Since then,Littlehas become a jack-of-all-trades mainstream collaborator, helming rock (Imagine Dragons), R&B (Khalid) and pop (Jonas Brothers) alike. He smoothly intertwines R&B influences into his hip-hop records, and the result for his hard work is over 170 million unit sales, as the BBC noted. Now, according to Chart Data, Certified Lover Boy has sold over two million total units, making it qualified to hit . Hidden Gem:Kelelas stunning Enough, from her 2017 LPTake Me Apart. [17] The thresholds were 100,000 units (Oro) and 200,000 units (Platino). Defining Work:Yeah!, Ushers enormous 2004 single, in which hip-hop, pop, R&B and crunk collided into one immaculate dance floor filler in which Ludacris correctly points out that Lil Jongot the beat that make your booty go *SNAP*. The certification criteria are:[27], As of 2021[update], the titles certified the most Video Single awards are "Here Without You" by 3 Doors Down and Elvis Presley's "A Little Less Conversation", both winning 6 Platinum for 300,000 copies. Brown has also ventured into acting, making his on-screen debut in 2007 in Stomp the Yard and continued acting with Think Like a Man (2012) and Battle of the Year (2013). Hidden Gem: Can you count a No. His creative spree of mixtapes and "Tha Carter" series in the 2000s showed his unbelievable work ethic. But in the 00s and beyond, producers have consistently become household names in their own right, defining entire eras of popular music, and frequently becoming recording stars themselves. Thomas Gibson's Career Was Never The Same Following His Firing From Criminal Minds, Paris Jackson Said She And Her "Soulmate" Split After An "Intense Betrayal". [28] Since 2010, only 5 titles have been certified Video Single. KATIE BAIN, Associated Acts: Drake, Travis Scott, Future. As of 2021, NBA Youngboy's net worth is $2 million. Repost from @ocd_hiphop #flashbackfriday Released on October 29, 1991, today mark." King T on Instagram: "Hoodmornin! Hidden Gem: Dre didnt get a lot of neo-soul work in, but he did contribute a highlight to Soulquarian singer-songwriter Bilals1st Born Second debut with the strobe synths and bleating bass of Fast Lane. A.U. Associated Artists: Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, Brandi Clark. Associated Acts:Usher, Pitbull, Petey Pablo. Defining Work: A decade after Gucci Mane helped him get his foot in the industrys door,MikeWilltook Gucci to the top on Rae Sremmurds Hot 100 No. Rappers with the most platinum certified albums (US): 17 - Jay Z 10 - Tupac 9 - Lil Wayne 9 - Eminem 9 - Kanye West 8 - Snoop Dogg 7 - Drake 7 - OutKast 7 - Nas 5 - Missy Elliot 5 - J. Cole 5 - DMX 5 - Notorious B.I.G Hov really is that guy. The country-pop sparkler blends heartache with an irresistibly catchy chorus that demands you sing along. Defining Work:Madvillainy, his lone full-album team up with kindred spirit MF Doom, but one of the most fully realized rapper-producer teamups in hip-hop history an entire universe of comic book-style mythology, inside jokes, and brilliant sonic reappropriations from just about every genre imaginable. Associated Artists: Carlos Vives, Ricky Martin, Prince Royce. The RIAA provides the most comprehensive data on U.S. recorded music revenues and shipments dating all the way back to 1973. As the BBC noted, Shakur has sold over 75 million copies from his albums and his posthumous records. Eazy-E Number Of Platinum Albums: 6 Straight Outta Compton (with N.W.A) (1988) 100 Miles and. It is the first Diamond certification of JuiceWRLD's career, and the first for a rap star. Signature Sound:Bombastic ballads, sing-along rock and guitar-forward pop, running the emotional gamut from a party girls cautionary tale (Chandelier) to a heartbroken pep talk (Stronger) always with powerhouse pipes front and center. Signature Sound: Fourth-dimension funk, with rattling drums, squelching bass, unrecognizable and disembodied vocal hooks that somehow all added up to productions whose obvious, vanguard-setting futurism didnt keep them from being properly appreciated as radio and club smashes in their own time. Pink Floyd's The Wall and the Beatles' White Album, both vinyl-era, are also counted as double even though their running times are under the minimum requirement. A.U. He has 11 platinum albums, and a top-seller of 17.8 million units with his album No Fences. The group, with a few early personnel changes, stayed with the company for ten years, resulting in over 25 R&B hits and 15 Hot 100 entries. Still, the producers who have made the cut all have bodies of work that speak for themselves, shaping the sound of popular music domestically and abroad. July 1, 2022 by Carrie Caldwell. Defining Work: The timeless, genre-bending, mid-tempo groove from Solange Knowles Grammy-winning Cranes in the Sky helped make it one of the years most acclaimed songs and a top 15 Hot R&B Songs hit when it was released in 2016. The only audited measure of record sales in the United States is certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). A.U. Defining Work:When rap superheroes Drake and Future joined forces for their 2015 collaborative effort,What a Time to Be Alive, Metro Boomin supplied the duo with his thunderous beats, mainly Jumpman. Oozing with slick one-liners and crafty ad-libs, six years later, Jumpman is still a must-play at practically every event. (You will need to register / login for access) If theres been one consistent in popular music across the first 20-plus years of the 21st century, its been the prominence of the producer, leading pops vanguard as much as any of its biggest recording artists. The Swedish producer born Karl Sandberg helped mold the teenybopper explosion at the turn of the century and then never let up, giving us hit after hit through different permutations of popular music, leading the way for all of popular music with zero end in sight. A Gold record is a song or album that sells 500,000 units (records, tapes, and compact discs). (Yes, really!) Signature Sound: Earsplitting trap bangers with earthquaking low end that helped bolster Atlantas dominance in the 2010s. Otto - Longest human tunnel travelled through by a skateboarding dog, Ashrita Furman - Most Guinness World Records titles held. Music release from his infamous Wyoming period of 2018, R&B singer-songwriter Teyana Taylors blissed-out mini-LPKTSE had a messy rollout and an underwhelming chart showing, but was arguably the most refined and complete of the seven-track sets and the most rewarding to return to. has quietly co-written rhymes for some of West Coast rap's most epochal albums, including N.W.A's Straight . The lead single from his debut album, Goodbye & Good Riddance, is called "Lucid Dreams" and is a remake of Sting's "Shape of My Heart". Defining Work:In 2009, Boi-1da set the table nicely for his next decade of dominance with the thrilling creation, Forever. A hip-hop superteam consisting of Drake, Lil Wayne, Eminem, and Kanye West feasted on the cinematic landscape for basketball wunderkind LeBron James and hisMore Than a Gamedocumentarysoundtrack. Multi-Platinum when it ships at least 2,000,000 copies, Platinum means 1,000,000 certification units, Multi-Platinum means 2,000,000+ certification units, Disco de Oro (Gold) means 30,000 certification units, Disco de Platino (Platinum) means 60,000 certification units, Disco de Multi-Platino (Multi-Platinum) means 120,000+ certification units, This page was last edited on 30 April 2023, at 09:26. Read our list here, which now also welcomes REO Speedwagon's Hi Infidelity and. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Associated Artists:2NE1, Blackpink, Big Bang. Signature Sound:Brassy soul and cracking hip-hop drums, with a little bit of 60s girl group flair. Sadly, the star passed away at 25 years old after a fatal shooting in 1996. Garrick Demond Husbands, better known by the stage name Numskull. He subsequently countersued for defamation in a case that is still ongoing, with Kesha pursuing a counterclaim and has since returned to prominence via disco-inflected hits for newer artists Doja Cat and Kim Petras.). 41. Hidden Gem: Drinkin Songs from MacKenzie Porter was a hit in Canada, but hasnt resonated yet in the lower 48. Although the group isn't as popular as it used to be, BEP claimed to have sold over 75 million copies. MY NEW SONG IS OUT NOW! Lists from RIAA site showing current status holders of RIAA Certifications: This list show the artists with at least 10 platinum albums (excluding compilations). Associated Artists: fka Twigs, Bjork, Kelela. This seamless marriage of rock and pop shows off exactly whatKurstinhas been doing best for everyone from Taylor Swift to Foster the People for the past decade-plus. [citation needed] This system has permitted, at times, record labels to promote an album as Gold or Platinum simply based on large shipments. Defining Work:Although other projects included bigger radio hits, Lana Del Reys 2019 LP Norman Fking Rockwell may endure asAntonoffs biggest production accomplishment, a distillation of the pop artists strengths as a songwriting and vocalist that earned her the best reviews, and first major Grammy hoopla, of her career. Defining Work: Florida Georgia Lines Cruise introduced the world to Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard, and is considered ground zero for the Bro-Country sub-genre that celebrates simple pleasures set to an uplifting, easy-going sound that blends country, rock and hip-hop rhythms. Associated Artists:Amy Winehouse, Lily Allen, Bruno Mars. The romantic song, which translates to Marry Me, has become a timeless anthem at engagement proposals and weddings. As with the digital sales, 100 streams count as one download sale. Garth Brooks takes second place, while Reba McEntire, Shania Twain, George Strait, and Fleetwood Mac rank. 2023 Billboard Media, LLC. Rules may or may not apply depending on most recent staff within the Distributions position. Associated Acts: Future, Rae Sremmurd, Miley Cyrus. Listen to the complete playlist on Insider's Spotify. DARLENE ADEROJU, Associated Artists:Avril Lavigne, Liz Phair, Hilary Duff. League, Dave Sitek, Markus Dravs, Jon Brion, Jake Sinclair, Danger Mouse, Calvin Harris, Butch Walker, Hit-Boy, No I.D., Skrillex, Lex Luger, Will Yip, J Dilla, Salaam Remi, Catherine Marks, Ryan Tedder, Watt, Finneas, David Guetta, Polow da Don and Omer Fedi. We also gave priority to producers whose peak falls squarely in the 21st century over recognizing the legends whose dominance simply continued through Y2K though a couple 20th century icons have remained a little too towering to leave off entirely and to those whove been working for most of this century over those who weve only recently been introduced to. However, the move was not a success as All Platinum was unable to keep steadily releasing material from Chess's roster of artists.[1]. While it's true the number of sales does not always correspond with quality of music, these artists' longevity easily speaks for itself. Defining Work: Power, lead single from 2010sMy Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, features Dean playing guitar, bass and keyboards mixing them (along with Kanye and co-producers Jeff Bhasker and S1) into a thick, boiling sonic stew that helped the rapper turn the page on a new sound for a new decade. "caro3c-gabber9" stood in second place overall on the PSNProfiles leaderboard as of 13 January 2023, with 184,216 total trophies. Many of the company's releases were recorded at its Soul Sound Studios, using the company's in-house musicians, at its Englewood, New Jersey base. Consisting of will.i.am, Taboo, apl.de.ap, and former member Fergie, The Black Eyed Peas scored their first-ever major hit with Elephunk (2003), which topped the charts in over 13 countries. Defining Work: Lordes 2013 debut album,Pure Heroine, whichLittleproduced in full. Andres Castro. Signature Sound: The Colombian producer duos work is defined primarily by the artists they collaborate with but notably, since 2015,MauricioRengifo and Andres Torres have given Latin pop a refreshing and edgy twist, always fusing live instruments with technology. Defining Work: Green DaysAmerican Idiotand My Chemical Romances The Black Parade, two of just a handful of total 21st-century alternative LPs legitimately sized to prime Pink Floyd or The Who proportions in terms of sound, stakes, and commercial reception. N.F. A.U. In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) awards certification based on the number of albums and singles sold through retail and other ancillary markets. Another pioneer in the hip-house subgenre, Tramar 'Flo Rida' Dillard scored back-to-back hit singles in the 2000s. The award was launched in 1958;[3] originally, the requirement for a Gold single was one million units sold and a Gold album represented $1million in sales (at wholesale value, around a third of the list price). J. Lynch, Associated Artists: Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Wisin & Yandel. The RIAA has certified the title. And 12 of. If there's been one consistent in popular music across the first 20-plus years of the 21st century, it's been the prominence of the producer at the forefront. [10] A similar discrepancy between shipments and sales was reported with The Lion King soundtrack. Associated Artists: Future, 21 Savage, Travis Scot. - https://ffm.to/boomboxIn this video, I showcase some RAP SONG. Signature Sound: Asoulful, crisp, relaxing sonic fusion that brings a soothing ambience and often strikes an emotional chord. Defining Work: Umbrella, which mightve swiped its opening drum loop from a GarageBand preset, but whose slamming beat, synth showers and bass bombs were gigantic-sounding enough to cement Rihannas presence as an emergent A-list superstar basically before she even came on the track. Signature Sound:Mois unpretentious productions are often big and loud and wide open, unafraid to combine rock, hip-hop and country styles in a way that has redefined country music over the last decade and invites all listeners. Many of them continue to push the envelope every time their fingers grace their studio consoles and a special few of them have been doing so consistently since the ball dropped on 2000. Hidden Gem:Drinks on Us an all-star collab boasting Future, The Weeknd and Swae Lee is a zonked-out, skittering jam that conjures up that post-midnight moment when you should probably go home, but order another round instead. Learn how and when to remove these template messages, Learn how and when to remove this template message, introducing citations to additional sources, The Good Rats ( One Album only- "Ratcity in Blue"), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=All_Platinum_Records&oldid=1052348876, This page was last edited on 28 October 2021, at 17:38. Associated Artists:Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Nicki Minaj. (Video) TOP 10 BIGGEST Rap Albums of All-Time (NFR Podcast Shorts) D. Mariah. [20] The Disco de Diamante award was introduced after the RIAA updated the thresholds for Latin certifications on December 20, 2013. Defining Work:FKA Twigs 2013 Papi Pacify, on which the languid delicacy of Twigs voice juxtaposes against beats that soundlike theyre emanating from a large piece of heavy machinery located underwater. With a combined six Diamond awards, three for albums and three for singles, he has secured a place as one of the biggest-selling acts in music history, with the more than 73 million new certifications pushing his career RIAA Award total to 227.5 million. JOE LYNCH, Associated Artists: Sam Hunt, Kacey Musgraves, Old Dominion. One digital or physical album sold or shipped; 1,500 on-demand audio or video streams of songs from the album. It would have been right at home on the last Major Lazer album. With three Hot 100 No. EvenMartinsometimes misses the charts but as a fist-raising shot of pop, this was no miss. Hozier's "Take Me to Church" is the most recent song to receive the rare certification. In a world often laden with hate and dissension, Devon Gilfillian fights for a life with equity, diversity and love. A risk worth taking. Hidden Gem: Julianna Calm Down, from The Chicks underrated 2020 studio return Gaslighter, carries an affecting message thats highlighted byAntonoffs unobtrusive production, flecked with viola, violin, banjo and organ. 2that turns the Our Father prayer into a blistering bridge. Hidden Gem: 9 (After Coachella), in which SOPHIEs alarm-clock percussion interrupts the dreamy post-fest haze of Cashmere Cat and Benny Blancos verses like the most back-to-reality hangover youve ever experienced. C.L. [17][19] "La Bomba" by Bolivian group Azul Azul is the only single to receive a Latin certification based on shipments before the creation of the Latin digital singles awards in 2013. Lastly, there's Eminem. All Platinum and its subsidiary labels, including Stang, Vibration, Turbo and Astroscope, specialised in soul and R&B music. 1 # Booba - 18 singles of platinum. Defining Work: Although Rechtshaid worked closely with Haim on all three of the trios studio albums, 2020sWomen in Music Pt. Swift also holds the. The Robinsons maintained their studio operation through to 2002 when the Englewood studios (by then, renamed Sugar Hill Studios) burnt down in a fire. Signature Sound: Guitar-built, acoustic, melodic pop and tropical music wedded to roots and rock, with a versatility thats appropriate for a broad range of genres, from reggaetn and rap to salsa and pop. Hidden Gem:The synth line of Charlie Puths Mother is begging to be a bigger hit. CARL LAMARRE, Associated Artists:Kelis, Solange, Mary J. Blige. Certification is not automatic; for an award to be made, the record label must first request certification. 1 single as a hidden gem? ANDREW UNTERBERGER, Associated Artists: Anuel AA, Ozuna, Lunay. Actual album sales had dropped significantly, while digital download followed by streaming became increasingly dominant. The Moments also had considerable success in the UK with three Top 10 hits including "Girls" (#3) in 1975 and All Platinum also had its own label in the UK for a few years during the mid-1970s. Signature Sound:Pounding piano, bass so low it almost defies notation, and enough empty space for the menace to really seep through plus, one of the most instantly iconic producer tags of the last decade. J. Lipshutz, Associated Artists:Carlos Vives, Luis Fonsi, Sebastian Yatra. 1 Volv a Nacer,which blends Vives Colombian vallenato with pop and rock, to global hit La Bicicleta, a Vives-Shakira collab that marries vallenato to dance hooks. The company's mainstay act was the all-male group, The Moments (later Ray, Goodman & Brown) whose first hit at the end of 1968 launched the Stang label, "Not On The Outside" (#13 Billboard R&B, #57 pop). Gold certifications, however, were not, meaning a song that was downloaded over 100,000 times and certified so by the RIAA during that time frame retains its Gold status. In terms of albums, the artist with the most platinum albums is Garth Brooks, with 12 platinum albums. Signature Sound: Beginning at the end of the 20th century, Dre moved on from the warm soul samples and piercing synths of his 90s-defining G-Funk sound for a sound that was more clipped, more tense and more nocturnal, with minimalist staccato hooks and drums that suggested fewer hands in the air and more hands locked on the steering wheel. Hidden Gem:40 added a big, lovely gold star on his Hall of Fame resume when he whipped up Beyoncs Mine in 2013. The Black Eyed Peas were the face of dance-club alternative hip-hop in the 2000s; hence it's no surprise to see them on this list. Signature Sound: The pairs emphasis on strong melodies and carefully constructed vocal pairings, married to impeccable sound, make for songs that transcend well beyond the realm of reggaetn to become massive pop hits. Associated Artists: The Clipse, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg. [2] The audit is conducted against net shipments after returns (most often an artist's royalty statement is used), which includes albums sold directly to retailers and one-stops, direct-to-consumer sales (music clubs and mail order) and other outlets. 9 Tupac Shakur (+75 Million Copies) Despite having his career cut short, Tupac Shakur is still one of the most bonafide hip-hop stars out there. Defining Work:She was an angsty Canadian teen, they were an adult L.A. trio ready to cement her as a superstar can I make it anymore obvious? The company released four singles that reached number one on the Billboard R&B chart but failed to top the Hot 100 pop chart. Signature Sound:Crunk, a party-ready strain of Southern rap thatLil Jonrode to the top of the charts in the mid-2000s with the East Side Boyz but his real skill as a producer was translating the aesthetic across the pop spectrum in a way that didnt sound forced or jammed-in, whether it was for David Banner or Britney Spears. Associated Acts:Future, Gucci Mane, Migos. K.A. WHAT MAKES A GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS TITLE? Originally conceived to honor artists and track sound recording sales, Gold & Platinum Awards have come to stand as a benchmark of success for any artistwhether they've just released their first song or Greatest Hits album. Signature Sound: A trebly, pristine instrumental balance that allows guitars and drums to cut through with maximum detail and sharpness, offering pop sheen to rock acts and rock heft to pop acts. Signature Sound: Deep synths and deeper bass, with woozy, off-kilter beats that make you feel like its 3:00 in the morning in a different solar system. Kanye West net worth: Kanye West is a multifaceted American artist known for his talents as a rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, and fashion designer. [12][13] Track downloads and audio and video streams were then included in album certification in 2016 using formulas converting downloads and streams into the album units for certification purpose. Defining Work:Gaga put his name on everybodys lips with Just Dance Oh RedOoooone but Bad Romance remains the pinnacle of their freak-pop concoctions. Comment with a spicy version of DIBS to . (You will need to register / login for access). Defining Work: Party Up (Up in Here), the 2000 smash that gave DMX the biggest Hot 100 hit of his lifetime with a beat that detonated instantly on impact sending shrapnel of horn-like synths, ticking drums, and those gleefully tasteless whistles hurtling in every possible direction. J. Lynch, Associated Artists: Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Beyonc. Signature Sound: Distorted, fuzzy guitars often provided himself with hazy synths, growling bass and/or regal horns, depending on what his collaborators (including Kanye for his past 15 years worth of albums) need. Hidden Gem: Red Velvets Butterflies, a cooing, soft-but-bright disco jam from 2018 that would actually sound right at home on the radio in 2021 between Doja Cat and Dua Lipa smashes. Hidden Gem:Collaborations between American artists and K-pop stars are less novel than they used to be, but the raucous team-up of G-Dragon and Missy Elliott on 2013sNiliriahinted at the fun to come. Signature Sound: Somehow,McAnallys productions sound urgent, yet unrushed, a nearly impossible combination. Chris Brown fuses his R&B soothing voice with hip-hop, and as Billboard noted from RIAA, the singer has amassed over 140 million copies sales worldwide since debuting in 2005. Emerging soul artist Devon Gilfillian aims to build a world without hatred with a performance of "Love You Anyway," the title track from his latest album. Besides releasing albums, Wayne is known to have nurtured some other bonafide talents, including Drake and Nicki Minaj. Multi-disc albums are counted once for each disc within the album if it is over 100 minutes in length or is from the vinyl era. Hollie, Pamela, "Record Industry: Big Changes". C.L. A.U. PLATINUM IS A FULL-SERVICE ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY, INCLUSIVE OF: Artists, Producers, Talent Management, Music Publishing, Branded Content, Digital Platform, Touring & Merchandising , Film . Joe Robinson had died two years earlier and then Sylvia died in hospital in 2011 at the age of 75. J. Lynch, Associated Artists: Eric Church, Brothers Osborne, Miranda Lambert, Signature Sound: Joyce is a chameleon who brings out the best in every artist he works with by bringing a fearless inventiveness that allows him to create a studio out of a restaurant, as he did for Eric Churchs Heart & Soul, or tackle new sonic and lyrical terrain on Little Big Towns career-defining Girl Crush.. The Robinsons launched a new subsidiary label, Sugar Hill Records in 1979 to concentrate on the fast-emerging rap/hip hop music scene. And while we tried to make our list as inclusive and wide-ranging as possible, we have to acknowledge that women in particular are still woefully underrepresented while men whove been accused of abusing their power are unfortunately overrepresented a sad reflection of a corner of the industry that, despite some great strides in recent years, remains overwhelmingly male-dominated, particularly at its highest levels. Signature Sound: Alternative-baiting dark-pop at least at the start of his career, when the songwriter-producer was working with fellow New Zealanders like Lorde and Broods. Hidden Gem:Meet the Woo 2 highlight Christopher Walkingnever garnered the chart success of Pop Smokes later hits butremains one of his most beloved cuts largely for its hiccuping vocal stabs, eerie synth waves and skittering drill beat that feels like the late New York rapper swerving through traffic on the FDR. Hidden Gem: Ass on the Floor, from Diddys Dirty Money collectives 2011 albumLast Train to Paris, a chart flop but reliable club killer for its Major Lazer-sampling beat, glacial synths, and shoutalong hook provided by Swizz himself Them haters cant tell you NOTHIN! A.U. Tramar Lacel Dillard, known by his stage name Flo Rida, fuses rap and hip-hop with EDM beats giving him a unique sound in the rap and hip-hop scene. [11], In the digital era, changes in the way music is consumed resulted in changes in the certification criteria. This was likely achieved due to exclusive distribution rights owned by retailer Best Buy by their short-lived music production company, Redline Entertainment.[30][31]. Signature Sound: Fluorescent indie-pop: the former singer-guitarist of The Hippos has worked with critical darlings like Sky Ferreira and Cass McCombs, as well as superstars like Usher and Madonna, but has always sounded most at home while concocting left-of-center confections for artists who straddle the line. Associated Artists: Charli XCX, Vince Staples, Lets Eat Grandma. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band soundtrack shipped Platinum but was a sales bust, with two million returns. Arif Qazi / Insider The RIAA gives diamond certifications to songs that have gone platinum 10 times. This is the list of the highest-certified music artists in the United States based on certifications of albums and digital singles (but not physical singles) by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Defining Work:Technically the Bruno Mars-fronted Uptown Funk!, with its 14-week run atop the Hot 100 and its permanent slot in a lifetime of wedding-DJ playlists but really, could it be anything other than his instantly iconic, soul-stirring work with the late Amy Winehouse onBack to Black? Defining Work:Taylor Swifts 1989, one of the biggest albums of the 2010s, convincingly finishing the job thatMartinhad started with Swift on the Red singles We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together and I Knew You Were Trouble turning a country superstar into the biggest pop artist on the planet. Second is Garth Brooks with over 157 million units sales, followed by Elvis Presley with 139 million units. Hidden Gem: For ZZ Tops 2012 albumLa Futura, Rubin pulls off the trick of producing something loud and back-to-basics, coaxing ZZ Top into their smirking, sleazy sweet spot on gems like the crunchy, spry Chartreuse. J. Lynch, Associated Artists: Green Day, My Chemical Romance, Paramore. [4] In 1975, the additional requirement of 500,000 units sold was added for Gold albums. Sony was widely criticized in 1995 for hyping Michael Jackson's double album HIStory as five-times Platinum, based on shipments of 2.5 million and using the RIAA's recently adopted practice of counting each disc toward certification, while SoundScan was reporting only 1.3 million copies sold.
