Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is a trade organization representing the U.S. music industry. It primarily advocates for record labels and artist rights, tracks album and song sales, and certifies music recordings based on sales milestones (like Gold or Platinum status). The RIAA also enforces copyright protection, combats music piracy, and promotes legitimate music consumption. Its role helps ensure fair compensation for creators and businesses, while providing consumers with reliable standards for identifying popular and certified music.