{"id":1882540,"date":"2026-04-11T10:00:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T07:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1882540"},"modified":"2026-04-11T10:00:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T07:00:25","slug":"riaa-report-reveals-latin-music-us-revenue-surpassed-1-billion-usd-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1882540","title":{"rendered":"RIAA Report Reveals Latin Music US Revenue Surpassed $1 Billion USD in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F11%2Flatin-music-revenue-surpasses-1-billion-usd-united-states-2025-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-post-body col\">\n<div class=\"row post-body\">\n<aside class=\"post-body-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Music\n                                                                                                    <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-published d-none d-lg-block\"><time>Apr 11, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<ul class=\"post-body-sidebar-hype-comments-container list-unstyled d-none d-lg-block\">\n<li><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             200<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-sm-inline text\">Comments<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-author d-none d-lg-block\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Sophie Caraan<\/span><\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div 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class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Recording Industry Association of America reports that Latin music generated $1 billion USD in US revenue last year<\/li>\n<li>The figures reflect a new wholesale reporting standard adopted to align with international industry benchmarks<\/li>\n<li>Over the past decade, the genre\u2019s stateside revenue has skyrocketed from $140 million USD in 2015<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has released new figures confirming that Latin music\u2019s US revenue officially reached the $1 billion USD mark in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Solidifying its position as a dominant force in the cultural landscape, Latin music continues its unprecedented stateside ascent. According to the latest RIAA report, the genre accounted for a significant portion of the overall $11.5 billion USD generated by U.S. recorded music revenues last year. This milestone represents a dramatic increase over the past decade, growing exponentially from a recorded $140 million USD in 2015. The data arrives shortly after global superstar Bad Bunny \u2014 recognized by the IFPI as the world\u2019s fifth-most lucrative artist last year \u2014 delivered a massive Super Bowl Halftime Show, further proving that Latin music is a core pillar of American culture.\n<\/p>\n<p>Notably, the RIAA has updated its metrics to provide a clearer, more accurate picture of the industry\u2019s financial health. While previous reports cited figures like $1.4 billion USD for 2024 based on estimated retail breakdowns, the organization has recently shifted to a \u201cwholesale\u201d reporting standard. Under this new metric, which adjusted 2024\u2019s figure to $969 million USD, the RIAA aims to align with international benchmarks and ensure consistent cross-market comparisons. According to an RIAA spokesperson, this structural adjustment is specifically designed to highlight the real dollars flowing directly back into the creative ecosystem.\n<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday\u2019s report underscores Latin music\u2019s strength,\u201d Rafael Fernandez Jr., the RIAA\u2019s senior vice president of State Public Policy and Latin Music, said in a statement. \u201cWith rising global reach and fresh pathways connecting artists and fans, this sector just keeps delivering as labels work to grow the market with innovative new partnerships and opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6704164\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Wu-Tang Clan, Oasis, and Sade Among Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2026 Inductees\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6700202\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Hublot &#8220;Reloads&#8221; Its Icons for Watches and Wonders 2026\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6702372\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Exclusive: Pok\u00e9mon Is EDM&#8217;s Newest Event Host\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Recording Industry Association of America reports that Latin music generated $1 billion USD in US revenue last year<\/li>\n<li>The figures reflect a new wholesale reporting standard adopted to align with international industry benchmarks<\/li>\n<li>Over the past decade, the genre\u2019s stateside revenue has skyrocketed from $140 million USD in 2015<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has released new figures confirming that Latin music\u2019s US revenue officially reached the $1 billion USD mark in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Solidifying its position as a dominant force in the cultural landscape, Latin music continues its unprecedented stateside ascent. According to the latest RIAA report, the genre accounted for a significant portion of the overall $11.5 billion USD generated by U.S. recorded music revenues last year. This milestone represents a dramatic increase over the past decade, growing exponentially from a recorded $140 million USD in 2015. The data arrives shortly after global superstar Bad Bunny \u2014 recognized by the IFPI as the world\u2019s fifth-most lucrative artist last year \u2014 delivered a massive Super Bowl Halftime Show, further proving that Latin music is a core pillar of American culture.\n<\/p>\n<p>Notably, the RIAA has updated its metrics to provide a clearer, more accurate picture of the industry\u2019s financial health. While previous reports cited figures like $1.4 billion USD for 2024 based on estimated retail breakdowns, the organization has recently shifted to a \u201cwholesale\u201d reporting standard. Under this new metric, which adjusted 2024\u2019s figure to $969 million USD, the RIAA aims to align with international benchmarks and ensure consistent cross-market comparisons. According to an RIAA spokesperson, this structural adjustment is specifically designed to highlight the real dollars flowing directly back into the creative ecosystem.\n<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday\u2019s report underscores Latin music\u2019s strength,\u201d Rafael Fernandez Jr., the RIAA\u2019s senior vice president of State Public Policy and Latin Music, said in a statement. \u201cWith rising global reach and fresh pathways connecting artists and fans, this sector just keeps delivering as labels work to grow the market with innovative new partnerships and opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6704164\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Wu-Tang Clan, Oasis, and Sade Among Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2026 Inductees\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6700202\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Hublot &#8220;Reloads&#8221; Its Icons for Watches and Wonders 2026\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6702372\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Exclusive: Pok\u00e9mon Is EDM&#8217;s Newest Event Host\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Music\n                                                                                                    <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-published d-none d-lg-block\"><time>Apr 11, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<ul class=\"post-body-sidebar-hype-comments-container list-unstyled d-none d-lg-block\">\n<li><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             200<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-sm-inline text\">Comments<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-author d-none d-lg-block\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Sophie Caraan<\/span><\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-credentials d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Source<\/h6>\n<p><span>Variety<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Editor Assistant<\/h6>\n<p><span>Mai Vo<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-share d-none d-lg-block\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Music\n                                                                                                    <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-published d-none d-lg-block\"><time>Apr 11, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-author d-none d-lg-block\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Sophie Caraan<\/span><\/div>\n<div 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class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Recording Industry Association of America reports that Latin music generated $1 billion USD in US revenue last year<\/li>\n<li>The figures reflect a new wholesale reporting standard adopted to align with international industry benchmarks<\/li>\n<li>Over the past decade, the genre\u2019s stateside revenue has skyrocketed from $140 million USD in 2015<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has released new figures confirming that Latin music\u2019s US revenue officially reached the $1 billion USD mark in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Solidifying its position as a dominant force in the cultural landscape, Latin music continues its unprecedented stateside ascent. According to the latest RIAA report, the genre accounted for a significant portion of the overall $11.5 billion USD generated by U.S. recorded music revenues last year. This milestone represents a dramatic increase over the past decade, growing exponentially from a recorded $140 million USD in 2015. The data arrives shortly after global superstar Bad Bunny \u2014 recognized by the IFPI as the world\u2019s fifth-most lucrative artist last year \u2014 delivered a massive Super Bowl Halftime Show, further proving that Latin music is a core pillar of American culture.\n<\/p>\n<p>Notably, the RIAA has updated its metrics to provide a clearer, more accurate picture of the industry\u2019s financial health. While previous reports cited figures like $1.4 billion USD for 2024 based on estimated retail breakdowns, the organization has recently shifted to a \u201cwholesale\u201d reporting standard. Under this new metric, which adjusted 2024\u2019s figure to $969 million USD, the RIAA aims to align with international benchmarks and ensure consistent cross-market comparisons. According to an RIAA spokesperson, this structural adjustment is specifically designed to highlight the real dollars flowing directly back into the creative ecosystem.\n<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday\u2019s report underscores Latin music\u2019s strength,\u201d Rafael Fernandez Jr., the RIAA\u2019s senior vice president of State Public Policy and Latin Music, said in a statement. \u201cWith rising global reach and fresh pathways connecting artists and fans, this sector just keeps delivering as labels work to grow the market with innovative new partnerships and opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6704164\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Wu-Tang Clan, Oasis, and Sade Among Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2026 Inductees\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6700202\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Hublot &#8220;Reloads&#8221; Its Icons for Watches and Wonders 2026\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6702372\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Exclusive: Pok\u00e9mon Is EDM&#8217;s Newest Event Host\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. Don\u2019t miss out on the latest news by signing up for our newsletters.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"terms\">By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Sophie Caraan<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-credentials d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Source<\/h6>\n<p><span>Variety<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Editor Assistant<\/h6>\n<p><span>Mai Vo<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    Recording Industry Association of America\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Music<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Apr 11, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             200<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Music<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Apr 11, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Music<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Apr 11, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             200<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Recording Industry Association of America reports that Latin music generated $1 billion USD in US revenue last year<\/li>\n<li>The figures reflect a new wholesale reporting standard adopted to align with international industry benchmarks<\/li>\n<li>Over the past decade, the genre\u2019s stateside revenue has skyrocketed from $140 million USD in 2015<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has released new figures confirming that Latin music\u2019s US revenue officially reached the $1 billion USD mark in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Solidifying its position as a dominant force in the cultural landscape, Latin music continues its unprecedented stateside ascent. According to the latest RIAA report, the genre accounted for a significant portion of the overall $11.5 billion USD generated by U.S. recorded music revenues last year. This milestone represents a dramatic increase over the past decade, growing exponentially from a recorded $140 million USD in 2015. The data arrives shortly after global superstar Bad Bunny \u2014 recognized by the IFPI as the world\u2019s fifth-most lucrative artist last year \u2014 delivered a massive Super Bowl Halftime Show, further proving that Latin music is a core pillar of American culture.\n<\/p>\n<p>Notably, the RIAA has updated its metrics to provide a clearer, more accurate picture of the industry\u2019s financial health. While previous reports cited figures like $1.4 billion USD for 2024 based on estimated retail breakdowns, the organization has recently shifted to a \u201cwholesale\u201d reporting standard. Under this new metric, which adjusted 2024\u2019s figure to $969 million USD, the RIAA aims to align with international benchmarks and ensure consistent cross-market comparisons. According to an RIAA spokesperson, this structural adjustment is specifically designed to highlight the real dollars flowing directly back into the creative ecosystem.\n<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday\u2019s report underscores Latin music\u2019s strength,\u201d Rafael Fernandez Jr., the RIAA\u2019s senior vice president of State Public Policy and Latin Music, said in a statement. \u201cWith rising global reach and fresh pathways connecting artists and fans, this sector just keeps delivering as labels work to grow the market with innovative new partnerships and opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Sophie Caraan<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-credentials d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Source<\/h6>\n<p><span>Variety<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Editor Assistant<\/h6>\n<p><span>Mai Vo<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    Recording Industry Association of America\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/2026\/4\/latin-music-revenue-surpasses-1-billion-usd-united-states-2025&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F11%2Flatin-music-revenue-surpasses-1-billion-usd-united-states-2025-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;] Music Apr 11, 2026 200 Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Text By Sophie Caraan Source Variety Editor Assistant Mai Vo Share this article Hanna Lassen\/Getty Images Music Apr 11, 2026 200 Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Summary The Recording Industry Association of America reports that Latin music generated $1 billion USD in US revenue [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,39],"class_list":["post-1882540","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-hypebeast-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1882540","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1882540"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1882540\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1882540"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1882540"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1882540"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}