Bruno Mars has carved a new chapter in music history, as his debut solo single, “Just The Way You Are”, has become the highest-certified song ever in RIAA history.
The iconic track has reached an incredible 21x Platinum certification, representing the equivalent of 21 million units sold in the US and surpassing Post Malone and Swae Lee’s “Sunflower”.
This historic accomplishment is a defining moment in Mars’ illustrious career. Released in 2010, “Just the Way You Are” was the song that propelled him to global superstardom, securing the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning him a Grammy for “Best Male Pop Vocal Performance”.
The track’s enduring popularity, even over a decade later, highlights its timeless resonance in the digital streaming era.
This monumental milestone also shines a spotlight on other hits from Mars’ repertoire. Notably, “The Lazy Song” has now achieved Diamond certification (10x Platinum), among a wave of updated RIAA accolades.
With this latest success, Mars joins The Weeknd and Rihanna as one of the artists tied for the third-most Diamond-certified singles in RIAA history. This achievement reinforces Bruno Mars’ legacy as one of modern music’s most commercially successful and consistently streamed artists.
