Beyonce Joins Celine Dion, Rihanna, Mariah Carey, & More in RIAA History Books Thanks to ‘Renaissance’ Going Platinum

Published: Saturday 10th Dec 2022 by Rashad

On November 30, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) took to press to announce ‘Break My Soul,’ the chart-topping lead single from Beyonce‘s seventh solo studio album, ‘Renaissance,‘ had crossed its threshold for Platinum certification. This means it’s sold the equivalent of 1 million copies in the United States.

What’s more, the LP itself – which also houses the hits ‘Cuff It,’ ‘Church Girl,’ and others – is similarly certified.

And while the feat brought with it a number of noteworthy achievements, a clear standout is the exclusive club the diva is now part of thanks to the arrival of the new shiny plaques.

Details inside.

Before November 30, only 8 female acts in the history of recorded music could boast having seen their first seven studio albums certified Platinum or higher: Madonna, Taylor Swift, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion*, Mary J. Blige, P!nk, Britney Spears, and Rihanna.

With the recent ascension of ‘Renaissance,’ Bey is now a part of this group of female hitmakers.

The win comes after the megastar watched her first six studio albums – ‘Dangerously in Love’ (6x Platinum), ‘BDay‘ (5x Platinum), ‘I Am Sasha Fierce’ (6x Platinum), ‘4‘ (4x Platinum), ‘Beyonce‘ (5x Platinum), ‘Lemonade‘ (3x Platinum) – soar past the 1 million sales mark and beyond.

And, if enduring anticipation for the visuals attached Bey’s latest project is any indication, she’ll soon be part of the even more exclusive group of female hitmakers who saw their first seven albums hit multi-Platinum status.

As of time reported, that list only features Madonna, Swift, and Carey.

It’s worth noting that Bey stands alone as the only act in history – male or female – to see her first seven studio albums be certified Platinum and debut at #1 on the Billboard 200.

*Celine’s first seven English-language albums were certified Platinum in the U.S.
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  1. Diabetes UNBOTHERED December 10, 2022

    #FLOP

    Yonce last successful album was IASF which is 2x Diamond in Brazil and 6x Plat in both US & UK selling 10 million units ww.

    Similarly Taylor swift last successful album was 1989 which also sold 10 million units ww

    And Adele last successful album was 25.

    This entire industry is filled with FLOPS! SMH 😑

  2. TongueF’cukk December 10, 2022

    Queen. Bey all the waaayyy! You work hard to achieve this with no privileges but being the hustler you are

    • Shayla Queen™ 👑 December 10, 2022

      Love that you’re always so positive ✨🙌🏽

  3. DC3 FORVER December 10, 2022

    She took that TOP OFF line too literally “Füçk it up and then leave come back füçk it up and leave again” because she surely left after after the release and now all we want is a video something!!

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