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‘The Island We Made’: Lip-Sync Opera And High Drag Sing An Ode To Mothers

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Sasha Velour stars in The Island We Made, an opera composed by Angélica Negrón and filmed in a mid-century Staten Island house.

Composer Angélica Negrón collaborates with ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ winner Sasha Velour on a 10-minute film featuring original music, in a project for Opera Philadelphia.

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Beyoncé Makes one of the most RIAA Qualified Titles of Perpetuity by a Female Artist

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Accreditations for Beyoncé’s Albums and Songs Tops 103

( New York City, New York City; Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records; December 17, 2024)– The Recording Market Association of America (RIAA) has actually revealed a brand-new turning point for Beyoncé– one of the most Qualified Titles for a Female Artist of Perpetuity with 103 overall throughout her discography.

” We are so fired up to acknowledge the extraordinary skill, effort and innovative spirit showed throughout varied categories. Beyoncé’s renowned brochure has actually made the accomplishment of many licensed titles for a female artist in RIAA’s history. Congratulations on this crowning turning point, Beyoncé, Parkwood Home Entertainment, Columbia Records– and we see you, BeyHive, streaming on repeat!” stated RIAA President & & COO Michele Ballantyne

In March 2024, Beyoncé launched her well-known 8th studio album COWBOY CARTER. The 27 tune LP has actually gathered 11 elections for the 67th Yearly GRAMMY ® Awards, making it the most chosen album by a female artist. The elections consist of significant classifications such as Record of the Year (” TEXAS HOLD ‘EM”,) Album of the Year, and Finest Nation Album, together with acknowledgment for ‘BODYGUARD,’ ‘LEVII’S DENIMS’ including Post Malone, ‘SPAGHETTI’ including Linda Martell and Shaboozey, ’16 CARRIAGES,’ ‘II THE MAJORITY OF DESIRED’ including Miley Cyrus, and ‘YA YA.’

See listed below/ here for Beyoncé’s RIAA accreditations:

Title Call Cert Level
RENAISSANCE 2X Platinum
4 4X Platinum
LEMONADE 4X Platinum
B’DAY 5X Platinum
BEYONCE 6X Platinum
ALARMINGLY IN LOVE 7X Platinum
I AM SASHA FIERCE 7X Platinum
COWBOY CARTER Platinum
HOMECOMING: THE LIVE ALBUM Gold
THE LION KING: THE PRESENT Gold
HALO 11X Platinum
SINGLE GIRLS (PUT A RING ON IT) 11X Platinum
ALL NIGHT 2X Platinum
INFANT YOUNG BOY 2X Platinum
BREAK MY SOUL 2X Platinum
LOOK AT IT 2X Platinum
QUEEN 2X Platinum
EGO 2X Platinum
ME, MYSELF AND I 2X Platinum
NAUGHTY WOMAN 2X Platinum
CELEBRATION 2X Platinum
QUITE INJURES 2X Platinum
TEXAS HOLD ‘EM 2X Platinum
UPGRADE U (ACCOMPLISHMENT. JAY-Z) 2X Platinum
XO 2X Platinum
COUNTDOWN 3X Platinum
CUFF IT 3X Platinum
DANCE FOR YOU 3X Platinum
FLAWLESS 3X Platinum
DEVELOPMENT 3X Platinum
HOLD UP 3X Platinum
SWEET DREAMS 3X Platinum
LOVELY PHONY 3X Platinum
7/11 4X Platinum
FINEST THING I NEVER HAD 4X Platinum
SORRY 4X Platinum
LOVE ON TOP 5X Platinum
PARTITION 5X Platinum
RUN THE WORLD (LADIES) 5X Platinum
IF I WERE A KID 6X Platinum
CRAZY IN LOVE 8X Platinum
DRUNK IN LOVE 8X Platinum
IRREPLACEABLE 8X Platinum
1 +1 Platinum
6 INCH (ACCOMPLISHMENT. THE WEEKND) Platinum
ALIEN SUPER STAR Platinum
AMERICA HAS An ISSUE Platinum
BEFORE I RELEASE (HOMECOMING LIVE) Platinum
BLOW Platinum
DADDY LESSONS Platinum
ALARMINGLY IN LOVE Platinum
DEJA VU Platinum
DON’T HURT YOURSELF (ACCOMPLISHMENT. JACK WHITE) Platinum
END OF TIME Platinum
LIBERTY (ACCOMPLISHMENT. KENDRICK LAMAR) Platinum
GET ME BODIED Platinum
HAUNTED Platinum
LISTEN Platinum
LOVE DRY SPELL Platinum
MINE (ACCOMPLISHMENT. DRAKE) Platinum
PRAY YOU CAPTURE ME Platinum
RING THE ALARM Platinum
ROCKET Platinum
VIDEO PHONE Platinum
SHINING (ACCOMPLISHMENT. BEYONCE & & JAY-Z) Platinum
COMPLETE (ACCOMPLISHMENT. JAY Z, FUTURE & & BEYONCE) Platinum
’03 BONNIE & CLYDE( FT. BEYONCE ) Platinum
LOVE IN THIS CLUB PART II (ACCOMPLISHMENT. BEYONCE AND LIL WAYNE) Platinum
16 CARRIAGES Gold
AVE MARIA Gold
BLACK PARADE Gold
BLUE (ACCOMPLISHMENT. BLUE IVY) Gold
BROKEN-HEARTED WOMAN Gold
CHURCH WOMAN Gold
COZY Gold
ENERGY (FT. BEAM) Gold
FREAKUM GOWN Gold
GROWN FEMALE Gold
HEATED Gold
PARADISE Gold
I CARE Gold
I MISS YOU Gold
I WAS HERE Gold
I had actually RATHER GO BLIND Gold
I’M THAT WOMAN Gold
JEALOUS Gold
RELOCATION (FT. GRACE JONES, TEMS) Gold
NO ANGEL Gold
PLASTIC OFF THE COUCH Gold
PURE/HONEY Gold
BITTERNESS Gold
SANDCASTLES Gold
SCHOOLIN’ LIFE Gold
SUMMER SEASON RENAISSANCE Gold
SUPERPOWER (ACCOMPLISHMENT. FRANK OCEAN) Gold
THIQUE Gold
VIRGO’S GROOVE Gold
THE CLOSER I GET TO YOU Gold
II THE MAJORITY OF DESIRED Gold
BROWN SKIN WOMAN Gold
ALREADY Gold
STROLL ON WATER (ACCOMPLISHMENT. BEYONCE) Gold
BAD BLOOD (FT. BEYONCE) Gold

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RIAA Emphasizes 2024 Year-End Gold & & Platinum Awards

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An unbelievable year of music struck playlists in 2024 as 16 albums and 69 songs launched this year * attained desirable RIAA accreditations!

Check Out the complete list of 2024 Albums + Songs to see which of your preferred artists made leading slots.

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • 16 albums and 69 songs launched and #RIAATopCertified in 2024 * commanded playlists on repeat
  • Taylor Swift controlled the Year-End list with the greatest accreditation level AND Leading Album for 6x Platinum THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT launched on Republic Records
  • Making both the Year-End Leading Single AND greatest Class Of 2024 accreditation, Shaboozey had the winning blend with 5x Platinum ” A BAR TUNE (TIPSY)” through American Dogwood/ Empire
  • Billie Eilish made the most qualified titles with 10 — Platinum album HIT ME HARD AND SOFT, plus songs: 4x Platinum “BIRDS OF A PLUME;” Platinum “LUNCH,” “CHIHIRO,” “WILDFLOWER” and Gold “SKINNY,” “BLUE, “THE BEST,” “L’AMOUR DE MA VIE” and “THE RESTAURANT” launched through Darkroom/Interscope Records
  • Fastest accreditation on Year-End was Jason Derulo’s NU KING on Atlantic Records (album struck Gold on release day) and Shaboozey’s “A BAR TUNE (TIPSY)” on American Dogwood/ Empire (now 5x Platinum single was very first accredited simply 31 days after release) for Class Of
  • Throughout both lists there were 36 artist cooperations
  • YG Marley has the only Reggae accreditation on both the Class of 2024 and Year-End lists with Platinum single “APPRECIATION JAH IN THE MOONLIGHT” launched from YG Marley Music/ Hitmaker Distro

Gold. Platinum. Diamond. RIAA has the honor of acknowledging artists and their devoted label groups for these incredible sales and streaming accomplishments. We are delighted to acknowledge the titles accredited in 2024 and highlight these shining minutes as the year covers! Unique congratulations to Taylor Swift for the Leading Album and to Shaboozey for the Leading Single this year,” stated RIAA President & & COO Michele Ballantyne

Browse the complete database here: www.riaa.com/gold-platinum

For the functions of this Year-End analysis, RIAA examined singles/albums launched and accredited December 1, 2023– November 30, 2024.

Media Contact: Erin D. D. Burr ( eburr@riaa.com)

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Presenting the #RIAAClassOf 2024 

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5 Albums + 69 Songs from 65 Artists Scored Novice Gold & & Platinum Accreditations

Considering That 1958, the Recording Market Association of America ®( RIAA) has actually commemorated artists whose music mesmerizes generations and strikes substantial U.S. streaming and sales limits as fans participate in more methods than ever in the past. Today marks an unique year-end minute when the leading albums, songs and first-timers are acknowledged for their huge accomplishments. #RIAAClassOf 2024 promotes 65 breakout artists who made their very first Gold & & Platinum accreditations in 2024 * with a list spanning 5 albums and 69 songs

Presenting the #RIAACLASSOF 2024

See the complete list here and sign up with the discussion online with #RIAAClassOf & &#LabelsAtWork in event of these 2024 first-timers!

2024 HIGHLIGHTS:

  • 65 newbie artists throughout 5 albums and 69 songs were presented into the Class Of 2024
  • BossMan Dlow ( Gold album MR BEAT THE ROADWAY and Platinum “ASSOCIATE ME;” Gold “SKILL,” “MR POT SCRAPER” and “TALK MY SHIT” songs 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)”] introduce their Class Of 2024 status with a tie for the most licensed titles at 5 each
  • On the Class Of 2024 list, Tommy Richman has the greatest Hip-Hop accreditation with 4x Platinum “MILLION DOLLAR CHILD” launched through ISO Supremacy/ Pulse Records
  • RIAA shocked Alana Springsteen ( Gold single “FAREWELL LOOKS GREAT ON YOU” task. Mitchell Tenpenny through Columbia) throughout a Nashville trip stop and Floyymenor ( 2x Platinum “GATA ONLY” through UnitedMasters) at the Empire State Structure with their Class Of 2024 plaques
  • Just 6 brand-new titles by first-timers were accredited multi-Platinum; 20 Platinum for exceeding 1,000,000 systems and 48 Gold for reaching 500,000 systems (sales + streaming equivalents)
  • 29 R&B/ Hip-Hop, 15 Nation, 11 Dance/Electronic, 11 Pop, 4 Latin, 3 Alternative, 1 Reggae titles from the #RIAAClassOf 2024 were contributed to the distinguished Gold & & Platinum program
  • Premios de Oro y Platino accreditations for music with more than 50% Spanish language discovered RIAA Class Of 2023 alum Peso Pluma with the 2024 Year-End Leading Latin Album for 11x Platino ÉXODO ( Double P Records) while 27x Platino “HARLEY QUINN” (Rancho Humilde/Street Mob Records/Joytime Collective. Dispersed By Sony Music Home Entertainment United States Latin LLC) from Fuerza Regida & & Marshmello take the Leading Latin Single

There’s absolutely nothing like the very first time! The RIAA Gold & & Platinum Class Of 2024 is our biggest to date– with 65 artists whose skills broke through in fantastic methods– showing how brand-new music discovery and imaginative collaborations are driving the next generation of icons. We are so pleased with this group of artists and their label groups for their motivating work that fans enjoy. We eagerly anticipate commemorating their next turning points quickly!” stated RIAA Chairman & & CEO Mitch Glazier

* For the functions of this analysis, RIAA examined singles/albums launched January 1, 2023– November 30, 2024 and accredited in 2024. Just newbie Gold & & Platinum Program recipients are consisted of in Class Of.

Media Contact: Erin D. D. Burr ( eburr@riaa.com)

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