Vinyl records outsell CDs for the first time since 1987
In a recently published report by RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), Vinyl records outsold CD’s in the United States in 2022. Steadily climbing back to prominence, Vinyl has seen year after year growth for the past 16 years consecutively. Consumers of music continue to show their admiration for superior audio quality over convenience and portability. This reversal in physical music sale dominance
The Weeknd’s ‘Starboy’ and ‘Blinding Lights’ are verified diamond by RIAA
With 77.9 million monthly listeners on Spotify at time of writing, The Weeknd’s monster tracks ‘Starboy’ with Daft Punk and ‘Blinding Lights’ have just recently become diamond certified by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). For a track to be certified as diamond, it must have moved over 10 million units; one unit is equivalent to one song sale, or
RIAA Music Revenue Statistics 2021: 27% recorded music growth on U.S. market
New data from the RIAA mid-year 2021 music industry revenue statistics showed that the U.S recorded music industry revenues grew 27% compared to 2020. The report from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) indicates that listeners value and engage with recorded music: Revenues rose from $5.6 to $7.1 billion at retail value. Streaming accounted for 84% of the revenues generated in
United States recorded music revenue growth by 9.2% to $12.2 billion in 2020
With live music plummeting to almost none existent levels in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, your first thought would be that the music industry as a whole would have suffered, however that may not be the case. In a brand new report released by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), The United States recorded music revenues grew 9.2% in
Lauryn Hill makes history as first female MC to go diamond
In a groundbreaking achievement, Lauryn Hill becomes the first female MC in American history to achieve the diamond certificate in the United States as her album ‘The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill’ sells over 10 million copies. Originally released in 1998, Lauryn's debut album hit No.1 in the charts selling over 400,000 copies in its first week. It was certainly established early on
Music streaming services take over 80% of the U.S Market
Remember those days when CD-ROM's and even .mp3s were the source to listeners favorite music. Well those days have rapidly changed as streaming services such as Apple Music and Spotify are unsurprisingly dominating the U.S market. With the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) being fully transparent to their audience as they release statistics to end off 2019. They have
The Chainsmokers and Halsey’s smash-hit ‘Closer’ reaches diamond status
Released in 2016, The Chainsmokers along with singer Halsey delivered a chart-storming production that sought expediential success not only in their home country but across the globe. Their track 'Closer' topped charts in more than six countries giving the trio their first number one single on Billboard's Top 100. 'Closer' was a true electronic dance hit that was not only a fan favourite but became and
“Friends” from Marshmello and Anne-Marie goes platinum
It would seem there is no end to what Marshmello can accomplish. He is a prolific DJ/producer who was shot to stardom because of his refreshing production style and ear for a hit. Recently, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) officially recognized his track "Friends" alongside Anne-Marie with 1 million equivalent units earned. One equivalent song unit, as defined
BTS’ ‘Mic Drop’ remix with Steve Aoki and Designer is certified gold by the RIAA
Seven-member South Korean boyband BTS have just made history becoming the first Korean group to get accredited by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The groups first US hit 'Mic Drop' which featured Designer and remixed by Steve Aoki was certified gold by the RIAA as the American rapper broke the news over Twitter Saturday night [Feb 3]. BTS' track was released back in September
The Chainsmokers’ debut album goes platinum
The Chainsmokers' debut album 'Memories
Zedd, Grey, & Hailee Steinfeld’s “Starving” receives platinum certification in the U.S.
One of the radio sphere's biggest songs has just hit a major milestone. "Starving", which is a collaboration between American duo Grey, American singer Hailee Steinfeld, and electronic music superstar Zedd, recently received a platinum certification in the United States after selling one million copies nationwide. This accomplishment marks Zedd's fifth platinum-certified track after his hits "Clarity", "Stay the Night", "I
DJ Snake’s last five singles all hit platinum in the U.S.
Over the past few years, DJ Snake has evidently garnered a vast amount of success from touring around the world and, especially, from his productions. As proof of his illustrious career so far, the Parisian’s last five released singles recently all became platinum records in the United States. Starting with his breakthrough hit with Lil Jon “Turn Down For What”,