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RIAA #ClassOf 2023

This year, 57 recording artists earned their first-ever RIAA Gold or Platinum awards – joining the most legendary all-time greats at the pinnacle of creative and commercial success. We’re proud to celebrate this landmark moment in the career of each of these amazing talents. Working together, artists and their label teams continue breaking new ground, finding new sounds, and soaring to incredible new heights.

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

Gold & Platinum awards have become an esteemed benchmark of success for any artist. A first release or Greatest Hits album, explore certifications throughout the decades to see your favorite artists’ trajectory!

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2023 Class Of

Year
Awards By ALBUMS MULTI-PLATINUM SINGLES PLATINUM SINGLES GOLD SINGLES
Award Artist Title Label
Peso Pluma
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Génesis Prajin Parlay Inc.
Release Date Previous Certification(s) | Date(s) Category Type Certified Units Genre
June 22, 2023
Génesis | November 15, 2023
 1 Million Latin

Peso Pluma

Title: Génesis

Label: Prajin Parlay Inc.
Stray Kids
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5-Star JYP Entertainment / Imperial
Release Date Previous Certification(s) | Date(s) Category Type Certified Units Genre
June 2, 2023
5-Star | October 27, 2023
 Album Digital 0.5 million Pop

Stray Kids

Title: 5-Star

Label: JYP Entertainment / Imperial
TOMORROW X TOGETHER
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THE NAME CHAPTER: TEMPTATION Big Hit Music / Imperial / Republic Records
Release Date Previous Certification(s) | Date(s) Category Type Certified Units Genre
January 27, 2023
THE NAME CHAPTER: TEMPTATION | August 4, 2023
 Short Form Album Digital 0.5 million Pop

TOMORROW X TOGETHER

Title: THE NAME CHAPTER: TEMPTATION

Label: Big Hit Music / Imperial / Republic Records

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*For the purposes of this analysis, we reviewed singles and albums released in 2022-2023 and certified in 2023. Only first-time Gold & Platinum awardees were included.

“This is truly one of our favorite times of the year – the chance to commemorate extraordinary firsts! This kind of certification represents the incredible connection between artists, record labels, creative partners and fans. We are continually amazed by the unique talents who break through and are honored to recognize the RIAA Class Of 2023 … we can’t wait to celebrate their next big milestones!”

Michele Ballantyne, RIAA COO
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