Drake became the first artist to sell $200.000.000 single units via RIAA making fans admire!
Move over Michael Jackson and Elvis, because Drake is now officially the King of the music world, at least according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In a jaw-dropping announcement during the festivities of Drake’s 37th birthday, Mr. Morgan, the OVO Sound President, spilled the beans on a remarkable achievement: Drake is the first artist in RIAA history to soar past the 200 million single units mark, and he did it in style, reaching a staggering 220 million units!
The rap sensation’s illustrious career is punctuated with monumental victories, including the 2011 album “Take Care” and the 2013 chart-topper “Started From the Bottom,” both inching their way towards diamond plaques at a whopping 8x platinum.
RIAA’s single units encompass a spectrum of music consumption, from traditional record purchases to permanent downloads and the omnipotent realm of streaming. Drake effortlessly dominates each category with every new release, leaving legends like Elvis, The Beatles, and even MJ in the digital dust. While the classics sold milliоns of physical records, Drake is conquering the landscape with an unprecedented lead in digital downloads and streams.
Adding another feather to his cap, Drake’s alternative-left dance album, “Honestly, Nevermind,” solidifies a remarkable feat — all his studio releases have now crossed the one-million-unit mark.
But the party doesn’t stop there! Two tracks from his latest album, the J. Cole-featured “First Person Shooter” and the Yeat-featured “IDGAF,” are currently basking in the limelight of the Billboard Hоt 100’s Top 10.
So, as Drake blows out the candles on his 37th birthday cake, he can revel in the glory of not just being a rap icon but now officially standing as the digital dominator in the kingdom of music. Long live the King!