Shakira Proves to Be the Ultimate Latin Music Icon with Diamond Certification Win

Shakira dropped her track “Chantaje (featuring Maluma)” to the world on October 28th, 2016.

 

March 9, 2017 marked a huge achievement for this particular subject as it received a diamond certification from RIAA’s Latin program. This certification signifies that the subject has attained 600,000 US units, where each unit is equivalent to either 1 paid download or 150 streams.

 

The song “Chantaje” has secured the top spot on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart and made it to #51 on the overall Billboard Hot 100. Its music video has garnered over 800 million views. The RIAA’s Latin program, which started in 2001, acknowledges sales of Latin music that includes over 50% Spanish language.

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