Rosé and Bruno Mars reached a new milestone with their collaborative song “APT.”, which went viral in 2024.
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has officially recognized Rosé and Mars’ song “APT”. giving the track an official platinum certification. “APT.” is the first pre-release track for Rosé’s full album Rosie.
“APT.” receiving a platinum certification also means that the song has sold over 1 million units. The RIAA also described the platinum status as a “benchmark of success for any artist,” highlighting the BLACKPINK member’s growing global recognition as a solo artist and Mars’ reputation as one of the greatest musicians of all time. times.
Since its release on October 18, 2024, the song has dominated the national and international charts. The song quickly went viral thanks to its catchy lyrics, memorable melody, and fun music video. It also generated tons of online dance challenges from fans and idols.
Rosé and Bruno Mars also won the Global Sensation Award trophy on the second day of the 2024 MAMA Awards, held at the Kyocera Dome, in Osaka, Japan, on November 22, 2024. In their acceptance speech, the two music stars had it all they rejoice with their chemistry.
After Rosé’s introduction, she shared a bit of backstory behind the song, saying how it was inspired by the popular Korean drinking game. He also expressed his gratitude to the fans and Mars for the song’s huge success.