Celebrating the cultural and commercial impact of music in the US since 1958, the Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) recognizes artists whose creativity connects with generations of fans in more ways than ever before and reaches significant streaming and sales thresholds. Explore the Year-End round-up of top albums and singles + RIAA’s Class Of 2024, which welcomed 65 artists earning their first Gold & Platinum certifications.
“Gold. Platinum. Diamond. RIAA has the honor of recognizing artists and their dedicated label teams for these amazing sales and streaming achievements. We are excited to acknowledge the titles certified in 2024 and highlight these shining moments as the year wraps! Special congratulations to Taylor Swift for the Top Album and to Shaboozey for the Top Single this year,” said RIAA President & COO Michele Ballantyne.
“There’s nothing like the first time! The RIAA Gold & Platinum Class Of 2024 is our largest to date – with 65 artists whose talents broke through in amazing ways – proving how new music discovery and creative partnerships are driving the next generation of icons. We are so proud of this group of artists and their label teams for their inspiring work that fans love. We look forward to celebrating their next milestones soon!” said RIAA Chairman & CEO Mitch Glazier.
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- 16 albums and 69 singles released and #RIAATopCertified in 2024* commanded playlists on repeat
- Taylor Swift dominated the Year-End list with the highest certification level AND Top Album for 6x Platinum THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT released on Republic Records
- Earning both the Year-End Top Single AND highest Class Of 2024 certification, Shaboozey had the winning mix with 5x Platinum “A BAR SONG (TIPSY)” via American Dogwood / Empire
- Billie Eilish earned the most certified titles with 10 – Platinum album HIT ME HARD AND SOFT, plus singles: 4x Platinum “BIRDS OF A FEATHER;” Platinum “LUNCH,” “CHIHIRO,” “WILDFLOWER” and Gold “SKINNY,” “BLUE, “THE GREATEST,” “L’AMOUR DE MA VIE” and “THE DINER” released via Darkroom/Interscope Records
- Fastest certification on Year-End was Jason Derulo’s NU KING on Atlantic Records (album hit Gold on release day) and Shaboozey’s “A BAR SONG (TIPSY)” on American Dogwood / Empire (now 5x Platinum single was first certified just 31 days after release) for Class Of
- Across both lists there were 36 artist collaborations
- YG Marley has the only Reggae certification on both the Class of 2024 and Year-End lists with Platinum single “PRAISE JAH IN THE MOONLIGHT” released from YG Marley Music / Hitmaker Distro
- 65 first-time artists across 5 albums and 69 singles were introduced into the Class Of 2024
- BossMan Dlow (Gold album MR BEAT THE ROAD and Platinum “GET IN WITH ME;” Gold “FINESSE,” “MR POT SCRAPER” and “TALK MY SHIT” singles on Alamo Records); Odetari [Gold singles “GMFU (W/ 6ARELYHUMAN),” “GOOD LOYAL THOTS,” “I LOVE YOU HOE (W/ 9LIVES),” “LOOK DON’T TOUCH (W/ CADE CLAIR) and “NARCISSISTIC PERSONALITY DISORDER” via Artist Partner Group] and Sexxy Redd [Gold album HOOD HOTTEST PRINCESS (DELUXE) and Platinum singles “SKEEYEE,” “POUND DOWN” with Tay Keith and “GET IT SEXYY” on REBEL MUSIC + Glorilla’s Gold single “WHATCHU KNO BOUT ME (FT. SEXYY RED)”] usher in their Class Of 2024 status with a tie for the most certified titles at five each
- On the Class Of 2024 list, Tommy Richman has the highest Hip-Hop certification with 4x Platinum “MILLION DOLLAR BABY” released through ISO Supremacy / Pulse Records
- RIAA surprised Alana Springsteen (Gold single “GOODBYE LOOKS GOOD ON YOU” feat. Mitchell Tenpenny via Columbia) and Dasha [Platinum single “AUSTIN (BOOTS STOP WORKIN’)” via Warner Records] during Nashville tour stops and Floyymenor (2x Platinum “GATA ONLY” via UnitedMasters) at the Empire State Building with their Class Of 2024 plaques
- Only 6 new titles by first-timers were certified multi-Platinum; 20 Platinum for surpassing 1,000,000 units and 48 Gold for reaching 500,000 units (sales + streaming equivalents)
- 29 R&B/Hip-Hop, 15 Country, 11 Dance/Electronic, 11 Pop, 4 Latin, 3 Alternative, 1 Reggae titles from the #RIAAClassOf 2024 were added to the prestigious Gold & Platinum program
Premios de Oro y Platino certifications for music with more than 50% Spanish language found RIAA Class Of 2023 alum Peso Pluma with the 2024 Year-EndTop Latin Album for 11x Platino ÉXODO (Double P Records) while 27x Platino “HARLEY QUINN” (Rancho Humilde/Street Mob Records/Joytime Collective. Distributed By Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC) from Fuerza Regida & Marshmello take the Top Latin Single
CLASS OF 2024 REACTIONS:
“Shout out RIAA! It means a lot to be a part of this Class Of 2024. I graduated high school and I went Platinum this year, so I really am Class Of 2024. I appreciate y’all RIAA family, love, like what, like bow!”
310babii
Platinum “SOAK CITY (DO IT)” via High IQ/Empire label
“I’m so honored to be joining the RIAA’s Class Of ’24. Gold. Oh my god it’s so crazy to even say that! I started writing songs when I was nine years old, and all I really used to dream about back then was playing songs for people that needed to hear them. I didn’t even realize what a Gold record was until I learned that most of the songs that made me the artist and songwriter that I am have been certified. And I’m just beyond honored to be joining a group of artists and storytellers who have somehow been able to connect with people all over the world through the gift of song. It’s beyond an honor thank you guys so much. I’m so grateful!”
Alana Springsteen
Gold “GOODBYE LOOKS GOOD ON YOU (feat. Mitchell Tenpenny) via Columbia
“I’m so honored to be joining RIAA’s Class Of 2024. Having a song go Platinum this year is insane … so keep streaming ‘Austin!’”
Dasha
Platinum single “AUSTIN (BOOTS STOP WORKIN’)” via Warner Records
“I’m very honored to join RIAA’s Class Of 2024. It feels good to be part of the program because I’m the only Chilean artist in the [Gold & Platinum] program’s 66-years to earn Platinum or higher for a Latin title.”
FloyyMenor
2x Platinum “GATA ONLY” via UnitedMasters
“We are very, very excited to be a part of the RIAA’s Class Of ’24. It’s crazy, we’re in the Platinum club! If you’d said to us a year ago when the band didn’t even exist, we’d have probably laughed in your face, so it feels unreal. We’re very excited to see what the future holds. Next year is gonna be very exciting – finishing the album right now so hopefully delivering lots more Platinum, Platinum, Platinum stuff to you guys. Thank you!”
Oli Fox of Good Neighbours
Platinum “HOME” via Capitol Music Group / Capitol Records
“Being a part of the RIAA Class Of 2024 feels so elating to me because I feel like a lot of things I’ve worked for in the past year – and since I’ve started doing music professionally – are finally coming to fruition. My first Gold certification was so surprising to me, because I felt like, damn I’ve worked for this moment. This is a pillar of my career that I feel like I’m never going to forget and just knowing that all my fans and all my supporters are so tuned into my songs that I’ve gotten the gift of having two Gold records this year, it’s just amazing to me. I lowkey cried when I found out because I worked for it, and I know I deserve it, but sometimes when you get the things you deserve it makes you emotional.”
Lay Bankz
Gold “ICK” and “TELL UR GIRLFRIEND” via Artist Partner Group
“I’m honored to be a part of RIAA’s Class Of 2024, and it means so much to me to be a part of their Gold & Platinum program. I’ve always dreamed of having a plaque in my house, in my little studio. To me it symbolizes the community that me and the people that support my music have been able to build over the past year, and I hope it continues. I’m excited for everything that’s to come! Hopefully ‘Belong Together’ is the first of many Platinum songs that I put out. Thank you so much!!”
Mark Ambor
Platinum “BELONG TOGETHER” via Hundred Days Records, LLC
“I’m sure honored to be a part of the RIAA Class Of ’24. Aw man, having a Gold & Platinum record is a dream come true to me. It’s something I didn’t know if it would happen as an artist. Thank y’all so much for having this program, and thank y’all for listening!”
Redferrin
Gold “JACK AND DIET COKE” via Round Here Records / Warner Music Nashville
“Thank you to the RIAA for inviting us to be a part of the Class Of 2024 Gold & Platinum program for our song ‘Hey Driver’ with Zach Bryan. This is a dream come true, we are so appreciative … and more to come!”
The War And Treaty
Platinum “HEY DRIVER” (Zach Bryan feat. The War And Treaty) via Belting Bronco Records / Warner Records
“It’s an honor to be recognized with such legendary acts this year. It really took a family to build out this year and I’m grateful for everyone involved in this with me.”
Tommy Richman
Platinum “MILLION DOLLAR BABY” and Gold “DEVIL IS A LIE” via ISO Supremacy / Pulse Records +
Gold “UPSET” (Brent Faiyaz feat. Tommy Richman & Felix!) via ISO Supremacy/UnitedMasters
“I am so beyond blessed and honored to be a part of the RIAA Class Of 2024. When I first wrote these songs, I didn’t know it would be changing my life this much. And I truly have the fans to thank. Thank you so much for changing my life every single day! It’s such an honor. Here’s to hopefully many more…”
Tucker Wetmore
Gold “WINE INTO WHISKEY” via Tucker Wetmore / Back Blocks Music
“I’m beyond honored to join RIAA’s Class Of 2024. It means more than I can put into words to be a part of the Gold & Platinum program. When you’re in an industry like this, you learn to put these incremental goals together and you have these small steps that you’re looking forward to taking and celebrating. But a Gold record or Platinum record is something everyone knows about, whether you’re in the industry or not. You get these people that just meet you after seeing a show saying, ‘Man, you sounded so great. You’re gonna have Gold records one day. You’re gonna have Platinum records one day.’ It’s just something that everyone is aware of, and to finally be a part of that and have that be a part of my journey. a goal that I have reached and will hopefully reach multiple times, I can’t put it into words. Thank y’all so much … I’m so excited!”
Tyler Braden
Gold “DEVIL YOU KNOW” via Warner Music Nashville
