Sio has reached another meaningful milestone in her career as Reverse Flight has officially been certified Gold. The Johannesburg singer and songwriter marked the achievement on Instagram, where she celebrated the success of the song, thanked the people who helped shape its journey, and reflected on the unexpected way the record first came to life.
The celebration came with more than just the unveiling of a commemorative Gold plaque. Sio used the moment to revisit the story behind one of her most celebrated songs, giving supporters a glimpse into the creative spark that eventually grew into a record that has resonated with listeners across South Africa and beyond.
Sharing the memory with fans, she wrote, “Reverse Flight is GOLD📀!!! Once upon a time, many moons ago, I went to a @staytruesounds event and heard @kidfonque play the masterpiece that is ‘Reverse Flight,’ by @aizoclutch and found myself freestyling on it. I asked Kid Fonque to share it with me so I could write for it. I wrote around what could possibly make me take a ‘Reverse Flight,’ and coded Aizo’s former alias into the lyrics. Now it’s GOLD📀!!!!!” She went on to explain that she built the lyrics around the idea of what could make someone take a Reverse Flight, even weaving Aizo Clutch’s former alias into the song before celebrating the fact that the record has now achieved Gold status.
Sio also used the occasion to express appreciation to those who played an important role in bringing the song to audiences. She thanked Aizo Clutch for welcoming her voice onto the record, credited Kid Fonque for introducing her to the instrumental that inspired the song and acknowledged Stay True Sounds for helping share the release with the world. She ended her message by thanking the fans whose streams, shares and continued support made the milestone possible.
The Gold certification is another standout achievement for Reverse Flight, which appears on Sio’s solo album FEATURES. The project carries a unique concept, placing Sio at the centre while inviting acclaimed producers to contribute to each song. Through the album, she explores deeply personal experiences and wider social issues, pairing thoughtful storytelling with electronic and house music influences that have become central to her artistic identity.
Over the years, Sio has built a reputation as one of South Africa’s most distinctive voices, blending spoken word, soulful songwriting and electronic music into a style that feels both intimate and timeless. Her collaborations have earned widespread praise, while her solo work continues to showcase her ability to turn personal reflections into songs that connect with a broad audience.
With Reverse Flight now officially Gold, the milestone serves as both a celebration of the song’s success and a reminder of how a chance moment at a music event evolved into one of the defining records in Sio’s catalogue. It is a full circle moment made even more meaningful by the collaborators who believed in the song and the listeners who kept it alive long after its release.
