Chris Brown Earns RIAA 4x Platinum for "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)"

Chris Brown's 2005 single, "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)," has officially been certified 4x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The certification, dated December 1, 2025, signifies 4,000,000 certified units in the United States. The R&B/Hip-Hop track was released under the RCA label and remains a significant song from the artist's early career.

Released on November 29, 2005, "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)" was the second single from Brown's self-titled debut album, Chris Brown. The song's narrative describes the singer seeing a girl from afar and contemplating how to approach her. The track was a commercial success, peaking at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and helping to establish Brown as a prominent new voice in R&B. Its cultural footprint also includes a feature in the 2007 video game Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party.

The enduring popularity of foundational hits like "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)" highlights Chris Brown's sustained career as a superstar entertainer. Years after his debut, Brown maintains a significant global audience, consistently ranking as one of the top artists on digital platforms. According to Chartmetric data, he commands over 59.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify and has amassed more than 29 million subscribers on YouTube, demonstrating his lasting influence in the R&B and hip-hop landscape.