For a song many people either disliked or misunderstood upon its release, Avicii‘s “Wake Me Up” continues chugging along in historic fashion.
On Friday (June 16), the track — released 10 years ago on June 17 — has earned RIAA Diamond Certification, signifying 10 million certified units sold. This distinction makes it the tune — which has now reached platinum status 11 times — the highest certified dance/electronic song in RIAA history.
The bluegrass/EDM hybrid of course has a nearly mythological status in dance music history, getting booed when Avicii debuted it at Ultra Music Festival…
