'Uptown Funk' is certified diamond, thanks to you, the internet
Oh, did you finally go a few days without "Uptown Funk" popping into your head and making your head compulsively bob before you realized what was happening? Well, sorry!
The infectious track with infinite viral potential from Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson was officially certified diamond by the RIAA on Oct. 18.
"Uptown Funk" is only the 13th song to achieve the distinction -- the last song to make the cut was Cary Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe." Of course, the distinction has only been around since 1999, so that cuts down the pool significantly.
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The RIAA gives the honor to albums or single that sell more that 10 million units, but "Uptown Funk" is up to 11 million so they're more than good.
Mars and Ronson have been keeping busy in the post-viral hit glow. Mars' latest single is the title track of his upcoming album, 24K Gold. Meanwhile, Ronson recently wrapped up production on Lady Gaga's Joanne.
Tricia Gilbride was a Reporter for Mashable Watercooler. Tricia focused on the intersection of celebrity culture and the Internet. Previously, she worked as a fashion writer and a social media manager. She also edits Women-Artists.org, a blog and annual print publication, and looks exactly like her cat.
