The impact of Dancehall superstar Alkaline was further underscored after he received the key to Flatbush, New York, following his sold-out performance at the Barclays Centre on Saturday.

Alka was presented with the honour on stage in front of a capacity crowd at the Barclays, which roared in approval following his clever quip referencing his classic track “City” during his acceptance. The accolade was the latest US-based recognition for the detta boss, who was also previously honoured with a proclamation in Massachusetts.

The moment encapsulates the commanding influence of the “ATM” hitmaker, further illustrating his unrelenting international presence and mass pull, reflective in the reported record attendance at the venue.

The fanfare around the occasion consolidates his commanding presence among the top acts in music currently, only rivalled by the overwhelming anticipation of his “NPT” album, which was originally slated for Saturday before its pushback to Monday, the 23rd.