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\n\tThe RIAA revealed its yearly certification announcements on Monday (Dec. 16), identifying 65 artists receiving honors for the first time, including Latin artists such as Rauw Alejandro<\/a>, FloyyMenor<\/a>, Quevedo<\/a>, The Mar\u00edas<\/a> and Carla Morrison<\/a>.<\/p>\n \n\tPuerto Rican sensation Rauw Alejandro is recognized for his album Cosa Nuestra<\/em>, which achieved Gold status. Additionally, his collaboration with Bad Bunny on the single \u201cQu\u00e9 Pasar\u00e1\u201d was notably popular. However, it was his 2023 single \u201cAloha\u201d \u2014 with Maluma and Beele, featuring Darell, Mambo Kingz and DJ Luian \u2014 that achieved six-times Platinum status, and a few more others such a early 2024 singles \u201cD\u00e9jame Entrar\u201d and \u201cTouching the Sky\u201d were also certified Platinum. Spanish rapper Quevedo received a nine-times Platinum accolade for his single \u201cPero T\u00fa\u201d with Karol G, along with Platinum recognitions for other tracks including \u201cOA\u201d in collaboration with Anuel AA and Maluma (with contributions from Mambo Kingz, DJ Luian).<\/p>\n \n\tBreakout Chilean star FloyyMenor proudly acknowledged his inclusion in the RIAA Class of 2024, celebrating the double Platinum success of his song \u201cGata Only\u201d with Cris MJ. \u201cI am so proud to be a part of the RIAA Class of 2024 and for my double platinum song making me the only Chilean artist to achieve platinum or higher certification for a Latin title in the RIAA\u2019s Gold and Platinum program\u2019s 66 years,\u201d said FloyyMenor in a statement shared with Billboard Espa\u00f1ol<\/em>. \u201cThis is not just mine, it is Chile\u2019s and everyone who has supported me since day one. I am very grateful for UnitedMasters, RIAA and my fans for helping me bring my music to the whole world. This last year has been a dream come true.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tMeanwhile, The Mar\u00edas landed three singles \u2014 \u201cNo One Noticed,\u201d \u201cUn Mill\u00f3n\u201d and \u201cLejos de Ti\u201d \u2014 in the prestigious program; and Carla Morrison enters this year\u2019s class for her participation in Karol G\u2019s hit song \u201cMa\u00f1ana Ser\u00e1 Bonito,\u201d which went nine times Platinum.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cThere\u2019s nothing like the first time! The RIAA Gold and Platinum Class of 2024 is our largest to date \u2014 with 65 artists whose talents broke through in amazing ways \u2014 proving how new music discovery and creative partnerships are driving the next generation of icons,\u201d added RIAA chairman\/CEO\u00a0<\/strong>Mitch Glazier in a press release. \u201cWe are so proud of this group of artists and their label teams for their inspiring work that fans love. We look forward to celebrating their next milestones soon.\u201d \u00a0<\/p>\n \n\tMoreover, the Class of 2024 also features Shaboozey, Chappell Roan, Sexxy Red, Cass\u00f6 and others. <\/p>\n \n\tAs for standout Latin releases this year, Peso Pluma\u2019s album \u00c9xodo<\/em> reached 11 times Platinum, and Fuerza Regida\u2019s single with Marshmello \u201cHarley Quinn\u201d went 27 times Platinum.<\/p>\n \n\tInitiated 66 years ago, the Gold and Platinum Awards by the RIAA were designed to acknowledge artists and track sales of sound recordings. These awards have since become a benchmark of success for artists at all stages, from debut tracks to career-spanning compilations.<\/p>\n \n\tSee the complete list of recipients of the Class of 2024 below on the second slide:<\/p>\n