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Rihanna’s “We Found Love” has achieved the remarkable milestone of 11-times-platinum status in the United States, tying with her hit “Stay” as her most certified single in history.
In a significant development for an already impressive repertoire, Rihanna’s iconic track “We Found Love,” featuring Calvin Harris, has reached a new milestone in its certification journey. This EDM anthem has officially been certified 11-times platinum, indicating that it has shifted an additional million equivalent units from sales and streaming since achieving diamond status.
“We Found Love” Achieves New Certification Milestone
As confirmed by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), “We Found Love” now boasts an 11-times-platinum certification. This designation signifies that the single has sold at least 11 million equivalent units in the United States, a total that combines both traditional sales and streaming figures. The song initially earned diamond certification in the spring of 2023, firmly establishing itself as one of Rihanna’s hallmark achievements.
Rihanna Matches Her Own Record
With the latest certification for “We Found Love,” this track stands alongside “Stay” as the most certified single of Rihanna’s illustrious career. “Stay,” which features Mikky Ekko, also reached the 11-times-platinum level; however, the RIAA does not credit Ekko on the certification plaque. “Stay” was updated in May 2024, marking its own extraordinary journey.
Six Diamond-certified Singles in Her Discography
Rihanna’s remarkable ability to create enduring hits is almost unparalleled, particularly among female artists. To date, six of her singles have achieved diamond status from the RIAA, indicating sales of at least 10 million units in the U.S.
Among these, “We Found Love” and “Stay” are the only tracks that have surpassed this benchmark. Following closely are other major hits, including “Umbrella,” “Work,” “Needed Me,” and “Diamonds,” all recognized as solo performances, despite various collaborations during their release periods.
Rihanna & Calvin Harris: A Winning Collaboration
While “We Found Love” marks the pinnacle of Rihanna’s collaborations with Calvin Harris, it isn’t the duo’s sole achievement. They reunited several years later for the track “This Is What You Came For,” which features Rihanna’s powerful vocals and became another massive success. By the summer of 2023, “This Is What You Came For” had already amassed eight million equivalent units, and it is anticipated that this track will soon join the ranks of diamond-certified songs.
The Lasting Impact of “We Found Love”
Released in 2011 as the lead single from her sixth studio album, Talk That Talk, “We Found Love” quickly captivated audiences worldwide, topping the Billboard Hot 100 for an impressive ten consecutive weeks. It garnered a Grammy Award for Best Music Video and played a pivotal role in bringing electronic dance music into the mainstream pop arena, influencing the sound and trends of the early 2010s.
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