Enhorabuena, Camila!
On Monday, RIAA announced thatCamila Cabello’s hit song “Havana” now has diamond certification, making the songstress only the second Latina to earn the distinction, joiningCardi B’s “Bodak Yellow.”
Diamond certification honors songs who’ve sold 10,000,000 units or more. (Other stars who’ve earned the distinction are Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee for “Despacito,“Lil Nas Xfor “Old Town Road,“Drakefor “God’s Plan” andEd Sheeranfor “Perfect.")
“Havana is just the 62nd Diamond single certified in over 60 years of RIAA Gold & Platinum Awards – a historic achievement that’s only possible when an artist has forged the deepest and most lasting connection with fans, especially with about 60,000 tracks added to streaming service catalogs every day!” Michele Ballantyne, COO of RIAA, said in a statement to PEOPLE.
“It’s also a testament to the incredible partnership between Camila and her team at Epic Records, and no doubt a sign of more great music – and huge awards – to come!” she added.
Camila Cabello.Frank Micelotta/Epic Records/PictureGroup
Cabello released “Havana” featuring Young Thug on Aug. 3, 2017 as one of her first singles since embarking on her solo career after leavingFifth Harmony. The track has been streamed 1.66 billion times on Spotify.
Camila Cabello.Courtesy of RIAA
Former PresidentBarack Obamaalso chose the track as one of his favorite songs of that year.
“I CANT BELIEVE OBAMA SAID HAVANA WAS ONE OF HIS FAVORITE SONGS OF THE YEAR I AM REALLY CRYING OH MY GOD DONT LOOK AT ME,” Cabello tweeted at the time. “I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS OH MY GOD.”
Since “Havana,” Cabello has released her sophomore albumRomance, starred inCinderellaand is working on her third album, titledFamilia.
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In a recent interview withHunger Magazine, Cabello opened up about how the pandemic helped herprioritize her mental health.
“It allowed me to recalibrate what makes me happy and what is important to me,” she added. “I feel like it saved me in a lot of ways.”
source: people.com
