Sublime
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Sublime's legacy is defined not by trophy cases but by their profound influence on alternative music and their remarkable commercial success after tragedy. Their self-titled album has sold over 5 million copies in the U.S., earning a 5x Platinum certification from the RIAA. The band's catalog has surpassed 5 billion streams on Spotify, with 'What I Got' alone crossing 1 billion streams in 2025. They are the best-selling ska punk band of all time, with over 17 million albums sold worldwide. In 2023, they were inducted into the Long Beach Music Hall of Fame and appointed cultural ambassadors for their hometown. Their music continues to introduce new generations to the fusion of punk and reggae.
Honours & Distinctions
Long Beach Music Hall of Fame Inductee
Inducted for their contributions to the city's music scene.
Cultural Ambassador for Long Beach
Appointed as cultural ambassadors to promote the city's artistic heritage.
Rankings & Lists
500 Greatest Albums of All Time
Records & Feats
Most-streamed ska punk band on Spotify
Sublime's catalog has over 5 billion streams on Spotify as of 2025, the highest of any ska punk act.
Longest-charting album by a deceased artist on Billboard 200
Sublime (1996) spent over 300 weeks on the Billboard 200, a record for an album released posthumously.
First posthumous album to spawn a No. 1 Modern Rock hit
'What I Got' reached No. 1 on Billboard Modern Rock Tracks after Nowell's death, a first for a posthumous single.