How Post Malone became one of the decade's most dominant musical forces
In short: From his 2016 debut to massive collaborations with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, Post Malone has redefined chart success. With millions of albums sold and a string of number-one hits, he has secured a permanent spot among the era's most prolific and successful digital artists.
Post Malone's ascent in the music industry is marked by a consistent ability to dominate the US Billboard charts. His career trajectory began significantly with the 2016 release of his debut studio album, Stoney, which reached number four on the US Billboard 200. This era introduced listeners to hits like 'White Iverson' and 'Congratulations,' the latter of which reached number eight on the Hot 100.
The artist's commercial momentum accelerated with his second studio album, Beerbongs & Bentleys, released in 2018. This project marked his first number-one album on the US Billboard 200 and yielded several major hits, including 'Rockstar' and 'Psycho,' both of which reached the top of the Hot 100. That same year, his collaboration with Swae Lee on 'Sunflower' also secured a number-one position on the Hot 100.
Malone's success continued through 2019 with Hollywood's Bleeding, his second chart-topping album, which produced the number-one single 'Circles.' His later work has seen him expanding his collaborative reach, featuring on Taylor Swift's 'Fortnight' and collaborating with Beyoncé on 'Levii's Jeans' in 2024. His sixth studio record, F-1 Trillion, launched in August 2024, led by the chart-topping track 'I Had Some Help' with Morgan Wallen.
The scale of his impact is reflected in his sales figures. According to the RIAA, Malone has sold 13 million albums in the United States. Furthermore, he has moved 95 million digital singles, a feat that ranks him as the eighth best-selling digital artist of all time. His influence was so pronounced that Billboard ranked him as the tenth top artist of the 2010s.
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