NMPA Announces Top Gold & Platinum Songwriters and Certifications for Third Quarter of 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. –The National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) Gold & Platinum Program today announced the top songwriters for the third quarter of 2024 including the top artist-songwriter and top non-performing songwriter for the period. During July, August and September, 1,739 Gold, Platinum and Multi-Platinum certifications were awarded.
Travis Scott was the top artist-songwriter overall with 62 certifications including the 15X Platinum SICKO MODE, the 9X Platinum HIGHEST IN THE ROOM, and the 8X Platinum BUTTERFLY EFFECT. He is published by Sony Music Publishing.
The top non-performing songwriter was Mike Dean with 34 certifications for songs including the 4X Platinum Beware by Big Sean featuring Lil Wayne & Jhene Aiko, the 3X Platinum Rodeo by Lil Nas X & Cardi B and the 3X Platinum CAN'T SAY, by Travis Scott. He is also published by Sony Music Publishing.
Mike Dean said, “It’s an honor to be recognized by the NMPA. Music has always been my way of connecting with the world, and seeing it resonate in this way is truly humbling. I want to thank the NMPA for this recognition, as well as all of the incredible co-writers and artists I’ve had the privilege to work with over the years that have inspired and pushed me to create at the highest level. This milestone is a shared celebration of our collective efforts.”
NMPA President & CEO David Israelite congratulated the honorees saying, “Travis Scott and Mike Dean had absolutely massive quarters as did Sony Music Publishing who publishes both creators. We congratulate Travis on the continuing dominance of work which hasn’t stopped climbing. Additionally, Mike’s collaborations with multiple artists prove his incredible range and craftsmanship.”
The full list of songwriters and publishers honored can be found HERE.
About the NMPA G&P Program:
NMPA’s Gold & Platinum Program, in partnership with RIAA's Gold & Platinum Program, identifies and honors the songwriters behind today’s biggest hits. NMPA confirms songwriters with their music publishers to ensure all appropriate songwriters are recognized for their contribution to an RIAA certified single. Certifications count both sales and on-demand streams towards gold (500K), platinum (1M) and multi-platinum (2M+) thresholds. Thousands of songwriters have been certified since NMPA’s program began in 2007. For more information and to view our Gold & Platinum database, visit www.nmpa.org/gold-platinum-program/.
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