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Eminem Becomes the Most Certified Artist for Singles in RIAA Gold and Platinum Program History

Sha Be Allah | March 8, 2022

Today, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced 73.5 million new Gold & Platinum Program certifications for Eminem. The Shady/Aftermath/Interscope artist is now the number one awarded musician for singles in the program’s history and one of only seven artists in any genre or era with three or more Diamond Album Awards. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Eminem’s combined six RIAA Diamond awards, […]

Today in Hip-Hop History: Nas’ Debut Album ‘Illmatic’ Certified Gold By RIAA 26 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah | January 17, 2022

On this date in 1996, the Recording Industry Association of America tallied up the sales of Nas’ debut album, Illmatic, granting the album gold status less than two years after its highly anticipated release. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information By the time of this certification, Esco was already prepped to drop his sophomore LP, It […]

Today in Hip-Hop History: GZA’s ‘Liquid Swords’ Certified Gold 26 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah | January 11, 2022

On this day in Hip Hop history, GZA of Wu-Tang Clan’s second album, Liquid Swords, was certified gold by the RIAA. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The album was originally released on November 7, 1995. The LP was recorded entirely in the basement studio of fellow Wu-Tang Clan member RZA (who also produced 12 of […]

Today In Hip Hop History: Ghostface Killah’s Debut Album ‘Ironman’ Was Certified Gold 25 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah | January 8, 2022

On this day in 1996, Ghostface Killah’s released highly anticipated debut album Ironman was certified gold by the RIAA. With exclusive in-house Wu production from True Master and the RZA coupled with Raekwon The Chef appearing on almost every song on the album, making this album one of the best concept albums completed by the […]

Today in Hip-Hop History: Nas’ Debut Album ‘Illmatic’ Certified Gold By RIAA 24 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah | January 17, 2020

On this date in 1996, the Recording Industry Association of America tallied up the sales of Nas’ debut album, Illmatic, granting the album gold status less than two years after it’s highly anticipated release. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information By the time of this certification, Esco was already prepped to drop his sophomore LP, It […]

Today in Hip-Hop History: GZA’s ‘Liquid Swords’ Certified Gold 24 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah | January 11, 2020

Today In Hip Hop History: Ghostface Killah’s Debut Album ‘Ironman’ Was Certified Gold 23 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah | January 8, 2020

Ella Mai’s Self-Titled Album Goes Gold In One Week

Sha Be Allah | October 26, 2018

The accolades keep coming for British singer-songwriter, Ella Mai, who recently dropped her self-titled album to critical acclaim. In just one week, the extraordinary R&B debut has already attained gold status, while the smash hit that started it all, “Boo’d Up,” is triple platinum. The follow up single “Trip” has now been certified platinum. Visit […]