The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) celebrated the cultural and commercial impact of music in the US since 1958 by recognizing artists who have connected with fans and achieved significant streaming and sales thresholds. The Year-End round-up highlighted top albums and singles, with Taylor Swift's "The Tortured Poets Department" and Shaboozey's "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" leading the way. Billie Eilish earned the most certified titles, and collaborations were a prominent feature on the lists. The Class Of 2024 welcomed 65 first-time artists, with BossMan Dlow, Odetari, and Sexxy Redd among those with the most certified titles. The prestigious Gold & Platinum program added titles from various genres, including R&B/hip-hop, country, dance/electronic, pop, Latin, alternative, and reggae.
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