major charts in the UK, Canada, Switzerland, and New Zealand.

• Spotify reported over 360,000 daily streams at peak, while YouTube hit 22 million views in just one month, later passing 28 million.

For an artist who had only just begun making serious noise, this kind of success culminating in a Gold plaque from the RIAA is more than a personal win. It’s validation that her voice, vision, and sound belong on the world stage.

For Moliy, this milestone is not just a reward, it’s a door-opener. In a crowded, globalized music industry where new artists fight daily for attention, a certified hit provides industry credibility, mainstream visibility, and global reach. It marks her as more than a viral artist; it proves she’s a commercial force.

More importantly, this moment arrives as the world’s ears are increasingly tuned to African and Caribbean sounds. Moliy, as a Ghanaian-American artist fusing Afropop, dancehall, and experimental R&B, is perfectly positioned to ride that wave and lead the next generation of global African pop stars.

A Star in the Making — Now Breaking Through

Moliy first gained attention in 2020 for her work on Amaarae’s “Sad Girlz Luv Money”, which earned international acclaim. Since then, her unique blend of Afrofusion, pop, and dancehall has set her apart.

Her rise is reminiscent of other now-household names who once rode a single breakout hit into long-term success — think Tems after “Essence”, or Tyla following “Water.” The difference? Moliy has already demonstrated a clear artistic identity, blending Ghanaian soul with genre-defying creativity.

What Comes Next?

With her first major hit now behind her, all eyes are on what Moliy will do next. Early reports suggest she’s working on her debut studio album, expected later this year. If the momentum of “Shake It to the Max (Fly)” is any indication, fans can expect an ambitious and genre-bending project.

Meanwhile, a world tour is reportedly in the works for late 2025, with festival appearances likely to boost her international profile even further.

Moliy’s Gold certification marks a pivotal chapter in a career that’s just getting started. From emerging artist to global contender in just over a year, she represents the next wave of international talent — bold, cross-cultural, and unapologetically original. With this hit, she’s now being viewed as a serious contender for Ghana’s first Grammy win.