Emmanuellcortess_ Earns RIAA 2x Latin Platinum for "Memorias <3"

The 2023 album 'Memorias <3' by singer-songwriter Emmanuellcortess_ has been certified 2x Latin Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The certification, dated December 3, 2025, recognizes 120,000 certified units in the United States. Released via Rc Music Llc, the album marks a significant achievement for the artist in the Latin music category.

Previously certified: 2x Platino (December 3, 2025).

Born Emmanuel Cortes in Arkansas on December 6, 2006, Emmanuellcortess_ began his musical journey at age 14, learning to play the guitar. He composes songs based on personal experiences and those of his friends, citing admiration for artists such as Ariel Camacho, Gabito Ballesteros, and Natanael Cano. He defines his innovative style as "Cumbia tumbada." In his own words, "My musical proposal I see as something special, using technology in different sounds that will undoubtedly be to the public's liking, transmitting a lot of love and joy in each of my songs."

Released on July 28, 2023, 'Memorias <3' has found a significant audience within the Música Mexicana genre. The album's commercial success is bolstered by standout tracks, particularly "Amor," which has accumulated over 354 million streams on Spotify. The artist's growing influence is reflected in his digital metrics, which include nearly 9.9 million monthly Spotify listeners, over 2.3 million Shazams, and a substantial following of over 242,000 on TikTok, underscoring the widespread appeal that drove the album to its multi-platinum status.