Bryson Tiller Earns RIAA Gold for Intro (Difference)

Bryson Tiller's track "Intro (Difference)" has been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), as announced on 2. októbra 2025. The certification recognizes 500,000 certified units in the United States. Released on 2. októbra 2015, the song serves as the opening track for the singer's acclaimed debut studio album, T R A P S O U L, issued by RCA Records.

"Intro (Difference)" sets the thematic tone for T R A P S O U L, functioning as a brief address to a love interest in which Tiller explains what makes him different from others. The track transitions directly into the album's second song, "Let Em' Know." The album itself was a commercial and critical success, entering the top ten of the Billboard 200 chart and eventually achieving triple-platinum status. It was instrumental in popularizing the "trap soul" subgenre and produced major hits, including the septuple-platinum single "Don't" and the Grammy-nominated track "Exchange."

A native of Louisville, Kentucky, Bryson Tiller began his career in 2011 with the mixtape Killer Instinct Vol. 1. He achieved mainstream recognition in 2015 with his breakout single "Don't," which peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and led to his record deal with RCA. Following the success of T R A P S O U L, Tiller's sophomore album, True to Self (2017), debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. His career has also been marked by high-profile collaborations, including his feature alongside Rihanna on DJ Khaled's No. 2 hit "Wild Thoughts." He has since released two more studio albums, Anniversary (2020) and the self-titled Bryson Tiller (2024).