- By Ridhi Suri
- Fri, 03 May 2024 10:20 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Stray Kids' song 'MANIAC,' has recently been awarded a gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), marking the group's fourth track to achieve this recognition, joining superband BTS. Stray Kids is set to release a single featuring Charlie Puth later this month, which could potentially catapult them back to the top of the charts and introduce them to new audiences. Prior to this release, the South Korean boy band has achieved this remarkable milestone, highlighting notable global impact and reaffirms their prominent standing within the international music arena.
Since its launch on March 18, 2022, Stray Kids' mini-album 'ODDINARY,' notably its title track 'MANIAC,' has played a significant role in cementing the group's position as a formidable force in the Kpop landscape. The RIAA grants gold certification to singles and albums that sell or surpass 500,000 units, with higher benchmarks for platinum and multi-platinum status. With this certification, Stray Kids have become the second South Korean boy band to achieve multiple gold singles in America, following in the footsteps of BTS.
BTS has accumulated 10 gold-certified songs thus far, with six of them reaching platinum status or higher. Some have even attained multi-platinum certifications. Their hit single 'Dynamite' stands out as their most certified track, achieving triple platinum status.
About Stray Kids
Stray Kids boast two gold-certified singles and two gold-certified albums. Earlier this year, their latest project, Rock-Star, received gold certification in the U.S. Their first gold certification came last year with 5-Star. While the group has yet to achieve platinum status for any of their titles, it's highly probable that they will attain this milestone in the future.
Apart from this, Stray Kids are preparing for an eventful summer filled with new music releases and notable appearances at prominent music festivals across the globe. On May 10, they are scheduled to release a new digital single titled 'Lose My Breath (Feat. Charlie Puth),' featuring the globally renowned artist Charlie Puth. Produced by their in-house team 3RACHA, this collaboration is anticipated to be another standout addition to their impressive discography.
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