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

January 17, 2020

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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.... Read Article

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

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January 11, 2020

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On this day in Hip Hop history, GZA of Wu-Tang Clan's second album, Liquid Swords, was certified gold by the RIAA. The album was originally released on November 7, 1995. The LP was recorded entirely in the ... Read Article

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

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January 8, 2020

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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 T... Read Article

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

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October 26, 2018

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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,... Read Article

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

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

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

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

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