RIAA HAS SOME MIDYEAR STATS

Three albums and 13 singles released in the first half of 2022 have been certified gold or platinum by the RIAA. Future, Lil Durk and Harry Styles are leading the way.

Future’s “Wait for U” f/Drake & Tems (Epic) is the only platinum single awarded for a 2022 release. His album I Never Liked You has gone gold. Lil Durk’s 7220 (Alamo) has also been deemed gold, as has his single “What Happened to Virgil” f/Gunna.

Walker HayesCountry Stuff The Album (Monument) is the top ’22 country release. Daddy Yankee has the top Latin album, LEGENDADDY (El Cartel/Republic). Styles’ “As It Was” is the top digital single of the year.

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