Within rap history, it is common that an ode to Marijuana to become a popular song. Some of these include "How High" by Method Man & Redman, "Broccoli" by DRAM ft Lil Yachty, and " The Next Episode" by Dr. Dre. Afroman has managed to be a part of this lineup of popular Marijuana songs. If you are a fan of comedy music, you should be familiar with Afroman. Afroman's "Because I Got High" has gone platinum according to the Recording Industry Association Of America.
Afroman's "Because I Got High" Is his first song to receive a certification from the Recording Industry Association Of America. The song received its status two decades after its initial release. Not only has Afroman created an extensive catalog, but his style of delivery is also unique. His song delivery entails pure comedy. "Because I Got High" is a song that describes all the things he cannot do due to his decision of smoking marijuana. in the lyrics he listed, he could not go to class, attend court, pay his car note, go to work, and more comedic references to life.
Afroman Goes Platinum For The First Time
Moreover, "Because I Got High" has remained a popular song since its release. The song was released in 2001. This single is a part of his album Because I Got High which was released in 2000. The music video for the song extends the humor being presented in the song. Additionally, the video has over 235 million views on youtube. The song's success also allowed it to be featured on The Howard Stern Show. The song was also part of several movie soundtracks. Following its announcement, fans of the song were amused. Some affirmed the song's popularity by saying that the record always had street notoriety.
Furthermore, Afroman's comedic music success has been carried throughout his career. He has released an astounding has released 18 studio albums, one live album, 13 mixtapes, and four EPs. More recently, he released a new song called "Homies" earlier this month. How do you feel about the news of Afroman's "Because I Got High" becoming a platinum song? Let us know in the comments down below.
