Post Malone and Swae Lee Make History: 'Sunflower' Receives ‘Double Diamond’ Certification
On Thursday, February 8th, Post Malone and Swae Lee made history by breaking a Recording Industry Association of America certification record. Their track "Sunflower" was initially released on October 19, 2018, as part of the soundtrack for the film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and later featured on Post Malone's third studio album, Hollywood's Bleeding. This exceptional piece of music has now earned the prestigious 'Double Diamond' certification.
According to the RIAA, achieving 'Double Diamond' certification requires selling 20 million units in the United States, equivalent to going platinum 20 times. This includes downloads and on-demand audio or video single streams, with 150 on-demand streams counting as one unit.
"Sunflower" has garnered numerous accolades, marking significant milestones for both Post Malone and Swae Lee. It became Post Malone's third song to top the Billboard Hot 100 charts and Swae Lee's first. Spending an impressive 33 weeks in the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100, it shares the record with hits like "Girls Like You" by Maroon 5 featuring Cardi B and "Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran. The song also reached number one in multiple countries, including Canada, Australia, Malaysia, and New Zealand, while securing top-ten positions in twelve other countries. Additionally, "Sunflower" has achieved certified diamond status in four countries: the United States, Canada, Australia, and Mexico.
Post Malone is no stranger to receiving certified 'Diamond' accolades from the RIAA, with a total of eight songs achieving this status. These include hits such as "White Iverson," "Congratulations" featuring Quavo, "I Fall Apart," "Rockstar" featuring 21 Savage, "Psycho" featuring Ty Dolla $ign, "Better Now," and now, "Sunflower" with Swae Lee.
The remarkable success of "Sunflower" not only cements Post Malone and Swae Lee's status as chart-topping artists but also underscores the enduring impact of their collaboration. As they continue to push boundaries and set new records, their contributions to the music industry remain unparalleled.
