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One Direction’s “Perfect,” Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee & Justin Bieber’s “Despacito” Reach Platinum In UK

“Perfect” and “Despacito” have reached the platinum tier in the United Kingdom.

by Brian Cantor Jun 2, 2017, 11:23 am

The BPI issued two platinum single certifications this week.

One went to One Direction’s “Perfect.” The other was issued to Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee’s “Despacito (featuring Justin Bieber).”

The certifications confirm 600,000 in UK units.

“Perfect” peaked at #2 on the Official UK Singles chart; “Despacito” is the UK’s reigning #1 song.

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Written by Brian Cantor

Brian Cantor is the editor-in-chief for Headline Planet. He has been a leading reporter in the music, movie, television and sporting spaces since 2002.

Brian's reporting has been cited by major websites like BuzzFeed, Billboard, the New Yorker and The Fader -- and shared by celebrities like Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj.

Contact Brian at brian.cantor[at]headlineplanet.com.

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