Gerardo Ortiz Earns RIAA 12x Latin Platinum for "Tranquilito"

Gerardo Ortiz, a prominent American singer in the regional Mexican genre, has achieved a significant new milestone for his single "Tranquilito." The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the track 12x Latin Platinum on October 20, 2025, recognizing 720,000 certified units in the United States. Released on February 19, 2021, by Sony Latin, the song is a standout from his album Décimo Aniversario.

Born on October 5, 1989, Gerardo Ortiz has become one of the most defining artists in Latin music over the past decade and is considered an architect of the alternative corrido movement. His decorated career includes two GRAMMY nominations, twenty-seven Billboard Latin Music Awards, and twelve Premios Lo Nuestro. Ortiz has dominated the airwaves, scoring thirteen No. 1 singles on the Billboard Regional Mexican Airplay chart, and was named one of Billboard's "Top Latin Artists" for the 2010-2020 decade. A powerhouse on digital platforms, he commands an audience of over 8.5 million Spotify followers and 5.1 million YouTube subscribers, with his videos accumulating over 3.9 billion views.

"Tranquilito" was released as part of Ortiz's 2021 album Décimo Aniversario, which celebrated ten years of his recording career. The single has proven to be a durable hit, amassing over 245 million streams on Spotify. This 12x Latin Platinum award joins an extensive collection of RIAA honors for Ortiz, who had previously earned thirteen Platinum and three Gold records for his work, solidifying his status as a superstar in regional Mexican music.