SZA Breaks Records: 28 New Gold and Platinum Certifications from the RIAA

by Naomi Lekadou February 4, 2025, 15:14 p.m. 1.7 k views

SZA continues to prove that she is one of the most influential artists in the modern R&B scene. The singer was just honored by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) with 28 new certifications gold and platinum, an impressive feat that underscores his massive impact on the music industry.

A success that does not weaken

Since the release of his first album Ctrl In 2017, SZA continued to climb the charts. Her second album, SOS, released in 2022, was a tidal wave, dominating the charts and racking up billions of streams worldwide. These new certifications are proof that his tracks continue to captivate fans and generate massive streams, long after their release.

Among these 28 new plates, several emblematic songs from his catalog have been rewarded:

“Snooze” - From now on triple platinum
"Kill Bill" - quintuple platinum, confirming its status as a global hit
“Good Days” - quadruple platinum, a title that marked the post-Ctrl
“I Hate U” - also quadruple platinum, proof of its continued popularity

In addition to these impressive certifications, several older tracks, from Ctrl, also garnered new recognition, further cementing SZA's iconic status.

Unprecedented domination

With these new plates, SZA reinforces her status as Queen of Contemporary R&B. Few artists of his generation can boast such a track record. His ability to blend R&B, pop and alternative sounds, while telling deep and personal stories, has won over a loyal and ever-growing audience.

These RIAA distinctions add to a series of impressive successes for SZA, in particular Grammy Awards, Billboard Music Award nominations and millions of albums sold worldwideShe has established herself not only as an essential artist, but also as a major voice of her generation.

And after?

As SZA celebrates this monumental milestone, her fans are eagerly awaiting her next musical project. Following the resounding success of SOS, the bar is set very high, but if one thing is certain, it is that SZA always knows how to surprise and captivate her audience..

These 28 new certifications are probably just one step in a career that continues to soar to unprecedented heights. Congratulations to SZA for this historic achievement! 🔥🏆