SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE Single "Sunflower" Just Made New History

SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE Single "Sunflower" Just Made New History

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse's catchy tune "Sunflower" has become the first-ever single to be certified Double-Diamond, moving more than 20 million units.

By MattIsForReal - Feb 10, 2024 08:02 AM EST
Filed Under: Spider-Man
Source: Toonado.com

Released in 2018 as part of the soundtrack for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Post Malone and and Swae Lee's "Sunflower" became an instant hit. Fast forward and years later it has made new history.

The RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) announced that "Sunflower" has become the first-ever single to be certified Double-Diamond, or 20x Platinum. This means the song has moved more than 20 million units. According to the RIAA, one unit is equal to a digital download or 150 on-demand audio and/or video streams.

"Post Malone and Swae Lee have officially raised the bar on what creative partnerships and infectious collaborations have the power to accomplish. ‘Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse)’ has now been streamed or downloaded more than 20 million times in the U.S. alone, and they’ve earned the custom hardware to prove it," RIAA Chairman and CEO Mitch Glazier said. "Congratulations Post, Swae Lee and Mercury/Republic Records for making history with the very first 2x Diamond single!” 

"Sunflower" was the standout single on an Into the Spider-Verse soundtrack that was lauded by critics and fans alike. The soundtrack debuted at No. 5 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and reached as high as No. 2 on the charts, thanks in large part to the success of "Sunflower."

The single, which was a collaborative effort between Post Malone and Swae Lee, hit No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. At the time of its release, Sony Pictures Entertainment's Spring Aspers, Head of Music, Creative Affairs Worldwide, called the song the "perfect soundtrack" for Miles Morales.

“Post and Swae have delivered a song that’s both heroic and emotional, which is exactly what a Spider-Man story needs. It’s anthemic, but also heartfelt — the perfect soundtrack for Miles to discover the Spider-Man inside himself,” Aspers said at the time.

"Sunflower" was later included on Post Malone's third studio album "Hollywood's Bleeding" in 2019. In an interview with Billboard at the time of the track's release, Swae Lee called "Sunflower" his favorite collaboration. 

"I’d have to say “Sunflower” with Post Malone, because it’s a movie placement [in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse]. The main character sings “Sunflower” and uses my vocals to calm him down in a certain situation — like my music was therapeutic for him," Lee said.

"Sunflower"'s success is the latest achievement for Malone, who last year was crowned with the most diamond singles of any artist in history. In addition to "Sunflower," he has seven other songs that have reached diamond status: “White Iverson,” “Congratulations” (featuring Quavo), “I Fall Apart,” “Rockstar” (featuring 21 Savage), “Psycho” (featuring Ty Dolla $ign) “Better Now” and “Circles.”

Post Malone — the 8x Diamond-certified GRAMMY® Award-nominated artist — will be performing "America the Beautiful" ahead of kick off for Super Bowl LVIII this weekend.

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Usernametaken
Usernametaken - 2/10/2024, 8:06 AM
I don't get it, there are tracks with a billion stream on spotify.

Famous artists have a 100 to 300 millions for each track in their top ten
MattIsForReal
MattIsForReal - 2/10/2024, 8:14 AM
@Usernametaken - I updated the post for more clarity based on what the RIAA defines as a “unit”
dragon316
dragon316 - 2/10/2024, 8:16 AM
@Usernametaken - glad it wasn’t Taylor swift 😂
Izaizaiza
Izaizaiza - 2/10/2024, 9:15 AM
@dragon316 - just wait... 😏
Usernametaken
Usernametaken - 2/10/2024, 3:37 PM
@MattIsForReal - oh yeah thanks, just checked the spotify numbers for Sunflower, it's currently sitting at 3 billions (3 151 814 088 to be exact).

Alright then, it makes sense now.
Vigor
Vigor - 2/10/2024, 8:49 AM
Song deserves it. It's wildly catchy. I've played it both in the Bronco with my buds and also played it at my daughter's 1 year old birthday party. Versatile and catchy and fun!
Izaizaiza
Izaizaiza - 2/10/2024, 9:26 AM
Sticky tune! Congratulations!
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 2/10/2024, 9:37 AM
Wonder where how the RIAA came to that 150 streams number. Even though streaming is easier than buying, if feel 150 is quite out of proportion.

Anyway, had no idea there weren't other songs that cracked this milestone. Figured a Taylor Swift or Billie Eilish song would've, but I'm glad it's this one. It's (still) a great song.
MattIsForReal
MattIsForReal - 2/10/2024, 10:14 AM
@bkmeijer1 - I'm not entirely sure but I wonder if the money from 150 streams is equivalent to if you purchased the song.
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 2/10/2024, 11:29 AM
@MattIsForReal - good point. According to google the average stream revenue is 0.003 to 0.005 cents, so that's 75 cents at best. Guess that comes close, as songs on Apple and Amazon Music cost about 99 cents
MattIsForReal
MattIsForReal - 2/10/2024, 1:08 PM
@bkmeijer1 - oh that makes sense cause you figure after apple’s cut (which I think is 30%) it comes out to about 70 cents for the artist and label.
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 2/10/2024, 2:51 PM
@MattIsForReal - didn't know that. Guess we figured it out then. All makes sense now
marvel72
marvel72 - 2/10/2024, 12:26 PM
Catchy tune.
AmazingFILMporg
AmazingFILMporg - 2/10/2024, 2:40 PM
When miles makes his big screen debut it's gonna be huuuge
Cap1
Cap1 - 2/10/2024, 4:45 PM
@AmazingFILMporg - he’s already made it

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