Bruno Mars is still breaking boundaries
Bruno Mars continues to make history as he is the first artist ever to have five singles certified diamond, RIAA announces via Twitter. The Grammy-winning singer also shared his reaction on the app. “? Love you Hooligans. Thanks for rockin with me throughout this incredible journey. We've only just begun. ?,” Bruno wrote.
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Among the singles that attained the diamond certification, “Just the Way You Are” has been certified 12-times platinum, “Uptown Funk!” and “When I Was Your Man” have been certified 11-times platinum, and “That's What I Like” and “Grenade” has been certified 10-times platinum.
Mitch Glazier, Chairman, and CEO of the RIAA gave Bruno his props in a statement. “This milestone is a testament to Bruno's unstoppable creative genius and the incredible partnership he has built with the team at Atlantic Records,” he praised “What Bruno has accomplished is just extraordinary. Fewer than 60 Diamond Single Awards have ever been awarded – and Bruno now has 5 of them!”
