Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas have reached a remarkable milestone in their music careers as “Bad Guy,” the chart-topping hit from her 2019 debut album “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?,” has received the prestigious Diamond certification from the Record Industry Association of America. Eilish took to social media on Monday to share the exciting news, expressing her gratitude for the song’s success.
“Bad Guy went diamond………………………. HUUUUUHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH??????????,” the Grammy-winning artist wrote alongside a photo of herself donning the iconic all-yellow outfit from the music video. “Forever and ever grateful for this silly little song, man. Love you guys so much, it’s stupid @finneas.” Finneas, who produced the track, was equally astonished and excited, sharing Eilish’s post on his Instagram Stories and adding, “This is f—ing crazy actually.”
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The Diamond certification is a rare and esteemed honor awarded to singles or albums that have sold a minimum of 10,000,000 units. Eilish’s “Bad Guy” reached immense popularity after its release in 2019, claiming the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 and remaining on the chart for an impressive 49 weeks. The song’s undeniable success also earned Eilish a Grammy award for Record and Song of the Year.
Recently, Billie Eilish showcased her latest musical creation, “What Was I Made For?,” which was featured on the soundtrack for the iconic Barbie franchise. In an interview with Apple Music 1 host Zane Lowe, Eilish revealed the inspiration behind the track, which emerged during a period of writer’s block.
After watching an early cut of the Barbie movie with director Greta Gerwig and a few producers from Warner Bros, Eilish and Finneas felt inspired to create something for the film. Initially, they considered writing a “Barbie song,” but Eilish rejected the idea, feeling that it wouldn’t fit her style. However, as they began the writing process, Eilish found herself completely immersed in the perspective of Barbie and her emotions.
The lyrics for “What Was I Made For?” flowed effortlessly, with Eilish focusing on how Barbie’s character would feel in the context of the movie. Interestingly, as the song took shape, Eilish realized that it reflected her own emotions and experiences.
“It is one of the most incredible things I get to experience in my life,” Eilish shared. “I make stuff that I don’t even know is … like I’m writing for myself and I don’t even know it.” The song became a profound reflection of her own feelings, even though she hadn’t intended it to be that way.
As Billie Eilish and Finneas continue to captivate the music industry with their creativity and talent, the Diamond certification for “Bad Guy” serves as a testament to their immense impact on the world of music and their ability to connect with fans on a profound level. Congratulations to the dynamic duo on this incredible achievement!