Hidden Gem: Timbaland helmed Petey Pablos most obvious classic in 2001s Raise Up, but he also gifted him with 2005s even wilder Get on Dis Motorcycle, an almost unconscionably cacophonous banger featuring Bubba Sparxxx that still connects on a chest-punching level. While he's. As with the digital sales, 100 streams count as one download sale. All Spanish-language albums certified prior to 2008 were updated to match the current certification at the time. In terms of albums, the artist with the most platinum albums is Garth Brooks, with 12 platinum albums. The Disco de Diamante is awarded to Latin albums that have been certified 10 Platinum. Associated Artists: Jay-Z, Common, Pusha T. Signature Sound: For most of the 00s, West made pitched-up soul samples over knocking beats one of the default sounds of popular music then he embraced Auto-Tune at decades end, got really into soundscapes that split the difference between 90s industrial and Chicago drill, and never looked back. Associated Artists: Camron, Jay-Z, Freeway. The label started as Platinum Records but the prefix of 'All' was added to avoid confusion with a Miami label. Her "Pink" trilogy: Pink Friday (2010), Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded (2012), and The Pinkprint (2014) catapulted her into stardom. The latest Gold was awarded to "R40" by Rush in 2017. Besides releasing albums, Wayne is known to have nurtured some other bonafide talents, including Drake and Nicki Minaj. Actual album sales had dropped significantly, while digital download followed by streaming became increasingly dominant. Associated Artists: P!nk, Christina Aguilera, Kelly Osborne. 6 wasnt one of them. Hidden Gem: For ZZ Tops 2012 albumLa Futura, Rubin pulls off the trick of producing something loud and back-to-basics, coaxing ZZ Top into their smirking, sleazy sweet spot on gems like the crunchy, spry Chartreuse. J. Lynch, Associated Artists: Green Day, My Chemical Romance, Paramore. Defining Work: Christina Aguileras Beautiful mightve been a stately ballad in different hands, but Perry gives it a percussive heft with gently rising strings, firm drumming and a sonic warmth that serves to emphasize the resilience in Xtinas voice. (You will need to register / login for access). The certification criteria are slightly different from other styles. If theres been one consistent in popular music across the first 20-plus years of the 21st century, its been the prominence of the producer, leading pops vanguard as much as any of its biggest recording artists. Defining Work: Cardi B, J Balvin and Bad Bunnys bilingual version of I Like It topped the Hot 100 by staying true to its boogaloo roots while exploding into contemporary rap and trap, and madeTainya crossover hitmaker to watch. [11], In the digital era, changes in the way music is consumed resulted in changes in the certification criteria. The company released four singles that reached number one on the Billboard R&B chart but failed to top the Hot 100 pop chart. Consisting of will.i.am, Taboo, apl.de.ap, and former member Fergie, The Black Eyed Peas scored their first-ever major hit with Elephunk (2003), which topped the charts in over 13 countries. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band soundtrack shipped Platinum but was a sales bust, with two million returns. Since . A Gold record is a song or album that sells 500,000 units (records, tapes, and compact discs). M.N. Since then,Littlehas become a jack-of-all-trades mainstream collaborator, helming rock (Imagine Dragons), R&B (Khalid) and pop (Jonas Brothers) alike. The romantic song, which translates to Marry Me, has become a timeless anthem at engagement proposals and weddings. He subsequently countersued for defamation in a case that is still ongoing, with Kesha pursuing a counterclaim and has since returned to prominence via disco-inflected hits for newer artists Doja Cat and Kim Petras.). INSANE numbers! K.A. Defining Work: Many of Carlos Vives signature hits, from his comeback Hot Latin Songs No. Comment with a spicy version of DIBS to . J. Lynch, Associated Artists: Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Wisin & Yandel. Defining Work:Technically the Bruno Mars-fronted Uptown Funk!, with its 14-week run atop the Hot 100 and its permanent slot in a lifetime of wedding-DJ playlists but really, could it be anything other than his instantly iconic, soul-stirring work with the late Amy Winehouse onBack to Black? The company, with Sylvia helming the creative operations as well as producing or co-producing many releases, racked up a series of R&B and Pop hits during the 70s, despite being only a small independent concern. Comments below may relate to previous holders of this record. (Case in point: 20 years after *NSYNC performed aMaxMartinsong at the Super Bowl halftime show in 2001, The Weeknd highlighted his own Super Bowl showcase with a smattering ofMartin-helmed hits.). As part of our digital cover package this week celebrating the producer, were counting down our staffs picks for the 50 greatest studio mavens of this century: the most innovative, impactful and important knob-twiddlers since 2000. This seamless marriage of rock and pop shows off exactly whatKurstinhas been doing best for everyone from Taylor Swift to Foster the People for the past decade-plus. DARLENE ADEROJU, Associated Artists:Avril Lavigne, Liz Phair, Hilary Duff. Although the group isn't as popular as it used to be, BEP claimed to have sold over 75 million copies. Emerging soul artist Devon Gilfillian aims to build a world without hatred with a performance of "Love You Anyway," the title track from his latest album. 1 # Booba - 18 singles of platinum. The group, with a few early personnel changes, stayed with the company for ten years, resulting in over 25 R&B hits and 15 Hot 100 entries. Music release from his infamous Wyoming period of 2018, R&B singer-songwriter Teyana Taylors blissed-out mini-LPKTSE had a messy rollout and an underwhelming chart showing, but was arguably the most refined and complete of the seven-track sets and the most rewarding to return to. A.U. Signature Sound:Brassy soul and cracking hip-hop drums, with a little bit of 60s girl group flair. [4] In 1975, the additional requirement of 500,000 units sold was added for Gold albums. A.U. Hidden Gem: Dre didnt get a lot of neo-soul work in, but he did contribute a highlight to Soulquarian singer-songwriter Bilals1st Born Second debut with the strobe synths and bleating bass of Fast Lane. A.U. Defining Work: The almost melancholy melody of Anuels Ella Quiere Beber over the duos sparse beat, and the ensuing, beyond-clever remix featuring Romeo Santos (who is referenced in the original) as well as the masterful vocal blend of Ozuna and Manuel Turizo in Vaina Loca., Hidden Gem: Jangueo, from Anuels sophomore album, Emmanuel, was destined for history the minute it brought in legend Tego Caldern in a rare outing that became the ultimate homage from the new to the classic. Pink Floyd's The Wall and the Beatles' White Album, both vinyl-era, are also counted as double even though their running times are under the minimum requirement. Not only did he master the art of Auto-Tune, but West also paved the way for non-gangsta rappers to make a name for themselves in the rap game. Andres Castro. Signature Sound: Jagged synth hooks, massive treble, slapping drums, and more whistles than a Nets-Bucks playoff game, an attention-grabbing mix thats kept Swizz a fixture in popular music from his radio days at the turn of the century up to his reinvention as a Verzuz co-curator this decade. Defining Work:After crafting the majority of the tracks from Post Malones first two LPs, the rapper went all in withBellfor 2019s blockbusterHollywoods Bleeding, with the hitmaker producing everything but Saint-Tropez (though he did co-write it) on the Grammy album of the year nominee. Eminem Fans Lap Up Photos From The Higher Video Shoot, sales does not always correspond with quality of music, BEP claimed to have sold over 75 million copies, Shakur has sold over 75 million copies from his albums, Flo Rida has sold over 80 million copies sales worldwide, Drake Helps A Fan Pay Off Student Loan Debt And Raise Savings, iconic colorful costumes and alter egos landed her over 100 million RIAA unit sales, the singer has amassed over 140 million copies sales worldwide, 10 Takeaways From Chris Brown's Documentary 'Welcome To My Life', producer-turned-rapper has an estimated sale of over 160 million units, result for his hard work is over 170 million unit sales, 10 Throwback Pics Of Hip Hop Stars In The 90s. Defining Work: A decade after Gucci Mane helped him get his foot in the industrys door,MikeWilltook Gucci to the top on Rae Sremmurds Hot 100 No. Signature Sound: Alternative-baiting dark-pop at least at the start of his career, when the songwriter-producer was working with fellow New Zealanders like Lorde and Broods. Wu-Tang Clan Platinum albums: 3 Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) Wu-Tang Forever The W Public Enemy Platinum albums: 3 It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back Fear of a Black Planet Apocalypse 91 The Enemy Strikes Black Run-D.M.C. These included the million-seller, "Love on a Two-Way Street" in 1970 (#1 R&B, #3 pop) and another R&B chart-topper, "Look at Me (I'm in Love)", which also reached #39 on the pop chart in 1975. Defining Work: Blancos has production credits on Moves Like Jagger, Payphone, Maps and Dont Wanna Know by Maroon 5, another pop act who has managed to shape-shift through mainstream movements and remain a radio staple for well over a decade. Lil Wayne's longevity is what makes him one of the greatest and the most influential artists to have ever done it. J. Lynch, Associated Artists: Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Beyonc. Signature Sound: Though adept at everything from dancehall-flavored R&B (Rihannas Rude Boy) to throbbing dancefloor bangers (Only Girl in the World, also Rihanna), the Norwegian production duo of Tor E. Hermansen and Mikkel S. Eriksen is best known for softly mournful odes to staying strong while moving on, set to acoustic guitars and shuffling beats. Signature Sound:Bombastic ballads, sing-along rock and guitar-forward pop, running the emotional gamut from a party girls cautionary tale (Chandelier) to a heartbroken pep talk (Stronger) always with powerhouse pipes front and center. Hidden Gem:40 added a big, lovely gold star on his Hall of Fame resume when he whipped up Beyoncs Mine in 2013. Another artist who has a diamond plaque is Wiz Khalifa. Nielsen SoundScan figures are not used in RIAA certification; the RIAA system predates Nielsen SoundScan and includes sales outlets Nielsen misses. In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) awards certification based on the number of albums and singles sold through retail and other ancillary markets. Thomas Gibson's Career Was Never The Same Following His Firing From Criminal Minds, Paris Jackson Said She And Her "Soulmate" Split After An "Intense Betrayal". (October 2021) All Platinum Records was a record company started in 1967 by singer/writer/producer Sylvia Robinson and her husband, businessman Joe Robinson, who had previously worked in the recording industry. Hidden Gem:ShakirasHow Do You Do,a soaring rocker about grappling with faith from 2005sOral Fixation, Vol. April 16, 2022 by Gustavo Larson. Defining Work:He had us at Hello. OK, he had us a few years before that, but Adeles 2015 blockbuster single was emotionally driven byKurstins ever-building production, on which he played almost every instrument and is solely credited. IIIwas a particular triumph for all involved, earning the group an album of the year Grammy nod. Hidden Gem: Dont Come Out the House, a Metro Boomin co-production in which Tay-Keiths key-plunking adds Andrew Lloyd Weber-sized melodrama to break up guest rapper 21 Savages devilishly whispered malice. It was tough enough to to keep the list down to 50, and some names responsible for incredible bodies of 21st century work didnt make the cut including (but certainly not limited to) Bangladesh, T-Bone Burnett, Scott Storch, Jeff Bhasker, Patrick Berger, Mike Elizondo, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. The longtime secret weapon in Dr. Dre's arsenal, Cali-via-Texas rhymesmith the D.O.C. has quietly co-written rhymes for some of West Coast rap's most epochal albums, including N.W.A's Straight . exploded onto the hip-hop scene in 1995 with his . Signature Sound: With samples culled from crate-diggingthrough deep cuts from South America, Africa and the Caribbean, rendered into textural productions occupying a space between playful, raunchy and often boundary pushing, Diplo has helmed dozens of hits across multiple genres over the past two decades. Despite being written off during the earlier days of his career because he wasn't a "gangsta rapper," Kanye West's influence in music today can not be denied. MELINDA NEWMAN, Associated Artists: Travis Scott, Pop Smoke, Lil Uzi Vert. Hidden Gem: Australian sister duo The Veronicas couldnt quite break America with either of their two perfect singles off 2005 debut albumThe Secret Life Of,4ever and Everything Im Not, but their chugging guitar grooves and immaculate chorus harmonies deservedly made them stars in their home country. One digital or physical album sold or shipped; 1,500 on-demand audio or video streams of songs from the album. Associated Artists:2NE1, Blackpink, Big Bang. [21][22], Note: The number of sales required to qualify for Gold and Platinum discs was higher prior to January 1, 1989. Signature Sound: Electric, galactic and multi-dimensional instrumentals plus catchy ad-libs and vocal punctuations have definedMissys unique sound since her mid-90s emergence, with her productions taking on a more classic soul warmth deeper into the 21st century. Associated Acts: YG, Roddy Ricch, Ella Mai. Defining Work: Along with regular collaborator Travis Scott, WondaGurl helped add the extra thunder to Rihannas booming Bitch Better Have My Money, turning the non-album single from an easily forgotten in-betweener to something close to a signature hit for the pop megastar. Defining Work: 50 Cents In Da Club, produced alongside fellow West Coast icon DJ Quick and longtime right hand man Mike Elizondo which rode a bellowing faux-string hook that makes more use of the space in between notes than in its own simplistic melody, but still sounded mighty enough to feel like 50s very own superhero theme music. From the late Tupac Shakur to the controversial Eminem, several hip hop artists have hit the scene with unforgettable music. Associated Artists: Aaliyah, Missy Elliott, Justin Timberlake. Go stream it & I'll give will LOVE YOU FOREVER! Many of them continue to push the envelope every time their fingers grace their studio consoles and a special few of them have been doing so consistently since the ball dropped on 2000. Associated Acts:Usher, Pitbull, Petey Pablo. Hidden Gem: The rumbling synths and Exorcist-adjacent xylophone riffMustardlent to Tygas Pop It shouldve turned more heads back in 2011. Repost from @ocd_hiphop #flashbackfriday Released on October 29, 1991, today mark." King T on Instagram: "Hoodmornin! The RIAA has certified the title. This table tracks artists with some number of singles that have received at least 10 digital platinum certifications (excluding features). Signature Sound: With clean, crisp yet punchy studio precision, Perry fans the inner rock god flames with her collaborators, whether the genre is pop, R&B or classic balladry. The most PlayStation Platinum trophies won is 7,017, achieved by "caro3c-gabber9" (France) as of 13 January 2023. Although, sometimes, it is hard to deny the fact that hip-hop feuds can get pretty nasty. JASON LIPSHUTZ, Associated Artists:Post Malone, Camila Cabello, Miley Cyrus. Hidden Gem: Music Again, the stomping glam-pop opener to Adam Lamberts 2009 debut albumFor Your Entertainment, penned by Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins, which shouldve been as big a hit as anything the classic rock revivalist wrote for his original band. Signature Sound: If there were any walls still separating pop and R&B in the late 00s, you wouldnt have found them in The-Dream and Tricky Stewarts chart-conquering jams, which fused the two genres at an atomic level with zooming keys, gentle-but-insistent percussion, expansive soundscapes and the eras most lethal toplines. Guinness World Records Kids (opens in a new window), GWR Merchandise Store (opens in a new window), Corporate Social Responsibility activities & fundraising ideas, Community engagement & tourism marketing activities. Defining Work: Sorry Sorry, a 2009 comeback single for Super Junior released at turbo-pops international apex, whose synth blasts were about as deniable as a 90-knot gale, and which became one of the groups biggest chart successes. Michael Jackson leads the way with the biggest success of his career (of anyone's career, actually), Thriller, which is millions ahead of any other title. All Platinum purchased Chess Records with assistance from the European record concern, PolyGram in 1975, after Chess fell into bankruptcy. On-demand audio and video streams started to be counted towards Digital Single units consumed in 2013. Many Master Ringtone certifications were awarded until 2009, but since then only ten certifications were awarded in 2010, three in 2012 and three in 2019, all three to AC/DC.[33]. In a world often laden with hate and dissension, Devon Gilfillian fights for a life with equity, diversity and love. Garrick Demond Husbands, better known by the stage name Numskull. Despite having his career cut short, Tupac Shakur is still one of the most bonafide hip-hop stars out there. Signature Sound: A spacious and spectral blend of instrumental warmth and electronic chilliness, helping some of the biggest names in alternative to dream bigger over the first decade of the 2000s. All records listed on our website are current and up-to-date. Despites peaking at No. Lists from RIAA site showing current status holders of RIAA Certifications: This list show the artists with at least 10 platinum albums (excluding compilations). Read our list here, which now also welcomes REO Speedwagon's Hi Infidelity and. The organization named Morgan Wallen's Dangerous: The Double Album (2x-Platinum) and Olivia Rodrigo's Sour. Associated Artists: Future, 21 Savage, Travis Scot. Related:Eminem Fans Lap Up Photos From The Higher Video Shoot. N.F. Signature Sound: Asoulful, crisp, relaxing sonic fusion that brings a soothing ambience and often strikes an emotional chord. (Video) TOP 10 BIGGEST Rap Albums of All-Time (NFR Podcast Shorts) Signature Sound:An often spiritually leaning fusion of the organic and digital, with electronic-derived sounds pulsing, writhing and breathing (sometimes heavily) with life, and a corresponding spaciousness giving productions a sense of vastness and grandeur in many cases tethered to the earth byplodding, nearly industrial beats. In 2010, Taylor Swift's "Speak Now" was the fastest-selling digital album recorded by a female artist in the United States, and she has a Guinness World Record to prove it. All records listed on our website are current and up-to-date. Another of Lil Wayne's protege, Drake went from a Canadian teen actor to one of the biggest hip-hop stars and hitmakers of all time. Signature Sound:Pounding piano, bass so low it almost defies notation, and enough empty space for the menace to really seep through plus, one of the most instantly iconic producer tags of the last decade. Signature Sound: A full-band attack loud, clean, resounding, and dramatic enough to fill your average arena, stadium or coliseum, and to make rock music still sound as big as rock music used to actually be. RIAA's historic Gold & Platinum Program defines success in the recorded music industry. A journalism student, a part-time blogger, and a freelance writer for many websites. [6] In 1989, the sales thresholds for singles were reduced to 500,000 for Gold and 1,000,000 for Platinum, reflecting a decrease in sales of singles. When. Tramar Lacel Dillard, known by his stage name Flo Rida, fuses rap and hip-hop with EDM beats giving him a unique sound in the rap and hip-hop scene. PLATINUM IS A FULL-SERVICE ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY, INCLUSIVE OF: Artists, Producers, Talent Management, Music Publishing, Branded Content, Digital Platform, Touring & Merchandising , Film . Defining Work: Building on what he started with Tygas Rack City,Mustardperfected his confident production touch on YGs spacious, hard-hitting My Na alongside Jeezy and Rich Homie Quan. A.U. Here are our choices for the 50 greatest. This table tracks artists with some number of singles that have received at least 2 Diamond certifications. The country-rap song, which has remixes featuring Billy Ray Cyrus, Young Thug and others, is currently at 17 million in 2022. We also gave priority to producers whose peak falls squarely in the 21st century over recognizing the legends whose dominance simply continued through Y2K though a couple 20th century icons have remained a little too towering to leave off entirely and to those whove been working for most of this century over those who weve only recently been introduced to. Here the vocals float diaphanously over a celestial production that gives lightPure Moodsvibes, with prismatic tones, a skittering beat and a choir of Kelelas building to something at once delicate and grand. And while we tried to make our list as inclusive and wide-ranging as possible, we have to acknowledge that women in particular are still woefully underrepresented while men whove been accused of abusing their power are unfortunately overrepresented a sad reflection of a corner of the industry that, despite some great strides in recent years, remains overwhelmingly male-dominated, particularly at its highest levels. Since Tom Cruise Isnt Involved In Her Life, Did Suri Change Her Last Name? [14], Starting from February 1, 2016, each album unit may be one of the following:[14][15]. This was likely achieved due to exclusive distribution rights owned by retailer Best Buy by their short-lived music production company, Redline Entertainment.[30][31]. Defining Work: Florida Georgia Lines Cruise introduced the world to Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard, and is considered ground zero for the Bro-Country sub-genre that celebrates simple pleasures set to an uplifting, easy-going sound that blends country, rock and hip-hop rhythms. Hidden Gem: Walker Hayes Mind Candy is a sly confection that combines a 70s soulful feel with a bouncy, toe-tapping beat bolstered by an organ winding its way through. C.L. Associated Artists:Adele, Kelly Clarkson, Sia. Associated Artists: DMX, Beyonc, The LOX. In this quick fire interview platinum selling rap artist Nummy Num lends his voice to speak on the current music business, starting out with Luniz, Impact Of Digital Underground, Hip-hop politics and more! The certification criteria are:[27], As of 2021[update], the titles certified the most Video Single awards are "Here Without You" by 3 Doors Down and Elvis Presley's "A Little Less Conversation", both winning 6 Platinum for 300,000 copies. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Defining Work: QTs Hey QT, a standard-setting co-production with fellow PC Music all-star A.G. Cook that folded bubblegum pop in on itself a couple times with brain-blasting synths, conspicuously pitched-up vocals and a chorus that could level the Chrysler building. Signature Sound: More of an advisor who helps an artist find their creative center than a knob-twiddler in the studio, Rick Rubin is most associated this century with two seemingly contradictory modes: stark, stripped-down acoustics and conspicuously loud, hyper-compressed hard rock. Associated Acts:Haim, Vampire Weekend, Charli XCX. Hidden Gem: Kelly Osbornes musical career has been quiet since 2005sSleeping In the Nothing, but album track Uh Oh is an irresistible, surprisingly durable mixture of propulsive new wave drumming and the moody dance-rock popular in mid-aughts NYC clubs. NBA Youngboy is one of the most popular rappers in the world and his music has been streamed over 1 billion times on Spotify. JOE LYNCH, Associated Artists: Sam Hunt, Kacey Musgraves, Old Dominion. A.U. Signature Sound: One of the most instantly identifiable producers of 21stcentury hip-hop,Mustardloves to open a track with a minimalist, descending bass line before deploying 808 kicks, background chants and chiming melodic counterpoints. Most Platinum Albums: Jay Z (15) First: Whodini Escape (1984) Last: Drake If You're Reading This It's Too Late (2015) The Complete List of Names With Number of Platinum Albums As of October. Arif Qazi / Insider The RIAA gives diamond certifications to songs that have gone platinum 10 times. Defining Work:Yeah!, Ushers enormous 2004 single, in which hip-hop, pop, R&B and crunk collided into one immaculate dance floor filler in which Ludacris correctly points out that Lil Jongot the beat that make your booty go *SNAP*. All Rights Reserved. [8] Similarly, all four solo albums by the members of Kiss simultaneously shipped Platinum that same year but did not reach the top 20 of the Billboard 200 album chart. Defining Work:M.I.As Paper Planes, in whichDiplolayered up a sample of The Clashs 1982 anthem Straight to Hell with shuffling beats, the sound of gunshots and one perfectly placed cash register cha-ching! and used the indelibly hyphy amalgamation to thrust M.I.A., and himself, into mainstream consciousness. The. Rap star-turned-entrepreneur Jay-Z reminds everyone that he's "not a businessman, he's a business, man," with his over 125 million album sales. D. Mariah. It would have been right at home on the last Major Lazer album. Signature Sound: Mainstream pop, and its many iterations. The Robinsons launched a new subsidiary label, Sugar Hill Records in 1979 to concentrate on the fast-emerging rap/hip hop music scene. Most record labels are lucky to drop one classic rap album in its life span. A.U. Associated Acts: Adele, Florence + The Machine, Bloc Party. Hidden Gem: As the final West-produced G.O.O.D. The country-pop sparkler blends heartache with an irresistibly catchy chorus that demands you sing along. A.U. Associated Artists: fka Twigs, Bjork, Kelela. [32] Certification levels are identical to those of singles, 500,000 for Gold and 1,000,000 for Platinum and Multi-Platinum. [2] The audit is conducted against net shipments after returns (most often an artist's royalty statement is used), which includes albums sold directly to retailers and one-stops, direct-to-consumer sales (music clubs and mail order) and other outlets. Associated Acts:Future, Gucci Mane, Migos. EvenMartinsometimes misses the charts but as a fist-raising shot of pop, this was no miss. Second is Garth Brooks with over 157 million units sales, followed by Elvis Presley with 139 million units. As the BBC noted, Shakur has sold over 75 million copies from his albums and his posthumous records. Defining Work: Thesong that not only created an identity for the pair but also opened the doors for Latin music on a global scale was Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankees Despacito, whose remix Justin Bieber later helped propel into the stratosphere. 41. [23], From 2004 through July 2006, the certification level was 100,000 downloads for Gold and 200,000 for Platinum. The music has spread globally to all types of people from different walks of life regardless of skin color, nationality, or personal beliefs. ) and Takeover, more or less plot the paths for Wests respective next two decades the former, a triumphant celebration over a joyous Jackson 5 sample, the latter, a growling missive launched from a menacing, drunken Doors lift. Associated Artists:Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Nicki Minaj. Defining Work:Taylor Swifts 1989, one of the biggest albums of the 2010s, convincingly finishing the job thatMartinhad started with Swift on the Red singles We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together and I Knew You Were Trouble turning a country superstar into the biggest pop artist on the planet. Signature Sound: A trebly, pristine instrumental balance that allows guitars and drums to cut through with maximum detail and sharpness, offering pop sheen to rock acts and rock heft to pop acts. (Some of the artists he came to prominence producing for have since publicly declared a desire not to work with him again including Kelly ClarksonandP!nk after Kesha, a former collaborator, accused him of sexual assault and physical abuse in a 2014 lawsuitto be freed from her contract with Lukes Kemosabe Records, which was ultimately dismissed in New York in 2016 and denied on appeal in 2018. Swift also holds the. Signature Sound:Crunk, a party-ready strain of Southern rap thatLil Jonrode to the top of the charts in the mid-2000s with the East Side Boyz but his real skill as a producer was translating the aesthetic across the pop spectrum in a way that didnt sound forced or jammed-in, whether it was for David Banner or Britney Spears. [20] The Disco de Diamante award was introduced after the RIAA updated the thresholds for Latin certifications on December 20, 2013. Hidden Gem: Martha Divine. From its military rat-a-tat opening to its propulsive guitar-driven beat that never stops, this creepy, yet funny, murder ballad from Ashley McBryde is a non-stop roller coaster ride that cant help but invoke a smile despite the subject matter. J. Lipshutz, Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox, A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry. Defining Work:So Far Gonewas 40s stepping-stone, and in 2011, he bloomed into a perennial producer when he masterminded Drakes sophomore jewelTake Care. K.B. Multi-Platinum when it ships at least 2,000,000 copies, Platinum means 1,000,000 certification units, Multi-Platinum means 2,000,000+ certification units, Disco de Oro (Gold) means 30,000 certification units, Disco de Platino (Platinum) means 60,000 certification units, Disco de Multi-Platino (Multi-Platinum) means 120,000+ certification units, This page was last edited on 30 April 2023, at 09:26.
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