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RIAA #ClassOf 2021

43 artists earned first-time Gold or Platinum Awards in 2021.

 

Every artist’s story is different. But one common thread for those who break through to G&P recognition is a great partnership with a label team that supports their music, craft, and journey to creative and commercial success. Breaking, supporting, and championing artists and their music is what the people who work at record labels do every day. #LabelsAtWork

The RIAA Gold and Platinum Program defines success in the music industry.

Originally conceived to honor artists and track recording sales, Gold & Platinum Awards have come to stand as a benchmark of success for any artist – whether they’ve just released their first song, or Greatest Hits album. Explore the full range of charts to see where your favorite artist got their start.

“RIAA welcomes 43 amazing new artists into this year’s ‘Class Of 2021’ first-time Gold & Platinum Awards club. You join a towering group of musical giants – legends who have shaped our culture and achieved the very highest level of creative and commercial success. Congratulations to this year’s artists and their label teams that have helped them reach this incredible milestone moment. We can’t wait to see what you do next!”

Mitch Glazier, RIAA Chairman & CEO

2021 Award Winners

Year
Award Artist Title Label
Olivia Rodrigo drivers license Geffen Records
Release Date Previous Certification(s) | Date(s) Category Type Certified Units Genre
January 8, 2021
4x Multi-Platinum | November 17, 2021
3x Multi-Platinum | May 14, 2021
2x Multi-Platinum | February 24, 2021
Platinum | February 24, 2021
Gold | January 19, 2021
Single 4 Pop

Olivia Rodrigo

Title: drivers license

Label: Geffen Records

Olivia Rodrigo good 4 u Geffen Records
Release Date Previous Certification(s) | Date(s) Category Type Certified Units Genre
May 14, 2021
3x Multi-Platinum | November 17, 2021
Platinum | June 23, 2021
Gold | May 30, 2021
Single 3 Million Pop

Olivia Rodrigo

Title: good 4 u

Label: Geffen Records

Pooh Shiesty Back In Blood (feat. Lil Durk) 1017 Global/Atlantic Records
Release Date Previous Certification(s) | Date(s) Category Type Certified Units Genre
November 5, 2020
3x Multi-Platinum | November 3, 2021
2x Multi-Platinum | May 25, 2021
Platinum | March 31, 2021
Gold | February 22, 2021
Single 3 Million R&B/Hip Hop

Pooh Shiesty

Title: Back In Blood (feat. Lil Durk)

Label: 1017 Global/Atlantic Records

CJ Whoopty Warner Records
Release Date Previous Certification(s) | Date(s) Category Type Certified Units Genre
July 30, 2020
2x Multi-Platinum | July 2, 2021
Platinum | March 11, 2021
Gold | January 28, 2021
Single 2 Million R&B/Hip Hop

CJ

Title: Whoopty

Label: Warner Records

Olivia Rodrigo deja vu Geffen Records
Release Date Previous Certification(s) | Date(s) Category Type Certified Units Genre
April 1, 2021
2x Multi-Platinum | November 17, 2021
Platinum | June 23, 2021
Gold | May 14, 2021
Single 2 Million Pop

Olivia Rodrigo

Title: deja vu

Label: Geffen Records