Bajan soca star Rupert “Rupee” Clarke’s super hit “Tempted to Touch” has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

The 2004 song made it to number 5 on Billboard’s 12 Best Dancehall and Reggaeton Choruses of the 21st Century  and number 39 on the US Billboard Top 100.

The Atlantic Recording artiste said non-stop hard work and sacrifices contributed to his major accomplishments.