"Baby Shark" Swims to the Top of YouTube

"Baby Shark Dance" video breaks YouTube record, becomes the most-viewed YouTube video in history, file under "WHAT THE????"

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Yep, you read that right, and along with this news, the "Baby Shark" single has reached another unprecedented record, receiving RIAA Diamond certification (11x Platinum). This means the song has sold over 11 million records. Tha' Heck? This recognition makes "Baby Shark" one of the only 41 Diamond singles in history alongside best-selling artists such as Ed Sheeran and Lady Gaga. The song also has been recognized as BRIT certified 2x Platinum in September.

"Baby Shark" became a breakout sensation when it launched on YouTube in November 2015. With its catchy music, iconic characters, and playful dance, all combined together, "Baby Shark" took the world by storm, recording a 20-week-streak on the Billboard Hot 100 and #6 on the Official Singles Chart, the highest position ever achieved by a children's song in history. The hit song spawned a viral dance challenge named #BabySharkChallenge, generating over 1 million cover videos around the world.

"Without the love and support of fans around the world, Baby Shark's new record would have been impossible," said Min Seok Kim, CEO, SmartStudy. "We're very honored by this record and will continue to focus on delivering high-quality entertainment beyond the digital platforms."

"Many songs are able to claim national success and increasingly achieve international impact also, but very few go on to become a global phenomenon in the way that Baby Shark has. It's certainly beloved of children and parents in the UK – who have helped it to become BRIT Certified x2 Platinum at one of the fastest rates ever for a single." said Gennaro Castaldo, BPI Spokesperson.

"We are very proud at Relentless Records/ Sony Music to have built a great global partnership with the Pinkfong/SmartStudy team. It has been very inspiring to watch something that brings so much fun to so many people become such a worldwide record," said Shabs Jobanputra, Managing Director, Relentless Records.
 

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