RIAA to Count Streaming Towards Album Certifications

The Recording Industry Association of America has changed its rules to now factor streaming sales into its singles and albums certification process. The change has now made 17 albums either platinum or gold automatically.Jay-Z's 'Magna Carta Holy Grail' to Benefit From Revised RIAA Policy
"For nearly six decades, whether it's vinyl, CDs, downloads or now streams, the Gold & Platinum Program has adapted to recognize the benchmarks of success in an evolving music marketplace," RIAA's Chai